Category: Jewelry World

Small Business Spotlight — Houman Jewelry Design
San Diego Business Journal, C
By JESSICA LONG
San Diego Business Journal Staff

To most of us, a doodle is just a doodle. But for Houman Omidifar, a childhood attraction to drawing without rules has led to success as a small-business owner.

The Iranian born entrepreneur, who was raised in France, owns Houman Jewelry Design in Coronado.

“My parents (had) a jewelry store, I grew up around it as a kid,” Omidifar said. “But I also always was into arts and did drawings and things with my hands as a kid. When I was in high school, I already knew that this is what I wanted to do.” Read more about Small Business Spotlight — Houman Jewelry Design …

Photography, jewelry exhibits at city library throughout Januar
Brockville Recorder and Times, Canada

An up-and-coming amateur Brockville photographer will be exhibiting his work on the walls of the Brockville Public Library during January, while in the library’s display case will be a small exhibit of silver jewelry.

Derek Atkinson, a 24-year-old student in his second year of St. Lawrence College’s child and youth worker program, says his photographic work focuses mostly on nature but includes some abstract shots and some portraits and action shots of local youth bands. Read more about Photography, jewelry exhibits at city library throughout Januar …

Turkey is EU’s Rising Star in Jewelry
By Isa Yazar
Zaman Online, Turkey
zaman.com

Based on the data from the last 26 years, a governmental agency has concluded that the jewelry sector is Turkey’s most productive industry based on capital efficiency.
The National Center for Productivity (MPM), a governmental agency charged with measuring productivity, has recently conducted a comprehensive study to determine the level of efficiency in a number of sectors. Read more about Turkey is EU's Rising Star in Jewelry …

New Year’s Resolutions for the Jewelry Industry
Jewelry Weblog, CA

I’ve already looked back at 2006 and the jewelry trends we saw; now it’s time to look forward to 2007.

And, specifically, I’m going to step out here and address what I’d like to see as the New Year’s Resolutions that those in the jewelry industry should consider.

First, I’d like to see more user friendly web sites both for customers and for those in the media like myself. I’m so sick of fancy flash sites where the jewelry just whips by you. Consumers should be provided with more details both as far as images as well as materials used. Read more about New Year's Resolutions for the Jewelry Industry …

Zasha Jewelry Line Launches Just In Time For The Holidays
Emediawire (press release), WA

This holiday season, look out for the extra sparkle in town! Check out Zasha Signature Jewelry, the new jewelry line for stylish and sophisticated women who love to change their look at least as often as they change their shoes.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWeb) December 21, 2006 — This holiday season, look out for the extra sparkle in town! Check out Zasha Signature Jewelry, the new jewelry line for stylish and sophisticated women who love to change their look at least as often as they change their shoes. Read more about Zasha Jewelry Line Launches Just In Time For The Holidays …

USA : India based jewelry maker buys out Samuels Jewelers
December 21, 2006
Fibre2fashion.com, India

Gitanjali Gems Ltd announced that it has acquired a majority ownership interest in Samuels Jewelers Inc from funds managed by DDJ Capital Management (DDJ). Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Samuels operates 97 retail jewelry stores in 18 states throughout the United States. The company will remain headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Gitanjali CFO, G.K. Nair, stated, “This acquisition is consistent with Gitanjali’s objective to conform to a vertically integrated model, one that benefits from all the efficiencies that are realized through control of the entire supply chain, inclusive of retail. To that end, Samuels is an ideal match to complement Gitanjali’s strengths in manufacturing diamonds and jewelry products.”, Read more about USA : India based jewelry maker buys out Samuels Jewelers …

GLOBAL JEWELRY INDUSTRY HAS POTENTIAL TO GROW TO US$280 BILLION BY 2015
Tacy, Israel

Global jewelry sales will grow at 4.6 percent year-on-year to touch US$185 billion in 2015 and US$230 billion in 2015, says a report released by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and professional services firm KPMG. However, finds “The Global Gems and Jewellery: Vision 2015: Transforming for Growth” report, the industry has the potential to grow beyond US$230 billion. The study estimates the range of impact to be around US$50 billion, taking the industry size to US$280 billion by 2015. In such a situation, the industry would be growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.7 percent, an increment of 2.1 percent over the realistic case. Read more about GLOBAL JEWELRY INDUSTRY HAS POTENTIAL TO GROW TO US$280 BILLION BY 2015 …

Jewelry Gift Etiquette
Jewelry Weblog, CA

Jewelry is one of the top gift categories during this holiday season. I pretty much expect of find at least one small box under my tree or in my stocking, even though my husband constantly jokes about how I couldn’t possible need any jewelry since I already have so much.

But when is it not okay and is it ever not okay to give jewelry as a gift?

According to this article, “Monday Manners: Giving the Gift of Giving,” it may not always be the right gift depending on the situation: Read more about Jewelry Gift Etiquette …

Luxury jewelry turns to creative marketing techniques
BY ELAINE WALKER
ewalker@MiamiHerald.com
Allison Weiss Brady has the type of friends that luxury jewelers want to meet.
Miami Herald, FL

The Miami Beach philanthropist and socialite agreed to play hostess during Art Basel for a party at Samuel Getz Private Jewelers designed as a fundraiser for Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. But for Samuel Getz, it was also an introduction to potential clients.

The largely female crowd of about 75 people sipped Chardonnay and munched on crab cakes and baked brie from The Palm restaurant. At the same time they got to touch and play with jewelry by Getz and the Italian jeweler Vhernier. Read more about Luxury jewelry turns to creative marketing techniques …

International Jewelry Designer Kerstin Belz Launches New ‘Liquid’ Line
Newswire Today (press release), UK

Internationally renowned jewelry designer Kerstin Belz has launched her new line “Liquid” by Gabrielxxo, the new e-commerce company (Gabrielxxo.com) she’s formed to combine jewelry, art and fashion. “I’ve always wanted to start a company which celebrates the influence of art, fashion and jewelry on our culture,” Belz stated. “My inspiration for the line originated with the force and cleansing nature of water, one of the five Chinese elements, and my time spent on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. I came up with designs that tangibly reflect those experiences,” she concluded. Read more about International Jewelry Designer Kerstin Belz Launches New 'Liquid' Line …