Category: Jewelry World

Lauren Sherman

Fashionistas who glimpsed the fall 2008 runway shows saw an emerging trend: statement jewelry. Among the scene stealers was a number at the Givenchy show featuring a dozen thick, gold chains with crosses messily layered, as well as a 3-inch-wide pearl and crystal choker at Balenciaga. Bold looks stood front and center.

However, most people don’t have the dimes–make that hundreds of thousands of dimes–to afford such flourishes. (The aforementioned Balenciaga costs a cool $9,875). Costume jewelry, on the other hand, which generated $900 million in U.S. sales in 2007 (according to a May 2008 report released by Supplier Relations, an Irvine, Calif.-based market research company), can be affordable and a perfect match with current fashions–and it doesn’t have to look cheap. Read more about Costume Jewelry That Doesn't Look Cheap …

UNITED STATES — We have recall to pass along to parents. The “It’s a Girl Thing” metal necklaces, bracelets and phone charms for children are being voluntarily recalled. The Consumer Product Safety Commission determined the products contain excessive levels of lead. Read more about Children’s jewelry being recalled …

Fine Jewelry News announces the addition of designer videos to its community-based website designed to give women a forum to share their love of fine jewelry. Visitors get a sneak peek into the studios, inspirations, and artistry that make each designer one-of-a-kind.

Madison, WI (PRWEB) July 6, 2008 — Fine Jewelry News announces the addition of designer videos to its community-based website designed to give women a forum to share their love of fine jewelry, gain confidence about buying jewelry, and help others in need of advice. Read more about Fine Jewelry News Launches Designer Videos …

By Marc Munroe Dion
Herald News Staff Reporter

Fall River —

A good teacher keeps learning and Annie Prescott kept learning as she made her way through a 35-year career as an English teacher at B.M.C. Durfee High School.
What she’d been learning since 1998 was how to make jewelry, most of it from clay.
And, when she retired last month, she was ready to learn a little more.
Wednesday morning found Prescott moving into her new studio space at the Narrows Center for the Arts on Anawan Street in Fall River. The business is called Annie’s Artifax.
“I retired from Durfee on June 19,” said the 56-year-old Prescott. Read more about Retired educator opens jewelry business at the Narrows …

To celebrate the inimitable strength and stunning beauty of women, TAG Heuer announced the Middle East launch of a sparkling array of new, ultra-glamorous and totally irresistible TAG Heuer timepieces for women.

Diamond-rich and supremely feminine, these new jewelry editions reflect the core values of TAG Heuer: prestige, elegance, and daring, cutting-edge design. Read more about tag heuer launches new carrera lady jewelry collection …

WASHINGTON, July 3 (UPI) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Bead Bazaar USA children’s jewelry due to lead exposure.

The “It’s a Girl Thing” line of bracelets, necklaces and phone charms, distributed by Bead Bazaar USA of Rockville, Md., contain high levels of toxic lead, a CPSC statement said. Read more about Bead Bazaar children's jewelry recalled …

Baume & mercier launches riviera xxl high jewelry for elegant woman

Baume & Mercier once again plays with the theme of transparency, applied this year to sublimating the Riviera XXL. The Swiss watch company has successfully risen to the challenge of combining femininity and prestige with the line’s signature twelve-sided design. This high jewelry interpretation of the Riviera XXL magnificently illustrates the very essence of glamour and refinement. Read more about Baume & mercier launches riviera xxl high jewelry for elegant woman …

Retailer of mens wedding bands offers additional metals for contemporary jewelry selections

Modesto, CA July 01, 2008 — Titanium-Jewelry.com, a leading online retailer of titanium rings, tungsten rings and unique contemporary jewelry designs for men and women, today announced the arrival of the newest lines of mens wedding bands in stunning palladium designs. Read more about Titanium-Jewelry.com Announces Availability of Palladium Wedding Bands …

Babies love to chew and munch, and thanks to an innovative doctor (with a bit of parental expertise!), moms can keep their kiddos safe while looking fabulous at the same time!

Have you ever given thought to chewable jewelry? If you’re like, well, anyone – chances are the answer will be “no.” However, it did cross the mind of one doctor, which is how Dr. Bloom’s Chewable Jewels came into fruition. Read more about Chewable Jewelry Keeps Kids Safe And Mom Beautiful …

Bidz.com, the online jewelry auctioneer, expects international sales to increase by more than 50% in comparison to the second quarter of fiscal year 2007.

The company reported that the Spanish-language version of its website has seen positive results. Columbia, Mexico, Chile and Spain are among the top 10 countries for visitors during the past month. Read more about Strong International Growth for Online Jewelry Auctioneer Bidz.com …