Archive for March 3rd, 2006
Penemuan Baru, CD Burner Menggunakan Lensa Berlian
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[AFNS] Ascot, Inggris - Element Six, perusahaan di Inggris menggunakan berlian buatan pada lensa CD Burner, sebagai bagian dari alat pembakar CD (CD Burner) generasi baru. CD Burner ini dapat menghasilkan CD yang berkapasitas sampai dengan 1 terabyte atau setara dengan 1000 gigabytes data.
Perusahaan ini menjelaskan, bahwa kunci meningkatkan penyimpanan data terletak kepada kemampuan menciptakan lensa kecil yang bekerja pada gelombang pendek. Lensa Solid Immersion (Solid-Immersion Lenses) ini menggunakan 1 milimeter berlian kristal buatan.
Perusahaan ini juga menjelaskan bahwa proses baru ini telah menunjukkan keakuratan lensa 10 kali lebih baik dibandingkan teknik sebelumnya.
“Lensa berlian adalah komponen yang rumit dalam teknologi penyimpanan data di masa depan. Ini adalah contoh dari pengembangan teknologi pemrosesan berlian dalam skala nano dan bukti dari kemampuan berlian. Element Six adalah perusahaan yang berada di garis terdepan dalam pengembangan teknologi ini”, kata Christian Hultner, Managing Director Element Six.
March 3rd, 2006
JCOC.net Reviews Three Years of Consumer Research in 2005 Year-in-Review
Market Wire
Report Analyzes Trends, Offers Strategic Recommendations Based on Findings
PASO ROBLES, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — 03/02/2006 — Required reading for anyone in the gem and jewelry trade, the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council e-panel (JCOC.net) 2005 Year-in-Review is available from MVI Marketing Ltd. This comprehensive, 61-page report presents key findings, analysis and insights in jewelry trends based on three years of consumer omnibus studies, and provides projections for future business and strategic recommendations for capturing a greater portion of that business in your marketplace.
MVI Marketing Ltd. launched the JCOC.net four years ago. Today, this pioneering Internet-based market research analysis system boasts 100,000 consumers on the panel. JCOC.net members represent a cross-section of America’s demographics. By hosting monthly surveys and client studies, MVI can track trends and buying habits before they surface in the market. “The cost of doing business has skyrocketed to such a level that to have the ability to better understand the wants, needs and desires of the consumer will help jewelers position themselves as premier jewelry retailers in their marketplace,” explains Elizabeth Chatelain, Co-CEO of MVI Marketing and manager of the JCOC.net. “Consumers’ desires often don’t come close to the industry’s perceptions. A tremendous disconnect still exists between the industry’s perceptions of consumer preferences and what the consumer actually wants.”
Did You Know
– Self-purchases accounted for half to as much as 90 percent of the
jewelry purchased in any given month in 2005 for at least two thirds of the
year.
– 80 percent of consumers are likely to buy jewelry for themselves
anytime they see something they like, with half likely to do so shopping
for others.
– Valentine’s Day has become a big holiday for parents to give gifts of
jewelry to their children.
– Prices below $200 are popular for holiday gifts with the possibility
to up sell to $1,000. Mother’s Day shows great promise to reach above $300.
– Brand has historically been least important for consumer when buying
fine jewelry. But 40 percent would consider branded silver and diamond
jewelry.
– Interest in diamond right-hand rings has soared. In 2003, 75 percent
were unaware of the product. By February 2004, more than 42 percent owned
one.
– Hispanic jewelry consumers register a greater affinity for platinum,
and are more likely to own a diamond right-hand ring than their Anglo
counterparts.
– About 75 percent of male respondents wear jewelry, and over a quarter
would wear more if selection improved and they knew what was available.
Fine jewelry ranks high as the preferred gift for a quarter of JCOC.net panelists on average. Statistics indicate greater opportunity to acquire 75 percent more consumers to buy jewelry for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Graduations, and the winter holidays — as well as other non-traditional occasions. A quarter of this untapped market is consistently undecided about fine jewelry. But Chatelain laments that the jewelry industry’s marketing and spending focus still do not come close to generating demand for alternative jewelry shopping experiences. “Smart marketers would benefit from promoting affordable jewelry ideas for these and other occasions throughout the year — giving options to those searching for what to buy,” she advises.
The JCOC.net 2005 Year in Review report is available for $595 by visiting www.jcoc.info. Media requests are directed to Elizabeth Chatelain at 805-239-2994 x101; fax 805-239-2947; or email elchat@mvimarketing.com.
The Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council (JCOC) was founded in 2001 with the mission of providing MVI Marketing clients with fast, efficient, effective, and powerful market intelligence about their jewelry products and their respective end use consumers. The JCOC is an e-panel of fine jewelry consumers throughout North America representing all ages, genders, income levels, buying categories and geographic regions. Serving as the ultimate tool for predicting behavior rather than reacting to it, the JCOC is perfect for customized research projects, overnight studies, regular monitoring of issues, tracking brands and brand equity, and low cost participation in omnibus studies.
March 3rd, 2006
Pameran Berlian Bersertifikat GIA 0.30 - 0.70ct di Mal Taman Anggrek
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Mal Taman Anggrek, Jakarta - Pertama dan TERMURAH di Indonesia, Felice dan F2 menggelar Pameran Emas dan Berlian 2006 yang bertajuk “GIA Sertificate BIG SALE 0.30-0.70ctâ€Â di Sentral Atrium Mal Taman Anggrek.Â
Pameran kali ini menampilkan koleksi berlian bersertifikat GIA (GIA Sertificate) mulai dari 0.30 s/d 0.70 karat dengan harga termurah. Berlian 0.30 ct VVS2, dengan warna F (murni/colorless) dan clarity VVS 2 dijual dengan harga Rp. 5.040.000, serta banyak koleksi berlian lainnya yang bisa Anda lihat pada tabel gambar di atas.
Felice Jewellery memberikan ratusan perhiasan fashion dengan desain cantik seperti cincin, anting, gelang, liontin, bracelet serta koleksi Felice premium gemstone seperti: Cat Eye dan Blue Sapphire. Untuk pembelanjaan produk Felice 10 juta rupiah, Anda berhak mendapatkan handphone New Motorola L6 secara cuma-cuma.   Â
Dapatkan pula koleksi terbaru dari F2 Jewelry seperti liontin hati, cincin kawin dengan berlian/Titanium serta produk F2 yang lain dengan harga pabrik. Sebagai artist performance, kami menghadirkan penyanyi Ello pada hari Minggu, 5 Maret 2006.
Jadi, dapatkan segera penawaran khusus ini dengan mengunjungi Pameran GIA Sertificate BIG SALE 0.30 - 0.70ct, bertempat di Sentral Atrium Mal Taman Anggrek, tanggal 28 Februari - 5 Maret 2006.
March 3rd, 2006
Children’s Toy Jewelry Recalled
Local 6
POSTED: 12:34 pm EST March 2, 2006
UPDATED: 12:59 pm EST March 2, 2006
About 144,500 sets of Girl Favors children’s toy jewelry, imported by MTC-Man’s Trading Co., are being recalled because they could break, releasing small beads that pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
No injuries have been reported.
The jewelry being recalled has item numbers and product names PF-1531, 4 Smiley Bead Bracelets; PF-1532, 4 Clear Bead Necklaces; PF-1533, 6 Clear Bead Bracelets & Rings; PF-1536, 4 Power Bead Bracelets; PF-1541, 3 Heart Necklaces; and PF-1549, 4 Ice Cube Bracelets.
The products were sold at dollar stores nationwide from July 2003 through December 2005 for about $1.
Consumers should take the items away from children and discard them or return them for a refund.
For more information, consumers can call MTC at (800) 388-7228 or visit the company’s Web site.
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March 3rd, 2006
Karel – Custom Design & Adornment To Produce Jewelry Items For Birthday Gift Boxes Earmarked for Top Female Celebs
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(PRWEB) - Austin, TX (PRWEB) March 1, 2006 — Jewelry Design business, Karel – Custom Design & Adornment has been chosen to gift 25 stars (including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sharon Stone, Debra Messing, Kate Bosworth and Oprah). This unique gifting opportunity transpired through Distinctive Assets, an LA-based entertainment marketing company, well-known for their lavish celebrity gifting at award shows such as the GRAMMYs, Kids’ Choice Awards, Oscars and Emmys. This year, Distinctive Assets will be creating special gift boxes for 25 of the Entertainment Industry’s brightest stars and has invited a select group of companies to join them.
Karel – Custom Design & Adornment is pleased to be celebrating its seventh year in business and fifth year participating in the holiday and spring Market Shows in Texas and Oklahoma. Sales revenue has increased steadily from 1999 to 2006 with a percentage increase of 100% for the last 2005 show season. Karel – Custom Design & Adornment is happy to be a contributor this year to a Dallas, Texas Charity organization called the Lakewood Service League, which focuses on helping and contributing to the needs of underprivileged children.
With an eye for combining current fashion with classic detailing, Karel McGuirt, founder and designer at Karel Custom Design & Adornment, designs and handcrafts each and every piece of jewelry she offers. She is committed to finding and utilizing unique and valuable materials to keep her designs fresh and innovative. And as a working mother, she understands the importance of offering her beautiful pieces at affordable prices.
“Everyone deserves to feel unique and beautiful! It was always important to me to express my individuality through fashion, but I often found it difficult to find unique, quality pieces of jewelry that I could afford.” - Karel
March 3rd, 2006
