Of the 800-plus brick-and-mortar shops projected to close their doors for good this year, how many will be missed? That's a question that was posed to attendees of the American Gem Society Conclave by management expert Jim Collins. How many...
Who could've guessed that rosary beads and crosses would one day top the "haute" accessories list? It's become increasingly common to see entertainers and everyday people adorning their necks and wrists with religious symbols, but do you think the majority...
10. You check under your bed for life preservers…just in case. 9. Green asparagus looks strangely discolored to you. 8. You attend a trade show and wonder where all the dogs and baby strollers are. 7. You feel the need...
Iced-out pups in the arms and purses of young "celebutants" are all over the pages of fashion and gossip mags these days. Their sparkly, bubblegum-pink gem-encrusted collars and leashes are cute and age-appropriate for their owners. But I want to...
Many retail jewelers view e-commerce sites—and online auction sites in particular—with a skeptical eye. But some are discovering how to use these sites to their advantage. For example, Maryland-based Mervis Diamond Importers recently announced a partnership with auction site Bid4Assets.com...
Your wife would love to get a pair of diamond earrings for Mother's Day, but how would she feel if you buy your mom the exact same pair? An informal, impromptu survey of several men who are sons, husbands and...
So I hit the malls last weekend looking for dresses for the seven (yes, you read that correctly) weddings I've got coming up this season. I didn't get very far, however, as I just could not compete with the mobs...
Consumer electronics and high-end fashion have been involved in a torrid love affair for many seasons now. Their hot and heavy romance recently sired several designer phones that are so glam even a certain supermodel known for her diva-esque fits...
Emily Armenta So original, yet so on trend, these pendants just beg to be layered on top of a summer dress (that is, if summer would ever get here). From the "Midnight" collection, the pieces come in 18-karat gold and...
Looks like I am on the wrong career path. Forbes has released its annual list of salaries for the chief executive officers of America's 500 biggest companies. The CEOs, whose salaries received an aggregate 6 percent pay increase last year,...
I'm a "daddy's girl" who misses her father more than words or synthetic jewelry could express. The idea of adorning my ears, wrists or any body part with his remains isn't quite appealing to me. But customers of a company...
In the brief two years since its launch, YouTube has gone from a clearinghouse for random, offbeat videos to a bonified new media source arguably as influential in politics as it is in pop culture. (Who can forget George Allen's...
Recently, hip hop artist Lil Jon made the Guinness Book of World Records with his purchase of the largest diamond pendant ever. Set in 18-karat yellow and white gold, the "ginormous" piece weighs as much as a small newborn (5.11...
I'm a celebrity junkie as much as anyone. I devour Us Weekly and People each week when they arrive in the office, and I have been known to prefer Access Hollywood to World News Tonight. Nonetheless, even I have overdosed...
Warning: The UV protection in the average pair of sunglasses may not save you from the blinding bling of diamond-encrusted frames now being worn by accessory-loving fashionistas. In the must-have accessories race, sunglasses are coming up the rear fast, gaining...
Yael Sonia "Curve" ring in 18-karat yellow gold with 9 mm Tahitian pearls and diamonds totaling 0.47 carats. I love the way this ring has such bold lines and fluidity, and looks like a tiny sculpture for your hand. The...
My mom's birthday is around the corner, and I need an extra-special gift—one that'll raise my status from neglectful long-distance daughter to doting daughter who's just a heartbeat away. A friend suggested pearls, and my mind immediately went to June...
By Teresa Novellino I think a certain dog in Maryland is entitled to a trip to the pet spa and a whole lot of dog biscuits. Jewelry artist Debbie Parkhurst says she was eating an apple last Friday when she...
Better keep your pop tunes handy, you never know who might walk through the door of your store. John Mayer, 29, was spotted Friday for the third time in as many months, jewelry shopping for himself and gal pal Jessica...
At least one jeweler should probably do more than just buy jewelry at Las Vegas Market Week this year. New York jeweler Danny Yousefzadeh, 40, won first place and almost a half million dollars in a World Series of Poker...
Sarah Graham Metalsmithing, (800) 670-0917 Bamboo Hoop Earrings in 18-karat white gold and diamonds. These earrings measure about 3/4-inch in diameter and perfectly illustrate two hot jewelry trends of the moment: non-traditional hoops and organic inspiration. Suggested retail price is...
The jewelry industry loves billionaires. After all, how many regular old millionaires can plunk down $250,000 for a new necklace or a fancy ring? Apparently, the jewelry industry breeds billionaires, too. A good chunk of the people on Forbes' recently...
It was FREEZING in New York City last week, but the stores are already showing spring and summer clothes, so that's where my fashion focus has wandered. Of course, no spring outfit would be complete without a little bit of...
For those who’ve been struggling over the age-old question “What shall I indulge in, diamonds or a flat-screen TV?” A. Link and Philips Electronic now have the perfect answer: An Ambilight Flat TV featuring 225 carats of diamonds. The set,...
If I had been strutting the red carpet on Oscar night, here's what I would have worn along with my purple, backless Versace gown. (Hey, a girl can dream, right?) Vacheron Constantin The Lady Kala Duchesse watch gives a whole...
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