Category: Jewelry

By DAVID FERRARA
Staff Reporter

One day, Brook Delafosse thinks maybe she’ll be a geologist or someone like the woman who digs for treasures on television.

On Saturday morning, the 9-year-old put her future to the test at the 14th annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show, which concludes today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds in west Mobile.

Brook and her cousin, Lauren Luke, climbed up on a trailer bed covered in sand and dug for rocks, tossing as many as they could find within two minutes into plastic cups.

“I might think about it when I get older, digging for rocks and stuff,” she said. Read more about Rockhounds gather in Mobile for the annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show …

Amethyst, a contemporary designer jewelry boutique, located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting last week. The Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chairman Chamber of Commerce Chairman Jerry Morenoff welcomed Amethyst owners Amy Hugo and Angela Malkin.

Hugo and Malkin are excited to bring a fresh and unique jewelry store to Bethesda. Amethyst is an intimate boutique featuring contemporary fine jewelry from a number of talented designers selected for their artistic passion and distinctive look. Amethyst is founded for the individual who prefers fine chic jewelry from small designers as opposed to mass-produced brands. Read more about Bethesda jewelry store holds grand opening …

With the Holiday Season here people are considering selling their Jewelry over the Internet on such popular websites like eBay or CraigsList.

Here are some safety tips for you to follow, no matter what time of the year it is:

1. Insist on payment either via a Certified Bank Check that you can corroborate with the Bank, a Bank Wire Transfer to your account, or an escrow account such as Paypal. Do not accept Cashier checks or Money Orders as they can be forged. Read more about Want To Sell Your Jewelry Over The Internet? Be Careful. …

WOODBRIDGE —At least one burglar broke into an Iselin jewelry store early this week and stole dozens of items worth nearly $31,000, police said Wednesday.

Officers responded to Jaipur Jewelers on Marconi Avenue at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday and found that someone had cut the lock, pried open the steel security gate and smashed the front glass door to get inside, a police report said. Read more about Another Iselin jewelry store burglary gets over $30,000 in jewelry …

Just in time for the holidays, GordonsJewelers.com has released their 10 Best Gifts of the Season List. All items are available online and can be delivered in time for the holidays.
GordonsJewelers.com’s Ten Best Gifts of the Season:
Diamond Studded Journey
This 1/4ctw diamond curve pendant in white gold features seven round diamonds in a 4-prong setting. Journey Diamond Jewelry is designed to celebrate love, and the graduated stones represent how your love can grow over time. Item#: 17705666 $199.99
Celebrate Your Faith This Season Read more about GordonsJewelers.com Releases The 10 Best Gifts of the Season List …

The first-ever Thailand International Jewelry Awards (TIJA) will take a bow early next year at the 43rd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF).

TIJA is intended to be a major international jewelry design contest, offering traders, enthusiasts and fair attendees the opportunity to view the latest in avant-garde, contemporary and classical designs.

It is also meant to boost Thailand’s stature as one of the world’s leading design centers as well as contribute to the development of Thailand’s burgeoning gems and jewelry industry, organizers said in a media release. Read more about Thai jewelry awards to debut at Bangkok fair …

The search for high quality uniquely designed Christian jewelry is over. Gallery Byzantium is celebrating its 17th year of designing and crafting ancient historical Christian jewelry. Their designs are carefully researched and embody the mysteries of Authentic Christian tradition as received through an unbroken line of succession.

Their products are crafted faithfully using techniques received from the ancient tradition of fine jewelry making. The materials used have been selected for their purity, durability and natural attributes. Items are hand cast and hand finished in sterling silver, 14kt gold, and 18kt gold. Precious and semi-precious stones adorn many designs. Read more about USA: Gallery Byzantium Celebrates 17 Years of Designing Jewelry …

Contact: Gerhard Kramer, Marketing Director, Laura K Designs, Inc., 877-256-0023

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., Nov. 24 /Christian Newswire/ — After an extensive search for quality staff and opportunities to properly service their growing retail network, Psalm 23 Jewelry pieces are now assembled and packaged by the well-trained staff at Diversified Industries, a division of OPARC. OPARC is a non-profit organization with a mission to enable people with disabilities to achieve their full potential. Expansion of the Psalm 23 Jewelry extended line of bracelets, necklaces, pendants, earrings and rings and the simultaneous growth of a national retail network created a need for a larger staff that could handle larger quantities in a timely manner. Read more about Psalm 23 Jewelry Develops Small Business Growth Strategy Using Local Non-Profit Developmentally Disabled Adult Organization to Position Further Growth in any Economy …

NEW YORK.- Christie’s announced the fall sales of Antiquities and the tenth annual Ancient Jewelry sale, on December 9. Both sales will offer a strong selection of works, from sculptures to wearable ancient art representing Egypt, the Near East, Greece and Rome. With estimates ranging from $2,000 to $700,000, both sales are expected to achieve in the region of $7.5 million.

Antiquities Leading the Antiquities sale is an impressive Roman marble statue of the Emperor Hadrian, circa 117-138 A.D., (estimate: $350,000-550,000). During his succession, Hadrian initiated an unparalleled building program throughout the Empire. Read more about Christie's New York Presents a Stunning Collection of Antiquities and Ancient Jewelry …

NEW YORK, Nov 20, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Greenlight Initiative, a New York based LED lighting sales and solutions provider, announced today that renown fine jewelry designer, Scott Kay, America’s best-sold bridal brand and the leading men’s fine fashion jewelry at hundreds of key retailers nationwide, has adopted an innovative LED lighting system for its new generation of retail display cases.
Credited with the resurgence of platinum jewelry in America, platinum-smith Scott Kay’s designs are offered in over 800 US locations. As part of its successful branding strategy, their lines are now being offered in custom-designed cases that it supplies to key retailer partners. The Greenlight solution for the all-glass display cases is designed around Albeo Technologies’ “Brilliance” white LED linear display lighting system with specialized mounting and adjustment approaches. Read more about Fine Jewelry Designer Scott Kay Turns to Greenlight Initiative LED Lighting for New, National Retail Display Cases …