Category: Jewelry

Rosy Blue, the world’s largest diamond manufacturer launches branded jewelry in the GCC region
AME Info (press release), United Arab Emirates

Extending its expertise and know-how of the 4 C’s – cut, clarity, colour, and carat weight, Rosy Blue, one of the world’s largest diamond manufacturer has now ventured into the branded diamond jewelry market segment and has rolled out an array of eye-catching collection for the GCC region.

Headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, Rosy Blue has been a leading supplier of polished diamonds to jewelry manufacturers since 1960. Read more about Rosy Blue, the world's largest diamond manufacturer launches branded jewelry in the GCC region …

Hong Kong Jewelry Exports +14% to $3B
Diamonds.net, NY

RAPAPORT… Hong Kong’s jewelry exports increased 14 percent to $2.98 billion during the first ten months of 2006, according to the Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association (HKJMA), reported Xinhua News on December 8.
Speaking at the “2006 World’s Jewelry Design Masters, Strategists & Leaders Forum,” HKJMA chairman Edward Cheung noted that in the near future Hong Kong will continue to be the world’s fourth largest exporter of precious jewelry. Read more about Hong Kong Jewelry Exports +14% to $3B …

Getting the Lead Out of Toy Jewelry
Washington Post, United States

The Consumer Product Safety Commission yesterday took the first step toward effectively banning lead in toy jewelry.

The agency’s staff recommended the commission prohibit children’s metal jewelry with lead content exceeding .06 percent. The Commission is scheduled to vote next Monday on whether to move forward with putting the ban in place. If they do go ahead, there’s still a public comment period and more votes and comment periods before it becomes official Read more about Getting the Lead Out of Toy Jewelry …

Government Considers Banning Lead in Children’s Jewelry
Washington Post, United States

The staff of the Consumer Product Safety Commission has recommended that the commission effectively ban the lead in children’s metal jewelry, citing the risk of lead poisoning.

The proposal is subject to public comment and would require approval by the full commission, which is scheduled to vote next week. Read more about Government Considers Banning Lead in Children's Jewelry …

Consumer Alert: High Lead Levels in Kids’ Jewelry
ABC News

Dec. 5, 2006 — Today, the federal government is pushing to crack down on potentially dangerous lead in children’s jewelry.

This puts federal regulators in tune with public health advocates who say current federal standards are too lax.As any parent knows, little kids don’t just wear jewelry, they also usually put it in their mouths. That’s how lead can get into the bloodstream. Read more about Consumer Alert: High Lead Levels in Kids' Jewelry …

Powerful Jewelry Party
Jewelry Weblog, CA

It took only one jewelry party for jewelry designer Cheri Larson to realize she was meant to make jewelry as a business. It took a little later for her to realize she should turn her business model of home shows and jewelry into an opportunity for other jewelry lovers.

Like the famous Tupperware parties, jewelry parties are extremely popular these days. Larson’s business, Azante Jewelry, is set up in a similar fashion.

From an article in the Green Bay Press Gazette: Read more about Powerful Jewelry Party …

Jewelry Stores for Sale

I’m talking a BIG jewelry sale here – and entire jewelry retailer may be up for sale soon, Claire’s.

Known for their fun, funky, and relatively inexpensive trendy jewelry, Claire’s is visible in just about every mall in America and in many other locations throughout the world. Read more about Jewelry Stores for Sale …

Customers out thousands as jewelry store folds abruptly
9NEWS.com, CO

FORT COLLINS (AP) – Customers of a jewelry store that abruptly closed in September say the owners have made off with at least $182,000 in wedding and engagement rings and down payments.

Fort Collins police are looking into the closure of Aurifex Fine Jewelry, but so far no charges.

Store co-owner Eric Griffin says more than 300 customers are caught in the middle when he and an as-yet unnamed partner split up. He says the partner made off with the store’s contents. Read more about Customers out thousands as jewelry store folds abruptly …

Vegas Welcomes World Jewelry Center
Jewelry Weblog, CA

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman led an impressive array of distinguished officials and guests at a special event held here on Oct. 25, as plans for the World Jewelry Center (WJC) were announced by Probity International Corporation and the city. The WJC will be a focal point of the Las Vegas master-planned Union Park community, part of a major downtown revitalization effort Read more about Vegas Welcomes World Jewelry Center …

U.S. Ambassador to Model Jewelry
Chosun Ilbo, South Korea

U.S. Ambassador to Korea Alexander Vershbow will be transformed into a jewelry model for a day as part of the Jewelry for Men exhibition opening at the Lock Museum in Daehangro, Seoul.He will be sporting cufflinks made by his wife Lisa, who is a dab hand at metal crafts, and is expected to walk around naturally toting his briefcase. Vershbow reportedly wears his wife’s cufflinks and belts every day Read more about U.S. Ambassador to Model Jewelry …