Posts from ‘April, 2009’

Gems sparkle at show
Comox Valley Record, Canada

You can come to the Courtenay and Parksville joint Gem and Mineral Show in Courtenay this weekend and watch Dan Mooney make facets on gemstones. Sorry, diamonds are a bit expensive for amateurs to work, but he does a wonderful job on cubic zirconia, …

Bonhams' June Sale Features Tourmaline
Diamonds.net, NY

Bonhams in New York will hold an auction on June 1, 2009, featuring 525 lots of high-quality and distinctive mineral specimens, gold nuggets, lapidary works of art, gemstones and jewelry. Tourmaline is featured in more than 50 of the lots; …

The Gemstones are around the corner!
Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada

The Gemstones are just around the corner and now is the time to purchase your ticket for an incredible evening as we honour the best of the best in PR. Join us on May 19th for an evening of celebration and learning – the program will kick off with a …

GIA experts to present at ICA Congress
National Jeweler Network, NY

Weldon will focus on the GIA's new developments in education and its new Web site, and provide an overview of recent museum exhibits that highlight colored gemstones. He will also give updates on recent GIA travels to exotic gemstone localities around …

Anglo Swiss Resources Inc. Assays up to 210.5 Grams per Tonne Gold …
Business Wire (press release), CA

The Company is also in the process of exploring for diamonds and gemstones in Canada. For further information, investors are asked to visit the Anglo Swiss Resources Investor Relations Hub at www.agoracom.com/IR/AngloSwiss or email to ASW@agoracom.com. …

Is Pakistan Becoming Afghanistan? A Lament
Huffington Post, NY

Hauling rucksacks full of gemstones to defend their geographically cornered government that was losing territory to the former by the year was guerrilla financing at its best, being carried out by a group who held Afghanistan's seat at the UN. …

Hometown: Metals artist inspired by surroundings
BurlingtonFreePress.com, VT

Jane Koplewitz of Burlington specializes in gemstones and precious metals to create her jewelry. The craft is a common one, but Koplewitz has defined her own style. Why do you choose to work in the medium you do? The materials! …

Jewelry to mother
SheKnows.com, AZ

The trick to merging with the next generation is choosing pieces that feature colorful, interesting gemstones. Use them to bring out your eyes, pick up on a subtle color in your dress, or tie your ensemble into the wedding's color theme. …
Rock Bottom Tiffany Prices Spark Audrey Hepburn Lookalikes NewDesignWorld (press release)
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Art mixes with style, beauty
MiamiHerald.com, FL

Why we love it: The mood ring has graduated for the city girl — this cocktail showstopper is cast in 18-karat white gold, studded with diamonds and nine interchangeable gemstones. Team with muted tones, pastel solids or shimmers for a night on the …

Folk Or Found
Just Out, OR

His jewelry uses a combination of materials (silver, gold, bronze, brass, gemstones and mixed media). Porter creates his own distinctive style. Bringing together scraps, broken antiques, bits of metal and wood from the past to create his assemblage, …

Garbage Bag Fashions Suited For The High Fashion Runways …
Inventorspot

by Fashion Finds Yesterday I wrote about a costly and luxurious dress made entirely of male peacock feathers and precious gemstones for the bride who really wants to stand out on her wedding day. So today, I thought I'd shift the focus to a series of …

Blue diamond predicted to shrug off recession
TVNZ, New Zealand

Prices of more mainstream, jewellery grade diamonds have fallen sharply in recent months due to the recession, but jewellers say the most exquisite gemstones and jewels are immune to downturns. "For the rare and special pieces, there is no recession," …

EU Extends Myanmar Sanctions For Another Year
RTT News, NY

The current EU sanctions on Myanmar include a travel ban on Myanmar officials, an arms embargo, a freeze of Myanmar assets and a ban on imports of timber, gemstones and precious metals. The sanctions are in response to the country's military regime's …
EU renews sanctions against Myanmar Daily Times
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ICA to announce winners of 5th International Poster Competition …
Diamond World Magazine, India

The 5th International Poster Competition has received an overwhelming response from countries like Pakistan, Finland, Ecuador and Turkey, explaining the growth of this platform and the broad spectrum of interpreting creativity in gemstones, …

Bellperre adds extra-bling to custom made mobile phone collection
Gizmag, Australia

The Netherlands based company offers handcrafted tailor made handsets using “0% plastic”, and has now added even more precious metals and gemstones to the available mix. The Nero Gold collection is available in six casings including silver, gold, …
Bellperre launches Nero Gold luxury phone: Hoots to Recession! TechShout!
Bellperre shimmers with the latest Nero Gold mobile phone TechGadgets.in
BELLPERRE Extends Its Collection With The NERO GOLD Mobile Phone PR-CANADA.net (press release)
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Tecumseh jeweler celebrates 25th anniversary
Adrian Daily Telegram, MI

He went on to earn an MBA from Eastern Michigan University and his Graduate Gemologist diploma from the Gemological Institute of America, a distinction that comes through lots of hard work in learning how to identify gemstones, grade diamonds and …
WILLIAM S. PRESTON JR., 1919-1997: AN APPRECIATION Jewelers Circular Keystone Online
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WILLIAM S. PRESTON JR., 1919-1997: AN APPRECIATION
Jewelers Circular Keystone Online, NY

The competition is open to gemstones of natural origin which have been cut by a professional lapidary artist. A maximum of 18 lapidaries will be honored in the following categories: faceting, carving, combination, pairs and suites, objects of art and a …

New Edition of Popular "Gemstone Beads Index" from Rings & Things
PR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria

Rings & Things Wholesale has published the newest edition of its popular “Gemstone Beads Index.” With updated information, new entries and even more photographs for gemstone identification, this revised edition is an invaluable resource for jewelry …

Five Minutes before the Gong of the 5th ICA International Poster …
Israel Diamond Portal, Israel

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) will conduct the 5th International Poster Competition dedicated to colored gemstones during the ICA Congress, May 5-10, 2009, in Panyu, Guangzhou, China. A total of 106 posters from 20 countries were …

Composure important in fashion – Miracle Ayanfe
The Punch, Nigeria

Known to have a collection of priceless gemstones, an array of Abuja celebrities will not hesitate to have an item (s) from Royal Diadem, her jewellery shop. ”I went into jewellery by divine invitation,” she starts. ”While growing up, I had always …

Love your Gem and Gemstone
Best Syndication, CA

History is witness of never dying significance of gems and gemstone. Gems and gemstones are important keywords of human history. Gold, diamonds, and varieties of ornaments have always attracted and remained weakness/favorite of monarchs and their …

More institutes offer courses in gemmology
Times of India, India

"Given the high stakes involved and the technological advances, it is now possible to artificially create and enhance a gemstone, therefore inflating its market value. Hence, the course also includes specialisation in diamond grading," Nitin Pawaskar …
Gemmology offers sparkling opportunities aplenty Times of India
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Gemmology offers sparkling opportunities aplenty
Times of India, India

"I get to deal with gemstones and diamonds every day, and for a girl, I think this makes it a great career option," she laughs. Madhulika has been working in the field for only around 8 months and her salary has already jumped two-fold. …
More institutes offer courses in gemmology Times of India
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Vietnam earns US$18.63 billion from exports in four months
VietNamNet Bridge, Vietnam

Particularly, exports of precious metals and gemstones saw sudden high increase, up 40 times compared to the same period last year, earning US$2.54 billion. Exports of other goods all declined, most notably rubber (down 45.5%), crude oil (down 44.7%) …

PBS Host Darley Newman Launches ShopDarley.com with Travel …
PR.com (press release), NY

Each bracelet in the Darley line is handmade in the USA and features colorful gemstones reflecting the natural surroundings of great global destinations. “I love that each time I wear my Scotland bracelet, I remember my time in the romantic Highlands …

New Edition of Popular "Gemstone Beads Index" from Rings & Things
PR.com (press release), NY

Spokane, WA, April 25, 2009 –(PR.com)– Rings & Things Wholesale has published the newest edition of its popular “Gemstone Beads Index.” With updated information, new entries and even more photographs for gemstone identification, this revised edition …

Precious Gems Jewelry Collector Mary Keller Runs Blog
Live-PR.com (Pressemitteilung), Austria

This blog will highlight both the handmade gemstones jewelry and wholesale jewelry markets. Gemstone jewelry is a major term, find information about gemstone beads, loose gemstones, gemstone jewelry, gemstone rings, amber gemstone, gemstone rough, …

DISCOVER VINTAGE JEWELRY (and support a good cause)
Visalia Times-Delta, CA

BY MELINDA MORALES Along with all the popular must-haves of the 2009 season — including metals, chunky beads, ethnic-inspired looks, gemstones and pearls — vintage jewelry is once again at the top of the list. And nowhere is there a better selection …

Special report: Jewelry design forecast
National Jeweler Network, NY

Not quite, but designs featuring oversized gemstones with large tables and little depth were a common-and eye-catching sight at the show. Black, white and beyond: Jewelry with black and white diamonds remains prevalent stateside, but Italian designers …

Introducing ShopDarley.com
EquiSearch.com, NY

This 'Darley Collection' available only at ShopDarley.com includes stunning Kentucky, Scotland and Iceland inspired creations, handmade in the USA Each bracelet includes gemstones native to these locations including Freshwater Pearls, Kentucky's state …