Category: Jewelry World

Jewelry Firm Launches ‘Live Your Color’ Motto at JCK
Diamonds.net, NY

(Rapaport…June 7, 2006) Brother and sister jewelry designers Ryan Vaughn-Zahm and Carly Todisco were quite young when their father Philip Zahm started exhibiting at the JCK Las Vegas show more than a decade ago. But now the two have come along way, in age and experience, in designing their own jewelry for the family business.

Todisco told Rapaport News that her father’s firm, Philip Zahm & Associates, had a decent sales year in 2005, but a slower one in 2006, as has been the case with many other jewelry wholesalers in the trade Read more about Jewelry Firm Launches ‘Live Your Color’ Motto at JCK …

Armed Group Targets High End Jewelry Stores Across Region
WJLA, DC

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) – Police are searching for a group of jewel thieves who have robbed several high-end jewelry stores in the region.

The robberies all happen during regular business hours in broad daylight. Men, wearing ski caps and masks and at times brandishing guns, smash glass cases and grab thousands of dollars worth of jewelry. They enter and make their getaway all within a few minutes.

Before leaving the stores, they have been demanding the video surveillance tapes. Read more about Armed Group Targets High End Jewelry Stores Across Region …

Jewelry designer to speak at luncheon Shreveport Times, LA Jewelry designer Mary Caroline Spano of MCS Jewelry Designs is on tap to talk at the Cambridge Club. She will speak during a “Lunch and Learn” lecture at 11:30 a.m. June 15 at the club, 2024 Fairfield Ave. in Shreveport. “Lunch and Learn” programs include handouts […]

Custom jewelry store opens in Arts District
Grosser & Co. Master Jewelers, 2 W. Main St., Carmel

Topics Newspapers
June 8, 2006
CARMEL — Mark Grosser, 48, has come a long way since creating jewelry out of old telephone wire and cable as a child.
The 30-year master jeweler is now a well-known name in the art-fair circuit and a Jewelers of America-certified Master Bench jeweler. He opened his own jewelry store, Grosser & Co. Master Jewelers, in April in Carmel’s Arts & Design District. Read more about Custom jewelry store opens in Arts District …

uBid Launches $1.00 Jewelry Auction Promotion
By Ina Steiner
AuctionBytes.com
June 06, 2006

Auction site uBid announced the launch of its Mega Million Dollar June jewelry auction promotion in which it will auction off fine jewelry items collectively valued at several million dollars via auctions starting at $1.00. uBid.com’s Mega Million Dollar June auctions will extend through June 30th.

Jewelry auctions starting at $1.00 will include high quality, high value fine gemstone and diamond earrings, pendants, bracelets, necklaces and rings. All jewelry items have been appraised and come with certificates of authenticity and warranties. Read more about uBid Launches $1.00 Jewelry Auction Promotion …

Summer jewelry loses its sparkle
Sequins, fake gems nixed for earthy, organic materials

By Regine Labossiere
Tribune Newspapers: The Hartford Courant
Published June 5, 2006

The bright sequins and fake gems that sparkled on necks and wrists and, well, everywhere, last summer are being pushed to the side as organic materials, such as woods and horns and volcanic stone, take prominence in summer fashion.

One reason, says Talya Cousins, jewelry market editor for Jewelry W magazine, is that going natural is a reflection of a summer attitude, and the colors complement this clothing season’s neutral palette. “I think it goes for what we’ve seen in the 2006 spring collection, more subtle things that go with the skin,” Cousins said. Read more about Summer jewelry loses its sparkle …

A love for jewelry and customers keeps Lois Lambiel working hard
Rolla Daily News
Michele Martin – Staff Writer

Twenty-five years ago, Lois Lambiel didn’t think much money could be made in jewelry repair, but her husband Kurtis decided to pursue the trade anyway.

After pinching a nerve in his back, Kurtis was no longer able to work as a barber, and went in search of a new trade. When he told Lois, she said she didn’t think it was a good idea. In her mind, Lois thought, “how in the world can we make a living doing jewelry repair?” Read more about A love for jewelry and customers keeps Lois Lambiel working hard …

Exhibitors, Attendees Out in Force at JCK Las Vegas ’06
Diamonds.net, NY

(Rapaport…June 4, 2006) The 15th annual JCK Las Vegas Show kicked-off officially on June 3, 2006, but Sunday, June 4 was the first day in which all exhibitors and attendees were expected at the show following the Jewish holiday of Shavout.

In observing the exhibition hall during opening hours on June 4, some exhibitors still had not arrived to set-up however.
Overall, JCK Las Vegas 2006 kicked-off with a healthy attendance and some new show features.
The Prestige Promenade debuted, and the show’s Italian Pavilion brought together some 170 jewelry manufactures from Italy. Read more about Exhibitors, Attendees Out in Force at JCK Las Vegas '06 …

Men’s Titanium Rings as a fashion trend
LiveArticles.org,

Are you buying a men’s titanium ring as a gift? Are you thinking of getting titanium rings for wedding? Do you know the true meanings behind the metal as jewelry? Here is some general information for making such a decision.

Many people, including myself, heard of Titanium for the first time when either a military aircraft or a human joint substitution was mentioned. It seems like jewelers are just running out of new ideas for making new lines of jewelry. Yet, titanium jewelry is one of the fastest growing jewelry industries nowadays and there are actually plenty of justifications to the popularity. Read more about Men’s Titanium Rings as a fashion trend …

CRJP to Join CIBJO As Associate Member
Diamonds.net, NY

(Rapaport…June 4, 2006) The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices (CRJP) have resolved their differences and agreed to hold different yet complementary roles in promoting proper business ethics and consumer confidence in the jewelry industry worldwide. As a result of the agreement, CRJP will become an associate member of CIBJO Read more about CRJP to Join CIBJO As Associate Member …