Category: Jewelry

Ex-NSA Worker Gets Probation In Jewelry Theft Case
NBC 4.com, DC

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A former National Security Agency employee has been ordered to serve two years of probation for jewelry theft.
Linda Kelley, 51, was sentenced Tuesday — nearly two years after acknowledging that prosecutors had sufficient evidence for a conviction. The delay was needed to determine how many of the nearly 1,000 pieces of jewelry seized from her home in 2004 truly belonged to her.
She was allowed to keep about $21,000 worth of jewelry for which she had receipts, officials said. Most of the other items were returned to the two stores where she had worked part time. Read more about Ex-NSA Worker Gets Probation In Jewelry Theft Case …

USA: Jewelry Most Popular Customized Gift for Wealthy
Diamonds.net, NY

RAPAPORT… Jewelry proved to be the most popular customized luxury gift in a survey of the spending habits for wealthy consumers in the United States.

The 2007 Wealth Report, conducted by research company, the Luxury Institute, showed that 37 percent of wealthy consumers buy made-to-order jewelry as a gift, while 44 percent make similar purchases for their own personal use.

Combined, jewelry was the second most popular made-to-order category – 56 percent of wealthy consumers said they buy customized jewelry – behind home furnishings (57 percent.) Homes, men’s dress shirts and suits completed the top five Read more about USA: Jewelry Most Popular Customized Gift for Wealthy …

IGI Jewelry Design Program Held in Dubai

RAPAPORT… The International Gemological Institute (IGI) School of Gemology launched its first International Professional Jewelry Design Program in Dubai during June 2007. The program was conducted in collaboration with the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group.

The two-week course was led by IGI senior instructor Karika Kupur and attended by trade professionals as well as gem and jewelry enthusiasts. The program’s goal was to expose participants to the fundamental concepts involved in professional jewelry design. Kupur encouraged attendees to channel their creativity, while at the same time being mindful of the commercial viability of their end products. Read more about IGI Jewelry Design Program Held in Dubai …

Athletes still play for the ring, but jewelry not just for the champs
Kansas City Star, MO

It’s not a stretch to say that Joe Carter loves his two World Series rings.

Or rather, he loves the memories that come flowing back when he looks at them. He thinks about his home run in game six of the 1993 Series, the one that secured the Toronto Blue Jays’ second consecutive title and vaulted him into baseball lore. Read more about Athletes still play for the ring, but jewelry not just for the champs …

Emirates Bank Introduces a Diamond Offer to Its Cardholders
Al-Bawaba, Jordan

Emirates Bank, the UAE’s leading banking service provider for three decades, announced an exclusive offer for its credit & debit cardholders on Exquisite Diamonds and Precious Stones at the Diamond Jewelry Sale. Customers can benefit from up to 60% discount on an array of diamond jewelry masterpieces when they visit the Dubai Exhibition & Convention Center, 1st Floor, between the 19th and 23rd July 2007 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Read more about Emirates Bank Introduces a Diamond Offer to Its Cardholders …

Romika Jewel’s Brand of of Silver Jewelry
July 12, 2007
Mass Media Distribution LLC (press release), FL

New Era in Online Jewelry Selling through Video-On-Demand Announced by Romika Jewels

Toronto, ON – – July 12, 2006- – “It is like the convenience of bringing a Jewelry Store to the customer’s home” says Markham based Jewelry designer Ms Romika Johar, President and founder of Romika Jewels Brand (www.romikajewels.com ) of Silver Jewelry, when asked about the concept behind introducing this new Video-On-Demand service to assist customers in purchasing Jewelry online. Designer Romika has pioneered the art of designing exotic jewelry where she successfully depicts a true blend of Eastern beauty and Western elegance in each of her pieces. A remarkable and innovative talent to hit the Canadian Jewelry market Read more about Romika Jewel's Brand of of Silver Jewelry …

Hairspray Jewelry
Jewelry Weblog, CA

The sixties are back with the new release of the movie Hairspray. This movie looks like a lot of fun, and while the jewelry is a little dated, celebrities who attended the LA premier the other night were definitely out of the 21st century as they wore the metal of choice for the modern socialite – platinum.

Carmen Electra and Allison Janney were glaming it up. Carmen’s jewelry is – wow – diamond chandelier earrings, bangles and a cocktail ring. Read more about Hairspray Jewelry …

North Shore Has New Jewelry Store And Garden Market
by Suzanne Walker
posted July 10, 2007
The Chattanoogan, TN

Through word of mouth and location, sister and brother business partners Shelley Ashley and Patrick Ashley say their jewelry and garden market is beginning to thrive. Down to Earth and North Shore Garden Market recently opened in Coolidge Park just to the right of the entrance road.

Originally from Georgia, Shelley said she has been in the silver jewelry business for over a decade. As a gemologist, she specializes in imports from Brazil.After 10 years of running several jewelry kiosks in Atlanta, she and her husband moved to Chattanooga and began renovating and restoring a house. During the holidays they opened a kiosk at Northgate Mall, she said

Several months ago Shelley said she was walking downtown and saw that the small building that they are now renting was for lease. Shelley said she loved it and after working in a mall kiosk she knew she would be able to utilize the 100 square foot space. Read more about North Shore Has New Jewelry Store And Garden Market …

Consumer Alert-Children’s Jewelry among recalls
South Carolina Now, South Carolina

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets

Units: About 800

Distributor: Kipp Brothers, of Carmel, Ind.

Hazard: Small magnets inside the plastic sticks can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal. Read more about Consumer Alert-Children's Jewelry among recalls …

Von Bargen’s Jewelry marks move to Springfield plaza
Rutland Herald, VT
July 9, 2007
Staff Report

SPRINGFIELD — Von Bargen’s Jewelry on Friday officially opened their Springfield store and manufacturing facility in the Springfield Shopping Plaza.

Von Bargen’s Jewelry first opened in Springfield in 1978 and had been located at 8 Summer St.

“When we first opened the Springfield location, it was just my wife Leslie and I,” said the owner, John Von Bargen. “We’ve been fortunate to have realized a tremendous amount of growth since those early days. Read more about Von Bargen's Jewelry marks move to Springfield plaza …