Jaeger Lecoultre Opens First Two Us Boutiques
Boca Raton, Fla. - Watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre is expanding its presence in the U.S. market with two new boutiques, the first-ever boutiques for the brand.The first opened in mid June at Les Bijoux, a Boca Raton, Fla., retail store that also features boutiques for luxury jewelry brand Van Cleef and Arpels and watch brand F.P. Journe.The second boutique, located off of Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, Calif., will officially open its ...

Gemstones Nature S Gift Of Beauty And Rarity
The naturally occurring gemstone is a crystalline form of a mineral. Desirable for their beauty, gemstones are also loved for their rarity and durability. As adornments in jewelry, gemstones can bring enjoyment for generations. While many gems have remained popular for years, some are rare collector stones that have only been discovered recently.EmeraldsThe much-loved emerald is admired for ...

Peruvian Silver Jewelry Is Among The World S Finest Artisan Jewelry
Why does Peruvian silver jewelry rank among some of the finest artisan jewelry in the world One reason is that the silver in Peruvian jewelry is high in quality. It is always sterling silver, which is defined as containing a minimum of 92.5% pure silver. But Peruvian silversmiths move one step beyond this 92.5% minimum standard, using 95% pure silver in their handcrafted jewelry. Too soft to hold up on ...

Scottish Jewellery At Wasps Studios Weekend 2008
Eighteen artists working in Wasps studios across Scotland in the disciplines of goldsmithing, silvermithing and jewellery will meet and greet their public directly at their studios. In its seventh year, the Wasps OpenStudios Weekend 2008, Saturday October 4, 2008 and Sunday October 5, 2008, offers the one-off chance of "exhibiting artists' work ...

Jrdunncom Adds Stephen Webster To Designer Mix
Lighthouse Point, Fla. - Stephen Webster is the latest name to join the growing roster of jewelry designers and watchmakers available on JRDunn.com, one of the Internet's largest online designer-jewelry stores.The site currently features more than 60 brands, including Marco Bicego, John Hardy, Tacori and David Yurman, among many others.Webster entered the luxury market in the mid 1970s and has been called "the ...

Indo Argyle Diamond Council Closes
Paso Robles, Calif. - The Indo Argyle Diamond Council (IADC), a by-invitation-only, paid-membership program for Indian diamond jewelry manufacturers, will close this December because it has "accomplished all of its goals," the organization has announced.According to the IADC, over its 15-year history, the program has raised the U.S. market's awareness of India's ability to manufacture ...

Put Some Colour Back In Your Life With Diamond Bracelets Inspired By The Zodiac
When it comes to gift buying, one of the most moving and personal gifts to give is jewellery. There is a fine art to choosing this type of present for someone, for a start you have to know them well, to understand their taste and make sure you get them something they will want to wear. As a gift, jewellery is something that is accepted and treasured and will ...

Buying Diamonds As A Hedge Against Inflation
You`re shopping for a diamond pendant or perhaps considering purchasing a pair of anniversary rings so that you and your spouse can mark an important milestone in your marriage. Diamonds are not only beautiful, but they can also hold their value, something today`s savvy consumer is well aware of.One question you may have, especially as you survey the topsy-turvy global ...

Ags Conclave To Welcome Non Member Retailers
Las Vegas - The American Gem Society (AGS) will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2009 by opening its annual membership gathering, the American Gem Society Conclave, to non-member retailers for the first time.The 2009 Conclave, scheduled for April 1-4, 2009, will be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago hotel, on the city's downtown Magnificent Mile.The event will offer an educational ...

Royal Asscher Launches Line Of Sapphire Jewelry
New York - Diamond company Royal Asscher of America has launched Royal Asscher-cut sapphires, which it will sell alongside its specially cut diamonds under the name "Rocks and Jewels by Royal Asscher."According to a release from the company, Managing Director of Royal Asscher North America Lita Asscher designed the jewelry for Rocks and Jewels, which includes eight collections: Bewitch, ...