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Emmy Debut for Journey Diamond Jewelry
IDEX Online, Israel
(August 28, ’06, 6:07 Joseph V. Kuca)

Last evening, during the Emmy Awards broadcast, viewers saw the launch of the Journey Diamond Jewelry (JDJ) marketing initiative. It was the Diamond Trading Company’s (DTC) first prime time commercial. The televised spots will continue to run through the December holiday period.

The JDJ concept for couples is simple: together they are on a unique journey and their relationship is evolving. The design of the jewelry reflects this with four or more diamonds set in a graduated pattern from smallest to largest. The campaign tagline is ”With every step, love grows”. Read more about Emmy Debut for Journey Diamond Jewelry …

Madeleine Albright shares love of jewelry, fears about the world
JCK, PA
Rob Bates, JCK Senior Editor
JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone — 8/28/2006 9:32:00 AM

Calling herself “an optimist who worries a lot,” former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright kept a capacity crowd in rapt attention Sunday as she discussed world affairs at the opening session of the GIA Symposium in San Diego.
A lot of her talk was on current events—particularly Iraq and the Middle East.

“I have written in my book, and I hope it doesn’t come true, that I think Iraq will go down in history as America’s greatest foreign policy disaster,” she said. “More than three years after the invasion, Iraq is divided and unstable, its future clouded by the threat of a full-fledged civil war.” Read more about Madeleine Albright shares love of jewelry, fears about the world …

IDCA Appeals to the Jewelry Trade
IDEX Online, Israel
(August 27, ’06, 7:07 IDEX Online Staff Reporter)

The Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association (IDCA) is urging retailers to contact the United States Trade Representative (USTR) before the September 5 deadline for comments, and ask it to continue the trade benefits granted to Indian jewelry manufacturers under the GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) program.

According to IDCA, U.S. jewelry retailers and consumers could face serious economic hardships if a longstanding trade agreement with India, Brazil and some other trade partners is revoked. Read more about IDCA Appeals to the Jewelry Trade …

ARMED ROBBERS HOLD UP RICHMOND JEWELRY STORE
CBS 5, CA
08/27/06 4:15 PDT
RICHMOND (BCN)

Three suspected armed robbers are in police custody this afternoon after reportedly holding up a jewelry store inside the Hilltop Mall in Richmond.

According to Richmond police Lt. Enos Johnson, officers received word around 11:54 a.m. of a group of armed individuals that had entered the Exotic Custom Jewelry store located at 2136 Hilltop Mall Road, took 20 to 30 watches and fled in a silver four-door, American-made vehicle toward westbound state Highway 80.

Johnson said a Richmond police agent spotted the suspect vehicle just before noon in the 900 block of Humboldt Street, at which point the suspects stopped the vehicle, exited and ran. Read more about ARMED ROBBERS HOLD UP RICHMOND JEWELRY STORE …

Veteran jeweler to manage new Northeastern Fine Jewelry store
The Business Review (Albany) – 2:59 PM EDT Wednesday
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The former owner of Michael’s Fine Jewelry in Scotia, N.Y., will serve as manager of the new Northeastern Fine Jewelry boutique in downtown Schenectady.

Michael McCabe, who closed his shop after 22 years in business, will be in charge of the jewelry store that Northeastern is opening next to Proctor’s Theatre in early 2007 Read more about Veteran jeweler to manage new Northeastern Fine Jewelry store …

Mythical Jewelry
Jewelry Weblog, CA

The whole mythical slash fantasy slash nature trend is hot this season and the next, so expect to see lots of unusual mixes of materials (yes good ol’ mixed media) and suggestions of fairies, nymphs, and the like.

Obviously in-tuned with jewelry trends, Juniper Designs, known for the cool key hole jewelry from the Pandora’s Box Collection, has announced two new jewelry collections which build on the theme of mythology: Read more about Mythical Jewelry …

TAIWAN: Newspaper says sorry to Chao over jewelry story
Asia Pacific Media Network, CA

United Daily News published an apology to Chao Chien-ming for failing to verify the facts before accusing him of selling his jewelry

Taipei Times
Monday, August 21, 2006

By Ko Shu-ling

The Chinese-language United Daily News yesterday ran an apology for alleging that President Chen Shui-bian’s son-in-law, Chao Chien-ming had been selling his jewelry.

“We would like to apologize to Mr. Chao Chien-ming, Mr. Su Teh-jien and our readers for failing to verify the facts before running the story,” the statement said, which was printed on the paper’s front page yesterday at about the size of two stamps. Read more about TAIWAN: Newspaper says sorry to Chao over jewelry story …

Jewelry store employee shot during a robbery in D.C.
JCK, PA

JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone — 8/21/2006 12:56:00 PM
A jewelry store worker was shot and critically wounded Sunday afternoon in Washington, D.C. during a brazen midday robbery, The Washington Post reports.

The man, whose name was not released, was shot in the back and taken to Georgetown University Hospital, where he underwent surgery, the newspaper reports. A police spokesman said Sunday evening that he was in critical but stable condition. Read more about Jewelry store employee shot during a robbery in D.C. …

House of Taylor Jewelry Reports Operational Milestones, 2006 Second-Quarter, Six Month Financial Results
MSN Money

– Develops marketing infrastructure
– Establishes national sales force
– Launches national product rollout
– Q2 sales rise 207% over prior year

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. HOTJ, an international jewelry company whose principal shareholders include entities owned by Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Kathy Ireland, today reported its operational progress and financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006. Read more about House of Taylor Jewelry Reports Operational Milestones, 2006 Second-Quarter, Six Month Financial Results …