Runway Ready: Seacoast Fashion and Pop Culture Blog Nov 22, 2009
Jade, pine, mintandoliveare the dominating laquer shades ... Jade Nail Polish by Chanel ... Fabulous news for nail polish lovers Chanel released a limited-edition of a patentjade nail polish(number 407) in October. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Bargain Hunter: Early holiday deals Nov 19, 2009
Highlights: Ceramic Yixing teapots (functional and collectible) $10-$45 (retail $40-$160); porcelain plates and bowls $5-$20 (retail $12-$50); jade bowls (functional and collectible) $45-$120 (retail $110-$400); specialty teas $8-$12 (retail $12-$25). 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
MAHONEYS GARDEN CENTER: Ladies Night Out Christmas Shoppe Open House returns Thursday Nov 11, 2009
MAHONEYS GARDEN CENTER: Ladies Night Out Christmas Shoppe Open House returns Thursday - Winchester, MA - The Winchester Star. Staff Photo by Brad Petrishen/Wicked Local. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Auction of Chinese art works to kick off Nov 11, 2009
The auction of Chinese paintings and calligraphy, Chinese ceramics, jade carvings and works of art, Chinese oil paintings and sculptures, photographs will kick off on Nov. 17, with a magnificent jewelry selling during the exhibition. (Xinhua/Xue Dongmei). (Xinhuanet, China)
Nine to vie for Miss Yuma title Nov 1, 2009
Jade Miller Daughter of David Delozier and DeLora Christie Senior at Kofa High School Platform: "Youth Involvement in Preventing Elderly Neglect". Liliana Quintero Daughter of Alicia Esquivel Senior at Yuma High School Platform: "One Child, One Heart, One Opportunity". (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Lots of Interest in London Oct 23, 2009
Fancy an amusing bronze pig or giant jade bowl. This is where you might find it. (Time.com)
Wesner sisters dominate Junior Miss (2) Oct 21, 2009
BCHS senior Jade Conrad and Lanea Janel Bonney of SHS each took home 250 scholarships as the top two finishers in the talent portion of the program. SHS senior Morgan Hubbard took home 250 as the winner of the Be Your Best Self essay award, and fellow SHS senior Chelsea Marie Hendrix received a 250 scholarship as the candidate who sold the highest number of tickets for the program. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Chinatown’s good fortune Oct 8, 2009
It s good for the neighborhood, Leung said as she looked around at the jade jewelry and Buddha statues in the gallery. It brings more new people to Chinatown and gives them more choices. (Boston Globe)
Unfair rules hurt consumers Sep 7, 2009
In Fujian province, 17 jewelry chain stores have observed an agreement signed in April with the provincial jade and jewelry association to ensure that the gold ornaments they sell comply with standard after-sale inspections. People in Wuhan, Hubei are free to take liquor or drinks to dine in eating houses, thanks to an administrative ordinance issued by the city's bureau of industry and commerce bureau in banning corkage fees. (Xinhuanet, China)
Summer sunny and cloudy for Main St. businesses Aug 12, 2009
I saw a surprising increase in the monh of May, Jade Thornton, of Looking Pretty, said. I am very satisfied. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Aug 1, 2009
Museum showcases jade. The National Museum of History in Taipei yesterday launched a series of exhibitions including displays of old jade and seal carvings and an exhibition on the impact of climate change on the birds that inhabit the Kenting National Park ... Taiwanese antique collectors and jewelry creators Li Shau-min () and Yin Yu (M) yesterday opened a month-long gem and jewelry exhibition titled Old Jades, New Inventions: An Exhibition of Min and Yu Creations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
"Roadshow" Sizes Up Unclaimed Bling Jul 24, 2009
In a June 2009 photo provided by Antiques Roadshow, a jade collection owned by North Carolina resident Jinx Taylor is shown at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C. The jade collection is worth more than $1 million, a record appraisal for the show. (AP/Jeff Dunn for Antiques Roadshow). (CBS News)
Recreation Digest Jul 16, 2009
92, Jade Heilman, 27:55 ... Jade Boote, Binford 17 ... Jade Boote, Binford 18. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Eco-Couture Jewelry Designer Amber Marie Bently Invited to Design Collection for de Young Museum Exhibit "Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" Jun 26, 2009
The necklaces are hand crafted from brown Soo Chow jade, Russian green jade and blue lapis. Each piece is designed to be worn long, below the breast, and features exquisitesilver wire wrapping details. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Accidental designers Jun 20, 2009
During her extensive travels throughout Asia, she collected stones and pearls, from sapphires in Bangkok to jade in Burma and silver clasps from the hill tribes of Tibet. She can often go directly to the sources, because, fluent in Mandarin, "I know how to haggle in the boondocks" with the Chinese pearl farmers, she said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
JOURNEY TO CHINA: Orangeburg group experiences history, culture and entertainment May 17, 2009
After hearing an account of why jade is so important to the Chinese and how this stone is made, we went to the Jade City, where we began contributing to the Chinese economy. Then, we visited the Ming Dynasty Tombs and, after hearing a detailed account about the life and death of the Dragon Lady, we visited her Summer Palace and saw the 17-Arch Bridge and Kunming Lake. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sunstone Spa (2) May 17, 2009
The Jade Facial (50 minutes, $130 or 80 minutes, $175), featuring a customized ginseng masque using Ling products, is a desert exclusive ... And there are special offers for $89, you can get a 50 minute Swedish massage or a Jade Facial now through Dec. 31. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Man, 74, dies after stabbing in Dorchester May 9, 2009
She also used the name Jade Linda Donnelly. Autopsy results are pending. (Boston Globe)
* Baubles, bangles and beads V many, many beads Apr 29, 2009
Most beads, including strands of pastel-hued tourmaline, soft green aventurine, glittery sandstone, minty jade, wine-colored garnet, brilliant purple amethyst and clear quartz, sell for just NT$150. Freshwater pearls are NT$200 or less per strand, while slightly more expensive beads include butterflies carved out of quartz for NT$300. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Obama's clock ticks down on Myanmar Apr 28, 2009
Last year the Tom Lantos Burma JADE Act came into force, imposing financial sanctions and travel restrictions as well as sanctions on the import of Myanmar jade and other stones and jewelry ... They note that the Tom Lantos JADE Act, which bars US imports of Myanmar gems from third countries, was passed less than a year ago by a wide margin in Congress ... New Vice President Joseph Biden, they note, was a key player in the JADE Act's passage. (Asia Times Online)
Entrepreneur starts hand-crafted jewelry business Apr 11, 2009
"Jade and coral are some of my favorites," she said. "I don't think you'll see much pink or purple in my work.". (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Housebreak investigated Apr 4, 2009
Among them were a gold Notre Dame high school ring from 1961, a Jade ring with bamboo gold, a white gold wedding band, and a gold charm bracelet. Entry was gained by cutting a screen window on the front porch, Jenkins said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Best cities for shopaholics Mar 6, 2009
Hong Kong Hong Kong has a lot more to offer shoppers than electronic gadgets these days, and visitors will find street markets, designer boutiques and mega malls laden with everything from jade to silkn in addition to cutting-edge technology, of course ... The Jade Market in Yau Ma Tai is also a must 400 stalls display the green gems that symbolize long life and good health. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Biggest stars go for fashionable black at Oscars Feb 25, 2009
LONDON - Bald from chemotherapy and so weak she had trouble standing, British reality TV star Jade Goody married her 21-year-old sweetheart on Sunday _ and her every tear was captured for the cameras. ENTERTAINMENT NEWS. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Myanmar's largest gems museum opens to public in new capital Feb 13, 2009
06 hectares), the three-storey museum, decorated with jade, displays Myanmar's world famous gems, jade, pearl and jewelry ... 39 carats), a valuable Myanmar jade stone weighing 69 kilograms, Myanmar orchestra and ornaments made of jade, the largest Myanmar ruby weighing 21,450 carats and other ornaments made of ruby, the report said ... There are six mining areas in Myanmar under gem and jade exploration, namely, Mogok, Mongshu, Lonkin/Phakant, Khamhti, Moenyin and Namyar. (Xinhuanet, China)
