Category: Jewelry World

Do your own jewelry
(smartshanghai.com)
Updated: 2007-09-24 10:50
China Daily, China

Spending an hour at Beads is an ideal way to get re-acquainted with your creative side, enjoy time with the kids, or create a special gift for a friend.

The Canadian DIY jewelry store is a Shanghai veteran but is often overlooked in the busy People’s Square Mall. The tiny bijouterie allows you to create personalized necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories or key chains using pearls, stones and beads.

The store’s collection is immense, ranging from deep-red coral, turquoise and pink quartz to the more exclusive Czech fire-polished crystals, Italian lamp beads, pewter pearls and Japanese miracle beads. Read more about Do your own jewelry …

Artist Turns Money into Jewelry
WVNS-TV, WV

Some people spend a lot of money on jewelry, but for one artist, the jewelry is money.
Story by Adam Baker Email | Bio

BECKLEY — Artisan Vivian Lilly from Hinton creates rings out of rare coins.

He uses a hammer and a file to smooth the coins and shape them into rings.

Lilly buys coins like half-dollars from shops across the country to turn into the unique jewelry.

The work takes him about three hours per ring. Read more about Artist Turns Money into Jewelry …

WWII Jewelry Box Historic Piece
KLTV, TX

An East Texas woman has an unusual hand made item that marks a little known World War II history here in East Texas. During World War II there were dozens of POW camps in Texas, two major camps in East Texas. It’s a simple hand made jewelry box but for Betty Shrum, it’s proof of a little known piece of World War II history. German prisoners of war, who were living and working among East Texans. Read more about WWII Jewelry Box Historic Piece …

“Leave Britney Alone” Heads West
E! Online
Chris Crocker has landed.

As I told you on Friday, the 19-year-old better known as the “Leave Britney Alone” guy on YouTube was coming to Hollywood for the upcoming opening of World of Wonder’s Just Britney art show.

Well, he’s here now. Turns out that Just Britney is just one part of his trip.

He was apparently flown to L.A. by the Onch Movement jewelry company because he’s their—for lack of a better term—celebrity spokesmodel. Read more about "Leave Britney Alone" Heads West …

Kathy Lo Rocks Shows Off Your Most Treasured Moments
PR Web (press release), WA

Hand-crafted jewelry that elegantly captures your life making a perfect gift for mothers, proud grandmothers and special friends.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 24, 2007 — Today Kathy Lo Rocks — www.kathylo.com — the queen of modern photo jewelry adored by mothers everywhere, launches a complete line of eye-catching and custom made jewelry designs using a photo of any special person, place or thing that has memory value.

“I founded the company and developed this line of heirloom quality pieces on the excitement mothers felt being able to elegantly wear their baby, children or special moment around their neck and close to their heart,” said Kathy Loewenstern, jewelry designer. “Each piece has become a symbol for keeping loved ones with you at all times and I enjoy being able to give that excitement to my customers.”

Fabulously Easy — You Design it! Kathy Lo Makes It! Read more about Kathy Lo Rocks Shows Off Your Most Treasured Moments …

Gold Jewelry Do’s and Don’ts
PR-GB.com (press release), Bulgaria
Written by EditorChoice
Sunday, 23 September 2007

Whether buying gold jewelry for yourself or a loved one, deciding what and where to buy fine jewelry can be a tough decision. Gold jewelry is an item you’ll cherish for many years to come – maybe even a lifetime! So, you’ll want to make a wise choice. Here are some quick do’s and don’ts to remember when buying gold jewelry.

Do Buy Gold Jewelry from a Company You Trust

When you want fine jewelry, choose a company or Web store that specializes in fine jewelry. Don’t expect to find the best of jewelry at a company that offers everything including the kitchen sink! A specialist can assist you personally and provide a wider variety of gold jewelry. Read more about Gold Jewelry Do's and Don'ts …

Jewelry of a higher caliber
Philly designer uses gun parts as ammo for personal fashion
By Kathy Matheson
The Associated Press
Article Last Updated: 09/22/2007 12:50:57 PM MDT
Salt Lake Tribune, United States

PHILADELPHIA – There have been many proposals for keeping guns off the streets of this violence-plagued city, but maybe none as unusual as Melanie Brandon’s: Melt them down into jewelry.
Runway models wore the gunmetal pieces at Brandon’s two shows during Fashion Week in New York.
The jewelry, part of her Melani Von Alexandria collection, was Brandon’s creative attempt to address a harsh reality: Philadelphia is on pace for its highest murder rate in a decade. Read more about Jewelry of a higher caliber …

Baltimore Cracks Down On Lead Jewelry Sales
WJZ, MD

(WJZ) WASHINGTON In Baltimore Jewelry is only a couple of quarters away.

Alex DeMetrick reports when spot checks found heavy concentrations of lead in those trinkets…

“The Baltimore City Health Department proposed an and then promulgated regulations on children’s jewelry on December 7, 2006” said Olivia Farrow of Baltimore Environmental Health. Read more about Baltimore Cracks Down On Lead Jewelry Sales …

Diamond Jewelry Appraisals – Are they Worth It?
PR-GB.com (press release), Bulgaria
Written by EditorChoice
Thursday, 20 September 2007
Chris Robertson

When you buy diamond jewelry such as diamond rings, diamond pendants, necklaces, or tennis bracelets, you’re not only buying a product, you’re investing in an item with tremendous value for now and the future. You can protect your investment by getting a certified diamond appraisal. Here are some benefits of appraisals and how they work.

Secure Proper Insurance for Your Diamond Jewelry Read more about Diamond Jewelry Appraisals – Are they Worth It? …

Three Jewelry Designers from London Fashion Week by Leonora Oppenheim
Cool Hunting, NY

Walking around the accessories section of the London Fashion Week show over the last few days, a noticeable trend of delicate jewelery caught our attention. With long chains, floating butterflies, intricately wrought wood and metal, beautiful combinations of materials and ethereal detailing, each piece seemed to have a romantic story of its own, as though they were born from fairytales. Read more about Three Jewelry Designers from London Fashion Week by Leonora Oppenheim …