Category: Jewelry

By Lisa Baertlein

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Sellers of bling caught the blues this past Christmas.

Jewelry sellers in North America and Europe on Thursday said sales plunged during key months of the 2008 holiday shopping season, hurt by the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression and bad winter weather in the United States before Christmas.

Many retailers struggled through their worse holiday shopping season in about four decades and jewelers, who traditionally book about one-third of their annual sales in the last months of the year, were not immune. Read more about Holiday blues hit jewelry sales …

The premier online source for bridal jewelry, My-Wedding-Jewelry.com, is unveiling their spring collection. This selection of wedding jewelry is the finest quality jewelry put together for the spring bride. Expected to turn heads this season with affordable as well as stunning bridal sets, My-Wedding-Jewelry.com is looking forward to accessorizing the spring brides.

Lake City, FL, January 07, 2009 –(PR.com)– The selection of spring time flower bridesmaid jewelry from My-Wedding-Jewelry.com is one example of the great surprises in store this year. Known for their wide selection, My-Wedding-Jewelry.com has an assortment of bridal jewelry guaranteed to make the wedding party sparkle. From the bridal party to the mother of the bride, this is the place to shop for spring bridal jewelry collection. Read more about My Wedding Jewelry Introduces Spring Bridal Jewelry Collection …

BY PAT BURSON | pat.burson@newsday.com
Sure, you could always go to a local jeweler and buy a lovely beaded necklace, but then again, why not try your hand at making one yourself?

Long Island has several bead stores that offer group classes and private instruction in the art of jewelry making (for a fee, plus the cost of materials). You can stop at a basic jewelry-making class or go as far as your interest and imagination will take you. Read more about Learn to make your own jewelry at LI bead stores …

By Avi Krawitz
RAPAPORT… Online sales of jewelry and watches fell 24 percent from December 1-to-24, compared to the period November 26 to December 19 2007, according to comScore, as sales slowed in the final week before Christmas. Sales in the category until December 19 dropped 17 percent, the research company had reported. Read more about Online Jewelry Sales End Holiday Season -24% …

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Joolwe.com is one of the leading online jewelry retailers with over 800 unique jewelry selections to choose from. A jewelry store that offers customers a myriad of jewelry in a wide array of metals and gemstones that are gorgeously designed at an affordable price. The company is built on this simple philosophy: they believe online jewelry shopping should be a fun experience. Joolwe.com’s approach to online shopping is to offer their customers fascinating pieces at outstanding prices, while maintaining their reputation for excellent customer care. Read more about Exclusive Online Jewelry Store …

Moissanite is a created gemstone that was born from a rare geological find more than 110 years ago. Discovered by French scientist Dr. Henri Moissan, Moissanite can trace its origins to particles found in 1893 in the Canyon Diablo meteor crater in Arizona. These natural Moissanite crystals were too scarce and tiny to set into jewelry. For years, scientists tried in vain to re-create these rare and extraordinarily brilliant crystals. Only recently, through the power of advanced technology, is Moissanite now available to you.

14K Gold Moissanite Round Pendant
Indulge in a bit of luxury for everyday life with this .5ct round Moissanite pendant, in your choice of yellow or white 14K gold. A round, created Moissanite (approx. 5mm) takes center stage, bezel-set in an elongated U-shaped frame. The hidden bail accommodates an 18″ rope chain with a spring ring clasp, which accompanies the piece. Read more about Created Gemstone Jewelry …

By Associated Press
DALLAS – As a member of the famed Austrian crystal family, Vanessa Swarovski Piedra grew up around beautiful sparkling objects. Now she’s creating a few of her own.

Swarovski Piedra, the great-great-granddaughter of Swarovski Corp. founder Daniel Swarovski, launched a jewelry collection this fall featuring Swarovski crystals under her own brand, VSP. And plans for the brand extend beyond jewelry, including candles, crystal-studded pashminas and throws, and crystal-adorned furniture. Read more about Swarovski descendant launches crystal jewelry line …

BY VALERIE MILLER

The World Jewelry Center plans to scrap designs for nearly 100 residential condominiums and delay its opening for another year or more, its developer said.

The latest setback for the proposed 1.1 million-square-foot wholesale jewelry marketplace is the second delay in about a year, and comes as Union Park is researching cutbacks in its own residential plans.

The World Jewelry Center, a major Union Park project first postponed a year ago will now likely not be completed until 2015 or later, said Bill Boyajian, the jewelry mart’s managing director. The 98 planned residential condos will also likely be eliminated and a proposed 50-story tower be reduced by 10 stories. Read more about World Jewelry Center likely to cut condos, further delay opening …

LOS ANGELES – If there is one thing 2008 will be remembered for when it comes to fashion, it’ll be for bringing back big, bold “Dynasty”-era jewelry. We saw it on the runways at Balenciaga, Lanvin, Vera Wang and Louis Vuitton as the fall shows ushered in the trend of the “statement” piece. We also saw it on the red carpet. Remember that 1,400-carat rough-cut diamond necklace Nicole Kidman wore to the Oscars in February? We even saw it on the campaign trail, where Michelle Obama single-handedly brought back the brooch when she pinned an Erickson Beamon starburst on her teal-blue dress at the Democratic National Convention. (Erickson Beamon has since scored a Target collection, due in February.) Read more about Jewelry designer masters art of 'whimsy' …

For college students in countries around the world spring break has become the perfect opportunity to book tropical vacations in paradise. Many students spend weeks picking out their wardrobe for spring break. While the clothes are important the accessories are even more important. To purchase those hot, summer accessories, shop at Fashion Obsessed.

There are several different pieces of jewelry that are perfect for spring break. While swimming in the ocean or working on your tan make sure you look your best with the right fashion accessories. Some of the hottest spring break looks include what is known as “beach” jewelry. Read more about The Perfect Fashion Jewelry for Spring Break …