Category: Jewelry

Frank Gehry sued in LA over jewelry collection
San Francisco Chronicle, CA

World-renowned architect Frank Gehry was sued by a company that claims he defrauded them in a deal for his new Tiffany jewelry collection.

Circa Publishing Enterprises LLC of Culver City 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 Frank Gehry sued in LA over jewelry collection …

Berkshire Hathaway Buys Out Jewelry Manufacturer
Diamond Vues, NY
I think Warren Buffet is addicted to jewelry!

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. acquired two gold jewelry manufacturers Ber-Oro International and Aurafin LLC to become the largest jewelry supplier in the United States.
The two new organizations will be combined to form the Richline Group which will continue to market the existing jewelry brands under their respective old names.
This will save costs by maintaining a single operational and administrative division, Berkshire Hathaway declared May 18, 2007. Read more about Berkshire Hathaway Buys Out Jewelry Manufacturer …

Guyot Brothers Expands Jewelry Making Glossary of Terms with over 100 New Terms and Photos
PR Web (press release), WA

Visitors to the Guyot Brothers Company, Inc. website will now find an expanded and improved Glossary of Jewelry Making Terms.

Attleboro, MA (PRWEB) May 20, 2007 — The Jewelry Findings Glossary of Terms, edited and republished with the permission of the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA), has 135 new item listings, definitions, and product profiles, making it easier than ever for those seeking detailed information on jewelry making and jewelry findings, to find what they are looking for. Read more about Guyot Brothers Expands Jewelry Making Glossary of Terms with over 100 New Terms and Photos …

Warren Buffet Expands His Jewelry Empire
Diamonds.net, NY
By Zach Helke Posted: 05/20/07 05:33 [Submit Comment]

RAPAPORT…Investment guru Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has acquired two gold jewelry manufacturers Ber-Oro International and Aurafin LLC to become the largest jewelry supplier in the United States.

The two new organizations will be combined to form the Richline Group which will continue to market the existing jewelry brands under their respective old names. This will save costs by maintaining a single operational and administrative division, Berkshire Hathaway stated in a May 18, 2007 press release. Read more about Warren Buffet Expands His Jewelry Empire …

China: April Retail Sales +15%, Jewelry +31%
Diamonds.net, NY

RAPAPORT… China’s retail spending kept pace with the nation’s bullish stock market during April 2007, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Sales posted strong growth in the automotive, furniture, and jewelry industries. Total retail sales rose 16 percent to $87 billion — the greatest growth rate in three years. Furniture sales rose 53.3 percent, car sales increased 38, percent and jewelry sales increased 30.8 percent for the month. Read more about China: April Retail Sales +15%, Jewelry +31% …

Jewelry Armoire on the Way
Jewelry Weblog, CA

I’ve beem waiting for this anti-tarnish armoire forever. My sweet DH was going to get it for my for our recent anniversary, but other than white wood finish, it was on backorder. Month after month for six months he tried to order this. Finally, he decided to see if it would matter that much to me if it came in white, oak or whatever finish, so when our anniversary came around, he popped the question. Read more about Jewelry Armoire on the Way …

TIGERS: CURTIS AND MARY GRANDERSON — Diamonds can’t beat macaroni jewelry
May 13, 2007
Detroit Free Press, MI
BY JON PAUL MOROSI
FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER

Mary Granderson’s son has become a big success.
He reached the World Series in his first full big-league season, and held two unique distinctions — the Tigers’ starting centerfielder and leadoff hitter — throughout the year. His profile has risen, to the point that he has a $410,000 annual salary and blog at ESPN.com.

There is little doubt that Curtis Granderson can afford a nice Mother’s Day present this year — but it may be hard to top two gifts he gave his mother for free. Read more about TIGERS: CURTIS AND MARY GRANDERSON — Diamonds can't beat macaroni jewelry …

Sea Glass Jewelry hand crafted by Sandy Ferreira of Madison
WTNH, CT

(WTNH) – Madison artist Sandy Ferreira specializes in hand made sea glass jewelry and she joined Good Morning Connecticut Weekend to talk about and display her gems.

Information provided by Sandy:

Wear A Gem From The Sea!
Web: www.sdesignsseaglass.com

S-Designs Sea Glass jewelry is hand made from sea glass that is found during my travels or outings. The glass is found locally in New England and as far away as New Jersey, Grand Cayman, B.W.I, Bermuda or wherever else I get to travel. It is amazing how nature can transform broken shards of discarded glass into beautiful soft frosted sea gems. Hand picked from the beaches and naturally tumbled by the sea, these beauties are one of a kind! Read more about Sea Glass Jewelry hand crafted by Sandy Ferreira of Madison …

JEWELRY & COIN AUCTION
FRIDAY MAY 11TH AT 6:00 P.M.
Preview Starting at Noon
Antiques and the Arts Online, CT

We will be having a fine auction just in time for Mother’s Day! Something for everyone. This is a very partial listing – we have over 250 lots of gold & silver jewelry, US coins & Hummels.

JEWELRY: Tiffany items, cameos, gem bracelets, 1ct. diamond rings, diamond tennis bracelets, lg. vintage topaz ring, amethyst rings, sapphire rings,emerald rings, tanzanite rings, antique filagree rings, old garnet pin, gold bracelets, gold chains, pearl rings, gold earrings, sapphire bracelets, gold gem stone pendants, men’s rings, lots of sterling silver jewelry, bags of costume jewelry plus 6 hummels. Read more about JEWELRY & COIN AUCTION …

Store Employee Charged with Stealing Jewelry WPBN-TV, MI Stephanie Koehl faces to counts of embezzlement after police say she stole jewelry from the the Cadillac Wal-Mart. Police say Koehl worked in the store’s jewelry department and has been taking merchandise since November of 2006. Investigators say they have video surveillance footage and jewelry recovered from […]