Category: Jewelry World

DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec 11, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cdc230/jewelry_manufactur) has announced the addition of the “Jewelry Manufacturing in China” report to their offering.
The IBISWorld Jewelry Manufacturing in China industry report consists of companies mainly engaged in manufacturing necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, brooches, non-industrial diamond jewelry, cultured pearl jewelry, precious or semi-precious stone jewelry, as well as jewelry parts. The products in this industry use precious metals (gold, silver and platinum), precious metal alloys, diamonds, jade, emeralds, pearls and other precious and semi-precious stones as major raw materials. Imitation jewelry and handcrafted articles using precious metals or glass as raw materials are included in other industries, such as Household Glass Products Manufacturing in China (China Industry Code – 3145) and Other Craft Manufacturing in China (China Industry Code – 4219). Read more about Research and Markets: Understand the Jewelry Manufacturing Industry in China With a Comprehensive Analysis of Market Characteristics, Key Factors & Major Players …

By KAREN ROSENBERG
It’s become a cliché to describe statement-making jewelry as “wearable art,” but no other term quite captures the personal adornments made by Alexander Calder. His earrings, necklaces and bracelets were mini-mobiles that dangled from the wrists, necks and earlobes of sophisticates like Peggy Guggenheim and Jeanne Moreau.

The Whitney Museum’s current Calder show features room after room of his playful wire sculptures but none of the 1,800 pieces of jewelry he made over the course of his career. Fortunately about 90 of these pieces are being given their own exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum, the first museum show to focus on Calder’s jewelry. Read more about Calder’s Precious Metals: Who Needs Diamonds? …

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec 10, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — JTV.com Announces New & Improved Learning Library
JTV.com, the fourth-largest online destination for jewelry and gemstones according to Internet Retailer, announced a robust new Learning Library designed to educate and entertain consumers.
JTV.com Editor, Tammy Jones, read and tallied nearly 4,000 comments from customers using the information to create an improved Learning Library experience. “This is just the beginning,” said Jones. “We’ve already begun creating additional pages, new features, an expanded video library, interactive maps, jewelry-making projects, and a special section just for kids,” she said. Read more about Jewelry Television(R) Educates Consumers …

Toys aren’t the only gift this season that could contain dangerous amounts of lead.

Jewelry purchased at major retailers, including Wal-Mart and Banana Republic stores, violated California laws controlling lead content, the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health in Oakland said Tuesday.

Jewelry with excessive lead content also was found at Lane Bryant, Express, Anchor Blue, Abercrombie & Fitch and Longs Drug Stores. The state attorney general has contacted several of the retailers.

The center tested 400 jewelry pieces from 32 retailers and found that 21 pieces from seven retailers – or about 5 percent of all the jewelry tested – had lead content that exceeded the state’s Proposition 65 anti-toxics laws. The jewelry was purchased in stores in the Bay Area and Los Angeles areas in September through November. Read more about Jewelry in major stores flunks state lead test …

NEW YORK, Dec 08, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — With the Privacy and Accessibility of an Internet Boutique, Idalia to offer First, Genuine Madison Avenue Experience Online
Idalia, a premier online luxury jewelry boutique launching this month, will merge convenience and class with its exclusive interactive features, seasoned expertise and signature fine jewelry collections. The Idalia distinction — to showcase only current fashions from skilled craftsmen through an online gallery of limited quantity and high quality — comes at a tremendous value within the upscale marketplace.
While some high-end jewelers have opened online storefronts to accompany their brick-and-mortar operations, Pinny Kaufman, Idalia Founder and CEO, offers consumers the highest value for each signature item exclusively through its online boutique. Read more about Launch of Idalia to Combine Luxuries of Boutique Jewelry Experience With Convenience and Value of Online Access …

By Avi Krawitz
RAPAPORT… Online retail monitor comScore reported that jewelry was among the worst performers in the first five days of December, recording sales 22 percent lower than in 2007. Across all categories, however, sales in the period from Cyber Monday (December 1) through December 5 rose 9 percent to $3.74 billion compared with 2007, according to comScore.

From the beginning of November to December 5, sales were basically flat at $14.92 billion. During this period, comScore reported, the two biggest spending days were Cyber Monday and the following day, December 2, when sales reached $846 million and $823 million, respectively. Read more about Online Jewelry Sales -22% Since Cyber Monday …

WorldJewels.com Offers Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry Engagement Rings and More at Prices Much Lower Than the Competition

Just in time for the holiday season, World Jewels, the leading online jewelry store has lowered their jewelry prices with no sales tax and free shipping on all orders within the United States.
“At World Jewels we understand that times are tough due to the poor economy, especially during the holiday season, but there’s no reason why you can’t continue to shine in stud earrings, platinum diamond rings, and more,” said Allen Rashtian, owner of World Jewels. “We have implemented lower prices, much lower than our competitors, and because you’re buying directly from the manufacturer, we charge no sales tax.” Read more about WorldJewels.com Lowers Prices, Charges No Sales Tax on Holiday Jewelry Sales …

Rob Bates, Senior Editor — JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone,
The Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices officially released its extensive list of ethical, social, and environmental practices its members must comply with.

All members of the group, now called the Responsible Jewelry Council, will be audited by third parties to verify their compliance with this code, which can be seen on the group’s Web site, responsiblejewellery.com.

“This is obviously a very ambitious system,” said RJC chairman Matthew A. Runci, who also is president and CEO of Jewelers of America. “We now transition from being a research and development organization to being an operating organization.” Read more about Responsible Jewelry Group Releases Ethics Code …

Jewelry Insurance Is Inexpensive Protection, HUB International New England Says
WILMINGTON, MA, Dec 03, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — If you’re giving or receiving a valuable piece of jewelry this holiday season, you might want to wrap it up with more than ribbons and bows. You may need to alter your insurance package to properly cover your new valuable possessions.
“Most people don’t realize that their homeowners or renter’s insurance policy provides limited coverage for jewelry,” says Michael S. Chapman, chief sales officer with HUB International New England, a regional insurance agency headquartered in Wilmington, Mass. Read more about Wrapping Up Jewelry With More Than Bows — Why You May Need Special Insurance This Holiday Season …

Yehuda Diamonds filed a federal lawsuit seeking to require Blue Nile, Inc., which claims to be the world’s largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry, to offer a full and complete refund to any Blue Nile customers who wish to return emeralds or emerald jewelry items purchased from the company. The complaint, “Diascience Corp. dba Yehuda Diamond Company and John Does. nos. 1-10, vs. Blue Nile Inc.,” was filed November 12 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Court Case #08CV9751). Blue Nile shares are listed on the NASDAQ. Read more about Yehuda Diamonds Lawsuit Asks Blue Nile to Provide Refund Offers to Customers Who Were Not Adequately Informed Blue Nile Emeralds Use Fillers …