Jewelry is Making a Comeback this Holiday Season

Jewelry has returned to many holiday wish lists, a sign that discretionary spending is back in vogue this holiday season, according to a just released survey. A total of 23 percent of people surveyed will be asking for jewelry this holiday season, a 10 percent jump from last year’s 20.8 percent, according to...

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Jewelry Art with a Latin American Beat at MAD

Mariana AcostaTube socks, balloons, shattered windshields and more familiar materials are all interpreted as objects of adornment and artistic statements with a modern Latin American perspective in an exhibition at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. Think Again: Latin American Jewelry is the first...

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Diamond Adorned Barbie Fetches $302,000 at Auction

Billed as the world’s most expensive Barbie, the doll, designed by Stefano Canturi was sold at auction for $302,000. The Australian jewelry designer spent four weeks working on the doll. It is adorned with a diamond collar necklace made of three carats of white diamonds centered by a 1-ct. emerald cut fancy vivid...

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Bulgari 3Q Sales Up 15%, Jewelry Sales Up 14%, Watch Sales Down 11%

Italian luxury jeweler Bulgari SpA said Thursday that third quarter sales increased 15 percent year-over-year to 267.9 million euros ($366.7 million). At constant exchange rates (excluding currency fluctuations and other conditions) sales rose 5 percent for the period, ended Sept. 30. Net profit for the period...

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Lopez Sparkles in Brumani Jewelry

Photo: Bauer Griffin  Jennifer Lopez shows off her Brumani Looping Shine earrings and ring in white and pink gold with diamonds and champagne topaz during a recent Boys & Girls Clubs of America event in Los Angeles. Lopez, along with actor Denzel Washington, is a spokesperson for the organization. The...

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Bill Pope, Synthetic Diamond Pioneer, 88

Bill Jordan Pope, recognized for his pioneering contributions in the development of synthetic diamond manufacturing for multiple industries from oil and gas drilling to diamond-coated hip joints, died Tuesday afternoon at his home in Springville, Utah, from natural causes. He was 88As a renowned scientist who...

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Holiday Jewelry, Luxury Sales Show Continued Strength

ReutersJewelry sales for the holiday season have increased 2.6 percent year-over-year, according to MasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, which tracks national retail and services sales. Luxury sales, excluding jewelry, are doing slightly better at 2.8 percent. Jewelry sales have grown steadily in the latter part...

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Jovella Jewelry Exhibition to be held in July

Jovella 2011, Israel’s eighth international jewelry and diamond exhibition, held July 5 – 6 in Tel Aviv, has officially opened registration to both domestic and foreign exhibitors and visitors. The exhibition—organized by the Stier Group, with the sponsorship of the Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor,...

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Jewelry e-Commerce Site Receives $10 Million in Funding

BeachMint, a start-up e-commerce operator, said it has raised $10 million to accelerate the growth and reach new markets. The investment is led by Trinity Ventures, with participation from Stanford University and existing investors, New Enterprise Associates and Anthem Ventures.The Santa Monica, Calif.-based...

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Jewelry Websites Sparkled in December

Many Americans returned to making purchases of luxury goods this holiday season, sending an all-time high of 26.2 million unique visitors to Jewelry/Luxury Goods/Accessories sites during the month, according to December 2010 data from the comScore Media Metrix service.BradfordExchange.com took the top stop in...

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Gold Jewelry Demand Up 18%, Total Demand Up 29%

The gold price rose for the tenth consecutive year in 2010 reaching $1,405.50 an ounce by the end of December on the London PM fix, a 29 percent increase from last year’s levels, the World Gold Council reports. Last year’s price performance was driven by developments in key gold markets, WGC said in its Gold...

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Gold Jewelry Demand Up 17% in 2010 led by India and Asia While Demand in U.S. and Europe Remains Sluggish

Annual demand for gold jewelry rose 17 percent to 2,059.6 tons as Asian consumers continue to drive jewelry demand, the World Gold Council reports. The rise in annual average prices over the same period was 26 percent. In value terms, this resulted in record annual jewelry demand of $81 billion in 2010, according...

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Jewelry of a Feather and Other Materials and Techniques that Flock Together

Candy colored bracelets by Carol Martin Jewelry.The thing about jewelry is that creativity and art doesn’t have to be restricted to precious materials or a structured ways of doing things. Individuality was clearly evident and prevalent among the jewelry designers at the recent Buyers Market of American Craft...

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Jewelers of the Hudson Valley at Forbes Galleries

Lapis Wave Bracelet by Tom Herman, lapis lazuli,18k gold, platinum, enamel and diamonds.  Photo credit: Allen BryanLiving within the immediate vicinity of the New Paltz area in upstate New York are a number of important studio jewelry artists whose work will be the focus of an exhibition at The Forbes Galleries...

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Diamond in the Rough Launches Engagement Ring Online Boutique

Diamond in the Rough, the precious jewelry collection specializing in natural rough diamond designs, has launched an e-commerce bridal boutique on its website. The bridal boutique is featured on the web site's home page (www.diamondintherough.com) as a section with a selection of original solitaire natural rough...

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Jewelry and Coin Auction Saturday at Weschler's in D.C.

Art Nouveau 18k yellow-gold, platinum, diamond, Plique-à-jour and Cameo Bangle Bracelet, Masriera Y Carreras ($3,000-$5,000)Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers will hold its annual spring auction of Jewelry, Coins & Watches on Saturday, April 2, in their Washington, D.C. gallery. The offerings will span...

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Angelina Jolie, Robert Procop Unveil Jewelry Collection for Charity

As reported in December, Angelina Jolie and Robert Procop were teaming up to create a jewelry line with statement gemstones. For the Golden Globes in January Jolie wore a pair of emerald earrings from the collection (pictured), which set off a wave of emeralds and other green gemstones worn by the stars and celebrities...

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Bulgari Jewelry Sales Up 29.3%

The Bulgari Group said Tuesday that first quarter 2011 sales increased 27.5 percent, year-over-year to 253.8 million euros ($394 million) led by strong demand for all of its products throughout the world, particularly in China. “The general recovery of the economic context, together with an extremely competitive...

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Ashley Morgan, Yael Create Jewelry Collection to Benefit Sierra Leone

Earrings from the new lineSan Francisco-based fine jewelry designers Ashley Morgan and Yael Designs in the first collaboration are creating a jewelry collection to benefit Sierra Leone. The Leone Collection is expected to debut in the fall of this year.Designed by Morgan and manufactured by Yael, the Leone Collection...

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Princess Catherine’s Bridal Jewelry

Photo by Ben Stansall/Getty ImagesUpon her marriage this morning to Prince William, the former Catherine Middleton now has the title of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge. The new Princess’ veil was held in place by a Cartier “halo” tiara, which was lent by The Queen. The tiara was made by Cartier in...

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‘Jewelers for Japan’ Auction Raises $20,000

Ajaline.com raised more than $20,000 to benefit relief efforts in Japan through their “Jewelers for Japan” auction on Charity Buzz from April 5 to April 19. A total of 19 jewelry houses donated jewelry for the auction. Ajaline, founded by Meeling Wong and Jim Conte, is a members-only flash-sales site devoted...

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