I've recently developed mixed feelings about the return of the necklace. The bare necks I saw on the red carpet and at other celebrity or fashionista-filled events in 2007 appeared quite lonely. However, now that necklaces, specifically "statement necklaces," are...
As a copywriter, I can easily identify the objective of clever advertising. Ironically, I often fall prey to it. Like the time I chose a mobile carrier solely based on the fact that I was a fan of the celebrity...
Ann Hand's jewelry store, situated in the boutique-laden Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., has been the talk of the town and the press with its contest involving politically themed pins embedded with Swarovski crystals. The pins feature the name of...
Are vibrant shades of blue, orange, pink and green compelling you to whip out your credit card and spend, despite daily reports on the country's economic crisis? In a recent article on color therapy, a trend specialist, a market analyst...
With all the attention the climate crisis has garnered over the past year, accessories that support eco-friendly causes will be in demand around Earth Day, April 22. Pono offers Save the Planet bangles (shown left) made of natural horn with...
In New York City, we've got about three more months before it really starts to warm up, and I'm counting the days. I'm eager to pair rich gold jewelry with breezy black summer dresses, a look that up-and-coming actress Camilla...
I'm finally not living in denial. No more pretending it's not winter by wearing summer dresses paired with tights in 30-degree weather, a combination that has given me a mild case of frostbite and a permanent red complexion. Spring has...
This is another segment from The Real Hustle. I found it really interesting since it is based on a true scam that happened in London. In this case, the scam artists relied on the jeweler to be impressed by their...
This is an interesting episode I saw on the show The Real Hustle. I was really surprised that this scam would fool anyone, but I guess people can get a bit taken off guard when someone comes in flashing a...
Right after the JA New York Winter Show on March 10, I popped into the Terrace Club for a peek at the winning designs of the 5th Edition "The Song of the Stars" Tahitian Pearl Trophy—North America division. A fashion...
As the Internet Age presses in on us, every industry is striving to make the most of it, whether it be creating blogs such as this one, posting interactive articles on news sites, advertising on the Web or, perhaps most...
Avril Lavigne is the latest celebrity to partner with retailer Kohl's Corp. According to Reuters' Shop Talk blog, the punkish multi-platinum-album-selling singer will be introducing a line of accessories and jewelry, called Abbey Dawn, in the retailer's stores this July....
As "going green" sweeps the globe, it is no surprise that the eco-friendly vibe is creeping its way into the jewelry industry. "Green" jewelry is popping up all over the place. Designers are starting to use recycled materials and lab-grown...
"Redeem those gift cards now" must be the most popular headline of the day. I've heard it on every TV channel, on every news program and read it on the Web. Sharper Image's bankruptcy filing and subsequent refusal to honor...
Now that President Bush has announced that the United States is not in or headed for a recession but simply in the midst of a slowdown, what upcoming events and holidays can jewelry retailers count on to rev up sales...
The National Jeweler Network posted an article earlier this month about the large tax rebate checks everyone is getting this year. The article mentioned that those 18 through 24 years old will spend more of their checks than any other...
Next up on my ever-evolving jewelry wish list: diamond studs. I've been hankering for a pair ever since reading Chanel And Her World, a book about the iconic fashion designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel. And though one would think a girl...
I'm glad I write about jewelry and don't make it. After recently viewing the jewelry-making process at A. Jaffe's factory, I have a whole new respect for the trade. Yes, it's tedious and repetitive, but the results are oh so...
I began seeing numerous articles about the jewelry-stacking trend about two years ago, and instead of fading away as trends eventually do, it seems to have only grown stronger. Perhaps the return of the bangle breathed new life into the...
How does one go from Mr. Blackwell's Worst Dressed list to fashion muse? I imagine Christina Aguilera would answer that question with the hook from the song "That's What Friends Are For" because it would definitely explain why she's the...
The next red ring you see might not be the result of enameling or some other coating technique. Chunlei Guo, a researcher from the University of Rochester, is fine-tuning technology that adds color to platinum, titanium, tungsten, silver and gold....
In ancient times, a signet ring wielded the power of its wearer. An impression from one on a document was as valid as a handwritten signature is today. Engraved with a coat of arms, signet rings showed allegiance to a...
At any chance I had on a ferry or boat ride during childhood travels, I'd spend some time peering over the edge, hoping to spy a mermaid. I was sure they existed, and that if I looked hard enough, I'd...
As more American consumers tighten their purse strings, retailers are depending on foreign shoppers to boost sales, in stores and online. The weak American dollar continues to be an attraction for foreign shoppers. And those tourists who haven't exchanged their...
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