Tiger Woods told a friend that he had to run to diamond and jewelry retailer Zales to get a ‘Kobe Special’, reports www.tmz.com, following the golfer’s alleged affair with Rachel Uchitel. The golfer had apparently had a domestic dispute with his wife, Elin Nordegren. tmz reports that ‘The person on the other end of the [...]
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Mayors Launches the Mayors Gold Exchange
MAYORS, the leading luxury destination for fine jewelery, timepieces and gifts since 1910, has announced the launch of the MAYORS GOLD EXCHANGE. With the price of precious metals at historic highs, the MAYORS GOLD EXCHANGE offers one of the industry’s most competitive prices for precious metals. In addition, as one of the most trusted companies [...]
Jewelry Retailers Report 25% Jumps in the Average Dollar Amount Consumers Spent per Online Order on Black Friday, says Report
Jewelry retailers reported a 25% jump in the average dollar amount consumers spent per online order, according to analysis, delivered as part of Coremetrics’ second annual Black Friday Benchmark Report. The analysis found that the U.S. online retail sector delivered a strong comeback on Black Friday 2009 compared to the same period last year. The [...]
Tiffany Ranks Highly for Black Friday Traffic According to Report
Tiffany & Co. has topped the luxury category for heaviest traffice on Black Friday, according to the annual Black Friday Holiday report of Telsey Advisory Group LLC, (TAG), an independent equity research and consulting firm founded by veteran Wall Street retail analyst Dana Telsey. TAG noted high traffic and solid conversion, offset by lower average [...]
136 Flawless Diamonds Adorn Front of World’s Most Expensive Phone – the iphone 3GS Supreme
The worlds most expensive phone, which took ten months to make, has been uniquely designed and crafted by British designer Stuart Hughes. Priced at £1.92 million the whole casing was created with 271 grams of 22ct solid gold. The front bezel houses 136 flawless diamonds colour F, which total to a massive 68 carats. The [...]
United Nations Security Council Extends Mandate for DR Congo Group of Experts
The United Nations Security Council, condemning the continuing illicit traffic of weapons in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has decided this morning to extend and expand the arms embargo there and its related sanctions regime until 30 November 2010. The Council also extended the mandate of the Group of Experts for the same period, [...]
Jewellers Vigilance Canada Recommends Consumer Tips for Selling Gold to Companies
Jewellers Vigilance Canada (JVC), an independent, non-profit association to advance ethical practices, recommends the following consumer tips for selling gold to companies: 1. Deal with a reputable company. They should be able to give trade references and they should have industry experience. Ask questions like: How long have you been in the gold business? Do [...]
Archangel Diamond Corporation Files Complaint and Petition Against Lukoil
Canada’s Archangel Diamond Corporation (TSX VENTURE:AAD.H) has filed a First Amended Complaint against OAO Lukoil in the State Court of Colorado. On November 25, 2009 the Corporation filed a petition to remove the action from the State Court of Colorado to the jurisdiction of the Federal Court for the District of Colorado.
$3 Million Fantasy Bra ‘Incredible to Wear’
The 2009 Harlequin Fantasy Bra, designed exclusively for Victoria’s Secret by Damiani, has been described as ‘incredible to wear down the runway’ by model Marisa Miller. The bra, on offer at $3 million, features over 2,350 brilliant cut white, champagne and cognac colored diamonds and is accentuated with a rare 16-carat heart shaed champagne diamond [...]
Firenze Jewels’ Website Redesign Pushes Online Diamond Shopping to New Horizon
Firenze Jewels, Inc. proudly unveiled the first phase of a significant redesign to their website www.FirenzeJewels.com this week. Re-built from the ground up, the focus throughout the year-long project was to provide buyers with a fresh online shopping experience that was easy and intuitive. The makeover has already garnered positive feedback from new clientele as [...]
Birks Launches the Birks Gold Exchange
BIRKS, a Canadian icon and one of North America’s most prestigious and trusted brands since 1879, has announced the launch of the BIRKS GOLD EXCHANGE. With the price of precious metals at historic highs, The BIRKS GOLD EXCHANGE offers one of the industry’s most competitive prices for precious metals. In addition, as one of [...]
Lydia Diamond Exploration of Canada Plans to Reactivate and Recapitalize
Lydia Diamond Exploration of Canada Ltd. has initiated a restructuring plan to reactivate and recapitalize the Company. Lydia Diamond is currently dormant and subject to cease trade orders in Canada. Lydia Diamond was engaged in the exploration of its 24,000 hectare exploration property located in Cashel, Effingham, Grimsthorpe and Tudor townships in southeastern Ontario near [...]