Business giving away 100 pearl necklaces to laid off workers May 6, 2009
Eric Pulver, owner of Eric s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry, 11 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls, announced Monday that he ll be giving away 100 18-inch fresh water pearl necklaces as free Mother s Day gifts for people recently laid off from their jobs ... Eric s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry is fortunate to be a part of the Chippewa Valley for over the past 15 years and would like to show its commitment to their loyal past and future customers, Pulver said in the announcement. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Video: Jewelry Television(R) Introduces DermaGem(TM) May 5, 2009
Jewelry Television is a 24/7 broadcast network focusing exclusively on the sale of fine jewelry, gemstones and gemstone-based skin care. The network is the 11th largest fine jewelry retailer in the United States and is distributed to 68 million U.S. households. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Recession hitting US small businesses with vengeance May 4, 2009
When times were good we were seeing 50% more traffic than we are seeing now at Baugs Vanessa Fine Jewelry in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, she says. She will fight to the bitter end to keep her store open, she said, and is taking on more jewellery repair orders to keep cash coming in. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
City Beat (10) May 3, 2009
Emotive Structure, an exhibit organized and curated by La Cachette Fine Art and Lambert Fashion, includes paintings by Maria Bertr;n, Michael Greenwald and Walter Sauermann and fine jewelry pieces by Anne-Marie Chagnon and Felixe Carole Dicaire. It runs through May 3 at 100 First St. in Hudson s First & Main shopping area. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Landlord sues owner of Zell Bros. Jewelers for $1.5 million Harsch Investment Realty accuses the company of backing out of its lease Apr 30, 2009
Harsch's suit, filed April 20 in Multnomah County Circuit Court against Finlay Fine Jewelry Corp., seeks at least $1. 5 million in damages. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Ask Jerry: Exceptional service warrants customer loyalty Apr 20, 2009
I am a customer at one of the fine jewelry stores in our area. On my first visit, I was assisted by a salesperson (Lana) who is knowledgeable and accommodating. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ultra Diamonds files for bankruptcy Apr 16, 2009
Ultra operates 124 stores nationwide under the brands Ultra Diamonds and Premier Fine Jewelry. The company has 13 stores in Texas. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Brown Sugar by Justine Simmons Debuts Spring Jewelry Collection on HSN Apr 14, 2009
With cutting edge designs and use of traditional gemstones combined with non-traditional metals, SHR & Simmons Jewelry Group is where fashion meets fine jewelry. Established in 2003 by Russell Simmons, Kimora Lee Simmons and businessman Scott Rauch, the company holds the licenses to Kimora Lee Simmons for Hello Kitty, Baby Phat Fashion Watches, Simmons Jewelry Co. Steel Collection, and Brown Sugar by Justine Simmons. (PR Newswire)
Delamina Showcases the Bold, Contemporary Fine Jewelry Designs of David Heston Apr 14, 2009
Delamina is a New Fine Jewelry Website that Speaks Directly to Women Who Live on Their Own Terms ... (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 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. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Beverly Hills Based Jewelry Brands and JewelryBrands.net Appoints Top Jewelry Industry Executive Lyle M. Rose as President Apr 13, 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 ... Consultants at Jewelry Brands have decades of direct domestic and international experience in the Marketing of Fine Jewelry and Consumer recognized Brands. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
J.C. Penney sales decline Apr 10, 2009
Penney s says the home division was the most successful in March in terms of sales, while fine jewelry sales remained weak. Across the nation on a geographic basis, the central region was the best performing area, while the southeast struggled the most. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Most major retailers report sales slump Apr 10, 2009
Penney s said the home division was the most successful in March in terms of sales, while fine jewelry sales remained weak. For the five-week period ending April 4, Penney s recorded $1. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
BJ's Brings Convenient Installation to the Big Screen Apr 8, 2009
BJ's offers low BJ's Member Pricing on a huge selection of top-brand apparel and accessories, small appliances, consumer electronics, fine jewelry, groceries and other quality merchandise. Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. is a leading operator of warehouse clubs in the eastern United States. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bookkeeper gets seven years for stealing Apr 7, 2009
Fischer, 37, also bought a house and began dressing better and wearing fine jewelry while skimming money from her employers, the detective said. The judge ordered Fischer to pay $422,316. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Second annual support the troops benefit dance Apr 4, 2009
Rumor has it that the auction/raffle prizes will include tickets to see the Boss (Bruce Springsteen) at the Garden, a Dropkick Murphys prize package, Red Sox and Patriot tickets, and fine jewelry courtesy of Bouvier Jewelry. Elvis may even make an appearance. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Portland jeweler Zell Brothers faces uncertain future Apr 4, 2009
Broadway Avenue was a hub for fine jewelry back then -- and it remains that way today. We see the ups and downs but people are still having birthdays and anniversaries, Greve said. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Portland jeweler Zell Bros. on verge of closing Apr 3, 2009
Finlay Enterprises, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Finlay Fine Jewelry Corp., owned 674 stores in January, including 69 Bailey Banks & Biddle, 34 Carlyle and five Congress specialty jewelry stores. A spokeswoman for the company Thursday would not confirm Finlay's plans for the Zell Bros. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Obituaries for Sunday, March 29, 2009 (886) Mar 30, 2009
she was a retired jewelry manager in the fine jewelry industry. She was preceded in death by John Sincock, parents Harold and Margaret Lininger and brother James Lininger. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Theme nights and costume parties are all the rage in club land Mar 28, 2009
Step inside this co-op of antique and knick-knack collectors and you'll find cool vintage clothing, accessories and a fabulous collection of costumes and fine jewelry. Party City. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Twins Too Close for Comfort on Jewel Heist Mar 25, 2009
In the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 25, thieves managed to break into the famous luxury department store, stealing fine jewelry and pricey watches worth $6 ... In the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 25, thieves managed to break into Berlin's famous, luxury department store Kaufhaus des Westens, universally known as KaDeWe, stealing fine jewelry and pricey watches worth $6. (ABC News)
Featured artists at the Tempe Arts Festival Mar 24, 2009
Artists will showcase works including glass, sculpture, photography, 2-D mixed media, 3-D mixed media, wood, metal, fine jewelry, glass jewelry, clay, digital art, drawing, painting, printmaking and wearable art. Last year's festival attracted 250,000 people. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Boutique owners look to boost sales Mar 22, 2009
He worked in sales for Proctor e and she sold fine jewelry before they opened their first store, a Fountain Hills art consignment shop called A New Point of View. At the peak of the housing boom, they increased the store's sales by double digits to "the seven figures," Mike said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Make wedding dreams a reality at bridal showcase Mar 19, 2009
There, brides will have a chance to save time and money with one-stop shopping for everything from dresses to fine jewelry to catering -- all under one roof. "Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life," said Angela Koska, spokesperson for the CBA. "Most brides have dreamed about their wedding since they were little girls. Our goal as wedding professionals is to make those dreams a reality.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Biddy Murphy shifting to Web-only business (508) Mar 18, 2009
The shop specializes in Celtic items ranging from wool clothing to fine jewelry and crystal ... He won't carry heavy items such as the crystal and pottery, but he will continue to sell fine jewelry and other smaller products such as caps, hats and shorts. (The Herald-Palladium)
How to pay for the getaway Mar 10, 2009
When Kai Armstrong, who owns Galatea Fine Jewelry in Milton, stayed with her daughter in Florida recently, she flew late at night to save on airfare and rented the cheapest car she could find. Next week she's going to see her younger daughter in Savannah, Ga. (Boston Globe)
Obama leads birthday salute to Ted Kennedy Mar 9, 2009
Now, Camrose has painstakingly reproduced some of her loveliest fine jewelry. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Siena half-court shot pays off for contestant, jeweler Mar 7, 2009
How is it, then, that the president of Northeastern Fine Jewelry was willing to risk a $25,000 tab for one halftime half-court basketball shot and then pay it during a Feb. 21 Siena College basketball game at Times Union Center ... The Northeast Fine Jewelry logo is clearly visible on the YouTube image, and the story was picked up by the region's three major daily newspapers and five television stations. (Albany Times Union)
Siena Fan Nails Half Court Shot for $25 K in Northeastern Fine Jewelry Shooting Stars Contest Feb 23, 2009
Ray Blesser of Northeastern Fine Jewelry presents Brenda Bradt with a check for $25,000 after he hit a halfcourt shot during a timeout in the Saints' game vs. Northern Iowa ... Brendan Bradt, a 24-year-old Cohoes native and former point guard for Cohoes High School, hit the biggest shot of his life Saturday afternoon when he drained a half court shot worth $25,000 in cash from Northeastern Fine Jewelry during the Siena men's basketball game at the Times Union Center ... Bradt launched the... (Sienasaints.com)
Bracket Not Busted Feb 22, 2009
During a second half timeout, Brendan Bradt made a half court shot for $25,000 in the Northeastern Fine Jewelry Shooting Stars contest. . (Sienasaints.com)
J.C. Penney Co. 4Q profit drops 50% Feb 21, 2009
The company s fine jewelry session continued to face weaker sales and the southeast region of the U.S. had the slowest activity. Reader Comments. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Wal-Mart hopes to hold onto customers it gained from recession Feb 19, 2009
At Sam's Club, holiday sales, as well as sales of discretionary items like furniture, exercise equipment and fine jewelry, suffered. The club's restaurant supplies category was also soft, indicating that small restaurant and food service companies were ailing. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Economy adjusts store relations on Madison Avenue Feb 19, 2009
Within 30 seconds of walking into Chanel's fine jewelry store at 735 Madison Avenue, I had a $4,500 black ceramic J12 watch snapped onto my wrist and a cheerful salesman telling me he had just read a book that claimed men who wore big, chunky watches were often remembered by those who met them as being taller than they actually are. I had walked in wearing a digital watch that cost less than $3 (made by Acqua, if you'll excuse my name-dropping), which was placed gingerly on a velvet tray. (International Herald Tribune)
Delamina's Vicente Agor Blends Travel and Adventure Into His Unique Jewelry Feb 18, 2009
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. . (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Love still means business Feb 12, 2009
At Northeastern Fine Jewelry, which has stores in Guilderland, Schenectady and Manchester Center, Vt. January sales were 35 percent higher than in the same month in 2008, according to manager Gregg Kelly. (Albany Times Union)
J.C. Penney: January comp-sales drop 16.4% Feb 8, 2009
In January, the women s apparel and family shoes departments performed at the highest level, while fine jewelry fared the worst. In the U.S. the northwest region recorded the strongest sales results, with the central region faring the worst. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Local Businesses Feb 8, 2009
Service Area: Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast, Florida, Nationwide Business Type: Fine Jewelry and Watches. Service Area: Greater West Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Florida. (The Palm Beach Post)
Kroger Recalls Peanut Butter Bakery Cookies and Select Cakes Due to Possible Health Risk Feb 8, 2009
In addition, Kroger associates serve customers in 778 convenience stores, 392 fine jewelry stores and 750 supermarket fuel centers the Company operates. Kroger also operates 41 food processing plants in the U.S. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger focuses its charitable efforts on supporting hunger relief, health and wellness initiatives, and local schools and grassroots organizations in the communities it serves. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
4/5-6: Jewelry Trunk Show Mar 31, 2008
What: Annual show of artisan-made fine jewelry. When: Noon-5 p.m. April 5-6. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Houston Saks bags major expansion project Mar 31, 2008
The Houston remodel is primarily targeted toward the luxury retailer's highly productive handbag, footwear and fine jewelry businesses, Saks Chairman and CEO Stephen Sadove said during a fourth-quarter conference call. Saks is also planning to expand its 10022-SHOE concept into the Houston market. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Gifts for the sports fan highlight PCC auction; KU fans can watch the game on a big screen Mar 27, 2008
Miscellaneous: Beaver Booster Basket; hire a PCC athlete; 3 hours of labor from PCC baseball team; office chair; name the PCC VIP meeting room; Teen Center party; 2 different free valet parking at Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita by Greg Lesh; (2) 100 Taylor Printing jobs; Bee Well Herbs basket; two different dental visits St. John with Dr. Joe Rosenberg; in-home Christmas tree decorating by PCC students; squirrel condo; 100 goodie basket by Lisa Miller; Bucky Beaver keeper; 4 trees and 4 shrubs... (Pratt Tribune, KS)
"Affair to Remember' features Hollywood glamour Mar 26, 2008
This year's silent and live auctions will feature more than 50,000 in fine jewelry, original works of art and other unique gifts donated by Siouxland businesses and benefactors. "There's a little something for everybody--large and small," says Eric Newhouse, Alzheimer's Association interim president/CEO.. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Tiffany Profit Falls on Items, Tops View Mar 25, 2008
For example, fine jewelry sales from $10,000 to $50,000 were stronger than sales in the $1,000 to $10,000 range. Tiffany Profit Falls on Items, Tops View 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Smelting For Dough Mar 23, 2008
He's been sold everything from fine jewelry to gold fillings. "What we used to scrap has more than tripled in the last few months and there are lines up and down the street. People are trying to sell whatever they have," Kahan added. (New York Post -- Business)
Something old, something new Mar 22, 2008
Pilgrimage chair Marian Bargewell said her favorite thing about the antique show is all of the fine jewelry featured in the event. "They do have some beautiful jewelry," she said. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
Oriental Gallery opens on Daniel Street Mar 21, 2008
While the gallery offers all of the above items, including some fine jewelry (jade), what Jin is most proud of is the antiques and pottery. "I am proud to offer some very good Chinese antique furniture," said Jin. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Mar 20, 2008
Silpada Fine Jewelry will also be selling jewelry during the event. The event will raise money to support the work of the organization, formerly known as the Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Economy is sparking a nationwide gold rush Mar 19, 2008
Sam Thomas, owner of Sam's Fine Jewelry, holds gold jewelry that has recently been traded in ... Get something new or sell it and take your family out for supper, said Sam Thomas, owner of Sam s Fine Jewelry in Sikeston. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Piece of cereal shaped like Illinois sells on eBay Mar 18, 2008
"At the moment it's residing in a fine jewelry box with a lot of cotton wrapped around it to keep it safe," said Melissa McIntire. The McIntire sisters say they've decided to use the proceeds from the eBay sale to buy more boxes of Frosted Flakes. (AZCentral -- News)
Cashing in on Gold Mar 17, 2008
"Every day in the news you see a new record for platinum and gold," said Perry Sporn of Perrywinkle's Fine Jewelry. "Gold is over $1,000 an ounce, platinum is over $2,000, silver is over $20 an ounce." Perrywinkle's usually sells jewelry; Sunday it was appraising and buying it. (WCAX.com, VT)
Virginia sisters sell corn flake shaped like Illinois on eBay Mar 17, 2008
"At the moment it's residing in a fine jewelry box with a lot of cotton wrapped around it to keep it safe," said Melissa McIntire, 23, of Chesapeake, Va. who along with her sister Emily McIntire, 15, is selling the flake pulled from a box of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Trail’s Sheridan finds perfection on the lane Mar 15, 2008
Trail s Sheridan finds perfection on the lane BY MARTY MYERSSTAFF WRITER 03/10/2008 DICKSON CITY She may be just 14 years old, but Lackawanna Trail eighth-grader Stephanie Sheridan knows the value of a piece of fine jewelry. Especially if it s one she worked hard to get. (Scranton Times, PA)
Dostal, Ordeneaux challenge Stavinoha for Precinct 1 commissioner's office Mar 4, 2008
I couldn't run a business any other way, said the owner of Dostal's Designs in Fine Jewelry in Rosenberg. Dostal said he plans to have an open-door policy, then do his best to act on the wants and needs of his constituents. (Rosenberg Herald-Coaster, TX)
A Cinderella experience Mar 1, 2008
Bailey's Fine Jewelry is donating pearl earrings to six young ladies, one from each school, who write the best letters about their experience with the fairy tale boutique. The top writer out of that set will have the Bailey's limousine at their disposal for their school's prom night. (The Daily Reflector)
Oxford Belk gears for opening Feb 28, 2008
The store carries apparel for the entire family, fine jewelry, cosmetics and home goods and decor. The Oxford Belk emphasizes moderately priced clothing lines and private labels while the Tupelo location includes more of the higher end lines, Dezzutti said. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Gitanjali Gems promotes chairman, CEO Feb 27, 2008
Gitanjali USA -- a division of Gitanjali Gems, which operates fine jewelry retailers and -- has announced Randy McCullough as its new chairman and Deepak Gandhi as its new president and CEO effective immediately. McCullough, who joined Samuels in 1997 as vice president of merchandising, served as the chief operating officer and then president and CEO since 1998. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Stars Sparkled in DAMIANI Diamonds at the Academy Awards and After Party Celebrations Feb 27, 2008
DAMIANI, the leading Italian fine jewelry house, recipient of an unprecedented eighteen Diamonds International Awards, is recognized all over the world ... Founded in 1924, DAMIANI remains Italy's leading fine jewelry house, known for its exquisite designs, quality and long tradition of craftsmanship. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dance, bid, and win to benefit the community Feb 26, 2008
Items include a trip to the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona, fine jewelry, Dallas Mavericks tickets, a queen for a day package, a NASCAR package, and an extreme bathroom makeover. The gala also will feature a silent auction with less expensive items. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
There will be gold Feb 25, 2008
All of us did extra parts in There Will Be Blood, Martin Stringer, owner of Martin s Fine Jewelry, said. It was like a family thing for us. (Odessa American, TX)
J.C. Penney Hurt by Middle-Class Pinch Feb 22, 2008
Penney said the quarter's strongest merchandise results were in women's and children's apparel, while fine jewelry and big-ticket home categories were the weakest. The Northeast shined, while the Southeast lagged. (SmartMoney)
J.C. Penney posts lower profit Feb 22, 2008
The company said sales of women's and children's apparel were strongest, while fine jewelry and home furnishings were tougher to sell. The weakest area of the country was the southeast. (AZCentral -- Business)
America's First Million-Dollar Home Shopping Jewelry Auction Airs March 1st on the Jewelry Channel Feb 20, 2008
Hundreds of pieces of fine jewelry are auctioned daily. Sales through the channel are in the price-drop auction format, which means the price for an item will fall periodically until the entire quantity of the item has been sold or the time limit has been reached. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Business of the month: Avitable Fine Jewelers Feb 20, 2008
We are a locally owned and operated fine jewelry store. We sell diamond engagement rings, fashion gold and silver jewelry and the exclusive Avitabile watch line. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Lindsay Lohan recreates Marilyn Monroe last photo shoot... [*Warning: Nudity*]... Feb 19, 2008
Photographs by Bert Stern Styling by Elizabeth Stewart and George Kotsiopoulos/Margaret Maldonado Agency; Hair by Andy Lecompte for Sunsilk/Solo Artists; Makeup by Paul Starr for Chanel/Magnet LA; Diamond rope necklaces and diamond ring by Martin Katz; Loose crystals by Swarovski; Pearl necklaces and pearl earrings by Mikimoto; Pearl ring by Chanel Fine Jewelry; Sheets by Chez MLain; Vintage veil and scarves by The Way We Wore, Los Angeles; Nude chiffon flowers by Jennifer Behr; Panties by... (The Drudge Report)
More of this story Feb 14, 2008
On the jewelry side of Valentine's Day, business is going equally well according to a local fine jewelry shop. In Christopher's Diamonds and Fine Jewelry shoppers come in and buy items either on the holiday or the day before, according to owner Chris Lawrence ... "Love is a renewable resource, we're not going to run out of that," Sanders Fine Jewelry owner Donny Sanders said. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Jewelers say they won't buy Pebble prospect's 'dirty gold' Feb 14, 2008
Joining Tiffany and Ben Bridge, four other jewelers pledged their opposition to Pebble and mining in the Bristol Bay region: Missouri-based Helzberg Diamonds, New York-based Fortunoff, Illinois-based Leber Jewelers and Robb Blake, of Blake's Fine Jewelry in Eagle River. BOYCOTTING GOLD. (Anchorage Daily News)
