Category: Jewelry World

Israel: First Half Silver Jewelry Exports Grow, Gold Jewelry Shrinks
IDEX Online, Israel
(July 26, ’06, 7:43 Edahn Golan)

Jewelry exports from Israel grew very moderately during the first half of the year after falling in 2005. Jewelry exports during the period totaled $165.9 million, an increase of two percent over 2005.

Silver jewelry exports leaped 58 percent to $13.3 million from $8.4 million during the first half of 2005. In 2004 exports stood at $5.7 million. Fashion jewelry also saw continued growth, totaling $19.3 million during the period, up 35 percent from $14.4 million in 2005 and $10.6 million in the first six months of 2004. Read more about Israel: First Half Silver Jewelry Exports Grow, Gold Jewelry Shrinks …

Snakes On A Motherfucking Pricey Piece Of Jewelry
Defamer.com, CA

When we tossed off an end-of-day link to this $350 Snakes on a Plane-inspired necklace–designed, incidentally, by a real, live, and credited Snakes on a Plane cast member!–we thought: OK, a bit overpriced, but cute enough.

It was soon pointed out to us that we somehow missed the $3,900.00 version (pictured) also on offer at the website, a luxury bauble priced out of the range of pretty much everyone but the foul-mouthed guy who’s actually flinging interloping reptiles around the economy class cabin. Diamond-encrusted snakes on an eighteen-carat-gold plane makes us so very, very tired. Read more about Snakes On A Motherfucking Pricey Piece Of Jewelry …

THE TICKER:Jewelry retailer’s interim CEO gets job
Chicago Tribune, United States
Associated Press
Published July 25, 2006

IRVING, Texas — Zale Corp. on Monday named Betsy Burton president and chief executive, nearly six months after she took the post on an interim basis.

Burton, 54, succeeded Mary Forte, whose resignation in January sparked a series of front-office troubles for Zale.

Zale has struggled in recent years with frequent turnover in the CEO’s chair, merchandising mistakes and tougher competition from J.C. Penney Co. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Read more about THE TICKER:Jewelry retailer's interim CEO gets job …

Barkin Auctions Off Her Jewelry
San Francisco Chronicle, USA

Actress Ellen Barkin is getting over her divorce from billionaire Ron Perelman by selling over $2 million worth of diamonds and emeralds he gave her.

Barkin is auctioning off the treasure trove of necklaces and rings for charity so she is left with no reminders of her failed five-year marriage to the businessman. Read more about Barkin Auctions Off Her Jewelry …

Gold-selling binge defies oil, Middle East uncertainties
The Japan Times, Japan

By ASAKO SAWANISHI
Capitalizing on soaring gold prices due to the worsening Middle East situation and high crude oil prices, people are increasingly selling their gold assets.

Gold attracts buyers as a safe asset in times of financial uncertainty, but now, people are selling gold as the economy recovers and as collapses of financial institutions drastically decrease, analysts said.

At dealer Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewelry K.K., the number of people selling not only gold bars but also coins, accessories and cups began increasing last September. Read more about Gold-selling binge defies oil, Middle East uncertainties …

Matthew Hoffmann Offers Unique Jewelry Designs
Xtvworld (press release), India

Matthew C. Hoffmann has been designing jewelry for more than thirty years. His original contemporary style and fine craftsmanship have given him an iron clad international reputation for his work.

St. Ann Arbor, MI, USA, July 24, 2006 (XTVWorld.Com) — Most of his jewelry is unique one-of-a-kind items, all individually handcrafted. His style changes daily, always evolving, and creating new designs that appeal to a wide range of clientele. Hoffmann works in all the precious metals and with a wide array of gemstones, making his jewelry extremely varied and desirable. Read more about Matthew Hoffmann Offers Unique Jewelry Designs …

DTC to Hold Jewelry Contest in India
Diamonds.net, NY

Financial Times — The Diamond Trading Company (DTC,) the sales and marketing division of the De Beers Group, will launch its second diamond jewelry design contest in November 2006.

Following DTC’s success of the first contest in 2004, on the theme “Diamonds: Nature’s Miracle,” this year’s design theme is “Celebrating Diamonds: Timeless Myths and Magic.” Read more about DTC to Hold Jewelry Contest in India …

Local jewelry designer gives back on a global scale
WBIR-TV, TN

Diana Warner creates beautiful jewelry in her West Knoxville studio. The pieces she creates not only fuel her creative passion, but they also make lives better for people a half a world away.

About a year ago Diana began her own jewelry business, Diana Warner Studio. Now her work is being purchased by shoppers all over the world, including Hollywood. Read more about Local jewelry designer gives back on a global scale …

Melissa Borrell Jewelry Cool Hunting, NY Currently on display as part of Brooklyn store/gallery Spring’s show “Around the Flat,” Melissa Borrell’s jewelry translates topographic maps into wearable forms. The RISD-trained designer asks “How can I change the way someone views the world?” redefining jewelry as well in the process. Though Borrell’s work seems to point […]

Women’s Board of Baptist Health Care Foundation $5 Jewelry Sale PensacolaNewsJournal.com, FL 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday; and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 28. A variety of jewelry including rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings will be sold for $5 to support The Women’s Board and its programs. […]