Category: Jewelry

Ellen Sue Ballon Jewelry Trunk Show
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, PA

Mt. Lebanon native, Ellen Sue Ballon brings her Los Angeles based jewelry line, Deity to Create-A-Frame/Handworks Gallery Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6 for a trunk show in honor of Mother’s Day. Deity Jewels has the blatant edginess to be “now,” yet draws upon everything from classic vintage style to Native American weaving. Using precious and semi-precious stones and 14 K gold knotted and macrame onto fine silk cord, Ellen draws inspiration from nature in her creation of handcrafted pieces that are each tied to the spirit of empowerment and self-discovery. Read more about Ellen Sue Ballon Jewelry Trunk Show …

Craft vendors set up shop at Spring Fair
By LISA CAREY/jhunewsletter.com
April 28, 2006

Spring Fair boasts a wide variety of vendors, offering everything from T-shirts to soaps, purses, belts, pottery pictures, jewelry, buttons and crab shells. The vendors represent an impressive diversity of tastes. There were a few African booths with beautiful carvings, decorative gourds and wooden jewelry. Asian influence was also seen, in the delicate floral jewelry, which seemed to be blooming in the rare Sunday sun.

Booths with woolen sweaters were reminiscent of those in South American markets. Walking through the Upper Quad felt like strolling through the countries of the world exhibit at Epcot: the land of “Preppy Style” nested comfortably next to hand-crafted Nicaraguan pottery, African American- and jazz-themed framed prints and Latin American pottery. Read more about Craft vendors set up shop at Spring Fair …

MJSA launches new show for jewelry makers
National Jeweler, NY

APRIL 26, 2006 – Providence, R.I. — A brand new trade show for jewelry makers and manufacturers sponsored by the Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) is expected to draw more than 100 booths and 1,000 buyers when it debuts this fall.

Slated for Sept. 27-28, MJSA’s Trade Show for Jewelry Making at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, R.I., will showcase manufacturers and distributors of chain, findings, components, gemstones, beads, pearls, tools, equipment, supplies, packaging and displays, computer software and other products and services for jewelry making. Read more about MJSA launches new show for jewelry makers …

Newark Museum launches jewelry exhibition
National Jeweler, NY

APRIL 26, 2006 – Newark, N.J. — A museum exhibit spanning five centuries of American and European jewelry masterpieces is slated to land next week in a city that may be best known as an airport hub for Continental, but was also once a hot spot for gold jewelry manufacturing: Newark, N.J.

“Objects of Desire: 500 Years of Jewelry,” will run May 3, 2006-Feb. 18, 2007, at New Jersey’s Newark Museum, according to a release issued Monday.
The collection of 200 objects showcasing the art of jewelry design dates back to the 15th century, and progresses through the eras to feature current jewelry designs, according to a Newark Museum release. Read more about Newark Museum launches jewelry exhibition …

Jewelry sales strong amid surging silver prices
National Jeweler, NY
By Glenn Law

APRIL 25, 2006 – New York — World silver prices rose sharply in the first quarter of 2006, up 39.5 percent over the same period last year to average $9.78 an ounce for the first quarter.

That was the backdrop for the presentation of Silver Survey 2005 by metals analysts CPM Group in Manhattan this morning. Read more about Jewelry sales strong amid surging silver prices …

Capture the Elegance of Antique Estate Jewelry on a Shoestring Budget
Emediawire (press release), WA

For Spring and Summer, jewelry artist Linda Grandstaff will offer pieces that are inspired by beauty of the Mediterranean and will feature Apetite, Peridot, Coral, Turquoise and Abalone.

Houston, Texas (PRWEB) April 25, 2006 — Graphic Designer turned jewelry artist Linda Grandstaff, of Houston, Texas, is capturing the look and feel of vintage necklaces for a fraction of the cost of a vintage piece of jewelry.
In her new line of Sterling Silver and Gold Filled jewelry she has designed some Victorian styled chokers and necklaces featuring pearls and semi-precious gemstones recreating the look and elegance of vintage jewelry.

Coming for Spring and Summer will be pieces that are inspired by beauty of the Mediterranean and will feature Apetite, Peridot, Coral, Turquoise and Abalone. Read more about Capture the Elegance of Antique Estate Jewelry on a Shoestring Budget …

Wal-Mart to reduce lead levels in costume jewelry
Bay City News Service
San Jose Mercury News, USA

Wal-Mart has been added to the group of retailers and distributors who have agreed to meet new standards for lead levels in costume jewelry as part of a legal settlement, according to California Attorney General Bill Lockyer.

A state civil court approved a settlement with Wal-Mart on Thursday, which adds the retail chain to the collection of 70 other U.S. retailers that must pay a total of $1.9 million, including $100,000 in civil penalties, as part of the settlement. Read more about Wal-Mart to reduce lead levels in costume jewelry …

(BW) Dian Malouf Jewelry to Offer Signature Ring Collection for Mother’s Day; The Dian Malouf Custom Ring to Top Mother’s Day Wish Lists
Houston Chronicle, United States
By Business Editors
(c) 2006 Business Wire

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 24, 2006–Dian Malouf Jewelry will offer their popular line of custom made rings just in time for Mother’s Day gift giving. Long known for her inspiring sterling silver and gold creations, jewelry designer Dian Malouf created a line of personalized rings that can be lovingly labeled with “Mama,” “Mimi,” “Madre” or “Mom.”

“Our Endearing Collection features a bold sterling setting and one sweet word that will mean the world to any Mom who receives it,” said designer Dian Malouf.
“There is nothing more special to a woman than becoming a mother and this ring is a great way to honor moms this Mother’s Day.” Read more about (BW) Dian Malouf Jewelry to Offer Signature Ring Collection for Mother's Day; The Dian Malouf Custom Ring to Top Mother's Day Wish Lists …

Buying fine jewelry? First research Web sites for gems of advice
Orlando Sentinel, FL

NEW YORK — Few purchases are more mystifying for first-time buyers than fine jewelry. There’s more information out there than ever — from jewelers’ Web sites and online forums to nearly ubiquitous grading reports from independent labs. But buying expensive gems and precious metals is still largely a matter of trust between you and the jeweler.

First, educate yourself on the basics. For diamonds, that means the four Cs: cut, color, clarity and carat weight. For gold, platinum and silver, it means purity. Read more about Buying fine jewelry? First research Web sites for gems of advice …

WAL-MART TO REDUCE LEAD LEVELS IN COSTUME JEWELRY
CBS 5, CA
04/24/06 12:25 PDT

Wal-Mart has been added to the group of retailers and distributors who have agreed to meet new standards for lead levels in costume jewelry as part of a legal settlement, according to California Attorney General Bill Lockyer.

A state civil court approved a settlement with Wal-Mart on Thursday, which adds the retail chain to the collection of 70 other U.S. retailers that must pay a total of $1.9 million, including $100,000 in civil penalties, as part of the settlement. Read more about WAL-MART TO REDUCE LEAD LEVELS IN COSTUME JEWELRY …