Author: Indonesia Jewelry

Costume jewelry set in different colors
Global Sources, Singapore

China (mainland) – Model CI0021 from Zhejiang Yiwu Fengzhen Arts & Crafts Co. Ltd is a colorful jewelry set that consists of a necklace and earrings.

The pieces are made of rhinestones and resin and acrylic beads. Metal parts, such as the necklace chain and earring hooks, are made of alloy. The necklace measures 16cm long, while the earrings are 11cm in length.

Buyers’ size, color and design specifications are accepted for large orders.

One set is packed in a plastic bag or a gift box. Read more about Costume jewelry set in different colors …

Canada Retail Sales Strong; Jewelry Demand Positive
IDEX Online, Israel 
(June 29, ’06, 10:06 Ken Gassman)
 

Canadian retail sales, including fashion accessories such as jewelry, posted a solid gain in April, 2006. Fueled by low unemployment and strong economic growth, Canadian consumers continue their shopping spree, which began late last summer. The graph below illustrates total retail sales gains (ex-auto) as well as mall jewelry sales since mid-2005.

Sales by Sector: Automobile Sales Led the Way Six out of eight retail sectors experienced sales gains in April, with the automotive sector leading the way. “Miscellaneous retailers,” which include retailers such as office supply stores, sporting goods stores, and hobby, music and, book stores, also posted a very strong gain. The other sectors, including jewelry, posted gains, but modestly below the national average. Read more about Canada Retail Sales Strong; Jewelry Demand Positive …

Give Your Old Jewelry An Expensive New Look
CBS4Boston, Boston 

(CBS4) Give any woman the gift of jewelry and she’ll be a friend for life, but just like clothing, jewelry styles change.

These days many women are choosing silver, white gold and platinum over yellow gold. Instead of spending a fortune on new jewelry, there is a way you can give your old jewelry a makeover.”You can make a ring that’s a couple hundred dollars, look like several thousand dollars,” said John Dan’tonio. He has been rhodium plating jewelry for 32 years. Read more about Give Your Old Jewelry An Expensive New Look …

Report: Jewelry Market competition on rise as growth slows National Jeweler, NY JUNE 28, 2006 – Stevens, Pa. — After enjoying a 6 percent growth rate in 2004, the U.S. jewelry market grew just 3.87 percent to $59.4 billion in 2005, a slowdown that has led to a more heated rivalry among retail jewelers, a […]

Alef Bet Jewelry from Paula EDGE Boston, MA We found Paula when we were looking for fun, creative and reasonably priced jewelry for Mother’s Day and we love her designs! Her company is headed by a mother-daughter design team, and they make great silver, gold and whimsical jewelry for adults and kids alike. Luckily, we […]

DNA from water bottle links man to Vernon jewelry heist
By Jason Rowe and Ethan Fry, Journal Inquirer
06/27/2006/Journal Inquirer, CT

VERNON – A discarded water bottle provided the key DNA link for police in connecting a federal convict to a five-year-old jewelry heist.
Fabian Roa, also known as Bayron Badillo, 28, an illegal immigrant, was arraigned on charges of first-degree robbery and first-degree larceny in connection with the holdup, which occurred in front of Charlie’s Restaurant in the Vernon Commons shopping plaza on Hartford Turnpike on March 22, 2001.

Judge Marcia Gleeson set bond for Roa at $250,000, an essentially academic figure since he is serving an eight-year federal prison sentence for several similar robberies in the Boston area. Read more about DNA from water bottle links man to Vernon jewelry heist …

A Juliana Jewelry Contest
News-antique.com (press release), New York

We are having a Juliana jewelry contest to celebrate the Fourth of July! Enter your red, white and/or blue Juliana or D&E jewelry, a sizzling hot summer time set for a backyard party!

Our members and anyone who wishes to join the Discovering Juliana (D&E) Jewelry group can enter. We are looking for that special entry that says it all – Independence, Fun, Summertime and Family Get Togethers Read more about A Juliana Jewelry Contest …

Jovella 2006 jewelry exhibition set to open in Tel Aviv
Globes, Israel
Manufacturers, marketers, and designers will participate. Palestinian jewelers will also attend.
Hadas Manor 26 Jun 06 17:34

The Jovella 2nd International Jewelry Exhibition in Israel opens this week in Tel Aviv, at the same time as the World Diamond Congress. The World Diamond Congress will include diamond auctions, while Jovella will have $100 million worth of jewelry on display.
Hosted by the David Intercontinental Hotel, Jovella will be attended by manufacturers, marketers, and designers. Palestinian jewelry makers will also attend.

Jovella’s organizers, the Stier International Trade Fairs and Exhibitions Group, said there was especially high demand this year. Displays will include gold jewelry inlaid with diamonds and precious stones, silver jewelry, glass jewelry, and watches and men’s jewelry. Read more about Jovella 2006 jewelry exhibition set to open in Tel Aviv …