Archive for April 7th, 2006
Diamond Jewelry Designer: Available & Happy
Diamonds.net, NY
(Rapaport…April 6, 2006) Two trend spotters –as they are called– authored the book, What Women Really Want, which also has a long subtitle reflecting how women are changing the way they live in the United States. For the book, authors Kellyanne Conway and Celinda Lake profiled diamond-jewelry designer Ruta Fox among many other women leaders.
The authors chose Fox, who is president of Divine Diamonds, for launching her company five years ago. Fox hit upon the idea of creating diamond jewelry for single women. Oprah Winfrey’s magazine featured Fox’s first creation, The Ah Ring, in the March 2001. Fox was subsequently featured in Fast Company and Entrepreneur magazines for creating affordable and stylish diamond jewelry. Sales prices for the line of jewelry are between $290 and $315 plus shipping.
Old rules don’t apply anymore, the book authors say, which is what lead Fox to design the pinkie Ah Ring, to bring confidence and joy to single women Fox said. The word Ah comes from the first letters of ‘available’ and ‘happy.’ “Even women that are not single can wear The Ah Ring, for them, it symbolizes they are attached and happy.” Fox subsequently added three diamond jewelry designs to her small web-only business.
Retail sales are approaching $2 million for the line, according to her spokesperson Cheryl Gentry. The Ah Ring features 11 full-cut diamonds totaling .21-points and is set in 14-karat white gold.
Since no two snowflakes are alike, Fox created the Snowflake Necklace, featuring 34 full cut diamonds totaling .26 points, set in 14-karat white gold chain.
Earrings in the shape of flower petals inspired Fox’s The Loves Me design. The pair of pierced earrings feature 34 full-cut diamonds totaling .18 points. These lever-back earrings are done in pure 14-karat white gold, with millegrain detailing around each petal for brilliant sparkle.
The Tranquility Cross is Fox’s fourth design, which features twelve deep blue square cut sapphires and four sparkling round diamonds set in 14-karat white gold.
Fox said she is working on new designs and plans to grow her brand presence internationally.
April 7th, 2006
Earthwise Jewelry
Luxist, CA
The New York Times pointed out that the negative environmental impact that gold mining can have has prompted jewelry companies to join Leber Jeweler, Inc. in a campaign called “No Dirty Gold,” which hopes to push the industry towards responsible mining practices. Leber has a commitment to quality that has lasted over the past 85 years.
They sell a line of Earthwise Jewelry that is not only beautiful, but socially conscious. The gold and platinum settings for the jewels are actually made from recycled metals and their gems come from sources that guarantee fair-labor policies. Their 18-carat white gold used in the collection is alloyed with palladium, rather than nickel, to avoid potential allergic reactions in their clientele; they are as conscientious about their customers as the environment. The 18-karat white gold Twisty Sapphire ring, pictured here, is a stunning solitaire that carries a message as well as a sparkle. Price $800.
April 7th, 2006
11:49 pm | QVC opens jewelry store at SouthPark
Charlotte Observer, NC
QVC, the shopping behemoth known for selling wares on television and online, has opened its first jewelry store at SouthPark mall.
SAVOR — The Jewelry Lounge is in 1,600 square feet in the Belk wing of the mall, across from J. Crew.
It joins a lineup of many retailers SouthPark can claim exclusively in the Charlotte market — and in some cases nationally. German glassware seller Leonardo chose SouthPark for its first U.S. retail store last year, and upscale home goods catalog Frontgate chose SouthPark for its second U.S. store in 2004.
QVC says its store differs from traditional jewelry stores because it allows shoppers to browse in a hands-on, “please touch” environment.
Jewelry designers featured in the store include Michael Dawkins, creator of the Elements line; Robert Lee Morris, who has a line of silver, gold, copper and brass jewelry; and the Classics Collection Jewelry by Joan Rivers.
Other brands include Honora, Diamonique, Affinity Diamonds and Epiphany Silver Jewelry.
All products featured in the store are also available at QVC’s 800 number and Web site: (800) 345-1515 or QVC.com.
QVC, based outside Philadelphia, has a distribution center in Rocky Mount and broke ground on a new one in Florence in January. The company operates one store called QVC@The Mall at Minnesota’s Mall of America and several outlet stores elsewhere, but the SouthPark location is its first jewelry concept store.
April 7th, 2006
WNJ volunteers to host jewelry sale
Sherman Denison Herald Democrat, TXÂ
By Herald Democrat
The Wilson N. Jones Medical Center volunteers are sponsoring a jewelry sale from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. April 11 and from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. April 12. The sale, featauring “In Design Fundraising (formerly Phantasia Jewelry) products, will be in hospital classrooms 4-7.
Other items besides the jewelry will be cell phone carriers, totes, wallets and much, much more. Nothing is over $5.
The public is encouraged to attend.
Proceeds will be used to fund special projects and equipment at WNJ.
April 7th, 2006
