Personalized fine jewelry design firm, Sorella Jewelry Studio, is extending their original designs into the corporate jewelry market. Corporate jewelry is a significant sector of the jewelry industry with businesses frequently ordering custom designed jewelry to award employees, thank good customers, and celebrate special events. But corporate jewelry designs have changed very little in the [...]
Blue Nile Launches ‘Recently Purchased’ Engagement Rings, Creating World’s Largest Online Engagement Ring Database
Blue Nile, Inc. (NILE 49.96, -0.04, -0.08%) , the leading online retailer of diamonds and fine jewelry, announced the launch of its Recently Purchased engagement rings feature. The new feature enables customers to see more than 1,300 customized engagement rings, while also reviewing the ring’s corresponding quality characteristics, and diamond and setting price. The breadth [...]
Judge Due to Rule Today Over Ownership Claim of the 84-Pound Bahia Emerald
On July 30, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge John A. Kronstadt will rule on whether or not Anthony Thomas’ action to claim ownership of the Bahia Emerald should be dismissed. Following his ruling, the parties to the action will appear before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Peter D. Lichtman for a court mandated settlement conference [...]
Sarah McLachlan designed jewelry made from 100% environmentally friendly, reclaimed silver
Singer Sarah McLachlan has designed jewelry made from 100% environmentally friendly, reclaimed silver for Lilith Fair 2010.The jewels are made in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Las Vegas Cut Diamonds Launch – with 111 Facets
Kimberlight Brands plans to launch the Las Vegas Cut in Fall 2010 for discerning diamond buyers. Extraordinary light performance, fire and brilliance are attained through this newly patented diamond-cut design which features a staggering 111 facets. With nearly double the number of facets found in a traditional diamond, the Las Vegas Cut attains breathtaking results. [...]
Bulgari Jewelry Sales Up By Over 10%
The Board of Directors of Bulgari S.p.A. approved the interim management statements for the Bulgari Group for the first half of 2010. The report shows a turnover of 443.3 million Euro, a rise of 8.2% at comparable exchange rates (+11.8% at current exchange rates) compared to the same period of the previous year, an operating [...]
Miss Teen USA: Kamie Crawford Crowned by Diamond Nexus Labs
On July 24th, 17 year old Miss Teen Maryland Kamie Crawford was crowned with the official Diamond Nexus Labs crown by Miss Teen USA 2009 Stormi Bree Henley, taking over her duties for the upcoming year. Over 800 jewels scintillate in Kamie Crawford’s Diamond Nexus Labs crown showcasing white and rose colored diamond simulants, arrayed [...]
Snapshot Reports Give Industry-Specific Intelligence about Jewelry in the Luxury Market and Other Luxury Products
More than ever, luxury marketers need to understand the facts, figures, trends, and opportunities affecting their market. With this in mind, Unity Marketing has released a series of short, data-packed snapshot reports aimed at giving marketers the intelligence they need to remain competitive. These succinct reports present the busy marketer with “just the facts, ma’am” [...]
PearlParadise.com Reaches Goal of Donating $1 Million Dollars in Pearl Jewelry to Charities Nationwide
In 2007, Jeremy Shepherd, President and Founder of PearlParadise.com, announced the launch of the company’s Giving Back Program to help out charities in need. Three years later, the goal has been reached and $1 million dollars in pearls has been donated to non-profit organizations around the United States. Due to the company’s success and the [...]
Mia Farrow Also Called to Testify over Naomi Campbell Blood Diamond Issue
Actress Mia Farrow is due to be called by the Prosecution in the Sierra Leone Special Court in the case against the former Liberian president Charles Taylor on August 9th, according to witness list. Supermodel Naomi Campbell is due to testify on August 5th. The controversy surrounds the issue over if Campbell received a diamond [...]
ANGELINA JOLIE WORE THE ASPREY PROTECTOR BLACK DIAMOND BANGLE TO PREMIERE OF FILM SALT IN LOS ANGELES
ANGELINA JOLIE WORE THE ‘ASPREY PROTECTOR BLACK DIAMOND BANGLE’ AT THE PREMIERE OF HER NEW FILM, ‘SALT’ IN LOS ANGELES. THE ASPREY PROTECTOR COLLECTION IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN ASPREY, ANGELINA JOLIE AND BRAD PITT AND WAS CREATED TO BENEFIT THE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF CONFLICT (EPCC). THE COLLECTION CONSISTS OF A SELECTION OF EARRINGS, [...]
Diamonds and Gold; Extractive Industries Lead Charge for Innovation in Ethical Certification
Leading companies from the extractive industries have demonstrated a pioneering vigor to reform conditions of social justice and sustainability at the source. Executives from companies such as De Beers, Cartier, The Diamond Development Initiative, and Fair Trade will gather at the First International Conference on Ethical Certification on September 29th for discussions geared towards transforming [...]