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HOW I INSPIRE MY CREATIVITY BY ENTERING JEWELRY DESIGN COMPETITIONS
Consumers are catching on to the beauty and rarity of fancy colored diamonds
Is there anything more versatile than the stack ring? These brilliant bands can be wedding rings, eternity bands, or the finger version of the charm bracelet, ready to be mixed or matched to suit a woman's style.
Consumers are catching on to the beauty and rarity of fancy colored diamonds
Last May, when we asked retailers what diamond jewelry was selling well, most said diamond fashion jewelry, from inside-out hoops to circle pendants.
At the age of 22 most people are still trying to figure out their careers, but not Nick Blum.
FIRST CONSUMERS DEVELOPED A TASTE FOR CHOCOLATE GOLD.
In past issues, we made "Promise" for your customers, to inspire them with the latest trends in bridal jewelry.
WHAT RED CARPET TRENDS COULD PUT FINE JEWELRY IN THE BLACK FOR HOLIDAY? OUR 2008 OSCAR PANEL WEIGHS IN.
Earth tones, especially brown diamonds in rose gold, are the most important trend from Basel this year.
Retailers pick the top trends and must-have collections of the spring season
With over 45 stores worldwide, Betsey Johnson's designs have a global reach. She has continued expanding her clothing line by adding handbags and accessories and is recognized for her versatility, while still being true to her vision.
With black and white stronger than ever and the trend for chocolate pearls and diamonds also continuing, it's not surprising that a combination of the two trends is popular.
Bridal jewelry is one of the simplest businesses in fine jewelry and yet one of the most complicated.
CUSTOM-MADE JEWELRY IS THE QUICKEST PATH TO DIFFERENTIATION, THOUGH NOT NECESSARILY THE EASIEST
Designer Sharon Loeff remembers as a child being fascinated with the cabochon-tipped crowns of watches.
WILL BOYCOTTING BURMESE GEMS LIKE RUBY AND JADEITE HELP THE PEOPLE OF BURMA?
Fuji Voll has been waiting a long time to buy pearls like those pictured on the previous page.
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On a clear day—or any other for that matter—you can clearly see a trend toward see-through style.
What do women want? Well, those who shop in their local independent jewelers are looking for fashion, in the form of colored gemstones.
WITH INSIDE-OUT DIAMOND HOOPS THE CURRENT KEY ITEM, THE QUESTION OF WHAT CLASP BEST FASTENS THESE POPULAR EARRINGS IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.
CALL THEM CULTURED, MAN-MADE, OR SYNTHETIC: RETAILERS WHO SELL LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS SAY THAT SALES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.
Consumers are catching on to the beauty and rarity of fancy colored diamonds
Consumers are catching on to the beauty and rarity of fancy colored diamonds
HOW I INSPIRE MY CREATIVITY BY ENTERING JEWELRY DESIGN COMPETITIONS
Whether you're looking for the perfect engagement diamond, or you just want to know exactly what the fifth C is, our fun, informative guide has all the answers.
Last May, when we asked retailers what diamond jewelry was selling well, most said diamond fashion jewelry, from inside-out hoops to circle pendants.
How do you best market diamonds during a recession? The Diamond Promotion Service is responding to tough economic times with a smaller budget, smaller staff, a new strategy, and a practical emphasis on low-hanging fruit—those most likely to purchase diamonds, when they are most likely to purchase them.
Fashion can have a real influence on culture and Diane Von Furstenberg is a perfect example. With her ground breaking "wrap dresses", Furstenberg became a star designer. She has gone on to enjoy a successful perfume launch and many successful designer lines.
Famous for his bright floral designs, Emanuel Ungaro opened his own boutique in Paris and never looked back. Know worldwide, he expanded into menswear, accessories and fragrances.
Brief and concise, the emerald guide can answer all your questions.
Emilio Pucci was no ordinary designer. He was an aristocrat, a fighter pilot, a war hero, an Olympic skier, and later, a wildly successful designer, a politician, and a winemaker.
With hoops now red-hot, new variations in hoop designs are also becoming popular.
FROM COASTERS TO SKYWRITING, HOW I MADE SMYTH JEWELERS AN ENGAGEMENT RING DESTINATION
With rough diamonds everywhere this season, it's not surprising designers are also recognizing the affordable charm of boulder opal.
For centuries, eyes have been considered dangerous.
THE NEW "MEMORY FIT" ETERNITY RING BY MÉMOIRE ADJUSTS ITSELF TO FIT YOUR FINGER EVEN IF THAT FINGER IS A BIT LARGER THAN IT USED TO BE.
WHAT DOES "GREEN" REALLY MEAN TO YOUR REFINER?
When was the last time the fine jewelry industry was able to put life back into sales after a 20 year slump? Do you know of any promotion within our industry that boasts over 90 percent awareness? According to Wikipedia, these are just some of the many accomplishments of the "Got Milk?" campaign, launched in 1993.
So how was your holiday season? Were sales up nicely from 2006? You dodged a bullet.
A famous fashion desiner from Hiroshema to Paris, Izzey Miyake is now globally renown. Founder of the Miyake design studio as well as the Miyake Izzey Foundation, he continues to innovate well beyond fabrics and clothing.
Jewelry has been around since the beginning of humankind, and can appear in many forms. This site will provide background infrormation about jewelry and provide suggestions on where to buy jewelry.
Here you will find jewelry glossary terms.
Designer and collaborator extraudinare, Karl Otto Lagerfeld is recognized as one of the most influential fashion designers of the late 20th century. His own label called Lagerfeld was designe with the "thinking women" in mind.
From film and television production to jewelry design, Jeanne Johngren has an art for capturing an audience.
Stuart Rae never met a metal he didn't like.
The Fanta color standard for top-grade spessartite is relatively new, dating from the discovery of pure-orange material in Namibia around 1993.
Here you will learn about Matthew Williamson in 9 points.
Here you will learn about Michael Kors in 9 points.
For bracelets—one of the hottest classifications for 2008—the medium truly is the message.
Sometimes a custom design client is inspired from on high.
Humankind has found rutilated and tourmalated quartz something of a mystery since the beginning of time.
Here you will learn about Ottavio Missoni in 9 points.
FRESH EVENTS CAN MAKE YOU A COUPLE'S JEWELER OF CHOICE BEFORE THEY BUY THE RING
Get a brief overview about these unique jewels. Find out a little about the workings of the Pearl Buyer's guide, or simply proceed to a favored topic.
Our holiday books, which come out annually, usually around the end of October, are works of joy and celebration of the talent and uniqueness of jewelry designers.
Get a brief overview about these ancient, mysterious stones. Find out a little about the workings of the Ruby Buyer's guide, or simply proceed to a favored topic.
Michael Dyber was one of the first American carvers to appreciate the spatial and sculptural potential of rutilated quartz.
Sapphire Express Introduction. Pick up a little history on these colorful gemstones, and get to know about our guide.
THE ARGYLE DIAMOND PINK TENDER 2007 HAD DIAMOND DEALERS CONSIDERING THE RED LINE: THE BOUNDARIES OF THE RAREST OF FANCY COLORS.
Brief and concise guide on Semi-Precious Stones.
With summertime on the way, it's time to shape up.
IF YOU WANT TO CAPTURE THE BIGGEST GROWING CONSUMER DEMOGRAPHIC, START THINKING LIKE A WOMAN
Given the economic situation, it's not surprising that the top trend from both Centurion and the JA New York Show is high-style silver.
SQUARES NOW ACCOUNT FOR ONE-THIRD OF ALL ENGAGEMENT RING SALES, ALMOST DOUBLING IN SALES IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS. SHOULD YOU CHANGE THE SHAPE OF YOUR DIAMOND BUSINESS?
Is there anything more versatile than the stack ring? These brilliant bands can be wedding rings, eternity bands, or the finger version of the charm bracelet, ready to be mixed or matched to suit a woman's style.
Designers this season are cutting out designs, and gold weight, in new jewelry inspired by stencils.
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Last September was far from the first time in this still young century that the gemological grapevine rustled with rumors about new finds of spinel in Africa and Asia.
The most concise yet thorough guide to understanding tanzanite on the internet.
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A new earring silhouette is gracefully dropping from fashionable ears.
Although the market today could be better, one brand that is feeling no pain is Pandora.
Pantone has selected a balanced blue-purple, Pantone 18-3943 Blue Iris to be precise, as the color of the year for 2008.
One of the more interesting debuts at the Vicenza show in January is a bevy of beautiful new collections of luxury jewelry created in titanium.
The new season of jewelry is full of new ideas.
So how has the Internet changed how we sell diamonds? First, the Internet has shortened the amount of time we spend educating customers on the 4C's.
That's why I founded the Northern California Security Alert system.
When you have a name like Opal Stone, you might assume that jewelry is your destiny.