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Trump is using his Apprentice show to launch some new businesses. A lot are clearly flashes in the pan. I pass by a store selling water with his face on it, clearly a novelty, not something that people would buy for years... Now he's launching a Jewelry line.

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Gen Art, the nation's leading arts and entertainment organization devoted to showcasing emerging artists, in conjunction with Trump Model Management, hosted a viewing party at Pressure on University Place for the October 14 episode of The Apprentice.

Jewelry in the news: Wal-Mart Has Risen to Number One in Jewelry Retailing, yet the Prime Target Market for Jewelry Doesn't Even Shop There, says Unity Marketing.

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In 2003 half of American consumers bought jewelry and/or watches and spent $53.6 billion. Jewelry sales rose 5.1 percent over previous year, corresponding with renewed strength in the luxury market. The typical jewelry consumer is a 'twenty-something' to 'fifty-something' higher-income woman. But these facts just scratch the surface of an increasingly fragmented market for jewelry, according to a new study of the jewelry market by Unity Marketing.
"Today there isn't just one jewelry market. Rather when we talk about jewelry consumers, we need to look at discreet segments characterized by entirely different patterns of buying behavior. There are men buyers vs. women buyers; fine jewelry vs. costume jewelry buyers; gift purchasers vs. self purchasers. These segments overlap and intersect, requiring marketers and retailers to shift and turn in response to which type of customer is in view. Whereas the jewelry business used to be simple, today it is much more complex due to increasing market fragmentation," explains Pam Danziger, president of Unity Marketing and author of Why People Buy Things They Don't Need.

If you're looking for studies on consumers and how they respond to Jewelry, the JCOC looks like a nice site with info on PDF files.

Jewelry in the news: IvanaTrump.com - Jewelry Collection.

Ivana Trump just announced a new reality show on her website. One wonders how long this reality show spree will last. But perhaps of more interest to our readers is her Jewelry Collection...

Jewelry in the news: LVMH WATCHES AND JEWELRY SALES UP 6%

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Luxury products group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded 7 percent sales growth for the first nine months of 2004, with an increase of 6 percent in the watches and jewelry sector, where sales were US$440 million as compared to US$415 million one year earlier.

Jewelry in the news: Rockland jewelers make convertible jewelry.

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"Transformers" action figures, a huge hit in the 1980s, were a two-for-one toy. The small plastic figures started out as trucks, police cruisers and race cars, and with some maneuvering could be transformed into robots.
Think of convertible jewelry as "Transformers" for adults.
Last Tuesday the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a patent for "Convertible pendant jewelry" to Rockland residents William Molino, Mike Buryakov and Igor Dranovsky. Molino and Buryakov are partners in a Pomona jewelry store, Molino Jewelers.
Molino and Buryakov (Dranovsky is no longer part of the business) have developed and now sell about 12 different convertible pendants, which hang on chains. One pendant begins as two interlocked horseshoes. Open up the small hinged pieces and you have a new design that looks like two crisscrossed lines.
Other pendants start as a heart, a Star of David and a cross, then transform to other, more linear designs. The pendants range in price from $350 to $799.
"In the jewelry business, it's very hard to invent something new," said Buryakov, 49, a New City resident. "With this idea, you can make a thousand different designs. You can open almost anything."

Diamonds, not gold, are Henry's best friend.

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More accustomed to gold adorning her neck, Olympian Jodie Henry got up close and personal with Australia's largest and most expensive diamond yesterday.
The triple-gold medallist was in Melbourne to unveil a spectacular $2.5 million necklace featuring a 25 carat pear-shaped diamond.
The diamond and swimmer were the star attractions at the launch of a new Melbourne store for jeweller to the stars Stefano Canturi.
The unique diamond is suspended in a bed of black diamonds with wild vines growing over the stone.

Jewelry in the news: Rapper Williams settles suit over jewelry order

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Grammy-nominated rapper Bryan "Baby" Williams has settled a lawsuit alleging he failed to pay $85,000 for jewelry he ordered, court records show.
Williams and King's Jewelers in Bay Harbor Islands, near Miami Beach, settled for $57,500, according to the records available Friday. Williams gets the jewelry and neither party admits liability or wrongdoing under the settlement.

Bling Bling in the news: Baby Settles Lawsuit And Mack 10 Denies Allegations!

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Bryan "Baby" Williams has settled a lawsuit alleging he failed to pay $85,000 for jewelry he ordered, court records show.
Williams and King's Jewelers in Bay Harbor Islands, near Miami Beach, settled for $57,500, according to the records available Friday. Williams gets the jewelry and neither party admits liability or wrongdoing under the settlement.
Williams, ordered a $23,500 pendant made of 18-karat white gold and large diamonds to form the initials BM, along with nine white gold, diamond-studded pendants inscribed with the name of his record label, Cash Money Records, worth $54,000 total, the lawsuit in October alleged.

Jewelry design in the news: Rare Gold Exhibits and Maria Shriver Jewelry Line Featured at SF Gem and Mineral Show, August 7 and 8; Mayor Declares Gem and Mineral Week in SF

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recognition of an upcoming 50th Annual San Francisco Gem and Mineral Society Show and Sale, Mayor Gavin Newsom has proclaimed August 1 through 8 as "Gem and Mineral Week in San Francisco."

The nonprofit earth sciences society, one of the largest in the state, is also announcing several significant additions to its golden anniversary weekend event, August 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the County Fair Building, off Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way in Golden Gate Park.
Recently confirmed exhibits of rare gold will be presented along a special "Gold Row" by prominent museums and historical organizations In addition, a dealers gallery adjacent to the exhibition hall will feature a new line of handmade jewelry inspired by California First Lady Maria Shriver, launched recently to help fund the state's trade and cross-cultural initiatives.
The California State Mining and Mineral Museum will display rarely seen crystallized gold and nugget specimens dating back to the late 1880s, and Wells Fargo Historical Services will provide an assortment of historic mining tools and documents from the Gold Rush era

Jewelry in the news: Coke can yields unexpected prize of jewelry, man claims

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Jeremy Norman's story, which the folks at Coca-Cola label a "virtual impossibility," goes like this:
On Friday evening the 18-year-old Lansing man bought a can of classic Coke at a summer carnival hosted by the Moores Park Neighborhood Organization, in south Lansing.
The last swallow yielded something solid - something that lodged in Norman's throat. "I almost choked on it," he said.
Norman claims to have extracted a woman's ring from his mouth. Funny, but there was nothing on the can about a free prize inside.

Jewelry in the news: Navajo Jewelry Stamp to Showcase Artistry of Navajo Silversmiths.

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The U.S. Postal Service will issue a new two-cent Navajo Jewelry definitive stamp as part of its American Design series on August 20, at the Americover Stamp Show in Indianapolis, IN. The stamp features a painted detail of a Navajo silver and turquoise necklace with sand-cast "squash blossoms." The 11 a.m. (Central Time) first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony is free and open to the public.

Simulants in the news: CHARLES & COLVARD ANNOUNCES INTRODUCTION OF MOISSANITE JEWELRY IN 450 STORES OF A NATIONAL CHAIN AND REPORTS SECOND QUARTER OPERATING RESULTS

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Bob Thomas, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We have high expectations for the remainder of 2004. Moissanite continues to gain greater exposure. Additional test programs of moissanite jewelry are being discussed and implemented with a number of retailers. The most significant development is the planned national roll out of test distribution at one of the country's leading jewelry retailers. This top national chain plans on having moissanite jewelry in 450 of its U.S. stores on October 1, 2004. This jewelry will be consigned to these stores and we will recognize revenue as it is sold. We believe that this is one of the most important opportunities we have enjoyed to date and I am excited about what this could mean to the Company."

Jewelry in the news: Grizzlies' Wright robbed of $200,000 in jewelry

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While going to a day spa last week to relieve soreness from a workout, someone took more than $200,000 worth of Wright's jewelry.

Jewelry in the news: Jewelry Stolen From P-Diddy's Office

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Burglars stole an estimated $7.2 million dollars in jewelry from the building combs owns on Broadway.
The rapper and business mogul originally tried to keep his staff quiet about the incident. But obviously, somebody couldn't keep a secret.

Jewelry Design in the news: Jewelry designer moves to Astoria

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The McHones, who have moved to Astoria, will take over management of Mr. Diamond's at a new location, 1150 Commercial St.
Holly McHone is well known in the Hillsboro area for designing and exhibiting custom jewelry. Specializing in goldsmithing and gem placement, she has installed a upscale goldsmith shop at the Astoria location.

Jewelry in the news: Gold Rises as Dollar Drops, Lower Prices Spur Jewelry Demand

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Gold rose for the first day in six in London, as the dollar dropped against the euro and jewelers took advantage of prices near a one-month low.
Dollar-denominated gold tends to rise when the dollar falls as it becomes cheaper to buy with other currencies. The dollar gained 3 percent against the euro last week on speculation the Federal Reserve will boost U.S. interest rates further. Gold fell 4 percent in the period, touching $394.48 Friday, the lowest since June 18.
``A consolidation might be on the cards after such a huge sell-off, with a backlash in the euro, and as lower prices have fuelled physical demand,'' Alexander Zumpfe, an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein in Frankfurt, said in an e-mailed report.

Jewelry in the news: Southern Utes, FLC help bring jewelry into spotlight

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Campbell’s jewelry is owned by well-known people. Campbell says Kevin Costner and the late Johnny Cash have his pieces.
"Mick Jagger ordered a bracelet and my son Colin was so excited to meet him that he delivered it personally," Campbell said. "I donated pieces to the Colorado Film Commission to give out to whoever finishes a film in the state. Billy Crystal and Paul Newman got one that way."

Jewelry in the news: Your jewelry can be one of a kind.

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Olathe residents who want jewelry designed specifically for them need look for farther than Niche Jewelry in Olathe.
Custom-designed jewelry created in gold, silver or platinum is one of several offerings at Niche Jewelry. The store also sells artwork by area artists, including pottery, pastels, custom lamps and frames and hand-blown glass.
Jewelry and glasses repair is also offered at the store, at 2143 E. 151st St. It is owned and operated by William and Wendy Elkins of Olathe.

Jewelry Design in the news: From media director to jewelry designer.

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all began with cigar boxes. Two years ago, after receiving a trendy purse made from a cigar box, Eileen Sanchez-Medina decided she could make her own and do a better job of it.
Armed with a healthy interest in improving the product, the Coral Gables resident started experimenting with different materials and last May decided to make a career of it. Stepping up production and adding new styles, Sanchez-Medina started selling her cigar-box purses by word of mouth to women she knew from church and her children's school. The new designer then made the leap to retail when a spa in South Miami and a retail shop in Little Havana started carrying her handbags.

Jewelry in the news: Finlay Enterprises and Finlay Fine Jewelry Announce Expiration of Tender Offers.

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Finlay Fine Jewelry Corporation ("Finlay Jewelry"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Finlay Enterprises, announced today that its offer to purchase for cash any and all of Finlay Jewelry's $150 million outstanding principal amount of its 8-3/8% Senior Notes due 2008 (the "Notes") expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City Time, on June 4, 2004, and has not been extended.

Jewelry in the news: Ethnic Jewelry Museum Tells Tribes' Stories.

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When walking between the galleries and the small museums of Samchong-dong, downtown Seoul, you may see a beautifully tarnished building covered with sunset-colored copper. If you associated it with an old jewelry box, you are right. The building cherishes jewelry ornaments from around the world with interesting stories to tell, though they are not as expensive or luxurious as Cartier or Tiffany diamond rings.

Jewelry in the news: American Idol Judge Paula Abdul Sets Hot Jewelry Trend.

Excerpt: Millions aspiring to chase their dreams - and also snag the hottest jewelry trends - can now be inspired by the encouraging words and trendy style of American Idol's Paula Abdul without facing the curt criticisms of Simon Cowell. SAM'S CLUB announced it has teamed up with Paula Abdul to sell to consumers nationwide her 'Innergy' jewelry line, which Abdul has given as gifts this season to American Idol semi-finalists and winner Fantasia Barrino.

Jewelry in the news: Jewelry helps raise funds for library.

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MENDHAM - An elegant 14-karat gold, sapphire and diamond bracelet donated by JoEllen Jewelers of Mendham is the centerpiece of a fund-raising effort to benefit the Mendham Borough Library at 10 Hilltop Road.

Jewelry in the news: Diamond bracelet given to church.

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A rector could not believe his church's luck when he found a diamond-studded bracelet in its collection box.
Canon Christopher Samuels was alerted to the valuable donation when the woman who dropped it off rang him up.
Canon Samuels, of the St Mary without-the-Walls Church in Handbridge, Chester, said it is the most unusual donation the church has had.
Now the bracelet - thought to be worth at least £1,000 - is to be auctioned to raise money for church funds.

Jewelry Design in the news: Jewelry designer mixes high-tech, goldsmith skills.

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All Sean Ryan really wanted was to become an artist.

But his first job, on the surface, seemed far from artistic.

"I started out repairing clocks and watches in high school," he said. The part-time job eventually would lead Ryan to a 23-year career in jewelry design.

"You have to learn the mechanics of repair and manufacturing," he said. The skills would be essential to later creating rings, pendants and jeweled eggs.

Jewelry in the news: Council approves new downtown jewelry store.

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The St. Helena City Council decided on a quartet instead of a trio at its meeting Tuesday when it voted to approve a fourth jewelry store on Main Street. The vote was 3 to 1 to support the Planning Commission recommendation to grant a use permit to Lydia Wilson to do business as Marlowe & Company Jewelers.

Jewelry in the news: Maria adds glitter to fundraising.

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It seems Maria Shriver is taking her role as California's first lady seriously. And guess what is her way to contribute to the California State Protocol Fund. She has launched her own jewellery line.
According to National Enquirer, Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger wife is working with a LA designer to create jewelry for her Maria Shriver California Jewelry collection.

Jewelry in the news: LJ International Names Former CEO of Largest Jewelry Retailer in Far East as Head of Company's New China Unit.

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LJ International, Inc. (LJI) (Nasdaq: JADE - News), one of the fastest-growing fine jewelry companies in the world, today announced that Elliott Yuen, (48), will become chief executive of the Company's new China Division beginning June 1, 2004. Mr. Yuen, comes to his new position with over two decades of award- winning experience managing international brands in the Asia-Pacific region.

Jewelry in the news: Postal worker accused of stealing jewelry.

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Federal officials say a veteran U-S Postal Service employee stole jewelry from the mail and sold the rings, necklaces and bracelets for thousands of dollars at a pawn shop.

Jewelry in the news: Moody's rates Finlay Fine Jewelry senior notes B1.

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Moody's Investors Service assigned a B1 to Finlay Fine Jewelry Corporation's proposed senior notes. The outlook was changed to stable from positive. The followings rating were assigned: Finlay Fine Jewelry Corporation: Senior implied of B1; $200 million senior unsecured notes of B1; Senior unsecured issuer rating of B1. The following ratings were withdrawn: Finlay Enterprises: Senior implied rating of B1; Senior unsecured issuer rating of B3. On May 7, 2004, Finlay Enterprises and Finlay Fine Jewelry began a cash tender offer and consent solicitation for $75 million senior debentures at Finlay Enterprises (holding company parent of Finlay Fine Jewelry) and $150 million senior notes at Finlay Fine Jewelry (operating company).

Jewelry Design in the News: Northern artists selected to design Tiffany's jewelry.

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Famed jewelry retailer Tiffany's has set its sights on Canada's North, selecting the designs by Canadian artists for a new line of jewelry.
Tiffany's will transform designs by stone carver and jewelry designer Inuk Charlie of Cambridge Bay and Dene painter Archie Beaulieu, from the Rae-Edzo region of the North West Territories, into gold and diamond jewelry.

Jewelry in the News: Tiffany backs environmentalists' push for Earth-friendly jewelry.

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One gold ring, conservationists say, generates 20 tons of mine waste. This year, they passed out Valentine's Day cards reading, ''Don't tarnish your love with dirty gold'' in front of jewelry stores in New York, Boston and Washington.
The campaign caught the attention of Tiffany & Co., which took out a recent ad in the Washington Post that said a proposed mine under the Cabinet Mountains wilderness of Montana is a poor way to fill its jewelry cabinets on Fifth Avenue.
''Given the impact of mining for gold, silver and platinum, they are a company who cared about how they were viewed and what their customers think,'' said Steve D'Esposito, president of Earthworks, the environmental group leading the campaign.
The ad, signed by Tiffany chairman and chief executive Michael J. Kowalski, surprised leaders in the mining industry.
''I was stunned that a person of Mr. Kowalski's stature and obvious business acumen would write a letter like that,'' said Laura Skaer, head of the Northwest Mining Association in Spokane.
The jewelry industry has already started the process of guaranteeing that its raw materials came only from socially and environmentally friendly mining companies, according to Jewelers of America, an industry group.

Jewelry in the News: After jewelry is lost, connections are found.

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Losing a diamond pendant and topaz ring taught Elaine Jordan that the world really is a small place and that there are honest people in it.
The woman who found Jordan's jewelry turned out be the daughter of a former co-worker. The two women discovered they had a mutual friend. And all three have connections to the jewelry industry.
The story began on March 4, when Jordan, of Lexington, who owns The Gold Peddler, picked up her jewelry along with some items for her customers from Greg Wells, who makes and repairs jewelry in Eastland Shopping Center.

Jewelry in the News: Basinger's jewelry fetches $140,000 for PAWS at auction.

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A collection of Basinger's baubles, sold in an auction sponsored by Christie's in New York, fetched about $140,000 for PAWS, said Pat Derby, founder of the rescue organization.
Basinger, who won an Academy Award for her role in the movie "L.A. Confidential," is a longtime friend of the organization that houses abandoned and retired animals from circuses and other parts of the entertainment industry. PAWS residents include lions, tigers, bobcats, bears, primates and wolves.

Jewelry in the news: Imelda Marcos' jewelry to be auctioned.

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Jewelry once owned by former first lady Imelda Marcos is to be auctioned overseas, the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) said Tuesday.
At least two international auction houses have expressed interest in selling off the trinkets recovered by the PCGG, chairperson Haydee Yorac said Tuesday.
Asked at a forum organized by the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines for a valuation of the jewelry, Yorac said "around 10 million US dollars."
"We are looking at auctioning the jewelry in either Hong Kong, London or New York," Yorac added.
She denied media reports that much of the jewelry now held in the vault of the Philippines' central bank was in fact fake. "The jewelry has been independently valued and found to be genuine," she said.

Jewelry in the news: A Marriage of Creativity and Glamour: H. Stern to Launch Jewelry Collection with Diane Von Furstenberg.

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The Diane von Furstenberg by H. Stern Collection will be previewed to the press in June 2004, and available for the consumer at the H. Stern Flagship on Fifth Avenue in New York City the following October. H. Stern will support the collection with an advertising campaign beginning with October fashion and lifestyle magazines. International launches of the collection will follow.