In a recent Reuters’ article, scandal was included in the list of reasons why Spain-based retailer Zara doesn't use celebrities to design or promote its fashion lines. To prove its point, the company commented on fashion brand Jill Stuart's less-than-stellar...
In Egypt, just like in the United States, there's a shortage of men who have the financial means to marry and an abundance of women searching for Mr. Right. But, for Egyptian men, the phrase "financial means" refers to one's...
Another data breach affecting millions of bank and credit card holders was reported on July 3 by Reuters. Fidelity National Information Services, an electronic-payment processor, revealed that a database administrator had stolen sensitive customer data, including names, addresses, phone numbers,...
Here are a few sparkly accessories that probably won't fit in a jewelry box, but will look chic on a shoe rack: Laced with 18-karat gold chains instead of plain ol cloth shoestrings, SENI sneakers by Upper Echelon Shoes (UES)...
Jewelry continues to top the list of preferred "push gifts." While presents such as spa days and cashmere robes sound great, what new mom has time to enjoy either one? She may not be dressed to the nines while pacing...
A shame-faced man stands in front of a display window at a Fifth Avenue jeweler at 3:00 a.m., picking out a three-carat peace offering from the touch screen monitor. This is just one example of how interactive windows, similar to...
Like a fashion victim on a makeover show, downtown Manhattan's financial district is being revamped and upgraded in a manner that's so chic it's drawing all the beautiful people and the retailers that help them get that way. As a...
Calgaro "Bora Bora" necklace in sterling silver with pearls and amethyst drops. I'm noticing more and more lariats out there, and I have to say I love the trend. It's easy, versatile and fun. Suggested retail price is $1,290. Voila...
July 7, 2007 (07/07/07) is believed to be the luckiest, and certainly has become the most popular, wedding date of the century. For some, the power of the lucky number seven is grounded in superstition. For others, the significance is...
The designers and manufacturers who showed their wares in Las Vegas did not disappoint. Retailers looking for over-the-top designs and fashion-forward pieces definitely had no trouble. But I thought the show also offered a lot of basics, perfect for everyday...
I have been in the jewelry industry long enough to know that the Caribbean represents a hot spot for fine-jewelry sales. But until a family cruise last week, I had no idea how important jewelry sales are down there. The...
Putting aside the author's hypocrisy—she rants about the sexist symbolism of a diamond engagement ring for this entire article, then discloses that she's "guilty" of owning one—I think this particular anti-diamond article from Slate offers up a nifty marketing idea:...
Not only does the work of Damian Hirst raise eyebrows, but his death- and blood-themed designs tend to raise the philosophical question, "What is art?" In defense of the focal point of his new exhibit, a diamond-encrusted platinum cast of...
With Paris Hilton back in jail for violating probation, I've identified the perfect diamond-jewelry item for the poor little rich girl and her pals: The "Best Friends Behind Bars" (BFBB for short) charm. Jewelry.com already has the goods in the...
Anyone else out there still struggling to recover from Las Vegas market week? I must admit that despite the long hours and brutal heat, I find the Las Vegas shows among my favorites of the year. Of course I work...
According to a recent federal court filing mentioned on NWAnews.com, former Wal-Mart executive Julie Roehm testified that Wal-Mart Chief Executive H. Lee Scott purchased a large pink diamond at preferential pricing. Since Wal-Mart's ethics rules prohibit employees from receiving free...
Vacheron Constantin All the bells and whistles of modern watches are great, but sometimes you just want a nice, crisp classic watch. It doesn't get much more classic than Vacheron Constantin's "Patrimony" watch with a solid platinum dial and case,...
The 60th edition of the Cannes Film Festival reportedly had more glitz and glam than ever before. Jewelry from Chopard (which hosted the event for the 10th year), Mont Blanc and de Grisogono lit up the red carpet, making it...
Martini's with four- and five-figure price tags are at the top of beverage menus around the world. The high cost is due to the high-end jewelry attached to or submerged in the cocktail. When trying to impress loved ones or...
I took a tour of the new Tourneau repair and distribution facility in Long Island City yesterday morning. It's amazing to see firsthand the way the world's biggest watch retailer keeps track of the hundreds of watches that pour into...
According to a May 17 Reuters report, a mother of five was recently sentenced to three years and 10 months in jail for driving her 17-year-old son to a jewelry store that he and two accomplices intended to rob. "I...
While many Americans enamored with British royalty were anxious to hail the Queen, style editors couldn't wait to criticize her staunch attire, which seemed to exclude stunning pieces from one of the largest private jewelry collections known. Queen Elizabeth II's...
I am not a proponent of firearms, believe me. The events that occured at Virginia Tech last month proved to anyone that firearms in the hands of the wrong people can be disastrous. But the shooting of two would-be robbers...
TAG Heuer Reinterpreted with a hot new look and a dynamic color range, TAG Heuer's Formula 1 timepieces continue to evoke the need for speed. The collection retains its six sports-watch features, which include a screw-in crown, a titanium-carbide-coated unidirectional...
An online poll conducted in April by ShopLocal, a multi-channel shopping Web site, revealed that while 18 percent of moms were unhappy with their Mother's Day gifts, a whopping 67 percent of dads echoed the same sentiment about their Father's...
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