Category: Jewelry

Vintage jewelry designer collars dog market, too
By ERIN CRAWFORD
REGISTER STAFF WRITER
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA
June 5, 2007

Which came first, the designer or the jewelry?

In Dania De Bortoli’s case, the jewelry beat her by about 80 years.

The Fairfield jewelry and purse designer creates opulent adornments using beads and intricate cast metal pieces taken from vintage art nouveau and art deco jewelry.

A businesswoman with a background in project management, De Bortoli’s passion for jewelry began with antique pieces. She immersed herself in eBay, buying and selling vintage jewelry. Read more about Vintage jewelry designer collars dog market, too …

Stephan’s Fine Jewelry starts closing sale
Santa Cruz Sentinel, CA
By JONDI GUMZ
Sentinel staff writer

Walk by Stephan’s Fine Jewelry in downtown Santa Cruz and you can’t help but notice the sign saying “Save up to 50 percent off”

Stephan Sernat, 59, has decided to call it quits after 30 years in retail. About half of his business, on average, is in wedding and engagement rings. He’s been in Santa Cruz so long that he’s started to see a second generation of customers coming in. Read more about Stephan's Fine Jewelry starts closing sale …

Manak Virtual Jewelry Show
Jewelry Weblog, CA

Manak (who I have visited before) has a very cool slide show over on its site that showcases various types of jewelry pieces from their collections. I managed to get a few screen captures for you, but there’s a bit more over there to enjoy. I also found it interesting that along with finished jewelry, they also sell diamond and other precious stones as beads. Hmmm….Here’s a little about this company from the site: Read more about Manak Virtual Jewelry Show …

India Seeks To Help African Nations Develop Jewelry Industry
Diamonds.net, NY

(RAPAPORT) The Hindu: India has offered technical support and skills training to help Africa’s top diamond and gold producing nations, including South Africa, develop their gem and jewelry industries. India believes it would be beneficial for the African nations, the largest producers of rough diamonds and gold, as well as India, one of its biggest consumers.

Seeking a long-term relationship on a mutually beneficial basis, Union Minister of State for Commerce, Jairam Ramesh, has already held discussions with the mission heads of some African nations in Delhi, including South Africa, Ghana and Namibia, while a top-level business delegation is likely to visit these nations soon to formalize ties Read more about India Seeks To Help African Nations Develop Jewelry Industry …

Remounting a Customer’s Jewelry
May 30, 2007
by Caroline Stanley
Jewelers Circular Keystone Online, NY

One great way to give a customer’s jewelry new life is through remounting.
Remounting is a service that most jewelers offer. It’s especially relevant if your customer wants something new yet has some sentimental attachments to parts of her jewelry. Consider having a discussion around these concepts with your customer.
Questions for a potential remount customer: Read more about Remounting a Customer's Jewelry …

Private Equity Shop Deals Jewelry Deal
Houston Chronicle, TX

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — Jewelry retailer Claire’s Stores Inc. said Tuesday it had closed its deal to be purchased by private equity firm Apollo Management LP for about $3.1 billion.

Under terms of the buyout, Claire’s Stores shareholders will receive $33 in cash per share.
Claire’s common stock will stop trading on the New York Stock Exchange after Tuesday’s market close. Shares closed up 5 cents to $32.98. Read more about Private Equity Shop Deals Jewelry Deal …

Survey: Super Rich Consumers Will Splurge on Jewelry, Watches
Jewelers Circular Keystone Online, NY
— JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone, 5/28/2007 1:56:00 PM

Ultra affluent consumers (with a net worth of at least $10 million) will have their eye on watches and jewelry this summer, according to a recent survey.

A total of 73 percent of respondents to the 2007 Elite Traveler/Prince & Associates Summer Spending Survey say they will spend an average of $94,000 on luxury watches or fine jewelry, an increase of nearly 50 percent over summer 2005. Read more about Survey: Super Rich Consumers Will Splurge on Jewelry, Watches …

Moirang jewelry theft case solved with arrest of six
The Imphal Free Press
KanglaOnline, India

IMPHAL, May 27: In connection with the theft of over Rs 8 lakhs worth of gold ornaments from a Moirang household last month, the Bishnupur police has managed to arrest six of the persons involved, including the main accused, and recovered a portion of the stolen items.

This was informed by the superintendent of police, Bishnupur, Jayanta while briefing mediapersons today. Read more about Moirang jewelry theft case solved with arrest of six …

Gallery 63 to sell stunning jewelry and important art
ClickPress (press release), UK

Gallery 63 is preparing for what promises to be its best sale yet for 2007, one featuring investment-grade jewelry and important works of art. About 300 lots will change hands on Saturday night, June 16, beginning at 6 p.m. The sale will be held at Gallery 63’s showroom facility, at 4577 Roswell Road in Atlanta, Ga.

[ClickPress, Fri May 25 2007] Gallery 63 is preparing for what promises to be its best sale yet for 2007, one featuring investment-grade jewelry and important works of art. About 300 lots will change hands on Saturday night, June 16, beginning at 6 p.m. The sale will be held at Gallery 63’s spacious 17,000-square-foot showroom facility, at 4577 Roswell Road. A preview will be held the week prior to sale. Read more about Gallery 63 to sell stunning jewelry and important art …

Architect Frank Gehry sued over namesake jewelry collection
AZ Central.com, AZ
Associated Press
May. 23, 2007 12:00 AM

LOS ANGELES – World-renowned architect Frank Gehry is being sued over a line of jewelry he designed for Tiffany & Co. that incorporates his trademark fish shapes and free-form aesthetics.

Circa Publishing Enterprises LLC of Culver City, Calif., contends that it had a deal with Gehry for the exclusive rights to produce, distribute and sell Gehry-trademarked jewelry and gift items. Read more about Architect Frank Gehry sued over namesake jewelry collection …