Category: Jewelry World

Vera happy to go shopping at Kohl’s
Detroit Free Press, United States

I’m going to Kohl’s today and here’s why:
Designer Vera Wang’s new and modestly priced line — clothing, accessories, lingerie, jewelry, linens and towels and rugs for the bath — debuts there today, and it looks absolutely fabulous!

I know, it’s an odd pairing: Kohl’s and Vera Wang, the big-time designer behind Simply Vera.
Wang is probably best known for her delicious and often hugely expensive bridal gowns — Jennifer Lopez wore one when she married Marc Anthony. Wang does Oscar gowns, too, including the plum-colored mermaid number actress Keira Knightley wore last year. Kohl’s is a value-oriented mass retailer with price scanners, shopping carts and great deals on gym shoes and picture frames.
Adding Wang’s Simply Vera collection is a stunning example of the democratization of fashion — opening up perceived luxury to women of more modest means.
Or maybe it’s the beginning of the end for Wang’s prestigious name. Read more about Vera happy to go shopping at Kohl's …

Winners Named in Pearl Design Competition
Jewelers Circular Keystone Online, NY

– JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone, 9/9/2007 12:59:00 AM

The Cultured Pearl Association of America representing Pearls de Tahiti in the United States, named the winners of the 2007-2008 “The Song of the Stars” Tahitian Pearl Trophy – North American division.

Judging for the event, in its fifth year, took place at the Terrace Club in New York City on Aug. 22nd 2007. The jury was made up of Laurie Schechter, Stylists & Co., Elena Mauer senior associate editor Bridal Guide, Jean Francois Bibet, Van Cleef and Arpels, Amanda Gizzi, Jewelry Information Center, Kathleen Fritzpatrick freelance editor, Hedda T. Schupak JCK editor –in- chief, and Fran Mastoloni, Frank Mastoloni &Sons. Read more about Winners Named in Pearl Design Competition …

Jewelry designer sets up shop in downtown Newton
Godoy will sell her creations, teach classes
JEN ARONOFF
Charlotte Observer, NC

Ana Cristina Godoy grew up in Colombia, studied in Italy and recently taught at the University of California at Los Angeles. But now, the professional jewelry designer is setting up a gallery and will soon begin teaching classes across from the old courthouse in downtown Newton.

If you’re wondering how she ended up there — well, you won’t be the first to ask, she says. And the 41-year-old artist is happy to explain. Read more about Jewelry designer sets up shop in downtown Newton …

Religious Jewelry and Societies Continued Interest
PR-GB.com (press release), Bulgaria
Written by EditorsChoice
Thursday, 06 September 2007

Jewelry has become a significant piece to our society for a number of situations. Most notably, marriage is divine by the giving of a ring to the man and woman to symbolize their love for each other. Jewelry is often given to women for special occasions such as anniversaries, Valentines Day and birthdays. Another common theme spread across the world is religious jewelry. Read more about Religious Jewelry and Societies Continued Interest …

WARNING: Low-Cost Jewelry Tainted With Lead
Fox 8 News WJW, OH

Before recalls of tainted toys, an Ashland University chemistry professor began sounding the alarm about jewelry contaminated with lead.

Dr. Jeffrey Weidenhamer launched a class experiment with students in spring of 2006. They were shocked at the results. Of 20 items tested, 14 had high concentrations of the metal. They tested another 150 items and found most exceeded U.S. government standards for lead. That standard for products intended for children is .06% lead by weight. Read more about WARNING: Low-Cost Jewelry Tainted With Lead …

JSA, JA, JM, JCK Align to Fight Jewelry Crime
Jewelers Circular Keystone Online, NY
CK-Jewelers Circular Keystone, 9/6/2007 1:02:00 PM

Jewelers’ Security Alliance chairman David Cornstein has announced a major crime prevention initiative, in partnership with Jewelers of America and Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co., to develop local crime prevention networks of jewelers and police.

These local crime fighting groups will be organized in towns, cities, counties, and states throughout the U.S. Members of these local networks will share information on crimes, suspects, and crime prevention measures, and will work together with their local police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to reduce crime against jewelers.
The goal is to have 200 local networks operating within three years. Read more about JSA, JA, JM, JCK Align to Fight Jewelry Crime …

Consumers’ Taste for High-End Jewelry Grew
Jewelers Circular Keystone Online, NY
JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone, 9/5/2007 12:39:00 PM

Jewelry and watch consumers in 2006 traded up to more luxurious choices, according to a recent survey.

In 2006, American consumers spent $62.2 billion buying jewelry and watches, posting a dramatic 6.5 percent increase over sales in 2005 of $58.4 billion, according to new research from Unity Marketing, Stevens, Pa. But it was the luxury end of the jewelry market that experienced the strongest growth last year with sales of fine watches rising 39 percent and fine jewelry up 10 percent Read more about Consumers' Taste for High-End Jewelry Grew …

Feds focus on lead in kids’ jewelry
USA Today

By Jayne O’Donnell, USA TODAY
Her daughter was 5 in 2004 when Erin McGuire bought her a necklace with ballet charms that were marked “silver.”
When Chelsea wore it, she’d suck on the charms. “We would always tell her to take it out of her mouth,” says McGuire of San Jose, Calif.

A couple months later, Chelsea’s school suggested she be tested for lead poisoning. The results showed a lead level of 27, nearly three times higher than the government’s minimum risk level of 10. Soon after, the charms, which contained lead, were recalled. Read more about Feds focus on lead in kids' jewelry …

Bits ‘n’ Pieces: Jewelry designer’s work can be seen on more celebs
The Columbian, WA
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
BY MIKE BAILEY, Columbian staff writer

The list of celebrities wearing jewelry by Vancouver’s Damien Brown continues to grow.

Brown said Paris Hilton , country singer Tim McGraw and actress Naomi Watts all have worn pieces from his collection this summer. Toryn Green , lead singer for the band Fuel, also was spotted wearing one of Brown’s pendants, according to Brown.

His collection is predominantly necklaces and earrings but will expand this fall and spring.

“We’ve got amazing engraved semiprecious stone jewelry, trendy men’s and women’s leather cuff bracelets and even limited edition bamboo-organic cotton men’s and women’s tees,” Brown said in an e-mail. Read more about Bits 'n' Pieces: Jewelry designer's work can be seen on more celebs …

Joslin’s Jewelry and Pier Masters Sponsor Super Truck Event During 2007 World Cup
WhoWon.com, NE
by Chuck Stowe

ODESSA, Mo. — Officials at I-70 Speedway announce that Joslin’s Jewelry and Pier Masters have teamed up as sponsors of the Super Truck 100 lap feature during “World Cup” 2007. Both companies have also contributed to the purse, making it the biggest Super Truck feature purse in history. The winner of the Super Truck, 100 lap feature event will take home $3,000.00. The second place truck will receive $2,000.00, 3rd $1,000.00, 4th $850, 5th $700.00, 6th $530.00, 7th $400.00, 8th $350.00, 9th $325 with 10th place and back receiving $300.00 Read more about Joslin’s Jewelry and Pier Masters Sponsor Super Truck Event During 2007 World Cup …