Category: Jewelry World

Gang Memoir Author Convicted in Robbery
The Associated Press

MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — A former gang member could face life in prison for a jewelry heist that resembled robberies he described in a memoir about gang life.

Jurors on Monday found Colton Simpson, 41, guilty of robbery, burglary and grand theft for his role in the March 17, 2003, heist at a department store jewelry counter in Temecula, about 60 miles north of San Diego. Read more about Gang Memoir Author Convicted in Robbery …

Aber Strong Rough Diamonds, Jewelry Sales Bump Earnings 27%
IDEX Online, Israel
(September 10, ’07, 8:27 Edahn Golan)

Aber second quarter earnings from operations rose 27 percent to $56.2 million, bringing net earnings to $20.1 million. The company reported a 24 percent increase in sales from operations.

Rough diamond production increased 21 percent to 1.3 million carats for the three months ended June 30, and sales totaled $105 million in the quarter, compared to $91.5 million in the prior second quarter. Read more about Aber Strong Rough Diamonds, Jewelry Sales Bump Earnings 27% …

10-facet jewelry beads in grade A glass
Global Sources, Singapore

China (mainland) – Wenzhou Gold Sun Fashion Accessories Co. Ltd has launched model KY02320, jewelry beads made of grade A glass.

The products have 10 facets and come in a triangular profile. They are lustrous and feature a smooth surface. Versions in sizes of 0.4, 0.6 and 0.8cm are available.

The beads can be ordered in pieces, strands or packs. The color can be customized on request. Read more about 10-facet jewelry beads in grade A glass …

CONSUMER TASTES FOR LUXURIOUS JEWELRY GREW
10 September 2007
Tacy, Israel

A research study recently completed by Unity Marketing concludes that American consumers’ spending patterns signal a greater preference for more luxurious jewelry and watches.

According to the study, Jewelry and Watch Report 2007, consumers spent US$62.2 billion buying jewelry and watches in 2006, which represented an increase of 6.5 percent over comparable previous year sales. Read more about CONSUMER TASTES FOR LUXURIOUS JEWELRY GREW …

Buy 1, Get 50% Off on Jewelry
Good Housekeeping Magazine

Avialable at: LailaRowe.com and stores (mostly East Coast and Sydney, Australia)
What I think: There’s almost nothing my daughter and I agree on, especially when it comes to where to shop. But when Laila Rowe is having a sale, it’s a race to see which of us gets there first. (Of course we never agree on what’s “cool” so I guess it’s almost like shopping at two different places anyway!) Read more about Buy 1, Get 50% Off on Jewelry …

Titanium-Jewelry.com Offers Free Solution to Ring Sizing Dilemmas
SBWire (press release), WI

Ring Sizing Kit Available for Titanium Rings, Tungsten Rings and Men’s Wedding Bands

Modesto, CA — (SBWIRE) — 09/10/2007 — Titanium-Jewelry.com, a leading online retailer of titanium rings and unique titanium jewelry designs for men and women, today announced a free solution to the troubles associated with ring sizing. Titanium-jewelry.com is offering visitors a Free Ring Sizer Kit with no hassles and no obligations.

When shopping for a ring, especially a wedding ring, most people do not know the ring size, whether it’s their own or their spouse to be. Ensuring the right size is imperative and often times, challenging. Men’s wedding bands especially, are sized improperly due to inaccurate guesses and a common misconception that the ring should easily slide off the finger with no resistance. On the contrary however, rings should twist off rather than slide or pull off. Read more about Titanium-Jewelry.com Offers Free Solution to Ring Sizing Dilemmas …

Local store features ‘rhythmic’ name, variety of fabric, jewelry
Kansas State Collegian, KS

“Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full of rye; four and 20 blackbirds baked in a pie.”

The opening lyrics to the nursery rhyme “Sing a song of sixpence” might not be heard everyday, but the phrase “four and 20 blackbirds” was the inspiration for a store on Poyntz Avenue.

Susan Kice, owner of Four and Twenty Blackbirds, 427 Poyntz Ave., said the jewelry and fabric store’s name came from the rhyme. Read more about Local store features 'rhythmic' name, variety of fabric, jewelry …

Jewelry Television Falls for Fashion Week
Earthtimes.org

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ — In conjunction with New York Fashion Week, Jewelry Television(TM) will debut its first-ever Fall Fashion Week September 10-14, showcasing the latest jewelry styles. Featured collections include Nature’s Elements, Colors of Gold, Designer Drama, Designer Statements and Color Vibe.
“Jewelry Television is strengthening its presence in the fashion marketplace, keeping up with and setting seasonal trends. We are more than an on-air and online shopping portal. Our viewers consistently look to us for fashion inspiration, advice and our quality jewelry at unbelievable prices,” explains Natalie Parman, Vice President of Merchandising. Read more about Jewelry Television Falls for Fashion Week …

Ethnic Festival embraces diversity
By Suzanne Weiss
Herald Times Reporter

TWO RIVERS — The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, which performs Jewish music, was a tough act to book for Ethnic Festival on Saturday, Sept. 15, said Mike Zimmer.

“Saturday is the Sabbath,” he said. “They got permission from the rabbi to perform as an outreach educational activity.”

Zimmer is executive director of Two Rivers Main Street Inc., which organizes the annual Two Rivers festival, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this year. Read more about Ethnic Festival embraces diversity …

Jeweler loses bid to keep vendors from sidewalk
phillyBurbs.com, PA
By GEMA MARIA DUARTE
Bucks County Courier Times

Mignoni Jewelry will have to deal with vendors in front of its Mill Street business in Bristol this weekend. Bucks County Judge Jeffrey Finley on Friday denied the jeweler’s request for an injunction to stop any vendor from operating outside its doors during an arts and crafts fair today and Sunday and an Italian Festival Sunday, according to borough solicitor Richard Snyder.

The Mill Street store’s filing in Bucks County court in Doylestown requested that the Bristol Borough Business Association, which is hosting the Annual Arts and Crafts Fair, not be allowed to assign a merchant space in front of the jewelry store.

Mignoni Jewelry refused to comment. The Courier Times was unsuccessful in reaching attorney Charles D. Jonas, the store’s counsel, for comment Friday.

The fair also will be in conjunction with a Doo Wop Concert Saturday. Read more about Jeweler loses bid to keep vendors from sidewalk …