Category: Jewelry World

Making jewelry is her creative outlet
Charlotte Observer, NC

Linda Walton feels connected to her pieces, even after they’re sold
ANITA GREY
Attending flea markets and art shows is an avocation of mine. It is always interesting to see which artist or vendor will have a display that draws me in.

Wander by Linda Walton’s booth at one of the shows where she displays her wares in Matthews, Cary, Boone, etc., and you will be irresistibly attracted to the mélange of color, texture and form in the jewelry she creates. Read more about Making jewelry is her creative outlet …

Jewelry maker revives old Filipino writing in craft
Inquirer.net, Philippines
Inquirer
Last updated 00:01am (Mla time) 12/09/2007

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — Shirley Libre, a micro entrepreneur, has the biggest dreams for Baybayin Crafts.

Beyond the elegance of her jewelry, these promote cultural heritages.

The Baybayin Crafts started in 2004, offering a selection of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other items such as key chains, cell phone accessories and wind chimes.

The beads and pendants are made out of dolomite and terracotta clay and are engraved with the Baybayin script. Read more about Jewelry maker revives old Filipino writing in craft …

Lucky shoppers could get hotel stay, jewelry
Detroit Free Press, United States

BY EMILIA ASKARI
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
Birmingham merchants plan to surprise downtown shoppers by handing out about $7,000 worth of Birmingham-centric gifts to random people on the sidewalk every Thursday evening from now until Christmas.
The promotion, called the Magic of Birmingham, starts tonight.

Each week, one shopper strolling down the street will be tapped on the shoulder and given a grand gift: either two nights at the Townsend Hotel or a piece of jewelry worth more than $1,000 from Astrein’s Creative Jewelers. Read more about Lucky shoppers could get hotel stay, jewelry …

Colorful one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces
Cooking Smart Magazine .com, AZ

Kori Ellis
With all the grey fashions that are in style this season, you should always be on the look out for colorful jewelry, handbags and other accessories to keep your outfits looking fresh. Recently, I was introduced to Designs by Ilan – a terrific line of one-of-kind jewelry pieces that will jazz up your neutral fashions this season.

Ilan Yampolsky along with her husband Harris and her mother-in-law Lois formed Designs by Ilan in 2003. Yampolsky is a self taught artist who came to America from Israel in 1999. When she arrived, everything she brought with her was stolen and the job she lined up for herself didn’t work out. Read more about Colorful one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces …

China Gold Jewelry Demand Surges, Races Ahead of U.S. (Update3)
Bloomberg

Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) — China’s demand for gold jewelry may increase by about 20 percent this year as rising personal incomes help it to race ahead of the U.S. as the world’s second- biggest market, researcher GFMS Ltd. said.

Gold use in jewelry in China jumped 24 percent from a year earlier to 221 metric tons in the first nine months, GFMS analyst Veronica Han said by phone from Beijing yesterday, citing data compiled for the World Gold Council. That compares with 515 tons in India, the biggest consumer, and 165 tons in the U.S. Read more about China Gold Jewelry Demand Surges, Races Ahead of U.S. (Update3) …

Miss Jewelry 2007 pageant under scrutiny
08:05′ 04/12/2007 (GMT+7)
VietNamNet Bridge, Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – The head of ‘Miss Jewelry’ 2007’s organizing board has been accused of bargaining prizes for sex, while pageant winner, Miss Jewelry 2007 Luu Thi Van Anh and runners-up have not received the promised awards of VND345mil ($21,562) yet.
Van Anh crowned Miss Jewelry 2007

Vu Khac Tiep, Director of the Ve Nu Jewellery Company has sent a letter to press agencies confirming the words of contestant Phan Nhu Thao, a model of Ve Nu Company that a member of the organising board asked Thao to “buy’ prizes.
The letter has been forwarded to the state management agency.
Prior to that, local newspapers published a series of stories about the dubious nature of the pageant. Read more about Miss Jewelry 2007 pageant under scrutiny …

Cancer Research Gains New Facet Due to Fine Jewelry Store, Beladora.com
PR Web (press release), WA

Connoisseurs of fine jewelry now have a new Web site at which to shop for the holidays. And, in spirit of the season, Beladora.com is proud to announce that it is going to donate a portion of its sales toward ovarian cancer research. The vintage jewelry store offers pieces from Tiffany & Company, Cartier, Van Cleef, Arpels and more. Read more about Cancer Research Gains New Facet Due to Fine Jewelry Store, Beladora.com …

Mademoiselle Jewelry Unveils New and Unique Website
PR Web (press release), WA

Mademoiselle Jewelry today announces the official launch of its website, featuring unique imported jewelry, as well as a wide selection of sterling silver and gemstone jewelry.

New York (PRWEB) December 3, 2007 — Mademoiselle Jewelry, an online retailer that specializes in exclusive jewelry, officially announced the launch of its website today.

The website offers a wide variety of jewelry to suit the most eclectic tastes. “I have always viewed jewelry as a form of art,” explains Michelle Samson, president of Mademoiselle Jewelry. “We did not want to provide the same type of cookie-cutter products you find on every jewelry website. We wanted to ensure that each piece of jewelry we offer is a form of art, a form of expression.” Read more about Mademoiselle Jewelry Unveils New and Unique Website …

Natasha Talks Accessories: A Teen’s Guide to Fashion, Clothes, Jewelry and Makeup
PR Newswire (press release), NY

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ — The easiest way to change your look is through accessories, says Natasha Darras, 16, a rising star on the high school golf circuit in southern California.

“When it comes to fashion, clothes, jewelry and make up, shop inexpensive places and splurge only on important pieces,” Natasha says. “I only buy expensive things that I can wear and use for a long time.” Read more about Natasha Talks Accessories: A Teen's Guide to Fashion, Clothes, Jewelry and Makeup …

Rosy Blue Creates Award Winning Design for the Diamond Jewelry Design competition 2007
Al-Bawaba, Jordan

Rosy Blue, the global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fine diamonds and jewelry has been announced the winner of the De Beers group marketing award for the ‘Best new piece of diamond jewelry of 2007’ at the recently held Diamond jewelry design competition 2007.
After competing with other creative finalists from across the GCC, Rosy blue won the coveted award for producing the most stunning diamond jewelry ever seen in the region, inspired by one of nature’s most precious creations- the diamond. Rosy Blue entered the competition in the new piece of diamond jewelry category with the theme, ‘Diamonds- Nature’s Miracle’ . Read more about Rosy Blue Creates Award Winning Design for the Diamond Jewelry Design competition 2007 …