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Barkin Auctions Off Her Jewelry
San Francisco Chronicle, USA

Actress Ellen Barkin is getting over her divorce from billionaire Ron Perelman by selling over $2 million worth of diamonds and emeralds he gave her.

Barkin is auctioning off the treasure trove of necklaces and rings for charity so she is left with no reminders of her failed five-year marriage to the businessman. Read more about Barkin Auctions Off Her Jewelry …

Gold-selling binge defies oil, Middle East uncertainties
The Japan Times, Japan

By ASAKO SAWANISHI
Capitalizing on soaring gold prices due to the worsening Middle East situation and high crude oil prices, people are increasingly selling their gold assets.

Gold attracts buyers as a safe asset in times of financial uncertainty, but now, people are selling gold as the economy recovers and as collapses of financial institutions drastically decrease, analysts said.

At dealer Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry K.K., the number of people selling not only gold bars but also coins, accessories and cups began increasing last September. Read more about Gold-selling binge defies oil, Middle East uncertainties …

Matthew Hoffmann Offers Unique Jewelry Designs
Xtvworld (press release), India

Matthew C. Hoffmann has been designing jewelry for more than thirty years. His original contemporary style and fine craftsmanship have given him an iron clad international reputation for his work.

St. Ann Arbor, MI, USA, July 24, 2006 (XTVWorld.Com) — Most of his jewelry is unique one-of-a-kind items, all individually handcrafted. His style changes daily, always evolving, and creating new designs that appeal to a wide range of clientele. Hoffmann works in all the precious metals and with a wide array of gemstones, making his jewelry extremely varied and desirable. Read more about Matthew Hoffmann Offers Unique Jewelry Designs …

DTC to Hold Jewelry Contest in India
Diamonds.net, NY

Financial Times — The Diamond Trading Company (DTC,) the sales and marketing division of the De Beers Group, will launch its second diamond jewelry design contest in November 2006.

Following DTC’s success of the first contest in 2004, on the theme “Diamonds: Nature’s Miracle,” this year’s design theme is “Celebrating Diamonds: Timeless Myths and Magic.” Read more about DTC to Hold Jewelry Contest in India …

Local jewelry designer gives back on a global scale
WBIR-TV, TN

Diana Warner creates beautiful jewelry in her West Knoxville studio. The pieces she creates not only fuel her creative passion, but they also make lives better for people a half a world away.

About a year ago Diana began her own jewelry business, Diana Warner Studio. Now her work is being purchased by shoppers all over the world, including Hollywood. Read more about Local jewelry designer gives back on a global scale …

Melissa Borrell Jewelry Cool Hunting, NY Currently on display as part of Brooklyn store/gallery Spring’s show “Around the Flat,” Melissa Borrell’s jewelry translates topographic maps into wearable forms. The RISD-trained designer asks “How can I change the way someone views the world?” redefining jewelry as well in the process. Though Borrell’s work seems to point […]

Women’s Board of Baptist Health Care Foundation $5 Jewelry Sale PensacolaNewsJournal.com, FL 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28. A variety of jewelry including rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings will be sold for $5 to support The Women’s Board and its programs. […]

Study: Jewelry is poplar birthday gift
JCK, PA

In a recent study of consumers via the Internet, two thirds of respondents reported that they had bought fine jewelry or watches as a birthday gift. An even higher 74 percent said they would consider purchasing the same in the future. A total of 70 percent said they would buy for a spouse or significant other, followed by a parent or child. And, consumers are rewarding themselves for each passing year, as self-purchased birthday gifts ranked high among respondents. Read more about Study: Jewelry is poplar birthday gift …

Personal Jewelry – Personalizes Your Style
Jewelry Weblog, CA

Jewelry that literally “says” something is really popular right now, and innovative jewelry designers like Cari Streeter have picked up and run with this jewelry trend.

For Cari, her jewelry is not only personalized but it is also interchangeable, so this interactivity allows the wearer to pick and choose and create your own unique piece of jewelry Read more about Personal Jewelry – Personalizes Your Style …

Jewelry shoppers find store a real gem
Aberdeen News

As customers describe what they’re looking for, technology helps owners design it on the spot
By Marton Dunai
CONTRA COSTA TIMES
Before retiring three years ago, Chip Hollister spent 40 years working as a machinist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He created hardware that scientists and graduate students dreamed up, often building parts from scratch.

“The big shots came to us with their computer drawings, and we had this machine that would create the parts from plastic,” he said. Read more about Jewelry shoppers find store a real gem …