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Brie’s Gift Gallery Continues to Expand Despite Sagging Economy
Brie’s Gift Gallery has expanded to Oakton Street Antique Centre in Arlington Heights. Due to the sagging economy and concerns about the environment, consumers are turning to recycling as a way to ‘go green’ and to sustain value for their hard-earned dollars. Purchasing antiques is a great way to recycle. Antiques give great style to the home and the quality is much better than new pieces. - March 01, 2009 - Brie’s Gift Gallery
Jewelry Designer Incorporates Sea Glass with Precious Gemstones
Francesca Fine Jewelry's sea glass jewelry collection has been a big hit with customers. - February 28, 2009 - Francesca Fine Jewelry
Pavé Fine Jewelry Wins Prestigious Design Award for Bridal Jewelry
Oakland jewelry designer Michael Endlich of Pavé Fine Jewelry was recently awarded a prestigious AGTA Spectrum Award™ at the 2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards Gala in Tucson, AZ. It is the 25th anniversary of the competition produced by the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and is... - February 28, 2009 - Pavé Fine Jewelry
March is "National Use Your Gift Card Month"
Today, Americans are sitting on billions of dollars that may never be spent! Yes, hidden billions squirreled away in dresser drawers, wallets and envelopes that were given to loved ones to buy their most dreamed of gifts. $7.5 billion - that is the amount retailers estimate was spent on gift cards... - February 27, 2009 - Gift Idea Center
The Garden Island of Kauai's First E-Commerce Superstore is Launched and Will Become Hawaii's Jewelry & Gift Portal for Hawaii Businesses and Hawaii Visitors
A team of entrepreneurs have created and launched HawaiianJewelryAndGift.com, “The World’s Hawaiian Jewelry And Gift Superstore” from the remote Garden Island of Kauai, in an effort to increase the level of awareness of Hawaiian culture and consumption of Hawaiian products during... - February 26, 2009 - HawaiianJewelryAndGift.com
Montesino International Announces New Lower Pricing -- Unveils New Destination™ Bracelet Collection Featuring Sterling Silver with Rhodium Plating --
Nation's best-selling Destination™ bracelet company lowers pricing to attract new buyers in today's tough economic times. - February 26, 2009 - Montesino International
Spence Diamonds in Mississauga Sells Whopping 7 Carat Diamond Solitaire
Despite challenging economic times, retailer proves large diamonds are still in demand. Recently, an impressive 7 carat, brilliant round diamond was sold at Spence Diamond in Mississauga. Specially ordered for a customer, the eye-catching stone was valued at several hundred thousand dollars. - February 21, 2009 - Spence Diamonds
Bling Queen Fashionz and the Struggle Against Retail Corporations in Vegas
In the midst of a full blown recession, Anna Moda Inc launches a retail e-commerce website. Ms. De Chiricco, CEO, claims there is hope out there, as long as people learn how to be creative in these hard economic times. - February 20, 2009 - BlingQueenFashionz
Discount Watch Store.com Announces Addition of Magico and Mauboussin Watches
DiscountWatchStore.com, the leading online provider of discount quality watches, announces the addition of the Magico and Mauboussin watch lines to their online watch store inventory. “These watches are some of the most classic, yet affordable Swiss watches available,” says Zai Zhu,... - February 18, 2009 - Discount Watch Store
Betty Belts Receives 2008 Environmental Excellence Award City of Ventura Honors Locally-Based Accessories Company
Ventura-based accessories company receives 2008 Environmental Excellence Award from City of Ventura for encompassing the mentality as well as best business practices and choices for not just the environment, but also social equity and economic sustainability. - February 18, 2009 - Betty Belts
Ears Pierced on Valentines Day for $20, and Donating 10% to the Homeless
J. Rothstein Jewelers of Beverly Hills is offering Ear Piercing for $20 including 24K surgical steel earrings on Valentines Day. They will be donating 10% of the total to the homeless in downtown Los Angeles. - February 14, 2009 - J. Rothstein Jewelers of Beverly Hills
Ravenworks is Moving
Ravenworks is moving to a larger site within Westgate Mall, in Madison, WI. The date for the Grand Re-Opening celebration is soon to be released, and will include great family activities and special treats for every member of the family. - February 14, 2009 - Ravenworks
Valentine’s Day Special: Get 10% Off All Engagement Ring Settings, Free Shipping, Free Appraisal from NetCarats
10% off all Engagement Ring Settings (Up to $2,000), Free Shipping, Free Appraisal and Free Gift Wrapping on Low-Priced Diamond Jewelry and Engagement Rings from NetCarats. Use offer code: 66f62899-fb3. - February 13, 2009 - NetCarats.com
Lazerian Release Sculptural Jewellery Range
Lazerian is a creative practice that began in 2006, set up by Liam Hopkins, a Manchester born designer-maker. Based in an ex- hat factory in Manchester, the practice is focused on the creation of functional objects through playful investigation of materials and processes, and seeks to imbue objects with a bit of soul. Jason Chart Davies joined Lazerian in january 2009 and has designed a range of jewellery. - February 09, 2009 - Lazerian
Anna De Chiricco/BlingQueenFashionz Gifts $5,000.00 of Fashion Jewelry to All Miss Africa USA Scholarship Pageant Contestants
Anna De Chiricco, founder of BlingQueenFashionz, understands the importance to empower young African women to become today’s new leaders. “We all must get involved." - February 05, 2009 - BlingQueenFashionz
Mother and Daughter at Vintage Chic Boutique Offer “Old-Fashionable” Décor
Duo Recycles, Repurposes, and Reinvents Bringing a Fresh and Creative Style to the Area. - February 05, 2009 - Vintage Chic Boutique
Launch of imperialjewels.com Website Promises Lower Cost Jewelry
Imperial Jewels’ Internet Pricing Structures Provides Jewelry at 75% Below Physical Jewelry Retailers. - February 04, 2009 - www.imperialjewels.com
Guild For Service and Rasvihar Announce an Exhibition and Charity Sale of Fine Jewellery to Benefit the Widows of Vrindavan Feb 12 to 14 at the Oberoi Hotel, New Delhi
Guild For Service, New Delhi and Rasvihar of Chennai, India, present The Fine Art of Indian Jewellery, an exhibition and charity sale of fine jewellery to benefit the Widows of Vrindavan. February 12, 13 and 14, 2009 between 10 am and 8 pm at The Oberoi Hotel, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi 110003. The Inaugural and Preview will take place on February 11 at 4 pm at The Oberoi. Smt. Sheila Dixit, the hon’ble chief minister of Delhi, has graciously consented to inaugurate the event. - February 03, 2009 - Resplenda Expressions Private Limited
BoBijou Announces a Breakthrough Method of Pearl Knotting to Set a New Industry Standard for Pearl Jewelry Longevity
A proprietary method of hand knotting pearls on quadruple strands of Japanese made silk and Nylon thread makes the typical recommendation for re-stringing pearls every 1-2 years obsolete. - January 31, 2009 - BoBijou
De Petra Art in Jewelry Launches 2009 Spring Collection with Houston Premier Event
De Petra Art in Jewelry introduces a new collection of jewelry embracing bohemian energy with public Houston Premier Event on February 5th 2009. - January 31, 2009 - De Petra Jewelry in Art
The Chain Gang Body Jewelry Store Announces 10% Valentine's Day Discount
The Chain Gang body jewelry store has announced 10% Valentine's Day discount on all body jewelry pieces. Free shipping offered on orders of $150 and above. - January 30, 2009 - TheChainGang.com
Jewelry That Speaks to the Wearer
Judith Goldstone Designs has created a new line of necklaces that reflects people's search for what's really important in life - love and family. - January 28, 2009 - Judith Goldstone Designs
Laura James Jewelry Featured at Star-Studded Film Premiere of "He's Just Not That Into You"
Laura James Jewelry was recently chosen to create a necklace to be included in the one hundred fifty celebrity VIP gift bags for the premiere of the star-studded film "He's Just Not That Into You" starring Jennifer Anniston, Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly and Ben Affleck. - January 23, 2009 - Laura James Jewelry
Porsche Design Mobile Phone P’9522: Purist Design and Technical Precision
Linear shape blended with innovative communications technology - January 23, 2009 - Porsche Design of America
New Sunglasses from the Heritage Collection from Porsche Design
Based on legendary models from the 70s and 80s. - January 23, 2009 - Porsche Design of America
Discount Watch Store.com Announces Addition of Locman and Lucien Piccard Watches
DiscountWatchStore.com, the leading online provider of discount quality watches, announces the addition of the Lcoman and Lucien Piccard watch lines to their online watch store inventory. - January 22, 2009 - Discount Watch Store
Beauty and the Beach Hawaii Announces New Signature Swim Collection and Online Boutique and Featuring Fellow Hawaii-Based Designers
Information on the launch of Beauty and the Beach Hawaii, a new Hawaii-based swimwear label. The company features its line along with products designed and created by Hawaii-based designers on its e-boutique, www.bandthebhawaii.com. - January 21, 2009 - Beauty and the Beach Hawaii
Financial Relief for This Valentines Days Economic Hurtle: ItFigurez.com
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and there are still folks out there who may be worried on how to get their loved ones something special for Valentine’s Day without breaking the bank. - January 19, 2009 - it Figurez
Give a H.A.R.T on Valentine's Day to Help Charity
British Jewellery Designer Kleshna launches Hart2Hart Jewellery to inject funding into the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust. - January 16, 2009 - Kleshna 'Stealer Of Hearts' Ltd
Katherine Kouture Hand Crafted Jewelry Donating a Portion of Each Purchase to Breast Cancer Research
Information about Katherine Kouture hand crafted jewlery and their plans to donate to breast cancer research. - January 13, 2009 - Katherine Kouture
Fashion Philanthropy E-Boutique Takes Fashion with a Cause to a New Level
Many a fashionista will pursue her passion for fashion, but the owner of the new Fashion Philanthropy e-boutique is also pursuing her love for the planet and people by joining all of these passionate forces into one venture. The online boutique donates proceeds to a charity that the customer... - January 12, 2009 - Fashion Philanthropy
Luxury for Less from Gallery of Pearls
Gallery of Pearls reports an increase in consumers seeking more affordable luxury via the Internet given today’s economy. While the majority of consumer spending is for the necessities of daily living, the need to get special gifts for oneself and others still exists but now with greater caution toward price and value. This increased consumer vigilance aligns very well with Gallery of Pearls original core business focus of offering high quality pearls at wholesale pricing direct to consumers. - January 07, 2009 - Gallery of Pearls
My Wedding Jewelry Introduces Spring Bridal Jewelry Collection
The premier online source for bridal jewelry, My-Wedding-Jewelry.com, is unveiling their spring collection. This selection of wedding jewelry is the finest quality jewelry put together for the spring bride. Expected to turn heads this season with affordable as well as stunning bridal sets, My-Wedding-Jewelry.com is looking forward to accessorizing the spring brides. - January 07, 2009 - My-Wedding-Jewelry.com
Discount Watch Store.com Announces Addition of Jacques Lemans F1 and Kenneth Cole Watches
DiscountWatchStore.com, the leading online provider of discount quality watches, announces the addition of the Jacques Lemans F1 and Kenneth Cole watch lines to their online watch store inventory. “Both of these watch brands exemplify what makes a great quality watch,” says Zai Zhu,... - January 07, 2009 - Discount Watch Store
Increase in Gold Prices and Poor Economic Conditions Causes Jewelry to Sell at Low Prices and Profit Margins
The increasing cost of gold combined with poor economic conditions is causing many long-standing retail jewelers to go out of business. However, some jewelers are finding they can survive by implementing smart business practices. - January 03, 2009 - Jewelsbythelighthouse.com
Women of Faith's "A Grand New Day" 2009 National Event Inspires New Spiritual Jewelry Design
Women all across the country are revving up for the 2009 Women of Faith "A Grand New Day" event which has inspired Jada Designs to design the beautiful and sacred "Woman of Faith" reversible necklace for todays spiritual woman. - January 01, 2009 - Jada Designs
GEMaffair.com Holds Christmas Jewelry Sweepstakes on Twitter.com
GEMaffair.com held a Christmas jewelry give away on the popular social media site, Twitter.com. Over twenty winners received either a genuine diamond pendant or natural ruby heart pendant and stud earrings set. - December 31, 2008 - GEMaffair.com
Wedding Tiaras and Bridal Jewellery for 2009
Your Tiaras online shop has been fully updated for the 2009 season with all the latest designs for Wedding Tiaras and bridal accessories. - December 23, 2008 - Your Tiaras
Gold and Gems New Black Diamond Necklaces - Classic Elegance
Black Jewelry has become very popular amongst celebrities and have recently begun to appears in many films and television shows. This trend continues with jewelry designer Black Ice Diamonds™ new line of black diamond necklaces. - December 21, 2008 - Gold and Gems Fine Jewelry
The Chain Gang Offers a 15% Discount on All Body Jewelry Products This Christmas
The Chain Gang Body Jewelry store is offering a discount of 15% on all of its jewelry products & body jewelry accessories. The discount is on all of jewelry available from The Chain Gang at TheChainGang.com. - December 20, 2008 - TheChainGang.com
Mizrahi Diamonds First Annual Charity Holiday Sale
Mizrahi Diamonds announced today they will donate $100 to a worthy charity for every engagement ring or loose diamond sold this holiday season. - December 18, 2008 - Mizrahi Diamonds Inc
Beverly Hills Collection Launches New Website
Site offers luxurious and exclusive gifts for those who want the finest things in life. - December 17, 2008 - Beverly Hills Collection
Murano Glass Hearts from The Heart Shaped Box.com
The Heart Shaped Box has now added fabulous Murano Glass heart pendants to its ever-increasing and diverse collection of heart inspired jewellery. Created by Doge & Fiore fusing ancient Venetian traditions of glassmaking with modern creativity, the heart pendants are true to their Italian heritage with added modern styling. - December 14, 2008 - The Heart Shaped Box
'10 Dumb Body Piercings Questions to Ask Your Body Piercer,' Article Published by the Chain Gang
Leading Online Body jewelry store, The Chain Gang, has published an article titled, '10 Dumb Body Questions to ask your Body Piercer.' - December 12, 2008 - TheChainGang.com
Beat the Gray Cold of Winter with Fiery Fashion Jewelry
Raleigh based Independent lia sophia Advisor Bekah Craven shows trend-setting Triangle "fashionistas" how to liven up their look for upcoming holiday celebrations. - December 11, 2008 - Independent lia sophia Advisor
Porsche Design Sport Spring/Summer 2009 Collection
Collaboration with adidas enters its fifth season. - December 10, 2008 - Porsche Design of America
Discount Watch Store.com Announces Addition of Hugo Boss and Immersion Watches
DiscountWatchStore.com, the leading online provider of discount quality watches, announces the addition of the Hugo Boss and Immersion watch lines to their online watch store inventory. “Immersion watches are some of the finest diving watches in the world,” says Zai Zhu, president and... - December 10, 2008 - Discount Watch Store
Why Not Get It for Free?; Holiday Shopping Much More Affordable at ItFigurez.com
Owning a dazzling piece of flawless diamond jewelry, sophisticated appeal and classic artistry shows a wise investment in your future. ItFigurez Fine Jewelry has captured the hearts of many with their timeless collection of luminant diamond jewelry. And now they're giving away free diamonds. - December 09, 2008 - it Figurez
Spence Diamonds Cuts Ribbon at New Mississauga Location
At 6500 sq ft. the new retail space is the largest of four in the GTA The corner of Square 1 Drive and Hurontario in Mississauga sparkles a little brighter today, after the opening of the Toronto area’s largest Spence Diamonds location. The eye-catching design of the space is the work of... - December 09, 2008 - Spence Diamonds
Gold and Silver Plated Chains Display
E & M Jewelry that is an e-commerce site that specializes in jewelry, watches and gemstone gifts announced that its added Gold and Silverplated chains to its line. All chains sold now come with free shipping. 14KT heavy Gold plated or Sterling Silver plated 144 assorted combo of chains and... - December 07, 2008 - E & M Jewelry