Category: Jewelry World

Kirtilals Launches Jewelry Collection in Hyderabad
Diamonds.net, NY

(Rapaport…Kasturi & Sons Ltd, HYDERABAD) Popular Tamil film actor Vikram unveiled the antique jewellery collection at Kirtilals jewellers in Hyderabad, India, on June 19, 2006.

The roadshow, which will conclude here on June 28, will cover Kirtilal Kalidas’ outlets in Vijayawada, Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, and Coimbatore in the next few months.

According to Mr. Gunasekhar, General Manager of Kirtilals, the company had done research, studying the grandeur of a variety of gold jewelry in ancient texts. Read more about Kirtilals Launches Jewelry Collection in Hyderabad …

As gold prices, jewelry stores must decided whether to keep pace
Scripps Howard News Service, DC
By THUY-DOAN LE
Sacramento Bee
20-JUN-06

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It will cost you a little more ka-ching for your bling-bling.
With the price of gold hovering around $700 an ounce, jewelry lovers out shopping for gifts are likely to see higher prices in some stores in the days ahead as merchants are forced to pay more for the precious metal.

But not all jewelry retailers are planning to push prices up to reflect the new cost of everything gold and glittery. Read more about As gold prices, jewelry stores must decided whether to keep pace …

New American Girl Dolls Jewelry Class Offered for Youth
Kansas City infoZine, MO

A new American Girl Dolls Jewelry Class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District will give girls age eight to 12 a chance to make jewelry accessories for their dolls.

This program is for girls ages eight to 12. Participants will design matching necklaces and stretchy bracelets for themselves and their doll and can wear them home. There will be a large variety of beads for bracelets and heart charms for necklaces. Search for the keyword “jewelry” to find this program in the JCPRD’s Activities Catalog and online listings. Read more about New American Girl Dolls Jewelry Class Offered for Youth …

Arts Alive to feature unique jewelry
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Delmarva Daily Times, MD

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OCEAN CITY — Lynda Dashiell-Ohotnicky, a local metal smith, spends part of the year in Vermont coming up with ideas for her original jewelry and the rest of the year in Ocean City making the pieces and teaching others her ways.

Ohotnicky is one of the more than 100 artists who will gather at the Northside Park lagoon this weekend to showcase and sell their precious pieces for the sixth annual Arts Alive festival while enjoying music, food and fun activities.

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“Most of my sales are at retail art shows,” Ohotnicky said. She also shows her pieces locally in Snow Hill and Rehoboth Beach, and sells wholesale to shops and galleries. Read more about Arts Alive to feature unique jewelry …

Tulkarem Moms Sell Jewelry to Feed Kids
International Press Center (press release), Palestinian Territories

TULKAREM, Palestine, June 18, 2006 (IPC) – – In the province of Tulkarem, many Palestinian women, especially the wives of government employees, started selling their wedding jewelry in order to provide enough money to feed their children and buy basic needs for their houses.

Following almost four months of no salaries for government employees since the international community decided to suspend financial aid to the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), in response to Hamas movement’s victory in the January parliamentary elections and formation of a government, the Palestinian territories have witnessed the most disastrous economic situation in a decade. Read more about Tulkarem Moms Sell Jewelry to Feed Kids …

Many wives receive jewelry, but she gets national park
BY MATT STEARNS
Knight Ridder Newspapers
San Jose Mercury News, USA

WASHINGTON – Some guys give their wives jewelry or flowers. Ralph Regula gave his wife a national park.

Regula, a Republican congressman from Ohio, is a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. In 2000, his subcommittee created the First Ladies National Historic Site in his district in Canton, Ohio.

Regula’s wife, Mary, is the founding president of the nonprofit National First Ladies’ Library, which operates the historic site for the National Park Service. She draws no salary Read more about Many wives receive jewelry, but she gets national park …

Home party business sells glitz and glam
The Courier News, IL

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend — or so Marilyn Monroe and countless other women would have us believe.

What about look-alike diamonds or other baubles that fall under the heading of fashion jewelry?

It turns out that the market for such jewelry is hot these days as more and more women buy into an intriguing retail concept. Read more about Home party business sells glitz and glam …

Tomei founder’s passion for gold rubs off on four children
Malaysia Star, Malaysia

THE Tomei group has experienced slow and steady growth since it started manufacturing jewellery in 1968. And that’s the way founder Datuk Ng Teck Fong likes it.

“We believe in having sustained growth, even if the momentum is a bit slower, as we are very careful in our ventures – we are here for the long term and being a prudent and solid company is very important,” Ng stressed.

Ng’s passion for gold and jewellery has also rubbed off on his children. All four are involved in the business – in the operations, procurement, manufacturing and wholesale divisions of the group. Read more about Tomei founder’s passion for gold rubs off on four children …

Jewelry, other items taken from house Salina Journa A Salina woman reported to police that nearly $1,900 worth of coins, jewelry and other items were taken from her home at 110 N. College. The items were taken between 10 p.m. Tuesday and 3:30 p.m. Wednesday from the home of Brandi R. Dale, according to a […]

amber jewelry exhibit
Polvision, Poland

Chicago, IL, June 13, 2006 – Beginning this Friday, June 16th, Flowers by Arrangement Gallery will host amber jewelry exhibit featuring designs of AmberModa.

The exhibit will last for two weeks until June 24th. The opening reception will start at 5pm on Friday June 16th and the visitors will have an opportunity to meet the artist/creator of AmberModa, Mariusz Gliwinski.
The masterpieces from the collection will be available for viewing and purchase throughout the exhibit for two weeks. Read more about amber jewelry exhibit …