Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on October 29, 2007
With Southern California going through one of the worst fire seasons in a very long time, a huge number or residents have been affected, and that includes many of the artisans who live in the region....
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on September 02, 2007
I didn't even know there was going to be any sort of museum or as the World Jewelry Center is calling it, "museum experience," in the new center, but it looks like there is going to be...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on August 22, 2007
Everyone enjoys complaining about Starbucks, so here's something else you can add to your list of complaints. They are down on jewelry, even when it might be part of an employee's cultural...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on August 21, 2007
We are all familiar with the hard copy magazine, Vogue, but now, they have gone video in a big way, as in a big new web site full of shopping favs which have taken a clue from the traditional...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on August 20, 2007
It's about time! Funny how I've been reporting about lead in children's jewelry for years, and it just seemed to go and on. Now, with all the toy problems related to lead paint, it seems...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on August 07, 2007
With the huge toy recall currently under way, proceeded by pet food and then toothpaste contamination, the eyes of the world continue to look toward China to explain what the heck is going on over...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on July 21, 2007
I recently have had to remove peanut butter forever from my diet. I'm not one to eat a lot of protein, so I've often used peanut butter to help out with this issue. However, after realizing...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on July 05, 2007
I tend to have a love - hate relationship with Accessories Magazine. On the one hand, they do have have some great information about the industry, and that includes jewelry. On the other two hands,...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on June 25, 2007
Time out for a jewelry diva rant folks! And, I'm really talking to those wonderful designers, manufacturers, and other folks in the jewelry business world. Listen up! The time of the blog is here....
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on June 10, 2007
Ebay is still one of the hottest places on line to buy just about anything, and that especially means jewelry. There is a lot of jewelry, which means there is a lot of competition between jewelry...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on May 24, 2007
Big news jewelry lovers - The Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council (JCOC) is heading to the big screen, at least that of our computer screen, to continue spreading the word on jewelry and watches. Along...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on May 15, 2007
Do women buy jewelry on-line? According to a recent report by IndexOnline, not so much. While many of us admit to taking virtual shopping tours during company time (oh, we are so naughty, aren't...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on April 09, 2007
Excitement still seems to be high as plans continue to create the World Jewelry Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. I've reported on this before and will continue to do so as I receive news I think it...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on April 03, 2007
Here is the latest children's jewelry recall. This one is for the Groovy Grabber Bracelet. The bracelets are painted and the paint has lead in it. Here are the details from the Consumer Product...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on March 10, 2007
File this under the "ick" category. Though, actually, I'm sorry to say this is not the first time some idiot has swallowed diamonds and jewelry as a method for stealing it. But, to think...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on March 06, 2007
Polo Ralph Lauren is teaming up with Richemont to produce a line of watches and jewelry. Since I have a preppy bend to me, I've always liked the Polo line of clothing by R.L, so I'm very...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on March 03, 2007
Blood diamonds may be a thing of the past, or the the jewelry industry would like us all to believe that, but this doesn't mean there aren't other issues in the diamond world, especially when...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on February 23, 2007
It seems like these jewelry recalls due to lead found in the jewelry will never end. Here's another one. If you are a big lots customer then you may want to read this press release from U.S....
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on February 22, 2007
I like all kinds of jewelry, from the high-end gold and platinum that I get now and then for special gifts from my husband, to the fun and funky beaded or wire jewelry that I make myself or often...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on February 21, 2007
Christie's is known for auctioning off all kinds of merchandise, from jewelry to whole estates, but it looks like jewelry is their top item for 2006. According to this article from Diamonds.net,...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on February 20, 2007
Put this in the more than I wanted to know about American Idol and one of the many reasons I don't and never have watched this show. From a Jewelry Exchange press release: American Idol and the...
Read the full post.
Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on February 14, 2007
More retailers have jumped on board the "no dirty gold" band wagon. Blood diamonds aren't the only issue it seems with the jewelry industry. For centuries there are been problems when it...
Read the full post.
