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The Digital Diamond District
It may be the largest consumer purchase in Web history--and also the most unlikely. This June, online jeweler Blue Nile sold a single diamond for $1.5 million.
US recalls more Chinese-made toys; lead paint mars bobble heads
The US government Thursday issued a flurry of product-safety recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of Chinese-made children's toys and jewelry amid fresh concerns about lead paint. The latest recall notices, issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, follow mass recalls of Chinese-made toys earlier this year. The world's biggest toy maker, Mattel, has been particularly hard hit by the recalls. The government said it was recalling 142,000 toy buckets decorated in a Halloween theme that have been sold by Family Dollar stores across the country.
Dueling Fools: Blue Nile Bear
Blue Nile (Nasdaq: NILE) is establishing itself as a great online destination for buying diamonds and jewelry. It's a solid company with a low-cost business model. Yet in spite of the company's obvious strengths, I see three reasons to worry about investing in Blue Nile right now...
JSA warns Fla. jewelers of quickie burglaries
The Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA) is ringing the alarm for jewelers in Florida, urging the retailers to take precautions and lock up all goods at night to avoid becoming victims of the three-minute burglaries that have been happening throughout the state this fall.
It may be the largest consumer purchase in Web history--and also the most unlikely. This June, online jeweler Blue Nile sold a single diamond for $1.5 million.
US recalls more Chinese-made toys; lead paint mars bobble heads
The US government Thursday issued a flurry of product-safety recalls affecting hundreds of thousands of Chinese-made children's toys and jewelry amid fresh concerns about lead paint. The latest recall notices, issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, follow mass recalls of Chinese-made toys earlier this year. The world's biggest toy maker, Mattel, has been particularly hard hit by the recalls. The government said it was recalling 142,000 toy buckets decorated in a Halloween theme that have been sold by Family Dollar stores across the country.
Dueling Fools: Blue Nile Bear
Blue Nile (Nasdaq: NILE) is establishing itself as a great online destination for buying diamonds and jewelry. It's a solid company with a low-cost business model. Yet in spite of the company's obvious strengths, I see three reasons to worry about investing in Blue Nile right now...
JSA warns Fla. jewelers of quickie burglaries
The Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA) is ringing the alarm for jewelers in Florida, urging the retailers to take precautions and lock up all goods at night to avoid becoming victims of the three-minute burglaries that have been happening throughout the state this fall.
GIA Carlsbad reopens for business
The Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) Carlsbad operations have reopened for business as usual today, after having been closed this week due to the wildfires affecting Southern California.
U.S. small-business owners optimistic about holiday
A majority of U.S. small-business owners are concerned about competition from large retailers this holiday season, yet remain optimistic, with 63 percent of them anticipating strong sales, according to a recent survey by Constant Contact.
Rio Tinto's pink tender breaks records
All 65 pink diamonds included in the 23rd annual Rio Tinto Diamonds Argyle Pink Diamond Tender sold to 17 different bidders from around the world, many at record-breaking prices. The diamond sale featured some of the world's rarest pink diamonds from the Argyle mine in Australia..
Tissot unveils 'Danica Patrick' T-Touch
Swiss watchmaker Tissot unveiled yesterday the T-Touch Danica Patrick Limited Edition watch, which is inspired by the company's brand ambassador, racecar driver Danica Patrick.
Zale Scheduled to Speak at the Johnson Rice & Company Annual Consumer Conference
Zale Corporation ZLC today announced that Rodney Carter, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Johnson Rice & Company Annual Consumer Conference on Monday, October 29, 2007, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time.
Rapaport buys stake in jewelry software company
The Rapaport Group has bought a 50 percent share in software company Octahedron Pty Ltd., a move that will increase the reach of Octahedron's inventory-management software to jewelers across the globe.
Gold scales 28-year peak
Gold climbed to a 28-year peak on Friday and platinum traded just below an all-time high, as a record low dollar and lifetime-high oil spurred buying. Gold, often seen as a hedge against oil-led inflation and traditionally deemed a safe-haven asset..
Platinum reaches record on supply concerns
Platinum rose to a record on Friday after Anglo Platinum, the world's largest producer, closed shafts at its biggest mine. Anglo Platinum expects to lose 1 300 ounces a day of output.
The Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) Carlsbad operations have reopened for business as usual today, after having been closed this week due to the wildfires affecting Southern California.
U.S. small-business owners optimistic about holiday
A majority of U.S. small-business owners are concerned about competition from large retailers this holiday season, yet remain optimistic, with 63 percent of them anticipating strong sales, according to a recent survey by Constant Contact.
Rio Tinto's pink tender breaks records
All 65 pink diamonds included in the 23rd annual Rio Tinto Diamonds Argyle Pink Diamond Tender sold to 17 different bidders from around the world, many at record-breaking prices. The diamond sale featured some of the world's rarest pink diamonds from the Argyle mine in Australia..
Tissot unveils 'Danica Patrick' T-Touch
Swiss watchmaker Tissot unveiled yesterday the T-Touch Danica Patrick Limited Edition watch, which is inspired by the company's brand ambassador, racecar driver Danica Patrick.
Zale Scheduled to Speak at the Johnson Rice & Company Annual Consumer Conference
Zale Corporation ZLC today announced that Rodney Carter, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer, is scheduled to present at the Johnson Rice & Company Annual Consumer Conference on Monday, October 29, 2007, at approximately 9:30 a.m., Eastern Time.
Rapaport buys stake in jewelry software company
The Rapaport Group has bought a 50 percent share in software company Octahedron Pty Ltd., a move that will increase the reach of Octahedron's inventory-management software to jewelers across the globe.
Gold scales 28-year peak
Gold climbed to a 28-year peak on Friday and platinum traded just below an all-time high, as a record low dollar and lifetime-high oil spurred buying. Gold, often seen as a hedge against oil-led inflation and traditionally deemed a safe-haven asset..
Platinum reaches record on supply concerns
Platinum rose to a record on Friday after Anglo Platinum, the world's largest producer, closed shafts at its biggest mine. Anglo Platinum expects to lose 1 300 ounces a day of output.
Independent Jewelry Artisans Collaborate in January 2008 to Create Artistic Pieces
In the tough market of online selling, specifically handmade jewelry, a unique group of women has teamed up to create and promote their own line of high quality jewelry. They call themselves, “The Eclectic Jewelry Artisans,” a team of women who have joined together to promote their handmade jewelry on the Internet. Team leader, Ahna White, came up with an idea to pair off the members and have them combine their artistic talents and materials to design a set of unique jewelry items. Members listed these items in the team’s new online store at http://TeamEJA.Etsy.com. Reviews of the jewelry have been excellent.
Jewelry Television(TM) Finds Payment Processing Engine in Litle & Co.
Litle & Co. today announced its selection by Jewelry Television(TM), a $500 million home shopping network, as the transaction processing and payment management engine for the network and its companion web site, www.jtv.com -- a top five online jewelry retailer according to Internet Retailer.
Malibu's Wealthy Leave TVs, Jewels...
Malibu resident Joanne Gary owns a 1-carat diamond wedding ring from her former marriage and a collection of lapis lazuli jewelry...
Charles Tiffany Found All That Glittered In Jewelry
Charles Lewis Tiffany knew he'd have no trouble finding a place to open a stationery and fancy goods store in 1837.So many businesses in New York City had been failing that plenty of storefronts were available. A fire, riots over inflation and poor sanitation (free-roaming pigs were the garbage collectors) plagued many of the city's businesses. In just two months that year, 260 businesses with liabilities of $100 million shut their doors, wrote Joseph Purtell in "The Tiffany Touch." For India all that glitters is gold as festival nears
Diamond, ruby and emerald-studded jewelry hangs in rows at a New Delhi shop, but one slim gold chain is all that N.B. Yadav settles for with the price of the metal at multi-year highs.
Metal Jewelry, Flashing Rings Recalled
Greenbriar International Inc. is recalling 198,000 pieces of children's metal jewelry because of high levels of lead.
Artist finds fashion in flatware
About a year ago, Weiberg, who is addicted to craft Web sites and blogs, joined an online charm swap. She had to make 25 charms, send them to people around the world and she'd get 25 different charms in return. Trouble was, she had no idea what kind of charm she'd make. That is until she was unloading the dishwasher.
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