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Supplier News: Midas Chain goes mini
Midas Chain has launched its new East2West Mini Collection, which includes miniature versions of the manufacturer’s most popular styles.
Jewelry manufacturer Midas Chain has launched a collection comprised of miniature versions of its east-to-west designs, including this engravable bar nameplate.
New York--Midas Chain has launched its new East2West Mini Collection, which includes miniature versions of the manufacturer’s most popular styles.
The collection--which came in response to the success of the full-sized versions and as the trend of layering little necklaces continues to grow, the company said--is available in 14-karat yellow, white or rose gold and sterling silver, and includes the engravable bar nameplate, sideways cross and infinity styles, among others.
The complete line is in the new Midas catalog, which features more than 300 pages of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, chains and more. In addition to the East2West collection, the new catalog also features the LightZ, and Fengari collections as well as officially licensed NFL and college jewelry.
To request a copy of the catalog, call the company’s sales department at 877-643-2765, email sales@midaschain.com, or visit MidasChain.com.
New Stuller jewelry catalog is out
Stuller just released its most extensive catalog yet, showcasing everything the company has to offer in one easy-to-navigate, intuitively designed resource.
Jewelry 2015-2016 features 1,000 pages of trendy new styles, proven bestsellers and expanded product categories to guide retailer jewelers and their customers.
It incorporates a number of features, like a keyword index to allow jewelers to locate items based on a certain motif, color or theme; classic pieces of jewelry shown in a variety of metals, carat weights, sizes and stone types; and enhanced navigation and product grouping.
More information about the catalog can be found online at Stuller.com/jewelrycatalog.
For the fall, Calgaro brings out ‘Brillio’
Italian jewelry brand Calgaro has debuted its new “Brillio” collection for the fall, featuring 33 different SKUs including bracelets, necklaces rings, and earrings ranging in price from $325 to $1,500 retail.
Multiple strand necklaces and bracelets are centered on diamond-cut sterling silver beads, with some designs featuring brown or black enamel infused into the silver that won’t discolor or fade, the company said. Calgaro also offers its brand of chains that feature thin strands of sterling silver woven into durable threads to create fluid and free-moving pieces.
For more information, call 818-319-4200 or visit Calgaro.it.
Mercury Ring rolls out look book
The new 2015-2016 look book and catalog for Phyllis Bergman for Mercury Ring is out, focusing on new, emerging, colorful designs with a nod to clean lines, structure, and tradition.
Mercury Ring currently is run by the third generation of the Bergman family, focusing on finding
the top bridal trends and bringing them to market.
Bergman’s designs, meanwhile, have been recognized by a number of fashion and style icons before, according to the company. She currently serves as board chair for the Diamond Empowerment Fund.
For more information, contact phyllisb@mercuryring.com.
Bergman’s designs, meanwhile, have been recognized by a number of fashion and style icons before, according to the company. She currently serves as board chair for the Diamond Empowerment Fund.
For more information, contact phyllisb@mercuryring.com.
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