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Isobel ‘Billie’ Rosenblum had knack for getting to know, keep loyal jewelry-store customers
Houston Chronicle, United States

Often treated her clientele like guests

By LYNWOOD ABRAM
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle

Isobel “Billie” Rosenblum, who operated a successful jewelry store on the 15th floor of a downtown Houston office building, has died. She was 87.

She seldom advertised her wares and depended on her clientele to spread the word about what is now Rosenblum Fine Jewelers and her personalized salesmanship. Read more about Isobel 'Billie' Rosenblum had knack for getting to know, keep loyal jewelry-store customers …

Ask Not What The Jewelry Industry Can Do For You
PR-GB.com (press release), Bulgaria
Written by Marc Choyt
Sunday, 01 July 2007

I just returned from the Jewelers’ Circular Keystone (JCK) Show, the largest, most important jewelry trade event in the US.
Apart from those who sought me out because of my press release, not one jeweler who walked by my booth even raised the issue of my banner which screamed out: FAIR TRADE, ECO FRIENDLY JEWELRY NOW.

Typical, I think, was my conversation with a buyer who was a “major player.” Her company is a house hold name. I asked one if she was interested Fair Trade and Eco friendly jewelry. Her look said, “Have you just arrived from the moon?” Read more about Ask Not What The Jewelry Industry Can Do For You …

Weekend Review: Palma Collection Jewelry
Green Options blog, CA

With all the media attention on “blood diamonds” and unsustainable metals, a more natural option has become necessary. Wood jewelry has been popular for many years, but as clear-cutting takes the spotlight, these options can hardly be labeled as sustainable.

The Palma Collection, based out of La Jolla, California, is pioneering a new, versatile option for green accessories – tagua nuts. The “fruit” of a particular breed of palm tree in tropical South America, tagua nuts are referred to as vegetable irony and it widely used as a replacement for inhumane elephant ivory. “The nut is harvested seasonally, only after it falls off the palm tree. Furthermore, it’s non-toxic,” according to the company’s website. While used specifically by the Palma Collection to make jewelry, the tagua is often used for buttons and figurines as well. Read more about Weekend Review: Palma Collection Jewelry …

India’s jewelry exports climb 32%
Economic Times, India

MUMBAI: Exports of jewelry from India, the world’s largest producer, climbed 32 per cent in the two months ended May as overseas sales of diamonds rose.

Exports reached $3.18 billion, compared with $2.4 billion a year earlier, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council said in an e-mailed statement on Thursday. Read more about India's jewelry exports climb 32% …

One request now keeps jewelry on artist’s mind
Chicago Suburban News, IL

Hinsdale, IL –
Hinsdale resident Colleen Smith now spends about 40 hours a week working on something that started as a request from her sister: making jewelry.
“My sister came to me and said she was going to a wedding, and she wanted me to put something together for her,” Smith said.

She created a chunky necklace of semiprecious stones.
“She got a lot of compliments on it,” Smith said, and her jewelry-making grew from there. The necklaces, bracelets and earrings are part of a collection called Colleen’s Creation. Read more about One request now keeps jewelry on artist's mind …

Miko Marks Sparkles in Jewelry Campaign
Top40-Charts.com, NY

Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Mirrome Records) – The stunning Miko Marks is not only an award-winning Country singer. She now lists modeling among her many credits.
The Mirrome Records recording artist recently posed for an advertising campaign for Varna, the same jewelry firm that provided spectacular diamond accessories for Miko’s appearance at the New Music Awards in Los Angeles. Miko was named “Best New Country Artist” at that red carpet event in November 2006 Read more about Miko Marks Sparkles in Jewelry Campaign …

Jewelry Diva Blog Rant
Jewelry Weblog, CA

Time out for a jewelry diva rant folks! And, I’m really talking to those wonderful designers, manufacturers, and other folks in the jewelry business world. Listen up!

The time of the blog is here. In fact, we are well entrenched in the electronic apparatus and are quickly over-taking the old hardcopy media that you are so familiar with Read more about Jewelry Diva Blog Rant …

Dubai Economic Department calls on the jewellery sector to adopt service industry standsards
AME Info (press release), United Arab Emirates

In an award ceremony initiated by the Department of Economic Development, the UAE’s premier retail jeweler, Pure Gold, won the coveted ‘Best Service Performance Outlet’ in the jewellery category.

Dubai is becoming the regional epicenter for jewellery purchasing for Middle Eastern, African, Asian and European customers and in an attempt to encourage the commodity sector to adopt service industry standards, Dubai Economic Department audited commodities firms on their customer handling, sales care and post sales warranty schemes. This year’s Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) has chosen Pure Gold Jewellers in Gold Souk to win the coveted ‘High Service Performing Outlet’ award Read more about Dubai Economic Department calls on the jewellery sector to adopt service industry standsards …

A Mix of Art and Jewelry on Display at Jeddah Boutique
Arab News, Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, 22 June 2007 — Motion Boutique opened its first exhibition combining works of art with artistic jewelry on the first floor of Roshana Mall here on Wednesday night.

Exhibits at the three-day show include Nancy Saleh’s “Lustre Jewelry,” a striking collection of handmade designs presented by Stylus on behalf of the Arab-American designer. Read more about A Mix of Art and Jewelry on Display at Jeddah Boutique …

Most Popular Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift?
Diamond Vues, NY

Of those who purchased jewelry as a Mother’s Day gift this year, one-third selected yellow-gold items, according to the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council (JCOC).

The JCOC found yellow gold the most popular metal choice for jewelry, followed by sterling silver (selected by 25 percent) and white gold (selected by 21 percent). Read more about Most Popular Mother's Day Jewelry Gift? …