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Jewelry exec is 7 and very GQ
Chicago Tribune, United States

He has a press secretary (it’s his mom), and, oh yes, he gives away all the profits.

By Emily Nunn | Tribune staff reporter
July 24, 2007

As president and founder of the Chicago-based Ian’s Bead Co., Ian Danger Cahr believes it’s essential to the image of his business — whose products were recently showcased on “The Martha Stewart Show” and featured in trunk shows at the upscale natural beauty store Kiehl’s — that his male employees wear a suit and tie, at least until it becomes absolutely unbearable.

On a recent afternoon at his favorite restaurant, Hot Doug’s, the popular North Side hot dog stand, he turned to his press secretary and asked, “Can I take my jacket off?” Read more about Jewelry exec is 7 and very GQ …

House of Taylor Jewelry Secures New Distribution Channel for Its Kathy Ireland Branded Products
CNNMoney.com

– PeachDirect Reaches More Than One Million Consumers a Month –
July 23, 2007: 08:15 AM EST

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. today announced that select fine jewelry from its Kathy Ireland Jewelry Exclusively for House of Taylor Jewelry collections will be available beginning August 2007 through PeachDirect, which reports that its luxury catalogs reach more than one million households a month. Read more about House of Taylor Jewelry Secures New Distribution Channel for Its Kathy Ireland Branded Products …

Candidates practice the art of politics
Baltimore Sun, United States

Sitting in the shade of their white tents, most vendors here sell photos or paintings, crafts or jewelry. But a handful of people showed up at Artscape yesterday to sell an idea — that they are the best candidates to lead Baltimore.

Among the most well-attended festivals in the city — organizers estimate 500,000 will have come by the end of today — Artscape offers political candidates a one-stop spot to shake hands, talk about their platforms and recruit campaign volunteers. Many are taking advantage of the captive audience. Read more about Candidates practice the art of politics …

Jewelry display shaped like bureau
Global Sources, Singapore

China (mainland) – Shenzhen Jufeng Handicraft Co. Ltd is offering model PJJ0005, a jewelry display featuring multiple compartments and drawers.

Designed like a bureau, the product has four drawers and two side doors fitted with hooks. The top drawer features four partitions, and the lid has a rectangular mirror.

The model is made of PU and MDF. It measures 22.9×13.3×25.4cm and weighs 2.6kg Read more about Jewelry display shaped like bureau …

Zaruby Introduces Beautiful New Ruby Jewelry Collection Designed To Inspire Breast Cancer Awareness Among Young Women
IPR Wire (press release), CA

Just in time to celebrate July birthdays, Zaruby announces a stylish new line of handcrafted ruby jewelry. Zaruby is donating all net revenue from sales of their ruby jewelry to breast cancer foundations.
Point Roberts, Washington (IPRWIRE) Wed, Jun. 6th, 2007 — Zaruby (www.zaruby.com) is proud to announce their new ruby jewelry collection that will offer consumers a new line of stylish, modern pieces designed to highlight breast cancer awareness.

It is reported that one in eight women will have breast cancer during their lifetime. As survival rates increase when the cancer is detected early, it is important for women of all ages to practice awareness. Those who have been touched by breast cancer, either personally or because someone in their life has struggled with breast cancer, will find that this new line of ruby jewelry can allow them to raise awareness in a new, beautiful way Read more about Zaruby Introduces Beautiful New Ruby Jewelry Collection Designed To Inspire Breast Cancer Awareness Among Young Women …

Ex-NSA Worker Gets Probation In Jewelry Theft Case
NBC 4.com, DC

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A former National Security Agency employee has been ordered to serve two years of probation for jewelry theft.
Linda Kelley, 51, was sentenced Tuesday — nearly two years after acknowledging that prosecutors had sufficient evidence for a conviction. The delay was needed to determine how many of the nearly 1,000 pieces of jewelry seized from her home in 2004 truly belonged to her.
She was allowed to keep about $21,000 worth of jewelry for which she had receipts, officials said. Most of the other items were returned to the two stores where she had worked part time. Read more about Ex-NSA Worker Gets Probation In Jewelry Theft Case …

USA: Jewelry Most Popular Customized Gift for Wealthy
Diamonds.net, NY

RAPAPORT… Jewelry proved to be the most popular customized luxury gift in a survey of the spending habits for wealthy consumers in the United States.

The 2007 Wealth Report, conducted by research company, the Luxury Institute, showed that 37 percent of wealthy consumers buy made-to-order jewelry as a gift, while 44 percent make similar purchases for their own personal use.

Combined, jewelry was the second most popular made-to-order category – 56 percent of wealthy consumers said they buy customized jewelry – behind home furnishings (57 percent.) Homes, men’s dress shirts and suits completed the top five Read more about USA: Jewelry Most Popular Customized Gift for Wealthy …

IGI Jewelry Design Program Held in Dubai

RAPAPORT… The International Gemological Institute (IGI) School of Gemology launched its first International Professional Jewelry Design Program in Dubai during June 2007. The program was conducted in collaboration with the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group.

The two-week course was led by IGI senior instructor Karika Kupur and attended by trade professionals as well as gem and jewelry enthusiasts. The program’s goal was to expose participants to the fundamental concepts involved in professional jewelry design. Kupur encouraged attendees to channel their creativity, while at the same time being mindful of the commercial viability of their end products. Read more about IGI Jewelry Design Program Held in Dubai …

Athletes still play for the ring, but jewelry not just for the champs
Kansas City Star, MO

It’s not a stretch to say that Joe Carter loves his two World Series rings.

Or rather, he loves the memories that come flowing back when he looks at them. He thinks about his home run in game six of the 1993 Series, the one that secured the Toronto Blue Jays’ second consecutive title and vaulted him into baseball lore. Read more about Athletes still play for the ring, but jewelry not just for the champs …

Emirates Bank Introduces a Diamond Offer to Its Cardholders
Al-Bawaba, Jordan

Emirates Bank, the UAE’s leading banking service provider for three decades, announced an exclusive offer for its credit & debit cardholders on Exquisite Diamonds and Precious Stones at the Diamond Jewelry Sale. Customers can benefit from up to 60% discount on an array of diamond jewelry masterpieces when they visit the Dubai Exhibition & Convention Center, 1st Floor, between the 19th and 23rd July 2007 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Read more about Emirates Bank Introduces a Diamond Offer to Its Cardholders …