Toys aren’t the only gift this season that could contain dangerous amounts of lead.
Jewelry purchased at major retailers, including Wal-Mart and Banana Republic stores, violated California laws controlling lead content, the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health in Oakland said Tuesday.
Jewelry with excessive lead content also was found at Lane Bryant, Express, Anchor Blue, Abercrombie & Fitch and Longs Drug Stores. The state attorney general has contacted several of the retailers.
The center tested 400 jewelry pieces from 32 retailers and found that 21 pieces from seven retailers - or about 5 percent of all the jewelry tested - had lead content that exceeded the state’s Proposition 65 anti-toxics laws. The jewelry was purchased in stores in the Bay Area and Los Angeles areas in September through November. (more…)
December 11th, 2008
NEW YORK, Dec 08, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — With the Privacy and Accessibility of an Internet Boutique, Idalia to offer First, Genuine Madison Avenue Experience Online
Idalia, a premier online luxury jewelry boutique launching this month, will merge convenience and class with its exclusive interactive features, seasoned expertise and signature fine jewelry collections. The Idalia distinction — to showcase only current fashions from skilled craftsmen through an online gallery of limited quantity and high quality — comes at a tremendous value within the upscale marketplace.
While some high-end jewelers have opened online storefronts to accompany their brick-and-mortar operations, Pinny Kaufman, Idalia Founder and CEO, offers consumers the highest value for each signature item exclusively through its online boutique. (more…)
December 9th, 2008
By Avi Krawitz
RAPAPORT… Online retail monitor comScore reported that jewelry was among the worst performers in the first five days of December, recording sales 22 percent lower than in 2007. Across all categories, however, sales in the period from Cyber Monday (December 1) through December 5 rose 9 percent to $3.74 billion compared with 2007, according to comScore.
From the beginning of November to December 5, sales were basically flat at $14.92 billion. During this period, comScore reported, the two biggest spending days were Cyber Monday and the following day, December 2, when sales reached $846 million and $823 million, respectively. (more…)
December 9th, 2008
WorldJewels.com Offers Platinum Jewelry, Diamond Jewelry Engagement Rings and More at Prices Much Lower Than the Competition
Just in time for the holiday season, World Jewels, the leading online jewelry store has lowered their jewelry prices with no sales tax and free shipping on all orders within the United States.
“At World Jewels we understand that times are tough due to the poor economy, especially during the holiday season, but there’s no reason why you can’t continue to shine in stud earrings, platinum diamond rings, and more,” said Allen Rashtian, owner of World Jewels. “We have implemented lower prices, much lower than our competitors, and because you’re buying directly from the manufacturer, we charge no sales tax.” (more…)
December 5th, 2008
Rob Bates, Senior Editor — JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone,
The Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices officially released its extensive list of ethical, social, and environmental practices its members must comply with.
All members of the group, now called the Responsible Jewelry Council, will be audited by third parties to verify their compliance with this code, which can be seen on the group’s Web site, responsiblejewellery.com.
“This is obviously a very ambitious system,” said RJC chairman Matthew A. Runci, who also is president and CEO of Jewelers of America. “We now transition from being a research and development organization to being an operating organization.” (more…)
December 5th, 2008
Jewelry Insurance Is Inexpensive Protection, HUB International New England Says
WILMINGTON, MA, Dec 03, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — If you’re giving or receiving a valuable piece of jewelry this holiday season, you might want to wrap it up with more than ribbons and bows. You may need to alter your insurance package to properly cover your new valuable possessions.
“Most people don’t realize that their homeowners or renter’s insurance policy provides limited coverage for jewelry,” says Michael S. Chapman, chief sales officer with HUB International New England, a regional insurance agency headquartered in Wilmington, Mass. (more…)
December 4th, 2008
Yehuda Diamonds filed a federal lawsuit seeking to require Blue Nile, Inc., which claims to be the world’s largest online retailer of certified diamonds and fine jewelry, to offer a full and complete refund to any Blue Nile customers who wish to return emeralds or emerald jewelry items purchased from the company. The complaint, “Diascience Corp. dba Yehuda Diamond Company and John Does. nos. 1-10, vs. Blue Nile Inc.,” was filed November 12 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Court Case #08CV9751). Blue Nile shares are listed on the NASDAQ. (more…)
December 3rd, 2008
My-Wedding-Jewelry’s collection of celebrity replica jewelry is for sophisticated, chic women who want the look, but not the price tag.
Lake City, Florida (PRWEB) December 1, 2008 - My-Wedding-Jewelry.com’s celebrity inspired jewelry pieces are crafted in solid .925 sterling silver with high quality CZ diamonds. This collection is designed for women who want the look of celebrities without the high price tags. (more…)
December 2nd, 2008
As Americans seek “green” items to preserve the planet, ranging from lightbulbs to dishsoap, they might want to consider their jewelry. Purchasing a necklace in the Midwest -; if that necklace contains coral -; can harm ocean ecosystems thousands of miles away.
Divers have harvested red coral for over 5,000 years. But new technologies, which allow coral harvesters to dive deeper and take more coral, have made the practice more destructive. Some scientists say that 20 percent of the world’s coral has been destroyed, and that another 23 percent may be lost in the next 30 years. (more…)
December 1st, 2008
By DAVID FERRARA
Staff Reporter
One day, Brook Delafosse thinks maybe she’ll be a geologist or someone like the woman who digs for treasures on television.
On Saturday morning, the 9-year-old put her future to the test at the 14th annual Jewelry, Gem and Mineral Show, which concludes today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Greater Gulf State Fairgrounds in west Mobile.
Brook and her cousin, Lauren Luke, climbed up on a trailer bed covered in sand and dug for rocks, tossing as many as they could find within two minutes into plastic cups.
“I might think about it when I get older, digging for rocks and stuff,” she said. (more…)
December 1st, 2008
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