Category: Jewelry World

By Rita Ledesma

As early as the first Millennium B.C., the Philippines had a rich tradition of personal adornment. It enjoyed a lively trade of glass beads and semi-precious stones with India and China. Its pre-colonial era was dominated by princesses and women warriors who adorned themselves wi th the finest gold woven as sashes, or designed as intricate earrings and elaborate necklaces. Even then, exquisite jewelry was integral to being Filipina. Read more about The jewelry of Celia Molano: Treasures across time …

By Avi Krawitz
RAPAPORT… Sotheby’s London is offering select pieces of jewelry by renowned jewelers and contemporary artists at its upcoming Important Jewels sale, to raise funds for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC.)

The London Important Jewels sale is scheduled for on December 17. Read more about Sotheby’s to Raise Funds for Charity at London Jewelry Sale …

Near Wholesale Prices on Diamond Jewelry that lights up the Internet

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 12, 2008 — TraxNYC is launching a new diamond jewelry website where the fashion forward consumer will now be able to find unique hip-hop and diamond jewelry selections that no other online jeweler can offer.

TraxNYC is pleased to offer near wholesale prices on diamond jewelry. The online jewelry site maintains high quality diamond rings, diamond watches, diamond earrings, diamond necklaces and hip hop jewelry for both men and women. Read more about The Jewelry Site That Never Sleeps …

By ELISE ZWICKY
of the Journal Star

PEKIN —

Melinda Black never imagined that cutting glass and making jewelry could be so addictive.

Not only has Black signed up three times for a new fused glass jewelry class offered by the Pekin Park District, she’s also talked several co-workers and friends into taking the class as well.

“I’ve just always been a jewelry fanatic. I like anything that’s unique and different. Designing my own pieces is a blast,” Black said. Read more about Jewelry making new park district offering …

Enchanting Wearable Art
Compiled by Janice Mason

Fashion takes an artistic turn in a new exhibit opening tonight at the Art Center of Estes Park. Alice League has been designing one-of-a-kind wire-wrapped jewelry since 1998. Janice Kay has been knitting since she learned the craft in Brownies at age 8. Both stand ready to share their unique wearable designs with the public. Read more about Fiber and jewelry exhibit opens tonight at the Art Center …

ACJS Adds Four Premier Jewelry Artists to the Exhibition; The Spruill Center to Sponsor Wine and Cheese Reception

The Atlanta Contemporary Jewelry Show (ACJS) announced that it has added four top jewelry creators to the roster of artists exhibiting at its second annual event. The newly announced artists include Marcia Macdonald, Chihiro Makio, Steve Midgett and Jerry Scavezze. The show will be held at the Defoor Centre in Atlanta on Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ACJS also announced that The Spruill Center for the Arts will sponsor a wine and cheese reception during which patrons will have an opportunity to meet the artists in an informal setting. The reception will take place at the Defoor Centre from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 7. Read more about Atlanta Prepares for Second Annual Contemporary Jewelry Show …

Find Out How to Turn Your Unwanted Trinkets Into Money
By ELISABETH LEAMY

Gold is one bright spot in an otherwise bleak economy — today it’s priced at more than $850 an ounce. More people are taking advantage of the high price by looking no further than their dresser drawers. Read more about Gold Parties Pay Cash for Your Jewelry …

The Salt Lake Tribune
A West Valley City jewelry store was looted early Monday morning by burglars who apparently cut a hole in the ceiling, climbed into the store and cut a hole in a safe.
Investigators do not know how much jewelry was stolen nor how much damage was done to the Kim Sung Jewelry store at 1819 W. 3500 South. Read more about Burglars loot West Valley jewelry store …

People flocking to sell old jewelry
By Katya Cengel • kcengel@courier-journal.com

Some clients came with bags, boxes and even wheeled carriers.

Cathy Foreman brought a small purse.

Inside were pieces of jewelry she hoped to sell at Merkley Kendrick Jewelers last week when experts in the acquisition of jewelry and antiques were at the store. Read more about Tough times spur gold rush at jewelry store …

Topearl Jewelry Inc. is featuring its amazing collection of Stylish pearl wedding jewelry for upcoming weddings. This company offers handmade pearl wedding jewelry including necklace, bracelets, earrings and sets for brides, bridesmaids, and flower girls.

Guangzhou, China, October 05, 2008 –(PR.com)– Elegance is a cornerstone of a traditional wedding. Flowers and candles are arranged perfectly. Bridesmaids enter with grace and poise. Brides float down the isle to the altar in a cloud of lace and satin. No jewelry could be equal to the sophistication of the ceremony like fashionable wedding pearl jewelry from Topearl Jewelry Inc. Read more about Affordable Pearl Wedding Jewelry Launched on Topearl Jewelry Inc. …