Category: Jewelry

Ex-jewelry executive gets prison term for bank fraud
September 27, 2006, 6:18 PM EDT/Newsday, NY

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) _ The former president of a jewelry manufacturer was sentenced to 21 months in federal prison on Wednesday for a fraud that cost Fleet Bank $15.76 million, federal prosecutors said.

Allen Bloom, who had headed Gold and Diamond Merchants, of Secaucus, was also ordered to repay the sum by U.S. District Judge Anne E. Thompson. Read more about Ex-jewelry executive gets prison term for bank fraud …

Permintaan Kerajinan Perak Meningkat
26 September 2006/kedaulatan Rakyat online

WONOSARI (KR) – Memasuki bulan Ramadan dan menjelang lebaran ini permintaan kerajinan perak meningkat. Kelompok perajin perak Mandaya Salaka di Desa Pampang Paliyan harus bekerja keras untuk memenuhi pesanan yang masuk. Hal ini disebabkan juga banyak perajin perak di wilayah Bantul yang menghilang akibat bencana gempa, sehingga sejumlah toko kerajinan perak yang berpusat di Kotagede memilih memesan dari Gunungkidul Read more about Permintaan Kerajinan Perak Meningkat …

Jackson native’s jewelry designs capture attention of magazine
Jackson Clarion Ledger, MS
The Clarion-Ledger

Jewelry designer Laura James Gains, a Jackson native, will be featured in the November/December issue of Mississippi Magazine.

Gains is based in Charlotte, N.C. Her jewelry line, Laura James Jewelry, features handcrafted collections from trendy to vintage. James donates a percentage of annual proceeds to Mississippi victims of Hurricane Katrina, she said in a release. Read more about Jackson native's jewelry designs capture attention of magazine …

Custom jewelry business to mark 15th anniversary
Sherrins’ store started after a family tragedy
Charlotte Observer, NC

MARTY MINCHIN
Anthony’s Custom Jewelry provides all of the perks of a family-run jewelry business.

Mark Sherrin, who started the business with wife Paula 15 years ago, designs, makes and repairs jewelry on site.

The Sherrins make plenty of time to talk to customers about what they want. A number of shoppers have become loyal customers. Read more about Custom jewelry business to mark 15th anniversary …

Men steal cash, jewelry in Durham home invasion
9/21/2006 12:36 PM
By: Associated Press
News 14 Carolina, NC

DURHAM — A brazen daylight home invasion and robbery has residents of one Durham neighborhood shocked.

The News & Observer reports the robbery happened in the Wellington Forest neighborhood near the Southpoint Mall Wednesday afternoon.

Five or six armed men stormed into a home on Hardwick Drive waving pistols and shouting. Police say the intruders tied up everyone in the three-story, three-garage brick home, including a toddler. Read more about Men steal cash, jewelry in Durham home invasion …

Rare Earth sells gems and world of jewelry
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber, WA
By Susan Riemer
Sep 20 2006

Each stone has a story, Christine Manfredi says.

Cleopatra used ground lapis as eye shadow; Vikings were the first sailors to navigate on cloudy days with the help of iolite; Romans put amethyst in their alcohol, believing it would help keep them sober.

Manfredi, one of the co-owners of Rare Earth Gems and Jewelry enjoys passing on those stories to customers in the new store. The shop, tucked into the former office of O’Neill Escrow, sells gemstones, semi-precious and precious stones as well as agates and jaspers — earthy polished stones — in jewelry and as loose gems. Read more about Rare Earth sells gems and world of jewelry …

New diamond jewelry web site launches
National Jeweler, NY

SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 – Seattle — As the Internet tide continues to rise, another wholesaler has jumped aboard the bandwagon. Marquise Gems Pvt. Ltd. announced today the launch of DiamondOcean.com, an Internet shopping site touting “below market” prices.

The site will offer a range of diamond jewelry directly to consumers. The selection includes loose diamonds, rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, bangles, charms, necklaces and gemstones.
Sections of the online store include “Bridal,” “For Men” and “Platinum Jewelry.” Read more about New diamond jewelry web site launches …

Asia’s international jewelry fair opens in HK
People’s Daily Online, China

The largest-ever edition of Asia’s international jewelry event, the 24th edition of the September Hong Kong Jewelry & Watch Fair, opened here Monday.

The September Hong Kong Jewelry & Watch Fair is Asia’s largest and one of the top three jewelry events in the world.

The 2006 edition is the largest in the Fair’s history, covering altogether 80,000 square meters of exhibition space and housing 5, 000 exhibition booths in both Hong Kong-AsiaWorld-Expo and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The expo runs till Saturday. Read more about Asia's international jewelry fair opens in HK …

Lawsuit Questions Attorney Handling Of Conservator’s Jewelry
posted September 17, 2006/The Chattanoogan, TN

A lawsuit has been filed against attorney Fred Hanzelik, questioning his handling of the jewelry of a conservator.

The suit was brought by Shawn Kay Krause and Patrick Christnacht against attorney Hanzelik in Circuit Court.

It says in 2003 there was a petition for a conservator for Ms. Krause by her sister and mother due to her physical and mental status.

The suit says attorney Hanzelik and the sister, Sheila Remillard, were named as conservators of the property. Read more about Lawsuit Questions Attorney Handling Of Conservator's Jewelry …

Group Sues EPA Over Lead in Toy Jewelry
Thursday, September 14, 2006
FOX News
By TERENCE CHEA, Associated Press Writer

SAN FRANCISCO — Environmentalists sued the federal government Thursday to stop the sale of toy jewelry made with lead, citing dangers it can pose to brain development in children.

The San Francisco-based Sierra Club wants the Environmental Protection Agency to find ways to stop the sale or production of toy necklaces, bracelets and rings containing lead. Read more about Group Sues EPA Over Lead in Toy Jewelry …