Category: Jewelry

TANGERANG: Customs and excise officers have seized thousands of pieces of jewelry, along with dozens of cellular phones, sent to Soekarno-Hatta airport from express mail services in Hong Kong and Singapore, an official said Thursday.

Eko Darmanto, chief of intelligence at the customs office, said officers conducting delivery surveillance at the airport’s cargo warehouse discovered the 2,100 bracelets and 1,150 necklaces worth Rp 3.8 billion packed in several boxes. Read more about Jewelry seized at customs …

U.S. District Court finds jewelry design does not infringe on patent

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug 27, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — A recent court ruling in a patent infringement suit is expected to greatly open the marketplace for Chamilia(TM), LLC, and provide retailers and consumers with more options for personalized jewelry.
In Pandora Jewelry, LLC v. Chamilia, LLC the United States District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that Chamilia’s(TM) jewelry, which uses decorative locks that allow wearers to personalize their bracelets and necklaces while preventing the beads from bunching or sliding on the strand, does not infringe upon Pandora’s patent. A ruling on the validity of Pandora’s patent is still awaited from the court. Read more about Court's Ruling Favors Chamilia(TM) Jewelry …

The deceptively plain stone wakes up to the light and transforms to reflect the wearer
By Kathy Schultz

“The first time I saw labradorite, I thought it was an ugly, sludgy gray — but it had fire,” says local jewelry designer Shamila Jiwa. My sentiments exactly. But when I met Jiwa, she was wearing a stunning necklace with such fluorescence that I was converted.

“It’s the quality,” Jiwa says. “I sought out the best of it and started using it in my jewelry.” The stone that was so initially unappealing has become the signature material of the designer’s collection. Read more about Shamila jewelry showcases the hidden fire of labradorite — the perfect complement for fall colors …

by Fabian Toulouse

Tens of thousands of years ago, Stone Age man inaugurated a tradition that has been honored throughout the course of human history. Before writing was developed and before crops were ever planted, men were plying women with jewelry. Ivory bracelets and shell beads from the Paleolithic period bear witness to the longing for ornamentation. Since the dawn of time, naturally, fashions have evolved a bit, but the wish for beautiful jewelry is still with us.

Through the ages, the reasons for making and giving jewelry have varied. Fine jewelry can be evidence of true love-or apology. It can be a pick-me-up gift to oneself one memorable example is Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s?) Some use jewelry as a way to flaunt their social rank. Some people prefer more functional jewelry, such as hairpins, buckles, or brooches. What has always remained predictable is that exquisite jewelry of any sort makes a welcome gift. Read more about Fine Jewelry: Always a Welcome Gift …

Some people see a skull and think its saying, “You are going to die.” Essayist David Sedaris’ latest book, “When You are Engulfed in Flames,” devotes an entire chapter to the skeleton that hangs in his bedroom repeating that scary sentence over and over.
But others—here’s hoping you’re one of them—see skulls as a reminder to live life to the fullest. Rebecca Collins, the jewelry designer responsible for the pretty (but a little creepy) bracelet shown here, likes to think positive. Read more about Skull jewelry reminds us to live for today …

Born in 1930, Kenneth Jay Lane stands along other famous designers such as Coco Channel for being one of the most impressive and talented people in the industry. When it comes to fashionable costume jewelry, it is impossible not to think of this name and his many wonderful collections.

Kenneth Jay Lane jewelry lines can be found today present on the Internet. Once worn by the most celebrated stars of the moment, his unique designs are just as popular today among celebrities. Still, you do not carpet cleaning prices to be a star to shine and the creations of Kenneth Jay Lane are available with the help of online virtual stores. Read more about Kenneth Jay Lane – a classic of costume jewelry …

The Baltimore City Health Department has issued a violation notice to a business prohibiting the sale of a children’s jewelry product that was identified with a lead level in metal components above 600 parts per million. This same business was issued a violation notice earlier this year in June for selling a similar ring with Dora Explorer, which contained 50,600 parts per million of lead. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has been alerted. Read more about Item Of Children's Jewelry With Excess Lead Revealed …

JewelryButJewelry announces the launch of its 2008 jewelry line. The collection features bold pieces of solid gold, combined with pearls, stones, crystals and natural opals. JBJ Jewelry designers freshly ascertain an immense shopping resource for fashion jewelry like Diamond jewelry, Bridal Jewelry, Body Jewelry, Antique Jewelry, Art Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Watches, Gold Jewelry (18KT-), Gold Jewelry (18KT+), Silver Jewelry, Platinum Jewelry, Titanium Jewelry, Diamond Cut Jewelry, Moissanite Jewelry, Pearl Jewelry, Sapphire Jewelry, Tanzanite Jewelry, Precious Stones, Cubic Zirconia and further stylish jewelry for men and women. Many pieces are exclusive to www.jewelrybutjewelry.com and will be added throughout the year. Read more about Jewelry Collection For Fall 2008 and Winter 2009 …

Popular U.S. Manufacturer Announces Distribution Agreement with Espirit Trading

U.S. jewelry designer and manufacturer Chamilia™, LLC, is continuing its rapid growth with the announcement of a strategic distribution agreement with Leicestershire’s Espirit Trading, U.K.

“Espirit Trading has tremendous experience working closely with U.K. retailers and its customers’ reactions to Chamilia have been incredible,” said Jeff Julkowski, Chamilia CEO. “We expect to increase Chamilia’s availability in the U.K. even further as more people experience the character and style that’s possible with the personalization of the jewelry.” Read more about Chamilia™ Jewelry Now Available in the U.K. …

Someone’s clothes can tell you about what friends that person has, what places they visit and their general activities. A pair of shoes can also make a statement about someone’s general behavior, but that is mostly one woman’s statement about another.

This brings us to the accessories. They consist of many things like purses, scarves and most importantly jewelry. You can wear jewelry as a fashion statement, something that goes along with your wardrobe or other things alternative medicine that. But what if you can purchase spiritual gold jewelry that bears great significance or has some kind of powers? Read more about Spiritual meaning of gold jewelry …