Bonuses are gone, Cristal is corked Oct 3, 2008
Sports car dealers, jewellers, landscape gardeners, high-end real estate agents, private schools and high-priced call girl agencies all reported sharp drops in billings this month. One of the few such firms to benefit has been Berry Brothers and Rudd, the exclusive City of London wine merchant, which Tuesday reported a 9-million surge in sales over the previous week. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Investing in gemstone? Future may not be sparkling! Sep 25, 2008
Investing in gemstone. Future may not be sparkling. (India Times)
BEE rules put us at risk - micro jewellers Sep 22, 2008
Cape Town - White-owned micro jewellers have expressed outrage at a requirement to submit black economic empowerment (BEE) plans to the regulator, but the department of minerals and energy has said it is sympathetic to their plight. While the department of trade and industry's codes are sympathetic towards small white-owned businesses in other sectors, jewellers must transform to get permits ... Davon Kahn, the owner of Kahns Jewellers in Cape Town, said the term "where applicable" was... (Business Report, South Africa)
Vintage jewels gain popularity as investments Sep 10, 2008
"Art Deco is without doubt the most popular. It never really went out of vogue. Many Americans are looking for jewellery of the Art Deco period. Also Read Many customers are looking for Art Deco engagement rings. Victorian pieces are also extremely popular." The focus on quality, design, craftsmanship and precious gemstones during the Art Deco heyday of jewellery design in the 1920s and 1930s was unparalleled, Bond Street jewellers say. And these days, it is harder than ever to find the... (India Times)
Vintage jewels in demand as investors seek certainty Sep 9, 2008
The focus on quality, design, craftsmanship and precious gemstones during the Art Deco heyday in the 1920s and 1930s was unparalleled, Bond Street jewellers say. And it is now harder than ever to find the supremely precious Art Deco pieces, whether unnamed or branded, which pushes their value higher. (Business Report, South Africa)
The story of boy meets girl. They fall in love. And buy Brand X Aug 14, 2008
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Sheffield Shield regains its place at top of the order Jul 16, 2008
The shield was knocked around in that time by jubilant teams and had fallen into a state of disrepair, but it has since been restored by Brisbane jewellers Hardy Brothers, a job that was done for nothing despite the trophy requiring more than 400 hours of repairs. It has been held at the National Sports Museum at the MCG, and is expected to be housed in a cabinet when it emerges from retirement, to avoid further damage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The age of resin Jul 3, 2008
Specialist jewellers will also be able to date your piece of amber, at least to within a million years or so ... Yvonne Friedman is a Melbourne jewellery designer who runs Ashley Jewellers in cosmopolitan Collins Street. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
London's Victoria & Albert Museum May 26, 2008
Although the display focuses mainly on European jewellery from the last 800 years it also includes items created by modern jewellers. Many historic articles are on show including diamonds worn by Catherine the Great of Russia and jewels once owned by Queen Elizabeth I. The , a gift from Napoleon to his adopted daughter, gleam in the subdued light alongside ornaments and tiaras worn by the Empress Josephine. (Suite101.com)
'Everything I needed to know I learned in McDonald's' Jan 29, 2008
Jewellers robbed by armed raiders. MOST READ. (BBC News -- UK)
Jewelry justice? Case solved in Santorini Jan 26, 2008
The jeweler's side of the storyA few days after hearing from Thompson, I had my first conversation with Alexandros Rogavopolous, owner of Alexandros Jewellers in Santorini ... Indeed, there had been a credit on Thompson's credit card for $3,500 (2,800 euros), but Thompson didn't know the credit was from Alexandros Jewellers because American Express did not list the credit as such. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Gold hits record above $900 Jan 14, 2008
In Singapore, dealers noted selling from holders who cashed in on gold's gains as well as limited purchases from jewellers at lower levels. Gold mining stocks rallied after U.S. gold futures hit record highs, with Newcrest Mining up 1. (International Herald Tribune)
New Westminster pawnshop owner charged after raid Dec 19, 2007
New Westminster police arrested the owner of Vibe Jewellers following an undercover operation ... Vi Tran, the owner of Vibe Jewellers on Columbia Street, was arrested Monday morning following a three-month undercover police operation, said Sgt. Ivan Chu of the New Westminster Police ... Police said three ivory tusks seized at Vibe Jewellers on Columbia Street are estimated to be worth as much as $20,000 each. (CBC British Columbia)
New destinationsCan Colombia switch from terrorism to tourism? Dec 7, 2007
Around the old city, handicraft shop-owners, jewellers and coachmen are more boisterous than ever. Cruise ships have resumed docking in the colonial port, sending a clear signal abroad that, while there is still a great deal of violence in the country, parts of it are safe enough to visit. (BBC News -- Business)
Diamonds still an investor's best friend Nov 20, 2007
demand is outweighing supply, said Fiona Spence at Graff Jewellers of London. Another factor supporting diamond prices is that there is only a limited secondary market because jewellery is normally inherited, not sold. (India Times)
Diamonds deals with super-rich outshine art sales Nov 20, 2007
"There are more and more people who are very, very wealthy. A lot more wealthy people can afford expensive luxury investments," Fiona Spence, at Graff Jewellers of London, said. "Demand is outweighing supply.". (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Rs 18 lakh jewellery heist in Mumbai Nov 1, 2007
Jain's shop, M/s Ajitkumar Umraochand jewellers, is over five decades old and is located a stone's throw away from the Andheri (W) railway station. Jain, who has three sons, lives by himself in the shop. (India Times, India)
Six-Carat Blue Diamond Breaks 20-Year-Old Record in Hong Kong Oct 9, 2007
The winning bidder for the blue diamond, which had a pre-sale top estimate of HK$48 million, was Moussaieff Jewellers, according to the auction house. The London-based jeweler couldn't immediately be reached for comment. (Bloomberg)
Western society: my gay wedding's role in its downfall Sep 21, 2007
The economic benefits to jewellers, wineries, reception halls, car-hire and clothing retailers clearly offsets this. I now understand why many people put off marriage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Glittering prize sells for $120m Sep 2, 2007
The jewellers, Bentley & Skinner, said For the Love of God was the largest diamond piece created since the Crown Jewels. So many stones were needed that their price on the diamond bourse rose by 15 per cent during the jewellers' discreet buying spree. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Visit the annual Wedding Festival Aug 29, 2007
At this year's event, visitors will be able to interact with a host of service providers exhibits include those by leading dress designers and top venues, photographers and videographers, as well as gift registries, jewellers, florists, stationery experts, cake decorators, chocolate fountains and many more. Capturing beauty and romance. (iAfrica.com)
Rituparno wants to direct Shweta Bachchan Aug 12, 2007
" In fact, there's an enormously interesting co-incidence binding Aishwarya's presence in Chokher Bali with the actress' impending status as the Bachchan daughter-in-law. When Jaya went jewellery shopping with Ghosh for Aishwarya in Kolkata, the measurements for her bangles were already with the acclaimed director. "The same jewellers who designed Aishwarya's bridal jewellery in Chokher Bali have done the designs for her wedding jewellery. So it was like re-visiting my art through a situation... (Hindustan Times)
Not a matter of life and death… Aug 11, 2007
Clubs are talking silverware, even if their only chance of attaining it is by knocking it off from the local jewellers. And bar-room conversation is taking in topics ranging from African geography to the Euro-to-pound exchange rate and the merits of forking out millions for a relatively untried Portuguese teenager. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McDonald's drops rap star Twista Aug 1, 2007
"I was actually going to have a school with a choir come sing the song Hope with me. "So now McDonald's have to tell the kids that they can't perform," said the musician. McDonald's spokesman William Whitman said the company "respects free speech and expression". "We want to ensure these free concerts are fun as well as appropriate for all of our customers," he added. The tour, which is taking in 10 US cities in July and August, will feature 12 artists including Ne-Yo and Kat Deluna. Twista's... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Blow-Up director Antonioni dies Aug 1, 2007
Six held after raid at jewellers. D-day for home information packs. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Cummings battle down to wire Jul 21, 2007
VERDICT: Chiarezza, and don't forget stablemate Princess Pedrille in the Hardy Bros Jewellers Handicap at Eagle Farm. PRICELESS RESULT: Around this time of the season Bart Cummings produces his likely spring staying stars, and Deefour could easily qualify in the Inghams Love 'Em Handicap. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ghanaian Jewellers inaugurates resource centre Jun 29, 2007
The centre, which is equipped with modern tools and equipment is the brainchild of the local branch of the Federation of Ghanaian Jewellers and would among others, offer short-duration business management and efficiency in technical skills training for the jewellery makers ... He was not happy that out of the over 200 goldsmiths and jewellers in Kumasi alone, a little below 10 per cent use state-of-the-art equipment in their work, describing the development as a disincentive to the jewellery... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
When 8,601 diamonds are a collector's best friend Jun 17, 2007
(By the way, the jewellers who crafted the piece, Bentley & Skinner, claim to have used only conflict-free diamonds. . (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Three released over Faberge raid Mar 25, 2007
Two men and a woman arrested in connection with a raid at a Cardiff city centre jewellers have been released on police bail. Last Tuesday Thieves armed with sledge hammers smashed a window of the Clive Ranger shop in St Mary Street. (BBC News -- UK)
County Newswrap Jan 29, 2007
The tailgate party is sponsored by: The Antique Vault; Webb Jewellers; Travel Times/Quello Bello Spa; Matchett and Ward Insurance; Reed's Hardware; Edward Jones Investments; and Towne Square Cinema and Cafe. Masons announce dates. (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Nothing secret for shooting star Jan 25, 2007
While the Hollywood stars treading the red carpet at events such as the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards wear mostly borrowed rocks from a variety of famous jewellers keen to have their bling showcased, it's a safe bet to say Deng's spectacular diamond and emerald necklace is all hers - every last carat of it. Qld misplaced. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
