Initial Charms And Other Fine Jewelry - Making An Informed Decision
Whenever someone makes a purchase of fine jewelry, they should be aware of the basic fundamentals regarding precious metals such as gold and silver. It is also a good idea to have a basic understanding of the most popular gemstones.
In this way, one can make an informed decision when purchasing jewelry and will most likely be very satisfied in their purchase.
The Appeal of Gemstone Earrings
If you are creating a new collection, gemstone earrings can add a touch of class to your jewelry box. These pretty gemstone earrings come in many different colors and styles. You have a great assortment to choose from to start a nice color combination with your clothing choices. There are many places to buy these gemstone earrings on line and in jewelry stores.
Go check out the many choices that are available to you. You may find something that you didn’t know was really available and love it. You may need to look around to find that perfect stone you want.
Jewelry sites among top gainers in December
Retail jewelry Web sites trailed only cosmetics and consumer goods in category growth from unique visitors during the month of December, an analysis by ComScore Inc. reveals.
As consumers rushed to complete their <a href=http://www.jewelleryday.com/ ” target=”_blank”>holiday gift lists online</a>, the analysis showed that fragrance and cosmetics sites experienced a 30 percent increase in the number of unique visitors between November and December, followed by consumer-goods sites with a 23 percent increase, and jewelry, luxury goods and accessories sites with a 22 percent increase, to 24 million unique visitors.
Zale to close 60 underperforming stores
Zale Corp. plans to close 60 stores in the next 90 days, National Jeweler has confirmed.
Zale Chief Administrative Officer Rodney Carter didn’t identify the stores, but said the Irving, Texas-based jeweler would be closing unprofitable Zales, Gordon’s Jewelers and Piercing Pagoda stores and “several dozen more” stores later this year.
Zale Vice President and Treasurer David Sternblitz told National Jeweler that the company is not planning on exiting any geographic markets and that “there is the potential that the people impacted get placed at other stores or other brands.”
Gold watches ‘appeal to collectors’
A rare wristwatch crafted out of 18-carat gold is said to have particular appeal to collectors, according to United Arab Emirates (UAE) news publication Business 24-7.
Billed as one of the most expensive men’s timepieces on sale today, some 50 units of the Grande Complication watch have been by the International Watch Company (IWC) each year since 1990.
Dubai shoppers ‘could win gold’
People who make a gold jewelry purchase during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) could win one kilogram of gold during each day of the event, the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG) has announced.
The scheme, entitled Win With the Winner, will be open to all consumers who purchase a minimum of AED 500 (£69) worth of gold jewelry at any participating DSF outlet.
What Every Girl Needs: Jewelry Box Basics
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, male masses will likely flock to jewelry stores in search of gifts to dazzle and delight. However, many will become stuck once it’s time to decide what article of jewelry best fits their loved one’s style.
For those who might be stumped once the jewelry counter is in sight, Jerry Ehrenwald, president of the consumer-focused NYC-based International Gemological Institute (IGI) and a graduate gemologist with 40 years of industry experience, sheds some light on the best baubles for her jewelry box.
Sector Snap: Jewelry Retailers Fall
Shares of jewelry retailers fell after they reported weak sales for the holiday period, the latest signal that consumers are reining in spending amid a difficult economic environment.
Finlay Enterprises Inc., which operates Bailey Banks & Biddle, Carlyle and Congress specialty jewelry stores, said December same-store sales fell 5.9 percent in the two-month November and December period, and cut its fourth-quarter guidance.
Fashion in a flash: New jump drives designed as jewelry
Don’t call it a comeback: USB drives have been around for years. It’s just that instead of costing a king’s ransom, they can now be purchased for less than the price of three lattes. These portable storage devices, also known as flash, jump, and thumb drives, are being used for everything from selling cereal to promoting movies.
Last month, Matchbox Twenty released its latest album, “Exile on Mainstream,” in traditional CD format, but the pop rockers also began offering it on a USB bracelet at Best Buy for $35 with extras such as photos and videos. The bracelets are made of silicone, similar to the “Live Strong” ones made famous by Lance Armstrong.
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Selling Jewelry Is Mostly Pitfalls, Not Much Glitter
IT may be a cameo handed down from your grandmother or your father’s 1940s Hamilton watch or a ring you bought years ago that you no longer wear and now want to sell. While buying jewelry, whether at department or specialty stores, craft fairs or on eBay, is quick and easy, selling it is often slow, difficult and confusing.
Gary Shuler is director of the jewelry department at Sotheby’s in New York City.
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