Archive for July, 2007
Stolichnaya Special Diamond Jewelry Collection Accepts Bids in Aug.
Preville collection proceeds to benefit DIFFA
Diamonds.net, NY
RAPAPORT… The distributors of Stolichnaya elit vodka will auction four unique diamond jewelry pieces by Penny Preville in August.
The Stolichnaya elit Collection, which begins accepting online bids August 2, 2007 expects to wrap-up bidding on August 9 at an evening live auction in Los Angeles. Andrea Fiuczynski, president of Christie’s Los Angeles, will conduct the live auction, and all of the proceeds will benefit DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the United States,
Portero.com, an auction-based marketplace for luxury merchandise, will also offer bidders the chance to participate online at http://www.StoliElit.Portero.com, beginning August 2.
“We are thrilled to donate 100 percent of the profits from these priceless pieces to DIFFA, a charity that has mobilized some of the leading names in the design community to fight for this worthy cause,” said Suzy Kilgore, brand director for Stolichnaya at Pernod Ricard USA.
“We feel that supporting their efforts is one of the finest ways to honor elit’s stature as the first ultra- luxury vodka on the market,” she said.
Preville is known for fusing old-world techniques with a contemporary sensibility. Her designs have been honored in major fashion and lifestyle publications internationally and her fans include many A-list celebrities.
The Stolichnaya elit Collection:
elit Cuff Bracelet
This signature Preville cuff bracelet is made of 18 karat gold and diamonds with exquisite, intricate detailing encircling the wrist. The cuff is lacy and feminine with floral accents and a perfect statement of ‘timeless elegance.’
elit Clip-on Pendant with Signature Chain
This 18 karat gold and diamond clip-on pendant incorporates Preville’s signature unique styling of flowers and ’sensual’ scrolling. The diamond pendant is stylishly versatile and can be worn in various ways, with different necklines, depending on how it is clipped onto its gorgeous diamond chain.
elit Earrings
Stylish, yet with a timeless quality, these 18 karat gold and diamond hoop earrings are dramatically accented with Preville’s signature design elements. Bold expressions with a shimmer of moving diamonds, these earrings are statements of jewelry that is current, yet enduring.
elit Cuff Links
These deco-inspired, dazzling diamond and 18 karat gold cuff links are the perfect accessory for any distinguished wardrobe. The ‘deco’ design is achieved by Preville’s careful placement of emerald cut and round diamonds. These elegant cuff links are meant to impress.
RAPAPORT
July 31st, 2007
LVMH Watch and Jewelry Sales €390 million in H1
IDEX Online, Israel
(July 29, ‘07, 9:46 Edahn Golan)
Sales at LVMH’s Watches & Jewelry division totaled €390 million in the first half of 2007, a 23 percent growth on a constant exchange rate basis (organic). Total revenue for the group was €7.4 billion, an organic growth of 12 percent.
All of the business divisions at the luxury group enjoyed double-digit organic revenue growth.
Group profit from recurring operations increased by 11 percent to €1,440 million, while profits in the watches and jewelry division grew 90 percent to €57 million.
De Beers progressed well in Asia and the United States, according to a company report.
TAG Heuer continued to expand its higher-end range of products and grew strongly in all of its markets, the company said, driven by the development of its iconic lines F1, Link, Aquaracer and Carrera.
LVMH expects continued growth thanks to the numerous product launches planned before the end of the year and to its geographic expansion. “These factors allow the group to confirm its objective of a significant increase in its 2007 results,†it reported.
July 30th, 2007
Rough Diamonds Becoming More Popular In Jewelry
Luxist, CA
The Wall Street Journal has an interesting piece on the recent trend in using rough diamonds in jewelry. We first checked this out earlier this year when we saw the jewelry from Diamond In The Rough and De Beers has also used rough diamonds in their Talisman collection. The stones lack the appeal of faceted diamonds, no flashes of color, no sparkles, in fact, as the Journal says, they look downright gravel-like.
The stones have a certain organic appeal and the jewelry stores like them because they are cheaper to produce and offer a chance to use stones which may not have been suitable for cutting. But one of the major caveats here is that a rough diamond isn’t appraised in the same way as a cut stone and so it can be tough to know the true value of a stone.
One thing that is not mentioned in the article but is a question for me is how the value of the rough diamonds will hold up over time. It seems to me that it might be hard to resell one of these once the trend fades away. I’ve always thought of the beauty of a diamond as being a collaboration between nature and man because it takes a skilled cutter to reveal a diamond’s true beauty.
Tags: diamonds, rough diamonds, styles, trends
July 30th, 2007
The Jewelry Exchange Launches New “Create Your Own Ring(TM)” Online Custom Design Center
Earthtimes.org
TUSTIN, CA — 07/26/07 — The Jewelry Exchange announced today that they have launched an innovative “Create Your Own Ring(TM)” Design Center on their website, which allows customers to custom design their own jewelry.
With the addition of the “Create Your Own Ring(TM)” Design Center, the Jewelry Exchange now offers customers the ability to individually select a diamond and a setting, to create their own perfect ring.
The Jewelry Exchange is one of the nation’s leading jewelry retailers and direct diamond importers, and keeps prices low by manufacturing most of their own jewelry in their state-of-the-art facility, and by importing diamonds direct from siteholders — bypassing the middleman and getting the first look at some of the best stones.
The new online “Create Your Own Ring(TM)” Design Center is perfect for a couple or individual that is getting engaged or married, celebrating an anniversary, or just looking to design a special ring.
“Our customers can select the perfect diamond from our inventory of thousands of certified and specially selected stones, then choose the setting they love from a huge selection of semi-mounts — including engagement, wedding, anniversary, and 3-stone rings — in their choice of white gold, traditional yellow gold, or platinum,” a company spokesman stated.
The Jewelry Exchange is one of the nation’s leading jewelry chains, and has been in business for over 30 years. The company has retail stores throughout the United States, doing business as The Jewelry Exchange in Tustin, California; Villa Park, Illinois; Redwood City, California; Sudbury, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; Tampa, Florida; Eagan, Minnesota, Greenwood Village, Colorado; Bethesda, Maryland; Norristown, Pennsylvania; Phoenix, Arizona; and Renton, Washington. The company operates as The Jewelry Factory in Hackensack, New Jersey; Livonia, Michigan; and Cleveland, Ohio.
For more information on the new “Create Your Own Ring(TM)” Design Center, or details on any of the products available at the Jewelry Exchange, or to find a store near you, call 1-800-441-0715 or visit the website at www.jewelryexchange.com.
July 27th, 2007
Jewelry store owner ready to get back to business after robbery
Dothan Eagle, AL
By Ebony Horton
E-mail
Gary Harbin still can’t officially tell the value of his personal diamonds, gold and unique jewelry that was stolen more than a week ago after burglars climbed through the roof of his 30-year-old business.
But what he said he does know is that the pieces of his customers’ jewelry like watches and wedding rings that he’d been asked to adjust or repair at Harbin Jewelers were priceless to him.
And at this point, Harbin said he wants nothing more than to get those pieces back.
Harbin said video footage from a backup security camera shows at least three men who climbed through the jewelry store’s roof, disabled its alarm systems in seconds, and torched open one of two safes that were side by side.
The robbers then used several gallons of water Harbin had for his steam cleaner to cool the safe off. Harbin said the heat also burned several of his customers’ records, although no damage was done to the front of the store or to his office.
Harbin said the case is somewhat similar to an attempt made a year ago when someone climbed through the roof of his store. But the burglar triggered the alarm and was arrested, he said.
He’s hopeful law enforcement agencies working together will lead to some arrests in the recent burglary.
“I’d never imagined or prepared for a thing like this. Of course I feel violated, but the worst thing is that my customers’ jewelry is gone. But if someone could just find one piece, one piece of evidence I know it’ll lead to everything else,” Harbin said in between waving to customers coming in and out of the store.
The store is expected to be closed to shoppers for another two weeks, but some residents came in to wish Harbin well or to pay bills.
Ozark deputy police chief Myron Williams said the department is working diligently in collaboration with other departments to follow leads. The department did not have any suspects as of 5 p.m. Tuesday, he said.
Harbin said he began the business in 1977 after successfully running two jewelry stores in Columbus, Ga.
He said he has no intention of shutting down shop, and advised other business owners to keep running lists of all of their property.
“No burglar’s gonna run me out of business. After the painting and the new doors and new vault, alarm system and some other things, we will start back up,” he said.
“I just thank our customers for their business and ask that they’ll remain patient with us.”
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July 26th, 2007
Jewelry exec is 7 and very GQ
Chicago Tribune, United States
He has a press secretary (it’s his mom), and, oh yes, he gives away all the profits.
By Emily Nunn | Tribune staff reporter
July 24, 2007
As president and founder of the Chicago-based Ian’s Bead Co., Ian Danger Cahr believes it’s essential to the image of his business — whose products were recently showcased on “The Martha Stewart Show” and featured in trunk shows at the upscale natural beauty store Kiehl’s — that his male employees wear a suit and tie, at least until it becomes absolutely unbearable.
On a recent afternoon at his favorite restaurant, Hot Doug’s, the popular North Side hot dog stand, he turned to his press secretary and asked, “Can I take my jacket off?”
Cahr was svelte in a plaid suit, purple striped tie and French cuffs, accented by a tasteful amount of hair gel in his neatly cut mane.
“Not until you get your picture taken,” said his press secretary, who laughs at practically everything he says and who also is his mother, Jill Cahr — embarrassing perhaps, but also convenient, because she can drive a car.
“And don’t spill,” she added.
Cahr has a lot of personal rules and goals for success for someone his age — which is 7 — but not in a Master of the Universe, greed-is-good way. All the proceeds from his nascent jewelry business, which he conceptualized almost a year ago during a playdate with his friend Miles Burke, 7, go to a local dog-rescue organization, New Leash on Life (NLOL), which has since received around $5,000 from the company.
As privileged city kids go, Cahr seems to be the perfectly normal, charming, well-spoken, precocious version. He loves Harry Potter, roller coasters, hot dogs, the White Sox, “Star Wars,” “Lord of the Rings,” reading, playing soccer and baseball, penguins and, obviously, making crafts. His parents, both of whom are attorneys and involved in charity work, are the fun kind — pop-culture freaks who gave him the middle name Danger (”We named him after Austin Powers; in the first movie, after he is thawed, he says ‘Danger is my middle name,’” explained his press secretary/mother), and who recently took him to the Star Wars convention in Los Angeles (”My husband Darren was Hans Solo, I was Princes Leia, and Ian was Luke from [episode] six,” she added.) He also has season passes to Six Flags Great America.
And if you say to him, “You’re a lucky kid,” he responds, yelling over his own blissful laughter: “I know I am!”
But his simple moral code is what makes him stand out. “You need to help other animals and other people to make the world a better place,” he said, explaining why he decided to start his company.
So when his playmate Burke suggested they start selling things one day after camp, it seemed entirely natural to Cahr to attach a money stream to both his creativity and his ethical concerns.
“I was thinking about charity, but my friend wasn’t,” Cahr said, when asked to retrace the evolution of a seminal bauble, a pipe-cleaner-and-pony-bead key chain, into his present line.
“Ian,” his press secretary said, laughing.
“He was thinking about it a little bit,” Cahr said, somewhat apologetically. He was eating a Chicago-style dog, grilled, with no tomatoes and no hot peppers, his usual, and a side of duck-fat fries, which he inserted one by one into the side of his mouth while talking. He slung his tie over one shoulder, to keep it clean.
“But he wanted to keep the money,” Cahr added. “We agreed we could do whatever we wanted with our own half. I donated mine; he kept his.”
“No,” his press secretary said, coaxing. “You ended up donating all of it.”
“We ended up donating all of it,” he said, finally.
Kiehl’s, which sponsors regular pet-adoption events at its Lincoln Park outlet, put him on the map in Chicago after a couple of the local managers got wind of Cahr’s charitable efforts during an animal-shelter fundraising committee meeting at the Cahr home. According to his press secretary, while showing off his pony-bead key chain during a tour of his bedroom, he was promptly invited to have an in-store trunk show (which in December and February netted $300 and $464 respectively). But it was Martha Stewart’s plug in May that gave him nationwide exposure.
She read his letter on her show, then interviewed him on the air by phone. That produced a real income spike, Cahr pointed out. Stewart gave Ian’s Bead Co. $1,000, which Kiehl’s matched, and the company took in $1,283 at the sale three days after Martha’s mention.
Today Cahr and his CEO (chief earring officer), Charlie Moss, 7, have expanded the collection into an unrestrained miscellany of bead necklaces ($8-$20); dangly earrings ($4-$5 — these are particularly popular with the 7-year-old set); barrettes that have googly doll eyes, rhinestones or beads glued to them ($1); eyeglass chains ($4-$5); child-drawn seasonal notecards (a best seller at $5); and tissue-paper flowers ($1 each or by the bunch in a handpainted glass vase for $5-$7).
Cahr delegates work to more than 20 schoolchildren, who toil at crafts parties in the Cahr household kitchen with a couple of other moms, using donated supplies. (”At first I bought everything,” his press secretary said. “It was my donation to the charity.”)
It’s a lot of responsibility, so there have to be some rules, such as: Unless you helped make the jewelry, you can’t participate in the trunk shows — which are the most fun part — and you have to dress professionally (”That’s the only thing I require at the sale. The rest — you have to wear nice shoes — you’re fine.”). Also: No checks or credit cards will be accepted. (”Cash only — just cash, my friend,” Cahr says, a motto he learned directly from Hot Doug’s proprietor, Doug Sohn.)
“Tell her about my favorite thing to do,” he said to his press secretary.
“No, you’re being interviewed. You tell her,” she replied.
“I also don’t like to give change,” Cahr said. “Somebody gave me $20 for a $2 thing, and I just looked at them like … ”
“It’s for charity,” said his press secretary. “So he made a lot of extra money not giving change by giving them the cute kid look.”
Cahr demonstrated: Eyebrows up, pleading smile, but very subtle.
And just how often does that work?
“All the time!” he said, surprised anyone would have to ask.
As the lunch began to wind down, Cahr slung his arm around his press secretary’s neck, put his head on her shoulder, and reflected on his future. “I might turn this into a real business,” he said. “Where I don’t send all the profits to charity, like this is what I do for a living.” He added that he still plans to pursue philanthropic outlets when he grows up, of course.
For the very near future, his biggest dream is that someone will adopt a dog named Radar from the NLOL shelter (newleash.org/chicago), where the canine has been living for quite some time. (”He’s just really cute, and he needs a home. And he has — his ears are really big.”) And that he’ll get Martha Stewart’s autograph when he travels to New York City this fall to see the show in person. And that he makes a lot of money for the shelter at his next Chicago trunk show, at Kiehl’s, on Dec. 8.
Walking out to his press secretary’s car, he stopped to pat a dog named Thurman, owned by some customers waiting on the sidewalk to get into Hot Doug’s.
“I feel very fortunate,” said his press secretary, as Cahr ran down the street and stood at the car door.
“He really has internalized that you have to give money back.”
“Mom!” Cahr yelled.
“I just hope he hasn’t peaked at 7,” she said, and then cracked up.
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ernunn@tribune.com
July 25th, 2007
House of Taylor Jewelry Secures New Distribution Channel for Its Kathy Ireland Branded Products
CNNMoney.com
- PeachDirect Reaches More Than One Million Consumers a Month -
July 23, 2007: 08:15 AM EST
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. today announced that select fine jewelry from its Kathy Ireland Jewelry Exclusively for House of Taylor Jewelry collections will be available beginning August 2007 through PeachDirect, which reports that its luxury catalogs reach more than one million households a month.
The catalogs offer Kathy Ireland silver and 18k fashion collections from the Americana Style Guide, In Russian Style Style Guide and the Powerful Inspirations collection, with price points ranging from $240 to $800. Los Angeles-based PeachDirect distributes catalogs that offer prestigious brands of consumer electronics, computers, home entertainment, jewelry and fashion accessories and household products, targeting consumer markets with more than 100 demographic attributes. Brands featured in the catalog include Sony, Bose, Compaq, HP, Panasonic, Philips, Fendi, Coach, Christian Dior, Gucci and more.
“This is an excellent opportunity to bring our fine jewelry to fresh, new audiences that are in search of branded products in exquisite designs with a pre-approved credit solution for purchasing them,” said Ryan Yeager, Vice President of Sales and Merchandising for House of Taylor Jewelry. “Our team is delighted to participate in this rapidly growing direct sales channel that also increases the global recognition of House of Taylor Jewelry brands.”
“The Kathy Ireland brand has developed into a retail phenomenon with more than $1 billion in annual sales in the fashion and home categories,” said Jack Abramov, President and Chief Executive Officer of House of Taylor Jewelry. “We are honored to work with the innovative team at PeachDirect on this jewelry program as they offer attractive solutions in providing luxury products directly to the consumer. We will focus on Kathy’s powerful consumer brand awareness, while utilizing PeachDirect’s quickly expanding sales engine for branded product. This new partnership strategically positions our fine jewelry in front of an important audience. Through PeachDirect, we continue to execute our business plan to market our brands across multiple channels,” Abramov added.
“We are thrilled to partner with one of the most prestigious jewelry companies in the world,” said Jean Xu, senior vice president of marketing and risk management at PeachDirect. “The Kathy Ireland Jewelry(R) brand from House of Taylor Jewelry offers amazing, diverse and elegant jewelry collections that are sure to fit our consumers’ needs.”
About PeachDirect
PeachDirect is a Los Angeles-based direct-marketing firm that offers the most prestigious brands of consumer electronics, computers, home entertainment, fashion accessories, jewelry and household products through catalogs that target consumer markets with more than 100 different demographic attributes.
About House of Taylor Jewelry
House of Taylor Jewelry is a Los Angeles-based international jewelry company whose principal shareholders include entities owned by Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Kathy Ireland, along with members of the Abramov family. It serves fine jewelry retailers worldwide with diverse jewelry collections marketed under the brands Elizabeth(TM), House of Taylor Jewelry(TM), and Kathy Ireland Jewelry(TM) Exclusively for House of Taylor Jewelry. More information on the company can be found at http://www.hotj.com.
Certain statements included in this press release constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These statements, including, but not limited to, strategically positioning the company in front of new audiences, increasing global awareness, bolstering sales and global demand as a result of products being featured in the PeachDirect catalog, involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements include the availability of funding for current and future operations; the acceptance of the company’s branded products and offered terms in PeachDirect’s catalogs specifically and in the marketplace generally; and the characteristics and pricing of the company’s branded products as compared with competing products, as well as others discussed in House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc.’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. House of Taylor Jewelry, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Angie Yang/Evan Pondel
PondelWilkinson, Inc.
Corporate and Investor Relations
(310) 279-5980
July 24th, 2007
Candidates practice the art of politics
Baltimore Sun, United States
Sitting in the shade of their white tents, most vendors here sell photos or paintings, crafts or jewelry. But a handful of people showed up at Artscape yesterday to sell an idea — that they are the best candidates to lead Baltimore.
Among the most well-attended festivals in the city — organizers estimate 500,000 will have come by the end of today — Artscape offers political candidates a one-stop spot to shake hands, talk about their platforms and recruit campaign volunteers. Many are taking advantage of the captive audience.
Most arrived with an entourage wearing colorful T-shirts, waving yard signs, placing campaign stickers on any shoulder within reach. As they slid their way through the crowds, people yelled out and the candidates responded with a wave and a smile. This, one could argue, is also a form of art.
“This is where Baltimore comes. You see such a cross section of people, such a diverse crowd. This is the city fair,” said city councilman and mayoral candidate Keiffer J. Mitchell Jr. as he walked down Mount Royal Avenue surrounded by volunteers. “Plus, they have the best sausages.”
Eight candidates are running for mayor in the Sept. 11 Democratic primary campaign, and four are running for City Council president. But street-level canvassing, the door-to-door battle for votes — which is particularly important in a city race where people might not be paying close attention — is just getting under way.
Mayor Sheila Dixon, who has held the position since January and who is running for a full four-year term, arrived yesterday to announce the winner of the Billie Holiday singing competition — a traditional mayoral function.
“You run into a lot of people at Artscape,” said Dixon, who also traveled with a crew of volunteers in tow. “People come from all over the city, and it gives you an opportunity to just have access to a huge crowd.”
Dixon, who also held an event here Friday night, took a minute from the handshaking to admire some of the visual art for sale along the avenue. At one point, she leaned over and tried on a beaded bracelet from a vendor who had placed his jewelry on a blanket in the grass.
Donald Richmond, a city resident, watched from the nearby shade.
“I love her. I think she’s doing a good job,” he said. “I really think she’s fighting. Everybody else out there, I don’t know.”
As Mitchell made his way along the same street, he stopped to speak with many of the police officers at the event. A lemonade in hand, he took questions from attendees about how he would deal with the rise in homicides and shootings as well as the city’s school system. His volunteers were busy signing up others for the campaign.
“We’re looking for someone to help us out with the Baltimore city school system — to raise standards, raise expectations of our students,” said Helen Barksdale, a Baltimore resident who had just finished speaking with Mitchell.
Artscape, the city’s annual festival of performance and visual arts, takes place in the 11th City Council District. That seat is open this year — it is currently held by Mitchell — and nine candidates have filed to run for it.
“I walked here from Reservoir Hill today,” said one of those candidates, Adam S. Meister, who was holding his own campaign sign. “I know a lot of people working here, and they’ve offered to put my signs up.”
A recent poll conducted for The Sun showed that 47 percent of likely Democratic voters support Dixon for mayor, with 15 percent saying they would vote for Mitchell and 28 percent undecided. Schools administrator Andrey Bundley got 4 percent, and state Del. Jill P. Carter and Circuit Court Clerk Frank M. Conaway received 2 percent each.
The poll showed a much tighter race for City Council president, with the incumbent, Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake, statistically even with neighborhood advocate Michael Sarbanes — both of whom turned out to campaign at Artscape. City Councilman Kenneth N. Harris Sr. received 8 percent of the vote.
Rawlings-Blake was one of the first candidates to wander through the festival yesterday. She was drawn to a number of the jewelry stands, but also to a booth selling three-dimensional models of the nation’s sports stadiums, past and present, including Memorial Stadium.
“It’s a good place in general,” Rawlings-Blake said. “This year I just have an excuse to spend more time.”
Sarbanes came later — all business in dark suit pants and a white button-down shirt. In addition to his regular cadre of campaign volunteers, he had his two sons helping out.
“Artscape is one of the institutions that we have that brings together the whole city and really celebrates what’s great about Baltimore,” he said.
john.fritze@baltsun.com
July 23rd, 2007
Jewelry display shaped like bureau
Global Sources, Singapore
China (mainland) – Shenzhen Jufeng Handicraft Co. Ltd is offering model PJJ0005, a jewelry display featuring multiple compartments and drawers.
Designed like a bureau, the product has four drawers and two side doors fitted with hooks. The top drawer features four partitions, and the lid has a rectangular mirror.
The model is made of PU and MDF. It measures 22.9×13.3×25.4cm and weighs 2.6kg
The design and size can be customized on request.
One piece is packed in a polybag and an inner box. Six pieces are shipped in a 52.1×48.9×31.8cm master carton.
FOB Shenzhen price is given on inquiry. The minimum order is 300 pieces, for delivery within 30 days after receipt of an L/C or TT.
Shenzhen Jufeng has a monthly capacity of 3,000 pieces and also makes jewelry boxes. It has received ISO 9001:2000 certification.
Click “Inquire Now” to request for more information from this supplier.
July 23rd, 2007
Zaruby Introduces Beautiful New Ruby Jewelry Collection Designed To Inspire Breast Cancer Awareness Among Young Women
IPR Wire (press release), CA
Just in time to celebrate July birthdays, Zaruby announces a stylish new line of handcrafted ruby jewelry. Zaruby is donating all net revenue from sales of their ruby jewelry to breast cancer foundations.
Point Roberts, Washington (IPRWIRE) Wed, Jun. 6th, 2007 — Zaruby (www.zaruby.com) is proud to announce their new ruby jewelry collection that will offer consumers a new line of stylish, modern pieces designed to highlight breast cancer awareness.
It is reported that one in eight women will have breast cancer during their lifetime. As survival rates increase when the cancer is detected early, it is important for women of all ages to practice awareness. Those who have been touched by breast cancer, either personally or because someone in their life has struggled with breast cancer, will find that this new line of ruby jewelry can allow them to raise awareness in a new, beautiful way
Zaruby’s exclusive “Hope, Love, Courage” collection was designed by Anisa Eluik, an award winning jewelry designer, after she was touched by young women suffering from breast cancer. This limited edition collection, in which each piece is handcrafted, was created to increase awareness in younger women, to raise funds for research, and to provide hope for the future in the battle against breast cancer.
Rubies were selected for the “Hope, Love, Courage” collection because of their stunning pink hue and their association with love and compassion. It has also been said that rubies can give the wearer peace and encourage the recipient to follow their dreams. Each ruby necklace from Zaruby also includes symbols representing hope and courage.
Zaruby is excited to introduce this new line of ruby jewelry designed specifically with young women in mind. The “Hope, Love, Courage” pieces feature a modern design that is both fashionable and socially conscious. The pieces are unlike any cancer awareness jewelry that has been created in the past, and this fresh approach is reflected in the unique and sophisticated designs that can be paired with any number of contemporary looks.
Zaruby states that, “Natural pink hued rubies were specifically used in the jewelry for our breast cancer awareness line because of their association with love, freedom, and power. The ruby inspires women to be empowered in the fight against breast cancer and to use breast exams to be freed of the disease.”
The company also adds that, “July’s birthstone is the ruby, which is the centerpiece of all of our exclusive designs. Right now is a perfect opportunity to find a meaningful ruby-related present for someone special.”
In addition, Zaruby is proud to announce that 100% of the proceeds from each piece in the “Hope, Love, Courage” collection will be donated to a breast cancer foundation local to the purchaser.
For more information about this unique jewelry collection, visit www.zaruby.com.
Contact Info:
Name: Lili Nedved
Address: 571 Island View Lane
City: Point Roberts
State: Washington
Country: United States Zip: 98281
Web Address: www.zaruby.com
Business Blog: iblogit.com/zaruby
Phone: 604-637-3275
July 20th, 2007
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