* First Chinese tourists satisfied: survey Jul 25, 2008
Major items they bought at the shops included foodstuffs, snacks, gift items, clothing and coral jewelry. Many respondents also identified late-night snacks, spas and local specialties as their favorite aspects of their tours. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
TODAY: Coral too precious to wear? Jul 4, 2008
"I used to be completely in love with coral jewelry so I totally understand the appeal." ... Tiffany stopped selling coral jewelry in 2003 and instead uses precious stones to replicate the exotic color and shapes found in the sea. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Cal to Travel to Africa May 24-June 3 Apr 11, 2008
Tunisia is known for wool tapestry, bracelets, perfumes, coral jewelry, and ceramic, wood and metal works. Some products of interest in Senegal are African art, gold and silver jewelry and leather goods. (Calbears.com)
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner Nov 15, 2007
Whether it s coral jewelry, elephant ivory, tortoise shells and live animals, like snakes, we need to be cognizant that many animals become endangered because of us. Then the politically active Derek diverted from the topic slightly to reveal who her man is in the current presidential campaign. (The Palm Beach Post)
Crafting a cultural revival Oct 24, 2007
From the turquoise and coral jewelry that beckons behind showcase glass in the gift shop to throws rolled in each of the 500 guest rooms, the work of community artisans is on display at the resort. Children's artwork hangs on a wall near the resort's coffee shop. (AZCentral -- News)
Black gold -- Coral sales lure even more tourists to Maui jewelry retailer Sep 2, 2007
The company is now the world's largest manufacturer of black coral jewelry and Hawaii's largest jewelry retailer. It has more than 60 stores and kiosks in nearly every tourist spot in the islands, from the Dole Plantation on Oahu to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center on the Big Island. (North County Times)
Dive shop with humble beginnings becomes hot spot Aug 22, 2007
In 50 years of business, the company has grown into the world's largest manufacturer of black coral jewelry and Hawaii's largest jewelry retailer ... The company is now the world's largest manufacturer of black coral jewelry and Hawaii's largest jewelry retailer. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Lucrative Fish and Timber Face UN Trade Limits May 29, 2007
AMSTERDAM - Fish and chips, coral jewelry and wooden musical instruments will take center stage at a UN wildlife forum next week that seeks to curb the billion-dollar trade in endangered marine and tree species. Commercially valuable species like the spiny dogfish and the porbeagle shark, the European eel, pink coral and rosewood and cedar trees -- all threatened by over-use -- feature high on the agenda of the June 3-15 meeting in The Hague. (Planet Ark, United States)
Fish on agenda at endangered species talks Mar 1, 2007
GENEVA - Europeans may soon find some of their favorite fish dishes are off the menu while lovers of coral jewelry and consumers of Asian medicines may have to change their ways, the United Nations indicated on Wednesday. The U.N. Environment Program (UNEP) said proposals on the agenda for a key conference in June would, if approved, impose tighter rules on trade in a range of endangered species --animals and trees as well as riches of the sea. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Bold colors, bejeweled gowns Feb 27, 2007
THE 79TH ACADEMY AWARDS / Bold colors, jeweled gowns, rosy lips and long hair deliver strong supporting roles. Talley has been a fashion adviser to Jennifer Hudson, but he should have talked her out of that jarring metallic python bolero with the oversize collar. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
best in fashion and vote for the best dresses Feb 26, 2007
This year she paid homage to earth mothers everywhere in a long black silk coat and black Prada skirt (nice idea, to wear Prada, but a good idea that went awry) accessorized with an emerald green belt and an abundance of chunky silver and coral jewelry. She's worn this sort of hippie-esque adornment before to the Oscars. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
