Archive for April, 2009
ISTANBUL- The Annual World Jewelry Congress will be held in Istanbul this year with the aim to bring people from the jewelery industry together to establish strategies to combat the financial crisis. Organizers of the event believe it will be extremely rewarding for its host city
Following the success of the recent Istanbul Jewelry Show, the jewelry industry is organizing another event to help combat the economic crisis. Preparations are now underway for the World Jewelry Confederation’s, or CIBJO, 2009 World Jewelry Congress to be held in Istanbul from May 3 to 5.
The host of the event, The Turkish Jewelry Association, or JTR, believes that the congress will be a rewarding experience for the city. According to JTR, the event will draw in hundreds of professionals from across the world and bring business opportunities to a number of sectors in the city, with the hard-hit jewelry sector, at the forefront.
The main aim of CIBJO’s annual congress, according to ?man Alt?nba?, president of JTR, is to provide a meeting place for the World Jewelry Confederation’s General Assembly where they can network and discuss strategies to boost and develop the industry on a global scale. This year’s congress will focus on the impact of the global financial crisis and the consequent action that need to be adopted to fight it. In addition, industry representatives will discuss the issue of cooperate social responsibility. “Since the start of the downturn, one of the fastest hit industries has been the jewelry industry as people have been cutting back on luxury items in order to secure financial security in terms of everyday living costs,” Alt?nba? said speaking at a press conference at the Istanbul Sheraton yesterday.
Representing East and West
The 2009 World Jewelry Congress will be held at the Sheraton Istanbul Ataköy Hotel, which is alongside Ataköy Marina and overlooks the Marmara Sea. Commenting on the location of this year’s congress CIBJO’s president, Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri said, the fact that Turkey is hosting the event is very significant. “Like no other market, the country represents a blend of East and West, and it has helped unlock the fast developing markets in the republics of the former Soviet Union, as well as in the Middle East,” Cavalieri said. Turkey also represents a strong jewelry market in its own right and is an economical jewelry design and manufacturing center within just a few hours flying time from Western Europe, he said. According to Cavalieri it is exactly the type of center that the industry needs to look to in such difficult times.
JTR President Altinbas also underlined the importance of the event’s location, saying that the congress will make many foreigners realize the significance of Istanbul’s geographic location. Alt?nba? said the congress would play a big part in introducing the highly creative Turkish market to foreigners that are looking to invest in joint projects and promote Turkish products in their own countries. A?tinba? said that the Turkish jewelry market is currently worth $10 billion, and while it is currently decreasing because of the downturn, the aim of the JTR is to make the Turkish market global leaders in the next 10 years.
Developing jewelry business
A highlight of the event will be the announcement of the rollout project of the World Jewelry Confederation Education Foundation, or WJCEF, which is the body created by CIBJO in cooperation with the United Nations, dedicated to formulating and delivering training programs for all sectors of the world industry about the principles and practices of CSR in the jewelry business. Alt?nba? stressed the importance of focusing on education in the jewelry industry at a time when the market is at an all-time low. “The more creative and professional the input the more interest will be shown towards the output” Alt?nba? said.
JCR invites members of the jewelry, gemstone, precious metals and related industries to participate in the 2009 2009 World Jewelry Congress in May. Alt?nba? announced that it is crucial for all industries in Istanbul to prepare for the congress, as it is a business opportunity for all. “We will host out guests as warmly as we would host those coming to our individual houses ? this is the true essence of Turkish hospitality culture and we will insure our guests are greeted in such a way that they will never forget Istanbul and its jewelry,” Altinbus said.
Source: www.hurriyet.com.tr
April 17th, 2009
ROCHESTER: Get clean and go green
Munch on organic food while your car is being washed with sun-warmed water and nontoxic detergent during Rochester’s fourth annual Earth Day Expo.
The event will have earth-friendly and informative activities, exhibits, renewable energy demonstrations, entertainment, a farmers market, yoga, massage, organic food, baked treats and more.
“We have to think about the impact we have on the environment these days,” says John Batdorf, executive director of Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center, which is producing the event. “We’re looking for a better quality of life, and people are responding to the fact that we have some things to work on in order to have a strong economy and community.”
You can try a climbing wall or just go for a tour with members of the Rochester Historical Society. There will be activities for children, too.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday in the area of Third and Main in downtown Rochester.
For information, call the Upland Hills Ecological Awareness Center at 248-693-1021 or visit www.earthdayexpo.org or www.uheac.org. Free.
NOVI: Fair play for the kids
The work of local, regional and national artists — including photography, painting, sculpture, glass art and more — will be featured at the Great Lakes Art Fair.
“There will be lots for kids to do, too, including coloring a mural,” says spokeswoman Jill Kubatko. “The Generation Next area will feature art projects from younger students, and student art will be placed throughout the garden galleries.”
10 a.m.-6 pm. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Rock Financial Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi. $7, free for children younger than 12. An opening-night reception starts at 7 p.m. Friday, also at the Rock Financial Showplace. $50 for the opening reception. 248-348-5600 or www.greatlakesartfair.com.
ROSEVILLE: A gem of a show
Demonstrations of beading, faceting, chain-making, lapidary arts and more can be found at the Mt. Clemens Gem and Lapidary Society’s 32nd annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show. Dealers also will be on hand.
It’s 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Roseville Recreation Center, 18185 Sycamore in Roseville. For info, contact Ron Rolfe at 586-726-1578. Admission is $6 for families, $3 for adults, $1 for ages 13-17, free for children younger than 12; a one-person weekend pass costs $6.
BY MARY LENDZION, FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER
Source: www.freep.com/article
April 17th, 2009
Precious Accents is adding the latest additions to its already extensive Pandora selection of more than 500 charms.
Englewood, NJ (PRWEB) April 15, 2009 — Precious Accents is proud to announce the debut of new spring charms to its extensive Pandora jewelry product line. Currently, Precious Accents has more than 500 Pandora charms in its jewelry line.
“We are very pleased to offer Pandora’s new spring collection,” says Mario Rosenthal of Precious Accents. “Pandora is reinventing the concept of charm jewelry.”
Among the new charms are three in sterling silver: a Forget-Me-Knot, an adorable elephant and a Yin-Yang with an embedded gem. Another charm in the new line is a cinched purse in sterling silver with a 14k gold bow, plus an exquisite solid 14k gold gilded cage charm.
Pandora beads are designed with exquisite detail and superb craftsmanship in sterling silver, 14K gold, and some with precious stones. Originally created by goldsmith Per Enevoldsen and his wife Winnie in Copenhagen, Denmark, the charm bracelet was quickly embraced by consumers and became wildly popular, and is currently sold in 18 countries.
Pandora bracelets make the perfect gift: whether it is for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, a mother-daughter keepsake, or for any special occasion. With designers creating new and exciting charms every fall and spring, consumers can check back and find the perfect addition for every gift giving occasion. To see the Precious Accents’ extensive Pandora product offering, please visit http://www.preciousaccents.com/c-pandora-jewelry.html.
About Precious Accents
Precious Accents started more than 30 years ago as a family-owned silver shop in Yonkers, New York. Since then, the company has owned and operated multiple locations and is currently headquartered in Englewood, New Jersey. Its founder is a silversmith and bench jeweler by trade, whose designs have influenced some of the biggest names in jewelry today. His dedication to service, craftsmanship, and aesthetics lie at the core of the company’s philosophy and business practice. For more, please visit www.PreciousAccents.com.
Contact:
Josh Rosenthal
Precious Accents Search Engine Marketing Manager
201-567-6001
service(at)preciousaccents.com
Source: www.prweb.com/releases
April 16th, 2009
Delamina is a New Fine Jewelry Website that Speaks Directly to Women Who Live on Their Own Terms
Menlo Park, Calif. (PRWEB) April 14, 2009 — Delamina, the new fine jewelry site that speaks directly to women, is now showcasing the versatile, cutting edge designs of David Heston.
“Delamina is a great site and I am proud to be a part of such an amazing group of artists,” stated Heston. “I really like the whole feel and personality behind the site, and how it creates an interactive, fun environment that keeps people coming back to learn more about the latest styles and trends.”
David draws much of his inspiration for his designs from both classical and modern art forms. As a former sculptor, he is fascinated with the endless possibilities of shapes and forms, and how they can be manipulated to create new designs that flow and move with balance. His original works are a daring mix of sterling silver, 18k gold, rubber, diamonds and colored stones which transition from casual to formal wear with ease.
“I see my ideal client as someone who knows what she likes and is very confident in her personal style,” commented Heston. “She appreciates good jewelry design and feels good about wearing my pieces.”
Delamina features an initial set of 20 jewelry designers with approximately one-thousand pieces ranging in price from $200 to $300,000. They are currently actively seeking hot new designers who meet the highest quality standards.
David Heston is based in San Francisco. To learn more about him and to see his designs, go to: http://www.delamina.com/designers/Heston-Designs/index.html
About Delamina:
Delamina is a new jewelry and fashion web site designed specifically for women to shop and play in an environment with direct access to top designers and information about the latest trends. Delamina was created with 3 things in mind: to be interesting and relevant for women, to validate and guarantee purchases, and to provide information on jewelry fashion, style and trends. Delamina was founded by Stephen Silver of S.H. Silver Co. Estate and Fine Jewelry in Menlo Park, CA which he founded in 1980 and Cheryl Black, a very female marketing and technology executive.
www.Delamina.com
Toll Free 1.866.986.8998
Press (at) Delamina (dot) com
Source: www.prweb.com/releases
April 15th, 2009
Lyle Rose and Jewelry Brands Group Offers Consulting, Marketing and Ecommerce Solutions to select Fine Jewelry Manufacturers, Diamond Companies, Designers and Designer Jewelry Brands.
Jewelry Brands, dba JewelryBrands.net, a Beverly Hills, California Company, announced today that it has appointed Lyle M. Rose to the office of President to oversee and expand special projects for the Company.
“Lyle Rose brings a wealth of experience and strength to our organization,” said Avi Abrams, spokesperson for Jewelry Brands. “Lyle’s executive training, corporate knowledge, public company familiarity and experience running a $100 Million De Beers diamond sight holder jewelry operation makes him an excellent asset to our company and our clientele.”
Jewelry Brands is a Beverly Hills, California based consulting firm specializing in Marketing, E-Commerce solutions and licensing opportunities for emerging and established jewelry brands, diamond brands, designers and manufactures.
“Diamond and Jewelry companies today are suddenly facing great challenges,” said Lyle M. Rose, president of JewelryBrands.net. “A growing number are now seeking the strategic advice of experienced professionals to keep their competitive edge and help them navigate through the challenging environment. This is an opportune time to actually gain market share and increase revenues through PR, Internet, Catalog and International efforts that reach a much wider audience. I look forward to expanding opportunities for our clientele and working on projects as President of Jewelry Brands,” he added.
“Lyle is truly a renaissance person whose diverse skill set and management abilities is ideally suited to lead into new growth opportunities,” according to Joseph Menzie, President of Joseph M. Menzie, Inc. a leading colored stone dealer.
Consultants at Jewelry Brands have decades of direct domestic and international experience in the Marketing of Fine Jewelry and Consumer recognized Brands. Please visit online at JewelryBrands.net.
ABOUT LYLE ROSE:
Mr. Rose is one of the jewelry industry’s top executives with 36 years of jewelry experience. Most recently, Mr. Rose was a consultant in the jewelry field specializing in the areas of corporate structuring, marketing, product and sales development. Previously, he has served as chief executive officer of LID, Ltd., and was divisional president of Jacor Products Group/ Jabel Incorporated for 14 years. His experience includes management training, merchandising, marketing and sales initiatives; acting as a liaison and coordinator between U.S. and Asian jewelry companies, and supervising import/export retail and wholesale operations. As a jewelry industry consultant, he specialized in operations and corporate structuring, profit enhancement techniques, sales training and merchandising. Mr. Rose also served as past president of the New Jersey chapter of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Contact Lyle Rose directly at 973-906-3618 or email: lylerose2001 (at) yahoo (dot) com.
For more information please contact:
Avi Abrams
Jewelry Brands
info (at) JewelryBrands (dot) net
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
310-922-2095
310-657-2074 Fax
Source: www.emediawire.com
April 14th, 2009
The final touch to your bridal gown is usually jewelry. Should you go with bold baubles or delicate diamonds? While there are dozens of places to look for the right accent for your dress, having your jewelry custom-made ensures you get a perfect match, no matter what your personal style is.
Look for a bead or other jewelry store that has worked with brides before. Jewelry designers suggest bringing a swatch of your gown to your consultation. At that time, the designer can help you select the right beads and stones to match. Necklaces are most common, and with brides becoming more adventurous with their wedding-day look, they now come in all colors. Jet black Swarovski crystal is growing in popularity, while the “aurora borealis” Swarovski beads (clear with a shiny, rainbow-like coating) are a favorite of brides-to-be.
An entire bridal party — including bridesmaids, mothers and flower girls — can be outfitted in custom-made jewelry, from necklaces to bracelets to earrings. Maroon and gray are popular bridesmaids’ gown colors, so designers are seeing a rise in custom jewelry matching those colors. For the fun, flirtatious bride and her party, the part of the necklace that rests on the back of the neck can be designed with flowers, butterflies or anything else the bride requests. That way, when she walks down the aisle, people can “oooh” and “ahhh” from both directions.
Besides custom-made jewelry, many jewelry and bead shops specialize in personalized bridal party gifts. This year, monogramming is extremely popular. Name bracelets and a charm with one’s initials make great gifts without breaking the bank.
Designers say 16 inches is a good length for bridal necklaces — anything longer will droop into the top of the dress. Chokers are also always in style.
Source: www.auburnpub.com/articles
April 13th, 2009
Shoppers’ reluctance to splurge on high-priced jewelry resulted in Tiffany & Co. reporting a 75 percent decline in its fiscal fourth-quarter profit.
Still, enough people bought lower-priced items over the holidays that its earnings beat analysts’ forecasts.
Tiffany said its profit dropped to $31.1 million for the three months ended Jan. 31 from $127.4 million the year before. Sales dropped 20 percent to $841.2 million.
Although competition among jewelers remains intense, Tiffany still plans to maintain its prices to protect its cachet — symbolized by its famous blue box.
Michael J. Kowalski, chairman and chief executive. 2008 compensation: $7.3 million.
Employees: 9,000.
52-week stock high/low: $49.98/$16.70.
Debt/capital percentage (lower is better): 17.3 percent; industry: 20.1 percent.
Revenue growth: -2.7 percent; industry: 0.1 percent.
Net margin (higher is better): 3.7 percent; industry: 0.7 percent.
Return on equity: 14 percent; industry, 8 percent.
Source: www.courier-journal.com/article
April 13th, 2009
Heritage Auction Galleries will offer up a “who’s who” of the top names in designer jewelry at its May 11 Signature Jewelry Auction.
Among the designer favorites that will be represented in the auction are Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Jean Schlumberger, Lalaounis, Seaman Schepps and Van Cleef and Arpels. In addition, a number of fine examples by contemporary artists will also be seen, including pieces by Andrea Molinari, Denise Roberge, Elizabeth Gage, Loree Rodkin and Paolo Costagli, among others.
“The designer component of our May auction is quite exciting,” Jill Burgum, Heritage’s fine jewelry director, said in a media release. “For people that know their designers, this auction represents a great opportunity to add some serious pieces to their precious-jewelry wardrobe.”
Burgum said that two lots in particular stand out: A platinum and diamond “Sunflower” bracelet by Harry Winston, and an art deco platinum, diamond, emerald and pearl necklace by Cartier. The Harry Winston piece carries a pre-sale estimate of $18,000 to $24,000, and the Cartier piece is expected to fetch between $20,000 and $30,000.
The sale will take place at the auction house’s Dallas headquarters, with bidders also expected to participate via the Internet.
To view the entire catalog online, visit Heritage Auction House’s Web site, Jewelry.ha.com.
Source: www.nationaljewelernetwork.com
April 8th, 2009
Back when “eco” was first becoming a buzz word, it seemed like what often followed it was some variation of scratchy hemp or unwearable hippie craftwork – especially in the realm of earth-friendly jewelry. Thankfully times have changed, and as new and innovative designers continue to emerge from the shadows, they’re bringing their fashion-forward vision of a green lifestyle along with them.
Take Sand Jewelery, for example. Designer Therese Nguyen is an avid surfer, so it’s no surprise that her line is inspired by the beaches of Southern California. Each of her handcrafted pieces feature elements of beach and earth, including sea glass, healing stones and freshwater pearls (my personal favorite is a simply stunning freshwater pearl ring bound with gold wire.) And although it’s tempting for this sea baby to use coral in her work, she refrains because of how damaging mining is to reefs, choosing to focus on more sustainable offerings.
East coast-based Prismera Design also features stunning, attention-grabbing necklaces and earrings with simplistic yet dramatic flare. The Flora & Folium and Noctiflora collections are their two eco-friendly collections, with each made from stainless steel created from recycled components. But the best part? Stainless steel doesn’t require any chemicals in its maintenance, so you can easily maintain the beauty of your jewelry with water, soap and a gentle non-abrasive cloth.
And then there’s the fabulously named Dirty Librarian Chains. Designer Susan Domelsmith was looking for a line that represented her own edgy fashion tastes, and when she couldn’t find what she was looking for, she created it. Each piece she designs is composed of 85% recycled vintage materials, including chains and charms, each of which are woven together to create a unique piece that speaks volumes about the wearer… which makes sense, considering celebrity fans include Kate Hudson, Debbie Harry, KT Tunstall and Jessica Alba.
Obviously this is just a sampling of what’s out there, but these lines are three that definitely stand out from the eco-friendly crowd.
Source: www.digitalcity.com
April 8th, 2009
* Kohl’s sued by Bijou International over fashion jewelry
* At least $75,000 sought in damages
NEW YORK, April 6 (Reuters) – A New York-based manufacturer of fashion jewelry filed a lawsuit against Kohl’s Corp (KSS.N), alleging the department store chain breached certain contracts.
Bijou International Corp, which said it entered an agreement with Kohl’s in July 2007 to supply it with fashion jewelry as part of the chain’s “Apartment 9″ product line, is seeking to recover not less than $75,000 in damages.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Wisconsin on April 2.
Kohl’s was not immediately available for comment.
Bijou also said in the lawsuit that it had been selected to make the “Simply Vera” Vera Wang jewelry for Kohl’s, but the retailer decided to severe both agreements through a series of steps.
Kohl’s launched the Simply Vera brand exclusively in its stores in September 2007. The company, like other department store operators, has faced steep declines in sales as consumers cut back on shopping for discretionary items.
The case is 2:09-cv-00352-LA, filed by Bijou International Corp. (Reporting by Aarthi Sivaraman; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn)
Source: www.reuters.com
April 7th, 2009
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