Category: Jewelry World

Bidz CEO Denies Citron Research Claims
CNNMoney.com

Bidz.com CEO Denies Claims of Shill Bidding, Excessive Inventory in Citron Research Report
November 27, 2007: 07:16 PM EST

NEW YORK (Associated Press) – Bidz.com Inc. Chief Executive David Zinberg late Tuesday denied several allegations in a Monday report by Citron Research, including that the company engages in shill bidding, holds excessive inventory and pays him 30,000 shares each month.

Citron Research _ formerly known as Stock Lemon _ publishes reports online about companies it believes are misleading investors. Read more about Bidz CEO Denies Citron Research Claims …

Unique Gift of Handcrafted, Beaded Jewelry from South Africa Now Available
PR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria

Christmas shoppers will find unique, handcrafted beaded jewelry for the women on their gift list at BeadedHope.com, a Cincinnati-based company that unveiled its holiday jewelry collection online today.

The beadwork–which ranges from traditional African accessories to fashionable metallic jewelry was created by artists in Mamelodi, South Africa, who are impacted by HIV/AIDS.
These women, of whom 75% are single heads of households, are impacted by HIV/AIDS in one way or another in their daily lives. Some have HIV, some have children with HIV, but all see the effect of the disease every day. Beaded Hope employs the women, providing food, medication and hope. Read more about Unique Gift of Handcrafted, Beaded Jewelry from South Africa Now Available …

The Fabulous Report: Lady Lanell sandals and ME Fine Hand-Made Jewelry
BY ROD STAFFORD HAGWOOD | FASHION COLUMNIST
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL

When Lanell Fagan put a few crystals and rhinestones on some flip-flops, she had no idea she had found her next career, the Lady Lanell.

The former makeup artist — a fave of Whitney Houston, Kate Moss, Heidi Klum and Vanessa Williams — and Palm Beach Gardens resident (she attended Pope John Paul II and FAU) was working on a fashion shoot at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach eight years ago when she offered to spice up some flip-flops by gluing on some crystals. Read more about The Fabulous Report: Lady Lanell sandals and ME Fine Hand-Made Jewelry …

ROSY BLUE PARTNERS WITH SAUDI JEWELRY GROUP TO LAUNCH NEW DIAMOND JEWELRY COLLECTION
Tacy, Israel
25 November 2007

Jewelry shoppers in Saudi Arabia will soon have more luxury diamond jewelry brands from which to choose. Rosy Blue, an international manufacturer and supplier of diamonds and diamond jewelry, has partnered with Jeddah-based Al Musalli Jewelry Group, a gold and silver jewelry manufacturer, to launch a new diamond jewelry collection throughout the Kingdom.

As part of the new agreement, the Al Musalli Jewelry Group will distribute six Rosy Blue brands of jewelry across Jeddah. The new collections comprise the Omri, Ovio, Mist, La Posy, Suki and the Flotz diamond brands, all of which include diamonds and various gemstones and reflect the regional preferences of Saudi women.

“Today the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is standing on the precipice of diamond jewellery availability for every income level and personal taste,” said Sheikh Al Musalli, Chairman of Al Musalli Jewelry Group. “Diamond purchasers are concerned about the quality and price that they pay for the diamonds at present and what we are seeing is that Saudi consumers prefer to pay a nominal premium for a recognized and respected brand name like Rosy Blue.” Read more about ROSY BLUE PARTNERS WITH SAUDI JEWELRY GROUP TO LAUNCH NEW DIAMOND JEWELRY COLLECTION …

Black: The Color of Jewelry This Season
UC Daily News, TN
By S. Brown/Titanium-Jewelry

Titanium-Jewelry.com, a leading online retailer of black titanium rings, tungsten rings and unique black titanium with black diamonds for men and women, announced that many of their black diamond jewelry pieces and black titanium anniversary rings have experienced increased interest and inquisitions as black on black heats up retail stores.

Black has been used frequently in designs for the fashion world from everything from cell phones to black satin trench coats, boots and black on black attire. In a November 9, 2007 article on fashion trends in Japan, “black is fashionably back.” The website, web-japan.org commented on the rise in black fashions among today’s fashion savvy stating that many are “creating an effect not with colors but with subtly different materials and textures is a key to the fashion scene this autumn.”

This latest trend doesn’t just touch clothing and apparel, but has seen its course in jewelry as well. With the new craze of black being the color of choice among many people, jewelry designers have been featuring black diamonds and black titanium more often in recent design. David Yurman & Tiffany are now selling black titanium jewelry. Edward Mirell, well known for his collection of titanium jewelry, has designs featuring black titanium with black diamonds. Read more about Black: The Color of Jewelry This Season …

Lead spurs recall of kids’ jewelry
By Sheryl Jean
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Seattle Times, United States

FORT WORTH, Texas — More than 500,000 pieces of children’s jewelry are being recalled for excessive levels of lead paint after a dozen retailers, including Michaels Stores, Big Lots and Family Dollar Stores, agreed to a settlement with the New York state Attorney General’s Office, federal and state officials said Wednesday.

Michaels does not have to pay a fine, through some of the others retailers will, including Big Lots, which agreed to pay a $1,000 penalty under the settlement.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall includes 29 jewelry items, including a total of 200,000 pieces sold at 950 Michaels Stores. The items, such as butterfly charms and toggle bracelets, were supplied by Pure Allure in Oceanside, Calif. Read more about Lead spurs recall of kids' jewelry …

Retailers to Recall Lead-Based Jewelry
The Associated Press
By NATASHA T. METZLER and MICHAEL GORMLEY – 5 hours ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a half-million pieces of Chinese-made children’s jewelry contaminated with lead are being recalled, it was announced Wednesday.
The recalled merchandise involves 205,000 pieces sold by Family Dollar Stores Inc., 200,000 pieces sold by Michaels Stores Inc., 43,000 charm bracelets and tack pin sets sold by Big Lots Inc. and 45,000 stretchable bracelets imported by Cherrydale Fundraising LLC, 10,400 necklaces and bracelets manufactured by Colossal Jewelry & Accessories Inc., and 4,500 necklace and earring sets made by La Femme NY 2 Inc., officials announced. Read more about Retailers to Recall Lead-Based Jewelry …

India firm acquires local jewelry chain
Bizjournals.com, NC

A jewelry manufacturer and retailer establishing a presence in the United States has acquired the Rogers Ltd. jewelry store chain.

Gitanjali Gems Ltd. purchased the Middletown-based chain for an undisclosed price. Gitanjali, based in Mumbai, India, said in a news release that it has been acquiring jewelry companies in this country to build a retail network. Read more about India firm acquires local jewelry chain …

Gold and jewelry market glitters in Turkey
Turks’ strong traditional affinity for gold boosts jewelry producer Goldas
MarketWatch

ISTANBUL (MarketWatch) — In the Merter textile district of this sprawling city that straddles two continents and centuries of history, the Goldas jewelry factory feeds Turkey’s ancient passion for gold. Inside, a worker wearing a breathing mask mixes fine gold with alloys into a melting pot heated by a bright flame. He picks up the handle of the pot and pours the golden liquid into a mold where it immediately turns into a solid bar of gold. Eighteen-karat gold. Read more about Gold and jewelry market glitters in Turkey …

Indy women get Kmart’s ‘lead-free’ jewelry pulled
Indianapolis Star, United States

Effort by 2 whose work targets lead poisoning began after 1 tested items she bought for child

Two Indianapolis women at the forefront of local efforts to fight lead poisoning are being credited with forcing Kmart to remove costume jewelry labeled “lead-free.”

Karla Johnson, manager of the Lead-Safe and Healthy Homes Program of the Marion County Health Department, got the ball rolling when she tested jewelry for her 18-month-old daughter and found it to be 52 percent lead.
She then turned to Janet McCabe, executive director of Indianapolis-based Improving Kids’ Environment, to help push for action. Read more about Indy women get Kmart's 'lead-free' jewelry pulled …