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Jewelry sales strong amid surging silver prices
National Jeweler, NY
By Glenn Law
APRIL 25, 2006 – New York — World silver prices rose sharply in the first quarter of 2006, up 39.5 percent over the same period last year to average $9.78 an ounce for the first quarter.
That was the backdrop for the presentation of Silver Survey 2005 by metals analysts CPM Group in Manhattan this morning. Read more about Jewelry sales strong amid surging silver prices …
Capture the Elegance of Antique Estate Jewelry on a Shoestring Budget
Emediawire (press release), WA
For Spring and Summer, jewelry artist Linda Grandstaff will offer pieces that are inspired by beauty of the Mediterranean and will feature Apetite, Peridot, Coral, Turquoise and Abalone.
Houston, Texas (PRWEB) April 25, 2006 — Graphic Designer turned jewelry artist Linda Grandstaff, of Houston, Texas, is capturing the look and feel of vintage necklaces for a fraction of the cost of a vintage piece of jewelry.
In her new line of Sterling Silver and Gold Filled jewelry she has designed some Victorian styled chokers and necklaces featuring pearls and semi-precious gemstones recreating the look and elegance of vintage jewelry.
Coming for Spring and Summer will be pieces that are inspired by beauty of the Mediterranean and will feature Apetite, Peridot, Coral, Turquoise and Abalone. Read more about Capture the Elegance of Antique Estate Jewelry on a Shoestring Budget …
Wal-Mart to reduce lead levels in costume jewelry
Bay City News Service
San Jose Mercury News, USA
Wal-Mart has been added to the group of retailers and distributors who have agreed to meet new standards for lead levels in costume jewelry as part of a legal settlement, according to California Attorney General Bill Lockyer.
A state civil court approved a settlement with Wal-Mart on Thursday, which adds the retail chain to the collection of 70 other U.S. retailers that must pay a total of $1.9 million, including $100,000 in civil penalties, as part of the settlement. Read more about Wal-Mart to reduce lead levels in costume jewelry …
(BW) Dian Malouf Jewelry to Offer Signature Ring Collection for Mother’s Day; The Dian Malouf Custom Ring to Top Mother’s Day Wish Lists
Houston Chronicle, United States
By Business Editors
(c) 2006 Business Wire
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 24, 2006–Dian Malouf Jewelry will offer their popular line of custom made rings just in time for Mother’s Day gift giving. Long known for her inspiring sterling silver and gold creations, jewelry designer Dian Malouf created a line of personalized rings that can be lovingly labeled with “Mama,” “Mimi,” “Madre” or “Mom.”
“Our Endearing Collection features a bold sterling setting and one sweet word that will mean the world to any Mom who receives it,” said designer Dian Malouf.
“There is nothing more special to a woman than becoming a mother and this ring is a great way to honor moms this Mother’s Day.” Read more about (BW) Dian Malouf Jewelry to Offer Signature Ring Collection for Mother's Day; The Dian Malouf Custom Ring to Top Mother's Day Wish Lists …
Buying fine jewelry? First research Web sites for gems of advice
Orlando Sentinel, FL
NEW YORK — Few purchases are more mystifying for first-time buyers than fine jewelry. There’s more information out there than ever — from jewelers’ Web sites and online forums to nearly ubiquitous grading reports from independent labs. But buying expensive gems and precious metals is still largely a matter of trust between you and the jeweler.
First, educate yourself on the basics. For diamonds, that means the four Cs: cut, color, clarity and carat weight. For gold, platinum and silver, it means purity. Read more about Buying fine jewelry? First research Web sites for gems of advice …
WAL-MART TO REDUCE LEAD LEVELS IN COSTUME JEWELRY
CBS 5, CA
04/24/06 12:25 PDT
Wal-Mart has been added to the group of retailers and distributors who have agreed to meet new standards for lead levels in costume jewelry as part of a legal settlement, according to California Attorney General Bill Lockyer.
A state civil court approved a settlement with Wal-Mart on Thursday, which adds the retail chain to the collection of 70 other U.S. retailers that must pay a total of $1.9 million, including $100,000 in civil penalties, as part of the settlement. Read more about WAL-MART TO REDUCE LEAD LEVELS IN COSTUME JEWELRY …
Pawning jewelry for gas money?
The national average for regular gas is now $2.82 a gallon
7Online.com, NY
(New York-WABC, April 20, 2006) – If you’ve pulled into the gas station recently, you know the price of gas is up — again.
AAA says prices have risen two and a half cents in the last day.
The national average for regular is now $2.82 a gallon
In New York, it is up to $2.97
New Jersey is at $2.69
And the average price in Connecticut is $2.90
The prices are now so high that some people, as Eyewitness News reporter Anthony Johnson found out, are taking drastic action to pay for gas — including pawning their jewelry. Read more about Pawning jewelry for gas money? …
Jewelry and Gemstone Care & Cleaning Tips
LiveArticles.org, CA
earrings, emerald rings, ruby bracelets, sapphire pendants; no doubt about it everybody loves beautiful gem stone jewelry. Gemstones are quite literally hard as rock, buy they can be damaged from careless handling and negligence. Here are some tips for keeping your gems and jewelry looking fabulous for years to come. Mothers Day Gift 1. Remember, even the hardest gemstone variety can be vulnerable to breakage if it has inclusions that weaken the crystal structure. Exercise common sense: if you have a ring set with a softer gem variety or an included stone, take it off before strenuous exercise. Read more about Jewelry and Gemstone Care & Cleaning Tips …
Program draws bead on jewelry, culture
Durango Herald, CO
April 19, 2006
By Thomas Munro | Herald Staff Writer
For a group of white pre-teens, it was an unusual argument.
REBECCA DROKE/Herald
Bennett Thompson, a Southern Ute tribal elder, talks about beading to a seventh-grade class at Bayfield Middle School on Friday. From left, the students are Ben Christner, 12, son of Becky Bauer and Tim Christner; Dwayne Lizer, 13, son of Byron and Dottie Lizer; and Caleb Rael, 12, son of Amy Daniels and David Rael.
“Males make (chokers) and they’re better than girls’,” Jimmy O’Brien said.
Some of the girls disagreed. Read more about Program draws bead on jewelry, culture …
INDIA EXPLORING POTENTIAL OF GEM AND JEWELRY SECTOR
18 April 2006/Tacy, Israel
Kamal Nath, India’s Minister for Commerce & Industry, is setting up an expert body to look into the potential of the country’s gem and jewelry industry, and the prevalent taxation practices in the sector both in India and abroad, says Bakul R. Mehta, Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India.
The expert body is due to make suitable recommendations to enable India to be a hub for this sector. Read more about INDIA EXPLORING POTENTIAL OF GEM AND JEWELRY SECTOR …