Category: Jewelry World

NGOS: NEW SURVEY SHOWS U.S. JEWELRY RETAILERS ARE NOT DOING ENOUGH TO COMBAT BLOOD DIAMONDS
Tacy, Israel

A new survey by non-governmental organizations Global Witness and Amnesty International USA shows the US$33 billion-a-year American jewelry retail industry is failing to take adequate measures to help consumers avoid conflict diamonds.

In a survey conducted between December 2006 and February 2007, the human rights groups surveyed the 37 jewelry retailers listed by National Jeweler magazine as the US$100 Million Supersellers. The main findings include the following: Read more about NGOS: NEW SURVEY SHOWS U.S. JEWELRY RETAILERS ARE NOT DOING ENOUGH TO COMBAT BLOOD DIAMONDS …

Jewelry makers expect exports to reach $400m
Manila Standard Today, Philippines

Local jewelry makers expect exports to hit $400 million by 2015 amid strong demand for well-crafted, high-end Philippine designs despite intense competition in the global marketplace.

Mia Faustmann, president of the Guild of Philippine Jewellers Inc., said in a forum yesterday that the $400-million combined export target for fine and costume jewelry was realistic given the high quality and unique designs that Philippine-made jewelry is known for. Read more about Jewelry makers expect exports to reach $400m …

Profit climbs but sales are nearly flat at jewelry retailer
Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 02/21/07
Asbury Park Press, NJ
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Jewelry retailer Zale Corp., which has three stores in Monmouth and Ocean counties, said today its second-quarter profit edged up, the gain limited by one-time charges and flat revenue.

Profit for the quarter ended Jan. 31 totaled $88.1 million, or $1.80 per share, compared with $87.8 million, or $1.78 per share, during the same period last year.

Revenue grew 1 percent to $1 billion from $993.7 billion a year ago, which excludes results of the Bailey Banks & Biddle stores that were closed during the second quarter of 2006. Read more about Profit climbs but sales are nearly flat at jewelry retailer …

Bead Jewelry Site, APlusBeads.com, Announces Its Grand Opening
Eworldwire (press release), NJ

APlusBeads.com has launched a new online store, featuring both ready-to-wear merchandise as well as detached beads packages.

For Immediate Release

NEW YORK/EWORLDWIRE/Feb. 20, 2007 — APlusBeads.com announced the immediate opening of its online bead store. The store offers many different products for bead enthusiasts all over the world. From semi precious stone beads to magnetic beads, the store has something for all bead lovers. Read more about Bead Jewelry Site, APlusBeads.com, Announces Its Grand Opening …

Jewelry By Artists: Daphne Farago Collection
HULIQ, NC

This exhibition will present highlights from Daphne Farago’s collection of contemporary jewelry, which was given to the MFA in 2006. The collection comprises more than 600 works of jewelry by leading American and European artists, ranging in date from about 1940 to the present, in a wide variety of media and sculptural forms.

With this gift, the MFA now holds the most comprehensive collection of twentieth-century studio jewelry ever assembled. The exhibition will include a selection of about 150-200 objects, and will provide a chronological survey of studio jewelry in the 20th century. Read more about Jewelry By Artists: Daphne Farago Collection …

Jodi Bloom’s So-Charming Jewelry
Jewelry Weblog, CA

Jewelry designer Jodi Bloom named her jewelry business “So-Charmed,” but her jewelry is more than just charming; it tells a story. In fact, that is how she envisions her approach to jewelry making, telling stories with her beads and baubles. From her bio on her web site she describes her work:

A compulsive collector, Jodi turned her obsessions toward beads and charms a few years ago and now boasts a collection large enough to buy Manhatten, at today’s prices. The poor girl just can’t help herself when it comes to shiny baubles (or shoes, or Cosmopolitans, or kittens, but those are other stories for other times). Read more about Jodi Bloom's So-Charming Jewelry …

Fine gemstone jewelry featured at Bennett’s grand opening
JANE LONGMIRE Monitor Business Editor
Los Alamos Monitor, NM

Dignitaries and residents of Los Alamos gathered at Bennett’s, a fine jewelry and gift shop, Friday evening for its grand opening. With its private entrance, modern lighting and d/cor, Bennett’s was the perfect setting for D’Italia of Arrezo, Italy, fine diamond and gemstone jewelry on display for the weekend.
“This is a family-owned business,” owner Alison Bennett said. “My father, Ernest Bennett, started UPEX in 1998. It has now grown and he has expanded to another UPEX store in Santa Fe. My mother, Melanie Bennett, is a wonderful woman and also works currently at the Santa Fe location.” Read more about Fine gemstone jewelry featured at Bennett's grand opening …

Top US Jewelry Retailers Get the Gold for Signing Responsibility Pledge
by Anne Moore Odell
SocialFunds.com

In time for Valentine’s Day, seven out of the top ten US jewelry retailers sign No Dirty Gold’s “Golden Rules” to back responsible gold mining practices.

SocialFunds.com — Although many people have heard about the social and environmental hazards in the diamond mining industry, a.k.a. “blood diamonds, ” there has been less public awareness of the environmental and social hazards accrued in mining for gold.
The No Dirty Gold Organization, founded by Oxfam America and EARTHWORKS, is working to educate retailers and the public to the true cost of gold Read more about Top US Jewelry Retailers Get the Gold for Signing Responsibility Pledge …

Campaign Reveals Dark Side of Gold Jewelry
CBS 5, CA

(CBS 5) Martin and Deborah Stuchbury are on the hunt for gold.

“I bought her a brooch and a watch,” Martin said.

What they don’t know is that behind their new shiny gold jewelry may be dirty business.

“I would hope that the gold that I’ve bought is safe,” Deborah said. Read more about Campaign Reveals Dark Side of Gold Jewelry …

Amazon’s Shipment of Jewelry, Watches More Than Double in 4Q06
Diamonds.net, NY

RAPAPORT… Online retailer Amazon.com reported that jewelry sales (including diamonds) more than doubled during its fiscal fourth quarter of 2006. Seattle-based Amazon does not release sales figures for jewelry.

The company reported that shipments of diamond stud earrings increased 130 percent, and colored gemstone jewelry orders increased 100 percent. Read more about Amazon's Shipment of Jewelry, Watches More Than Double in 4Q06 …