Pandora has launched a line of charms featuring iconic Disney characters that will be sold in its concept stores as well as at Disney merchandise locations. Starting at $40 at retail, the initial launch includes 25 pieces. Columbia, ...
Providence, R.I.--The Cultured Pearl Association of America has named the winners of the 2014-2015 International Pearl Design Contest. The IPDC recognizes pearl jewelry in nine categories: the President’s Award, the Luster Award, ...
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The JA New York Special Delivery show, designed as a pre-holiday cash-and-carry for retailers, closed Tuesday at the Javits center after three days of buying and selling. A number of retailers in attendance who spoke with National ...
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The National Retail Federation (NRF) predicts that U.S. Christmas-season retail sales will increase 4.1 percent year on year to approximately $619.9 million for the months of November and December 2014. The projected increase is higher ...
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Blue Nile is being challenged by rising diamond prices, forcing the online jeweler to seek out growth in other areas. As diamond prices rise, eroding Blue Nile’s competitive advantage that its lower online prices offer, consumers will ...
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Demand for engagement and wedding diamond jewelry is stronger than ever, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for the trade. Today's couples may be well-informed and have larger budgets, but they're still looking for guidance in their ...
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Davenport, Iowa--Five winners have been named in Gemvision's Matrix Design contest, which recognizes the best work of designers who use computer-aided drafting tools to create jewelry. Gemvision recognized the winners at its eighth annual ...
Washington--An exhibition of remarkable pieces made by Cartier for one of the brand’s most devoted clients is scheduled to open at the Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens in Washington this summer. The exhibition, called Cartier: ...
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The 18-karat white gold “Renaissance” bridal jewelry group by Rhyme & Reason, formerly G&G Creations; the brand was one of three winners in Centurion’s Emerging Designer contest. Click here to see the winning pieces from ...
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Some of the oddest items on display this week at the International CES gadget show were edible, origami-like sculptures made of sugar, their shapes so convoluted as to baffle the eye. The treats are one of many signs that we'll all be ...
This is the "Chocolate Box" ring by Andrew Geoghegan, who won the British Jewellers' Association Designer of the Year award. The ring features 18-karat yellow gold with aquamarine, Madeira citrine, amethyst and diamonds ($7,330). The ...
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Almost half of China’s population surfs the internet on a daily basis. Many users are drawn by the contact with other people: Students and white collar workers get to rub shoulders with CEOs and film stars. Interaction drives ...
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Keystone Insurers Group (KIG), a Pennsylvania-based insurance firm, has expanded its presence in Georgia by adding a new partner Fallaize Insurance Agency of Norcross. With the addition of Fallaize, the total number of franchisees for KIG ...
Galvanized iron products are in huge demand for their superior performance and longer life. This type of iron uses zinc coating to prevent formation of rust on its surface. Coating of zinc increases the life of the metal and strengthens it. ...
The so called ‘unfavorable policies’ of the Indian government and persistent ‘ill-health’ of the US economy have started showing the signs which may not be welcomed by Indian jewellery industry. Thomson Reuters GFMS ...
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