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Unknown Facts About Silver Jewellery

Metals have always fascinated man and Silver is one among these precious and luxurious metals. Though Gold is considered as the most precious metal, these days, people are gradually shifting to the this white metal. Jewellery has also attained an equal place in the industry of jewellery and there are many varieties of silver ornaments that are being picked by people across the globe. The most interesting part about jewellery made from this is that it is available at better rates compared to the other metals and hence, people from all classes can afford to buy it.

With its bright metallic feel and the shiny quality, This widely been used in today's ornaments like silver chains, silver bracelets, silver earrings, silver brooches, rings etc. Simple elegant designs are found in the daily wear options and there are great collections in this sector too. Apart from the simple ones, designer jeweller is what is getting popular these days. With the soaring prices of Gold, common man has changed his preference of metal to silver, which fits well into his budget, at the same time, looks beautiful too.

With the increase in demand for silver, designers have started to concentrate more on designing silver ornaments for the market needs and also, there are exclusive showrooms opened. You get a great collection in the jewellery and in the current period, Its is being opted as gift options too. Apart from jewellery, there are many other objects made from silver that could be used as gift items and present them on special days and occasions to your loved ones.

Since This is not as expensive as gold, people have started opting to choose this as their wedding or engagement rings and these are very beautiful to look at and also could be used daily, without getting faded. There are also handmade earring where in you could design according to your tastes and get something that is totally different and unique and all to yourself. These handmade crafted silver jewelleries are more expensive than machine made as these are purely crafted by skill workers and machines are not used in any matter.

The shiny metal has captivated hearts of millions and is slowly taking over the jewellery markets in all its glory. Since this metal is comparatively cheaper than gold, people have started investing in white jewellery, for their future as it is affordable and hold value with period of time. This has become the common man's most used metal for jewellery, yielding some of the best designs and designers to him.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre at the 2013 Venice Film Festival

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved 70 Mostra

Today I will be leaving for Venice to cover the About J luxury jewelry show, perhaps the most exclusive jewelry show in the world. About 30 luxury jewelry brands will be exhibiting. Then I will be covering VicenzaOro Fall, the most prestigious collection of jewelry tradeshows for Italian jewelry industry.

Actress Sarah Gadon wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre La Montre Extraordinaire La Rose  while attending the Emergency charity VFF 2013. Photo credit: Getty images

However, I am arriving a few days early and as luck would have it, it happens to be during the 70th Venice International Film Festival (August 28 – September 7. Luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre, which is celebrating its 180th anniversary, is a sponsoring partner of the festival and has been hosting events and creating products for the event.

British actress, Sophie Kennedy Clark was on the red carpet with Laurent Vinay debuting the Reverso Cordonnet Duetto watch made its debut on the Red Carpet as B Sophie Kennedy Clark. The actress stars in the film, Philomena, which will premiere during the Festival.

The Swiss luxury watch brand has created a personalized Reverso watch to the winners of the Best Film (Leone d’Oro, Golden Lion Award) as well as the Best Actress and Best Actor of the year (Coppa Volpi Awards). The watches will feature a lacquered engraving depicting a lion, the symbol of Venice, handcrafted in accordance with the finest traditions, and bear the inscription “70. Mostra” (top photo).

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso engraved 70 Mostra Eemergency

For the third consecutive year Jaeger-LeCoultre will use its products and brand to support the Emergency, a non-governmental organization that helps civilian victims of wars and poverty. This includes the creation of a personalized Reverso watch with the same engravings and symbol as the official Venice Film Festival watch, with the addition of “Emergency” as part of the inscription (pictured above).

La Montre Extraordinaire La Rose

Jaeger-LeCoultre will also release a new collection called Jubliee. From the opening day to closing of the festival the company is hosting events throughout Venice. I will be attending two events during my short time at the festival going attending the jewelry shows I came to see.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Cordonnet Duetto

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Impress Your Woman With The Best Diamond Bands Online

A woman's love for diamond is true till date and with variety of choices and fresh trends, diamond have continued to attract people. For auspicious occasions like engagements and weddings, diamonds are a must. While considering the various diamond jewelry items you need to focus on the cut and the designs as well. The simple diamond rings with round cut is one of the most popular diamond bands used for wedding and engagement purposes. The splendid princess cut diamond bands display the perfect blend of eye catchy design and rare and unique cut. The square and rectangle cut diamonds are the latest craze among women these days as they reflect a classy appeal for the wearer and sets a style statement yet a conventional feel for the ones seeing it. Adding to a unique wedding, more people prefer the three stone diamond rings that reflect the past, present and the future of togetherness. Symbolizing eternal love, these diamond jewelry items have gained in popularity greatly.

These days, more people opt for the designer, customized jewelry items that is made to sync with their engagement or wedding jewelry and attires. These wedding bands mostly come within your budget since, they are made to suit your affordability. With these rings, you can also decide about the designs like gaudy designs, heavy work, intricate designing or sleek designing as per your choices and your budget. For popular wedding rings, you can also opt for the traditional, antique Victorian rings with a special authentic appearance of vintage jewelry. While choosing the suitable diamond bands for weddings and engagements, you should look for the right kind of ring setting with perfect cut, clarity and color. In terms of settings you need to think about the properties and strengths of the various metals like gold, silver, titanium and platinum. Gold is definitely a more popular choice for a variety of stone settings starting from diamond, ruby, sapphire and many more. The white gold bands with reasonable pricing and rhodium plating retain their shine for a longer time. Yellow gold can be alloyed with copper, zinc, silver, and palladium. Another strong and scratch resistant metal is titanium, platinum on the other hand is stronger than gold and comes in the purest form when used in jewelry items. While selecting your wedding bands, it is important to go for a base, that suits the stone color and stands out instead of looking dull and drab.

Finding jewelry items online has become a major trend presently, as more people find it easier to order for jewelry items sitting at home and it saves them the trouble of running from one jewelry shop to another when they have to make numerous other preparations for the engagement or wedding occasions. The online stores with their product images give you a clear idea about the kind of jewelry items you can purchase. The leading, online jewelry suppliers have business links with some of the top jewelry designers and they offer their products at highly discounted prices. Searching for diamond wedding rings is easier through the internet. You can search by a number of keywords like diamond bands, wedding. Diamond bands, diamond engagement bands. Searching location helps you find the suppliers in your area or your state. For example, if you stay in UK, you can search with keyword like wedding rings UK.

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How to Choose Jewelry That Looks Good on You?

'Jewelry' the word which makes women crazy! It's not just a piece of any accessory it has a place more than that!! It makes us look more beautiful and elegant. It is not just that it can be a form of love, promise or remembrance which you hold for your life time remembering the person. It is said that jewelry emphasis the beauty of an individual. Whatever the occasion may be when you wear it you will look unique and that will make you feel promising and elegant.

There are many types; each stage of mankind's growth has seen different types of jewels. Starting from the ancient times till the current 21'st century mankind has evolved with different types of Jewels. A Bijou is not just any piece of accessory it will make you feel gifted and you can feel proud of it before others. When you want to look elegant in front of others you should be careful enough for choosing good piece of jewel.

Each occasion has different types of jewels; you should choose your jewelry according to the occasion or you will be the one who will miss out!! In the current trend, teenagers are very keen on choosing their Jewelry because that will make that look stylish!! Fashion has become a part of our life; we should be ready to change ourselves according to the trends!! In olden days it was said that jewelry is only for women; but now the trend has changed men too are wearing different kinds of jewelry!! When we consider the world of fashion, jewelry plays a major part in it!!

Jewelry can be made of any metals like Gold, Silver, Platinum, Emerald, Steel and more!! It does not stop just with that there are even plastic, beads and wooden Jewelry!! Each day different kinds of jewelry are made depending on the current trends!! In this modern world, there are many occasions which we have to be there in!! We should make our perfect choice of jewel depending on the occasion; that will make ourselves feel gifted!!

Women specially have many occasions which will come once in their life time; jewelry places an equal part of it!! 'Wedding' - the occasion in which two different hearts join their hands to become on soul!! It is the occasion of love and remembrance!! Wedding has a unique type of jewel collection that every girl would ever dream off!! It is the only day when you can look as you want to be!! If you choose the perfect Bijoux Fantaisie that day that will make you feel happy for life-long!!

The ring is the main ornament which you will choose when it's your wedding!! You will have to choose two types of ring one for your engagement and the other for your wedding which make you feel that the occasion fulfilled!!It is the remembrance for your whole life!! As said in this saying "Jewelry takes people's minds off your wrinkles"; when you choose elegant Jewelry that will make you feel admirable!!

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US Sales Remain Strong At Signet Jewelers While UK Sales Disappoint


Signet Jewelers, the largest specialty retail jeweler in the US and the UK, said Thursday that second-quarter year-over-year sales increased 3.1 percent to $880.2 million. Same store sales for the period increased 3.6 percent year-over-year while eCommerce sales grew 7 percent to $31.2 million.

This was offset by a 1.2 percent decline in net income to $67.4 million. During a conference call Thursday, Mike Barnes, Signet CEO, said the decline was primarily due to the costs associated with the acquisition of the Ultra outlet jewelry store chain and the conversion of many of them to Zale Outlet stores, and lower gross margins compared to other Signet holdings. Without Ultra, earnings per share were up 5.9 percent.

In the company’s US division, which now accounts for nearly 85 percent of total sales for the company, sales increased 5.6 percent to $741.1 million. Same store sales increased 4.9 percent for the period. Sales increases were driven by strength in bridal, colored diamonds and watches. Signet owns 1,449 jewelry retail stores that operate under the brand-names Kay, Jared, Kay Outlet stores, Ultra and stores and some regional brands.

Kay and Jared experienced increases in both transaction counts and average transaction value. Meanwhile, eCommerce sales increased 36 percent to $25.3 million.

In the UK division, total sales declined 8.5 percent to $139.1 million in the second quarter. Same store sales decreased 2.4 percent. The company said the sales decline was primarily due to a same store sales decrease of $3.4 million, the impact of closed stores of $5.6 million and currency fluctuation of $3.9 million. Signet owns 500 retail stores that operate under the H.Samuel and Ernest Jones names.

The company said that at Ernest Jones, the number of transactions increased driven primarily by strength in branded bridal and watches, excluding Rolex, and the average transaction value was lower, primarily due to the impact from Rolex being offered in fewer stores. In H.Samuel, the number of transactions declined, primarily due to store closures and lower traffic. This resulted in lower sales across many merchandise categories, partly offset by strength in branded bridal products. Sales in both businesses were impacted by lower bead transactions. UK eCommerce sales in the UK increased 5.4 percent to $5.9 million, which include 45 percent coming to the websites through mobile devices, Barnes said.

Barnes noted during the conference call that Signet is in the process of updating its websites and mobile presence to take advantage of the increased traffic.

Other second quarter highlights:

* Gross margin declined, falling to $309.7 million or 35.2 percent of sales, compared to $311.2 million or 36.4 percent of sales in the second quarter fiscal 2013. The includes the results for Ultra increased gross margin dollars by $5.7 million; however, it reduced the consolidated gross margin rate by 50 basis points and the US gross margin rate by 70 basis points. The Ultra gross margin is lower than the core US business due to lower Ultra store productivity and the impact of the Ultra integration.

* Gross margin dollars in the US increased by $1.3 million compared to second quarter of fiscal 2013, reflecting higher sales offset by a gross margin decrease of 180 basis points. The company said the lower gross margin was primarily attributed to a gross merchandise margin decrease by 50 basis points, attributed to Ultra; and store occupancy and operating costs deleveraged by 70 basis points, of which 40 basis points was due to Ultra. The remaining 30 basis point change was due to the increase of new store openings.

* The US net bad debt ratio increased to 4.9 percent of sales compared to 4.5 percent of sales in prior year second quarter. The increase in the ratio was primarily due to the growth in the outstanding receivable balance. In addition, the US division experienced a “slight decline in collection efficiency” and a change in the credit mix. In the UK, gross margin dollars decreased $2.8 million, primarily reflecting the impact of decreased sales and currency fluctuation offset by a gross margin rate increase of 40 basis points.
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* Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 4.2 percent to $250.5 million. As a percentage of sales, SGA increased by 40 basis points to 28.5 percent. This includes the results for Ultra, which increased SGA by $13.5 million and increased the consolidated SGA rate by 70 basis points. The company said Ultra’s SGA is expected to decline as the final steps of the integration are completed.

* Operating income fell 4.9 percent to $105.5 million. Operating margin declined 100 basis points to 12 percent.

* The US division’s operating income including Ultra declined 4.9 percent to $111.5.

* Operating margin for the US division including Ultra was 15 percent, compared with 16.7 percent in fiscal 2013, down 170 basis points. Excluding Ultra, the US division’s operating income was $119.3 or 16.8 percent of sales, up 10 basis points.

In its guidance, the company said it expects same store sales to rise in the low-single digit for the third quarter.


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Jewellery Gift Ideas For Kids

Are you wondering what to gift your child on his/her next birthday? No matter if you are parents, grandparents, aunts or any other family member, you will want to give something special to the birthday boy and what can be more special than a jewellery set. Toys, teddy bears, books, gadgets and clothes as gifts are very old-fashioned and your kids want something new and unique. Technology stuffs are something new, but not all kids like these things. Jewelry is a gift that can be given to kids at any age and everyone like that.

Time is gone when you could please your little girls with dolls, teddy bears or any other girlish things. Now even little girls need fashionable jewellery items. Jewelry has always been popular in girls and girls value such gifts very much. A beautiful item of jewelry would be a perfect gift for your little girl. Jewelry used to be considered a girlish item, but in recent decades, even men and boys have started wearing this jewellery items. In ancient times, men, kids and boys used to wear many jewellery items same as the women. Babies and kids still wear some basic jewellery items including bracelets, earrings, chain, bangle, etc. You can easily find baby jewellery items to suit the personality of your baby.

These beautiful kids jewellery can be gifted not only on birthdays, but also on many other occasions including Christmas, New Year, or any other occasion. A jewelry item given by a family member is always special for a kid. If you are looking for ideas for kids jewellery, you can easily find many types of kids jewelry online. You can consider a necklace with pearl in the center, a beautiful bracelet with a name engraved on it, and earrings for your little angle or a silver bracelet engraved with a beautiful message. Jewelry will always be the first and the most popular choice for children on occasions like birthdays. Little girls like jewelry and you can give your little baby a beautiful jewelry box with baby bracelets, earrings, tiny necklaces and anklets as a birthday gift. The jewelry box will help your child with keeping her jewellery collection safe and to make sure that jewelry doesn't get lost. These small jewellery items are much more than any gift items for your little children. They will preserve them for life long and will remember you with the excuse of your gift items.

Another benefit of these jewelry items is that they do not get old with time. Your kids can store them as a beautiful memory of their childhood. As the girls grow, their love for jewelry doesn't decrease, but increases even more. If you are looking for beautiful jewellery for your kids , you can search in a local jewellery store. You can even search on the internet if you are looking for more kids jewelry options and ideas. Online kids jewellery is a good method for kids jewellery shopping in India. Rate this Article

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Sandra Bullock Wears Martin Katz Jewels for 'Gravity' Premiere at Venice Film Festival

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Sandra Bullock was one of the star attractions during the Wednesday night opening of the Venice Film Festival. On the red carpet she wore a pair of 23.58-carat black spinel briolette earrings and an 18k white gold clip-on bangle bracelet by Beverly Hills jewelry designer, Martin Katz.

The earrings are set in 18k gold and micro set with 184 diamonds weighing .86 carats on lever back tops (retail price, $9,500). The bracelet was accented with three emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.01 carats, two round diamonds weighing 0.26 carats, and microset with 96 black diamonds weighing 2.26 carats (retail price, $14,500). The pieces were designed to complement her red J. Mendel gown. 

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The 49-year-old actress was at the festival to promote the film, “Gravity,” which she stars with George Clooney. The film opened the film festival Wednesday.

Katz and Bullock have enjoyed a close relationship since the jewelry designer to the stars first started his business in 1988. 

The Martin Katz bracelet worn by Sandra Bullock.

“Sandra is one of my favorite Actresses whose humor and lightheartedness are the perfect complement to her grace and elegance,” Katz said, “Her style and sophistication embody the spirit of our brand."

Martin Katz jewels are available exclusively at his Beverly Hills salon on Brighton Way and at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. 

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19.51-Carat Harry Winston Diamond Ring May Fetch $1.8 Million


A Harry Winston platinum ring centered with an emerald-cut 19.51-carat diamond will be one of the top items being offered at Sotheby’s New York Important Jewels auction on September 24.

The ring, flanked by two triangle-shaped diamonds weighing 2.92 carats, has a pre-auction estimate of $1.2 - $1.8 million. It is from the family of George Rothman, the successful real estate developer and philanthropist who created the Rothman Foundation. It is the top lot among a collection of jewelry the family has put on sale that include pieces by Bulgari, David Webb and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The Harry Winston ring is one of three such rings that have high estimates of more than $1 million at the upcoming sale. The others are:

* A pear-shaped diamond weighing 15.10 carats, flanked by two smaller pear-shaped diamonds weighing approximately 2 carats will also appear in the sale with an estimate of $1.25 million - $1.75 million. The ownership is identified by the auction house as being from a New York estate.

* A 9.77-carat, cut-cornered rectangular step-cut diamond accented by small round diamonds weighing approximately 0.70 carat, and mounted on platinum. The ring, which is identified as the property of a lady from Texas, has an estimate of $800,000 to $1.2 million. 



Fancy colored diamonds have made their mark in recent years on the auction market and Sotheby’s leader in this category for the upcoming auction is a 1.08-carat pear-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond (pictured above), on a platinum mounting accented by round near colorless diamonds. This item has an estimate of $450,000 - $650,000.

The upcoming auction will also feature several pieces from the collection of Alex & Elisabeth Lewyt, featuring custom-designed and period pieces by French jewelers such as Schlumberger, Suzanne Belperron and René Boivin. Items of note from the Lewyt collection include:



* A platinum, palladium and diamond triple-band cuff-bracelet by Belperron (pictured above). It was worn by Elisabeth Lewyt on her wedding day. The bracelet has three tapered rows set with 75 old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately 16.95 carats. It has an estimate of $40,000 to $60,000. 


* An 18k yellow gold reclining Labrador retriever brooch by René Boivin (pictured above). The torso, ears, paws and tail of the dog are set with numerous round and single-cut diamonds of near colorless, brown and yellow hues weighing approximately 28.95 carats. The collar is set with 19 buff-topped rubies. The eyes are made of two cabochon citrines and the nose and pads on the back paws are accented by a blackened gold. Its estimate is $70,000 - $90,000.

* A platinum and diamond double-clip pendant-brooch by Schlumberger, set with marquise-shaped diamonds weighing 5.22 and 5.28 carats, both E color, VS1 clarity; estimate $200,00 - $300,000.


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Ladies Watches - The Necessity of Today's Women

Ladies watches have, indeed, become the necessity of today's women. They have been a special part of their lives and are believed to bring an addition to their beauty. With this feature, which woman would not wish to have a watch?

There is a large variety of ladies watches available in the market ranging from low to high prices and these are featured with medium to advanced functions. Among many popular ladies watch brands, there are D&G, Casio, Denim and many more which are becoming increasingly popular among women. Women love having these branded watches for their casual as well as official routine. These watches come in stainless steel and bracelet bands.

The ladies watches with the bracelet strap look amazing and are considered to be among the most elegant-looking watches. The nicest part of them is that they can be worn on any occasion and can be matched well with any dressing style. Life has become too busy and women too - they are no more behind in style and want the watch which they can wear as a bracelet. It doesn't look awkward at all when wearing the same watch again and again as the time has gone when there was a fashion to take care of watches along with dresses to make a proper matching for different occasions.

Ladies watches, these days, have changed with the change of women's tastes. They need not be changed every time a woman goes out of the home. Vendors or different brands are focusing very much on the quality and service of watches along with added features through innovation.

Women like wearing the gold dials as they are attractive along with some features such as water resistance, crystal and quartz movement. These watches can handle the pressure of wear and tear due to possessing all ingredients that are sufficient to keep a watch away from dust, scratching and water.

The use of materials like rose gold and tortoise shell is quite popular in ladies watches these days. They bring a classic touch to a newly styled watch and there are also many different ranges of timepieces that women can select from depending upon their likes and what suits their wrists.

The competition in ladies watches has been very much intensified among different brands. This is because ladies watches are being rapidly purchased and the most pivotal thing is being flexible by following the women's likes and dislikes. Fashion changes rapidly and can even lead to the demise of the company if it does not cope with it. So it's truly very imperative for watch companies to be ready for the next change they have to face.

Similarly, women need to be cautious about ladies watches that have been introduced by hundreds of brands of which many are offering replicas or copies. They have to be internet savvy in order to perform research and use their common sense in analyzing different options for watches available. There are many online stores that offer ladies watches and some are highly recognized and respected for their fair deals. The online market place offers a wide range of watches with full details of the product and its manufacturer. It also shows the reviews both written and video in order to create an ease for the customer to decide intelligently.

The Danish word for ladies watches is dameure . In order to find these and other high quality wristwatches (or as we say in Denmark armbandsure ), follow this link.
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Zale Q4 Comps Up 5.6%, Revenue Loss Narrows to $8 Million

Comps at Zales Jewelers (pictured) and Zales Outlet increased 8.1%.

Fine jewelry retailer Zale Corp. said Wednesday that year-over-year revenues for the fourth quarter increased 2.4 percent to $417 million. Comparable store sales for the period increased 5.6 percent. This increase follows an 8.3 percent rise in the same period last year. At constant exchange rates, comparable store sales increased 5.8 percent.

Net loss in the fourth quarter for the company, which owns retail jewelry chains in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico, narrowed to $8 million, or 25 cents per share, compared to a net loss of $20 million, or 61 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.

Other fourth quarter highlights include:

* Zales branded stores, Zales Jewelers and Zales Outlet, posted a comparable store sales increase of 8.1 percent. This follows a 12.3 percent rise in the same period last year.

* U.S. fine jewelry brands, including Zales branded stores and regional brand, Gordon’s Jewelers, posted a comparable store sales increase of 7.2 percent. This follows an 11.2 percent rise in the same period last year.

* Peoples branded stores posted a comparable store sales increase of 5.6 percent. This follows a 4.7 percent rise in the same period last year. At constant exchange rates, comparable store sales increased 7 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, following an increase of 9.9 percent in the same period last year.

* Canadian fine jewelry brands, Peoples Jewellers and Mappins Jewellers, posted a comparable store sales increase of 3.3 percent. This follows a 2 percent rise in the same period last year. At constant exchange rates, comparable store sales increased 4.7 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, following an increase of 7.1 percent in the same period last year.

* Piercing Pagoda, Zale’s kiosk jewelry business, posted a comparable store sales increase of 0.3 percent. In the same period last year, comparable store sales rose 2.7 percent.

Gross margin on sales rose sharply to $222 million, or 53.1 percent, compared to $210 million, or 51.6 percent, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. Operating margin increased 120 basis points.

Operating loss was $3 million, or 0.7 percent of revenues, compared to an operating loss of $8 million, or 1.9 percent of revenues, in the fourth quarter of the prior year.

For the 2013 fiscal year, the company reported a six-year high in net earnings of $10 million, or $0.24 diluted earnings per share, up $37 million, or $1.09 per share. The company said this is a six-year high.

Comparable store sales rose 3.3 percent for the year with Zales branded stores up 4.7 percent and Peoples branded stores up 4.8 percent at constant exchange rates. Gross margin was up 60 basis points to 52.1 percent and operating margin increased 90 basis points to 1.9 percent.

“For the year we achieved a significant milestone by delivering our highest net income in six years,” Theo Killion, Zale Corp. CEO, said in a statement.


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Cleaning Your Sterling Silver Bracelets

Buying designer jewelry is an investment. Designer jewelry costs significantly more than fashion jewelry, but that is because designer jewelry uses precious stones and metals that vastly separate it from the less expensive fashion jewelry. You'll find diamonds, colored gemstones, gold, and silver in designer jewelry. Naturally, we want to do the best we can to protect our investments. That is why we make sure to be careful when we store designer jewelry, and we are even careful when we wear it. Designer jewelry care includes more than storing the jewelry, you have to monitor and clean it to keep it beautiful and strong enough to last as an heirloom. There are a lot of do-it-yourself options for cleaning designer jewelry, but not all cleaning solutions can be applied to every metal. Sterling silver bracelets, for example, require a little extra care to keep it shining brilliantly.

Sterling silver bracelets are harder than gold, but they still scratch and bend easily. Jewelryas thin as sterling silver bracelets are especially susceptible to bending when you wear them on a daily basis. This delicate metal suffers due to air exposure alone. Without proper care, sterling silver bracelets can tarnish just by wearing them and exposing them to the air. Fortunately, the cleaning process is not very difficult for sterling silver bracelets. You can even clean them in your own home. Of course, if you are not a do it yourself sort of person, you can always opt to bring them to a local jeweler to have them professionally cleaned.

Surprisingly, you can clean sterling silver bracelets with toothpaste. That's right, toothpaste. Simply apply basic white toothpaste to yourjewelry. Be sure you are using plain white toothpaste and not some sort of colored gel based paste. After application, rinse the paste off of the bracelets with warm running water before drying it with a soft cloth. From there, merely buff the metal with a soft clean towel and notice the resurrected shine.

Another great way to clean sterling silver bracelets is with baking soda. Take a small bowl and mix equal parts baking soda and water until you develop a paste-like substance. Cover your sterling silver designerjewelry in the newly formed paste by using a soft clean cloth. Again, clean off the paste using warm running water and the dry/buff with a new clean towel. Your sterling silver will shine again in no time!

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Tiffany Q2 Earnings Up 16%, Global Sales Up 4%


Exceptional growth in China along with improvements in operating margins led to a better-than-expected 16 percent net earnings increase to $107 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, in the second quarter for Tiffany & Co.

Worldwide net sales for the New York-based luxury jeweler rose 4 percent to $926 million. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, worldwide net sales rose 8 percent, and comparable store sales rose 5 percent due to sales growth in most regions.

As a result, the company raised its year-end outlook to $3.50-$3.60 per diluted share, from $3.43-$3.53 per diluted share in its first quarter outlook. It also plans to continue its worldwide expansion of stores unabated.

In addition to regional growth, product categories also performed well, according to Tiffany’s second-quarter earnings report released Tuesday. The results were dampened a bit by lower-than-expected sales growth in the US and the drastic decline of the Japanese Yen.

Mark L. Aaron, Tiffany VP-Investor Relations, said in a conference call Tuesday that growth in fine jewelry and statement jewelry were extremely strong and outperformed modest growth in fashion jewelry. He added that diamond jewelry, led by colored diamonds, did well particularly well for the period.

Gross margin (gross profit as a percentage of net sales) increased to 57.5 percent in the second quarter from 56.3 percent a year ago. Aaron said this was the result of diminishing product cost pressure and price increases taken earlier in the year. This help lead to a “better-than-expected” improvement in operating margin.

“We were pleased with the results of our efforts to improve gross margin which, combined with well-controlled expenses, yielded a solid increase in operating margin,” added Michael J. Kowalski, Tiffany chairman and CEO.

Sales by region are as follows:

* In the Americas, total sales increased 2 percent to $444 million in the second quarter. Comparable store sales were unchanged in the quarter, led by growth in Tiffany’s New York flagship store sales. Aaron noted that sales in the US were lower than expected and were mixed throughout the country with no discernible pattern.

* Total sales in the Asia-Pacific region rose 20 percent to $208 million in the second quarter. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, total sales also rose 20 percent and comparable store sales increased 13 percent, “led by especially strong sales growth in Greater China,” the company said in its report.

* Aaron focused a great deal of time on Japan where the company operates 54 stores. The negative translation effect from a substantially weaker yen caused total sales to decline 14 percent to $136 million in the second quarter. However, he noted that on a constant-exchange-rate basis, total sales increased 7 percent in the second quarter, due to comparable store sales growth of 8 percent with strong growth in engagement and higher-end jewelry categories.

* Total sales in Europe rose 11 percent to $111 million in the second quarter. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, total sales rose 10 percent and comparable store sales rose 7 percent due to sales growth in the United Kingdom and most of continental Europe.

* Sales classified as “Other” sales increased 33 percent to $26 million in the second quarter, primarily reflecting the conversion in July 2012 of five Tiffany & Co. stores in the United Arab Emirates from independently-operated to company-operated. The company said it expected to increase its presence in the Middle East.

Tiffany opened three stores in the second quarter, including its ninth in Hong Kong store. Other openings were in, in Verona, Italy and in Villahermosa, Mexico. The company closed a store in Tokyo, due to the mall the store was in closing for long-term renovations, Aaron said.

The company in the second quarter operated 277 stores (116 in the Americas, 67 in Asia-Pacific, 54 in Japan, 35 in Europe and five in the U.A.E.), versus 260 stores (106 in the Americas, 61 in Asia-Pacific, 55 in Japan and 33 in Europe and five in the U.A.E.) a year ago.


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Protect Your Memories with Jewelry Insurance Services

It has been a wild couple of years lately when it comes to freak acts of nature. Between the super storm Sandy that devastated the Northeast to the tornadoes that literally wiped out towns in Oklahoma to the brush fires that decimated hundreds of miles in Colorado, it seems like there is no telling what might happen next. It makes you realize that you need to find a way to protect yourself and your assets, because you just never know what is around the corner. Trust me, I speak from first-hand experience. I moved to Key West in 2005, the same year the four named hurricanes passed close enough by us to have devastating effects on our tiny island. Wilma, the last storm of that year, was the worst. The storm surge that it produced left almost eighty percent of the island underwater. Some people lost everything, even things that they never thought they might, like some of their fine jewelry. That is why it is imperative that when you are buying any piece of affordable jewelry, you look into jewelry insurance services.

Part of the experience I got from living down here through those storms is that tradition insurance companies will try to do whatever they can to pay you as little as possible. They may all run commercials showing how quickly they respond to some natural disaster, but the truth is their concern in protecting the investments of their shareholders and not their policy holders. I had many friends who thought they had most of the belongings protected only to hear many variations of the word "no". In some cases the policies didn't pay out because the damage was caused by flood. Sometimes the claim was denied because there wasn't absolute proof of what was covered. (Granted it was hard to have that proof when you lost all your paperwork in the same flood that took everything else.) Finally in a lot of cases the payment that they did get reflected the value of the lost items as they were now, and not what they would cost to replace them. Jewelry insurance services do not work like that.

First of all, the professional jewelers who offer these services know that you are their biggest priority. They are not concerned about making sure that some shareholder gets a dividend every quarter. What they are concerned about is keeping their relationship with you intact. You have trusted them to provide you that special piece of fine jewelry, whether it was an engagement ring or a birthday necklace, and they want to prove that they deserve that trust. Because you bought the jewelry and the jewelry insurance services from them, you have the safety of knowing that they have the same paperwork that you have, to prove exactly what it is that you had lost (or stolen and damaged.) The extra advantage of that paperwork is that they can use it to estimate the exact value of that piece of affordable jewelry now, and not when you bought it. This will enable you to replace it precisely. When you look at all of those factors, choosing from a selection of jewelry insurance services is the right thing to do.

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Silver Bangle Bracelets Are Invariably Very Popular

If we discussing traditional bracelets, two most favored designs will likely arrive at your mind immediately, the first is the classic tennis bracelet and also the other could be the timeless bangle bracelet. The latter is engineered to be meant to either slip off and on the wrist without closure, or might be styled to close and open with the help of a slide insert clasp. Despite of which option you ultimately choose, silver bangle bracelets will always be on the go.

We still don't know the reasons why more and more people love silver bangle bracelets and they are never walk out style. Their timeless beauty appeals a lot of women who wish to understand that the jewellery they purchase and wear today it's still in style a few months, time from now.

Bangles are more inclined to certainly be a fashion statement when compared to a temporary craze. The structured form of a bangle is really that it wraps around the wrist to produce an uninterrupted line, that is another excuse why this classic is a signature piece for several women. Many have also been known to remark that they can like to hear the 'clanging' of an bangle bracelet, either next to other bangles or during everyday wear.

Talking about of everyday wear, silver bangle bracelets have become popular since their simplicity. The fundamental design of all bangles is identical. They normally are be meant to embrace the wrist offering the wearer one continual distinctive line of uninterrupted beauty. Besides a diamond ring or a wirst watch, the bracelets is most likely the only part of jewelry that you can actually see in a time while not having to try looking in an image. Thus, beauties will relish the accessory that is certainly both visually pleasing and versalite.

You can find different varieties of bangle bracelets crafted in genuine 925 sterling silver. In case you embeded the cz into a silver setting, the bracelet may be looked more expensive before. Cubic zirconia is a manmade stone. It's designed to resemble an ideal diamond. Combine strikes together with the classic bangle design along with one breathtaking bracelet.

In the end, silver bangle bracelets will always be fashionable. Whether you bought the bracelet recently, recently or last week, once you are just start to build your jewelry wardrobe. You'll feel positive about realizing that your investment is a wise one. However, many shoppers will avoid certain clothes because they already know these are temporary.

Select designs, however, such as the bangle, are already popular for decades. They've got more than proven their sexual stamina and, with designers constantly coming up with new methods to add a modern twist for this very classic style, there is definitely a vast selection around the corner to its popularity. The same as the design itself, the romance of bangle bracelets continues.

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10.6-Carat Fancy Blue Diamond Has an Asking Price of $9.8 Million

The "Royal Blue" diamond

A 10.6-carat fancy blue diamond known as the “Royal Blue” is available through M.S. Rau Antiques in New Orleans. The asking price is $9.8 million.
 

Blue diamonds are among the rarest in the world so it seems unusual that this cut-corned, modified brilliant cut gem is the second significant blue diamond to appear on sale in August. A week earlier, Sotheby’s Hong Kong announced that it is offering a 7.59-carat round fancy vivid blue diamond that is estimated to fetch $19 million.

This stone has a VVS1 clarity grade, notable for having “very, very slight” inclusions, according to the report from the Gemological Institute of America. It is one step away from being graded as “internally flawless” under the GIA scale. The chemical that creates the blue in diamonds is boron, which this gem has.

The diamond is set on a platinum and rose gold ring surrounded by vivid pink and colorless diamonds.

Fewer than 0.3 percent of all colored diamonds graded by GIA were predominately blue. Gem expert and dealer Robert Procop, also the co-designer of Style of Jolie jewels with Angelina Jolie, knows as much as anyone when it comes to the rarity and historical significance of these gems.

“Blue diamonds are rarely discovered and only a few have been found over centuries of mining, making it one of the rarest gems of the world,” he said. “(They) have also been the most gifted by royalty and historical figures making them the most mysterious and precious of jewels. I rarely see a blue diamond that I do not admire.”

Large fancy blue diamonds have been sold for record-breaking figures at auctions and other sales, several have had illustrious provenance through its mine origins and ownership throughout centuries. The most famous blue is the Hope Diamond, last purchased by famed luxury jeweler, Harry Winston, who donated it to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in 1958.

The asking price for the “Royal Blue” ring is more than $924,500 per carat, which seems a bit steep, particularly since it has no known provenance. However, it is only about half of the per-carat price of a 5.30 blue diamond purchased by another famed jeweler, Laurence Graff, at a Bonhams auction in London in April 2013. The final price was $9.6 million or $1.8 million per carat.


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Rings of Love

It was a warm and sunny spring afternoon. The air was crisp, and traces of jasmine and my mother's perfume hung in the air. She was getting ready to leave for the church. Other family members were bustling about. A wave of excitement and commotion was rolling around our house. Yet, there sat my beautiful and regal mother. She was calm. She was clutching a simple, gold ring to her chest. She was smiling. I reflect on that day often. Even on my own wedding day I pondered back on that moment. A moment when she was about to start again and create a whole new life with a man she adored and loved. A man she never expected to walk into our world. Yet there she was, about to walk to him and promise him all her days.

There was no big event for her second marriage. After all, this was post war and we just didn't do things like we used to. Before, the whole of the Southern town we grew up in had come to my mother and father's wedding parade. The streets were lined with loving supporters and the wedding pews were filled to capacity. You see, my father was the son of the mayor. My mother was the daughter of the local clergyman. In the South, this was a big event the preacher's daughter marrying the next mayor, or even senator.

I recall most fondly the story of how they chose their wedding rings. Most ladies went down to the local jeweler and had they order something from the catalog. The bigger cities always had more of a selection. Aside from being at church every Sunday and paying her taxes, my mother never did quite like doing what was expected or traditional. So, when it came to her wedding band she had other plans in mind.

You see, my mother's father came from a long line of welders and miners. In fact, there is a long history of my family being outcasts and poor common folk. Most of the town disregarded and mistreated my family for generations. Right before the first big war was when the mine finally hit. All manner of metal and pressure rock came spewing forth. Most went to manufacture and build machinery for the army.

The generations to follow for our family were met with very different circumstances. While most families suffered and perished during the first war and Great Depression, ours actually prospered and grew. All because of the hardworking men who broke their backs and slaved away in the dark to finally find the light at the end of that long tunnel.

So, the gold that forged my mother and fathers wedding rings came from that very mine. The mine my father family later came to buy from mother's great grandfather. This set in motion for their future paths to cross, and cross they did. A beautiful baby girl came from their short union. The second great war was not so kind to us. Yet, my mother was able to find another gem amongst the rubble. The day she walked to my step-dad she gave me the cherished gold band my father had made with her, and I held it on my own wedding day. Someday soon, I will give it to my baby girl.

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Why and How To Buy Stainless Steel Rings?

With online stores and street vendors offering affordable and attractive metallic jewelry, it is tempting to stock up your vanity with new trinkets. However, cut price metallic jewelry is often made from metals that contain high amount of nickel which is known to be a common allergen. Wearing ornaments containing nickel can cause allergies such as redness, itching and rashness. Therefore, your best alternative is to buy wholesale stainless steel jewelry, because it is both skin friendly and budget friendly. Moreover it is a metal that doesn't rust and it is cheaper than real silver. Stainless steel earrings are lightweight and very trendy too.

Top 3 Reasons to Choose Stainless Steel Ornaments

Fashion accessories, especially silver, gold and platinum ornaments can cost you a lot. However, if you don't want to spend too much on jewelry, yet would like to have some unique pieces in your wardrobe, then your best choice is stainless steel jewelry. It is perfect if you prefer the shiny silvery color, but dislike the discoloration properties of silver. If you still have a doubt about purchasing trinkets of this material, here are three reasons that will dispel all your doubts. Stainless steel is a good quality material that is easy to care for unlike gold or silver that needs to be handled with care. Good quality stainless steel earrings very versatile, because they can be worn for any formal, informal and big occasions. Stainless steel is a naturally hard alloy that can handle any amount of wear and tear and hence is a durable material that outperforms even silver and gold.

Important Factors to Consider

Stainless steel has been used for a long time in manufacturing kitchen appliances and also in the making of watches. Today, jewelry manufacturers are using this metal because of its strength and durability. When purchasing stainless steel earrings online, there are few but very important aspects to consider. The percentage of steel and silver, authenticity of the ornaments and other components, warranty and return policy of the online store.

Tips for Selecting Rings

Although gold and platinum rings seem to dominate the jewelry market, many people are turning to stainless steel rings for its durability, uniqueness and for its trendy style. More over it is an inexpensive choice. There are so many varieties of this particular item, that you will be floored by the vast range, not knowing what to pick. Here are some tips to help you. Keep in mind the purpose of buying finger rings; do you want it for yourself or to gift your sweet heart. If you are buying masculine stainless steel rings, then choose that reflect your personal taste. If stones are not for you, pick up items engraved with your name or your loved one's name. If you are buying feminine rings, go for those inlaid with gem stones.

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This is The Time to Buy Ladies Watches And Watch Your Life Changing

Everybody is aware of the fact that ladies watches are something valuable and extremely important for a woman. They do not have just the use of showing the time, but it is something deeper, which they represent. Actually I could say that they carry a whole world of thoughts, meanings, feelings and ways of lifestyle! Exactly, as you just read, just a watch can express so many things and much more I could say.

First of all, women watches are considered mostly as jewelry , therefore women give to their watches extremely high attention, when they are going to buy one, because except of the fact that it has to be matches with the clothing and the outer style, it has to be unique and in accordance with its owner's character, image and lifestyle. Since it the type of apparatus that completes and highlights the total look of a woman, it is essential to be the perfect and ideal watch, which will enhance their magnificence and harmonize the total look.

So, whether you are going to buy the "one" from the women watches category, either it is for yourself or it is indented to be a gift, you have to be very careful and give special attention to your selection. There are plentiful and different kinds of ladies watches in the market, so you have the ability to choose according the mood, the profession, the activity, even a special event, and the ideal watch for the specific purpose. Moreover there is the option, buying the suitable women watch to have the ability to make changes on it, like adjusting its bend, setting different faces and creating a different ladies watch for every occasion and whenever you want to. Especially, that kind of watch is the ultimate if you are a person who often changes mood and activities, or in case the person you indent to make the watch as a gift has too many levels of living or you do not know too many things about her life and her character. Especially in the last case, the specific watch will be a bonus for you, since it will combine a playful character with your strong willingness to know her better, if you are interested in her. But in case, you know the way she gets dressed and her personal prefers, then you should keep in mind that especially the ladies watches are paired with all the additional jewelry. Consequently, it is good to know when you are going to buy women watches that they have to be matched with the majority of accessories.

As you just understood from the above, there is a great number of woman watches to buy, accordingly all you have to do is to measure the appropriate factors so as to choose the ideal one. But generally, while you choose a ladies watch, you should give emphasis to the design and if you can afford it, to the brand, as well. I do not believe that there one woman in the world, who will have a designer watch and will not feel flattered, glad and happy. The next in preferences, according my opinion, is the watches which have extra functions, and especially the hi-tech/gadget ones. Of course, the majority of them are not so much fashionable, but since they are multifunctional they gain more and more fans and special women! Especially, if the woman watch contains functions, which are in complete agreement with the personal tastes and hobbies (for example an mp3 function for someone who loves the music or a palmograph for women who do aerobics) then you have to be totally sure that this woman will remember you and your gift forever, because not only you make her just a present, but something that indicates that you care for her and have paid attention to her needs and thoughts. The best way to capture her heart forever!

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Learn More About The Warranty of Fossil Watches

What would you do when the watch you just bought fails to work? Would you throw it away? You would certainly think about returning it to the store where you bought it. It should come to your awareness that these stores are sometimes not responsible for your carelessness or rather the faults of the timepieces. Shopping for a luxury timepiece should be done carefully to ensure that you get the best watch that will have warranty cover. That is the prime reason why you need to go for Fossil watches. Why do we say that? These timepieces have warranty. This means that in case of any faults that can be attributed to the manufacturer's mistakes you can easily return them and get replacements.

Wait! Before you think about returning the watch that you just bought from the store, you should take some time to think about the faults that the watch has. This will save you time and money in case the problem was as a result of your own mistake. If the watch's screen cracked as you were taking it home, you should not return it since this is not covered under the warranty that the Fossil watches provide. Also, if water entered into the watch and it failed to work, then this will also mean that warranty will not cover you. It is very important to know the areas that the warranty cover will protect you. This ensures that you try to maintain your watch in the best way and avoid any mistakes.

Manufacturer's defects will be taken care of under the warranty cover. This implies that if your watch does not keep time as required then this could be due to improper setting. Chances are that your watch is too fast or too slow hence the best way to deal with such a situation is to return it to the store where you bought it from. Keep in mind that you would not be charged anything for these types of repairs. However, the only cost that you would have to incur is the shipping charge. Thus, depending on your area of residence, the amount to pay would differ. The idea of fixing any manufacturer's defects is something that makes Fossil watches stand out as the best timepieces.

How can you avoid taking your watch for repair? It is very important that you take a good care of your watch. This applies to those individuals that shop for expensive luxury watches. Keep in mind that once your wristwatch is repaired by other parties, this will void the entire warranty that your watch had. It is therefore vital that you take care of your watch and avoid taking it to the regular watch repairers that are not qualified. Take tips on how to take care of your timepiece. For instance, if your wristwatch is not water resistant, you should always take it off when you let's say, go swimming. Make sure that you follow the guides to avoid voiding the warranty coverage that would protect your precious timepiece.

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Diamond Dressing Tools - Their Uses in Industries

Diamond is the most used item for making jewelry. It is loved mostly because of the shine it emmits. This shine comes by the result of polishing this gemstone with diamond dressing tools. The beauty of this stone increases the most when a sharp cut is provided with these sharpening devices. These instruments are used to polish the final item made from this precious stone. To give a sharp cut to the gemstone, it is very important to maintain the sharpness of these devices. These tools are used for diverse purposes in industries. It is used for cutting, sharpening, polishing, and giving a definite shape to any gemstone. There are various advantages of using such cutting devices. Some of them are mentioned below.

Tools made up of diamonds have an ability to stay flat and do not groove. Because of this benefit, it is mostly used in industries for sharpening metals and other devices used for polishing needs. This ability reduces additional work of sharpening a tool. This is always required if conventional tools are used.These devices are easy to use when comparision is made with other conventional cutting machines like ceramic and oilstone.Another benefit is the minimal removal of carbide from the edges of a tool employed for cutting work. Less the carbide is removed, the more the life of a cutting device.Speed of diamond cutting tools is more if compared with other conventional devices. When there is a greater speed, sharpening work can easily be done. As a result of it, labour cost is saved. Further, when the speed of a tool is good, a better shape can be provided to the thing, which is cut.Cleaning a diamond cutting device is an easier task. It can easily be cleaned by applying water; no extra lubricant is required to be applied on the edges of any such piece of equipment.

This expensive stone in the form of diamond grit is placed on the top of sharpening and cutting tools to provide a specific cut to any substance. It is generally used for precise applications. The work of giving any shape to a piece of jewelry or other substance is needed to be handled with care. Hence, professionals having a greater experience are generally employed for such works. With the use of machine, this work has become easier to perform.

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Ornaments That Women like Most

Jewelry has become the most valued possessions for ladies. Ornaments have produced its means by lifespan of any women. This is the envision that every woman to appear gorgeous and beautiful among many people. In the sparkling world of jewels, it's vital to create certain that you just buy your items with wisdom. It's not just your attire that includes value for look but jewels play an important role also.

The Platinum Eternity Bands are most popular and it represents the everlasting circle of life and Love between the two. Many people posses wedding rings made to fit and do not consider resizing them. The reason being is that they do not want their bands to be ever cut as the eternal love will get broken doing this.Fashion trinkets are one of the popular accessories among the office going women, housewife and teenagers. Besides providing you a remarkable appeal, fashion jewelry is the best to suit your simple and sober dress.Ladies wear fashion charms to take look stylish, elegant and graceful. However, jewelry once employed to symbolize class and wealth within the society. Based on your taste of fashion, you can go for the brains behind perfectly matches your personal style and personality.Rings made of lovely orange sapphires are certainly a unique gift for women as they really like it. Though the cost of these rings is bit higher, but women love this gift to have. So can be perfect and unique engagement ring.Women watches are mostly considered as jewelry, therefore women to give their watches extremely high attention, when they are going to buy one because except of the fact that it has to be match with clothing and other style, it has to be unique and in accordance with its owner's character.Women of young age and with a flamboyant nature prefers to wear diamond earrings that dangle from their eyes while women of mid age prefer to wear hoops that comes in oval or circle shape. Diamond can be studded throughout the oval or circle shape or till half of the top design that is visible.Silver looks great on fair skin as well as on dark skin. It complements both men and women and most watches are made in white metal like stainless steel. This metal is beneficial for health as well. In earlier days silver worn only as heavy chains and large pendants by unruly teenagers and gangsters but now it has become style statement as many celebrities are wearing Silver Jewelry.Girls love to have retro-vintage jewelry. This is mainly common in Hollywood and involves vintage inspired rings and jewelry and other accessories. This jewelry featured in bright and bold designs with most popular and famous being the vintage cocktail ring also accompanied by chunky bracelets and charm jewelry. They can be mixed with modern accessories to provide a unique look and more complex collection of accessories.

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Top Quality and Hypoallergenic Jewelry Items from The House of Verragio!

The idea of buying a jewelry item is a very interesting concept for any women. They love to wear different jewelry items and flaunt it to their near and dear ones. This is more so when they have purchased the item from a reputed jewelry store. Women by nature like to get dressed up on any occasion. Even when they are attending office they prefer to have a neat and clean approach to their appearance. And this aspect of women is best understood by Verragio jewelry house. Their designers have a finger on the pulse of their clients and seem to understand woman's sense and sensibilities in a way that no other jewelry house does. One look at their creations and you will realize that their designers are very skilled with an unmatched potential of craftsmanship.

Their craftsmanship and skills are evident in their creations of different jewelry items. Whether one is planning to purchase a ring or an earring or necklace from Verragio, they can be rest assured that their collections are unmatched, superior quality with excellent cuts, designs and unique patterns. Their in house jewelry designers are more than willing to help you out in your search for the perfect jewelry item. If required they can also guide and assist you so that no matter whatever you buy it matches your persona and does justice to your appearance.

The crescent silhouette is a hallmarked design of Verragio Jewelers. Barry Verragio created this design in the wedding ring that he gifted his wife on their wedding day. The ring was highly praised at the wedding ceremony. In fact many people inquired about it as well. This gave Barry an idea and he patented the design and used it in his subsequent collections. In the crescent silhouette the diamond is set in such a manner that it is sitting on top of the ring. This setting ensures that enough light passes through the diamond and it shine brilliantly reflecting its inner beauty and brilliance in a much better way. A few weeks with in its launch, this design became internationally popular and it is still sought after by couples across the globe.

One can also purchase earrings, bracelets and even necklaces from them. Just like their rings, even these jewelry items are handcrafted. As a result all their creations are designer made. Their jewelry items enjoy international warranty. As such one can get the rings or necklaces resized from any of their authorized stores across the globe. This facility is offered by Verragio Jewelers so that their products are easily available to their patrons across the globe. As far as their different collections is concerned one can get jewelry pieces made out of different metals like white gold, yellow gold, platinum, and palladium and so on. Each of the metals used are of top quality and are hypoallergenic in nature so that one does not experience any kind of rashes or infections after wearing them.

So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and purchase any jewelry item that catches your fancy.

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Why One Should Opt For Online Fine Jewelry Stores

Advantage of online stores :

With the recent increase in exposure to the internet, we have seen a huge rise in the number of online diamond and fine jewelry stores. They are more preferable than the local or traditional stores since they offer a great deal of wide selection of quality jewelry. They also have exquisite and first class items to choose from whose prices cannot be compared with the traditional stores. Amazingly, most have free shipping offers and yet the product is delivered right at your door with maximum assurance of money back in case it is not delivered. Thus buying jewelry online is a greater way to get top class quality while paying reduced prices with minimum tax. These online stores are setting records and offering huge offers daily which are attracting most of the jewelry fanatics to buy from them. They are armed with secure websites, quality diamonds, and delivery guarantee and of course high ratings from previous users. This is making most of the people to invest in these online stores spending their money in choosing their goods for both retail and wholesale. However all that glitters is not gold. Most of them are legitimate, but we can't lack one or two which are out there to launder money from innocent buyers. Some will sell genuine jewels while others will sell fake products; so be on the watch out. When selecting an online fine jewel store, consider the following.

The selection :

Always consider the selection or generally the quantity on display, that is the items on sale. Some stores offer a wide variety of goods while others will offer just a limited amount. It is good to have a wide range of items to choose from so that you can have proper selection of the jewelry which will properly suit you. If you choose a store with few goods, you might find that most of them are low quality since most people have passed through there and reselected the items again and again leaving only those which cannot be termed as fit for them.

Price :

Similarly, always look at the store with the best price offer. Even with online stores, some will tend to be more expensive than others so it is advisable to go for the one that will be considerate with your pocket. This will enable you save, or you can purchase an extra jewel too.

Customer service :

Other than that you will want a jewelry store that has understanding and efficient customer service. In most cases, you can mistake and purchase a jewel you were not interested in; a good customer serviced store will give you a chance to exchange the item without any harassment. Similarly you want a customer service you can easily relate to and easily go back for assistance.

Other peoples view :

Finally, look for one that has good rating and is dependable. Review what other people say about that store before deciding to buy from it. Does it deliver in time? Does it deliver the actual quality good you chose? Does it have a trusted past? Ask yourself these entire questions before risking your money with the store. This will help you avoid being conned or sold for a fake item which you preferably never chose. At the same time it enables you to know the perceptions of the people towards the store.

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Lev Leviev Wants His Jewelry Returned

Platinum necklace with 41 square emerald cut diamonds, 73.64 ctw. Photo credit; Jewelers' Security Alliance and SW Associates

Images of several luxury jewelry pieces stolen from a Cannes hotel are now available for view. The items were taken July 28 in a brazen daylight robbery at the Carlton Intercontinental Hotel, the center of life in the luxury resort city. The value of the jewelry stolen, first estimated at $53 million, was upgraded to $136 million, making it the largest jewelry theft in France and one of the largest in the world. 

55.38-carat flawless emerald-cut diamond ring flanked by two tapered baguette diamonds mounted on platinum. Photo credit: Jewelers' Security Alliance and SW Associates

The photographs of the 30 jewelry items are now available on Forbes.com
 
The diamonds used to create this necklace include: A 6.52-carat pear shaped radiant drop, 15 radiant-cut fancy, vivid yellow diamonds (12.38ctw), with oval, pear-shaped and marquises (37.73ctw), accented with 12 baguettes (0.23ctw) mounted on platinum and yellow gold. Photo credit: Jewelers' Security Alliance and SW Associates

SW Associates, a Paris-based loss adjuster and risk manager working for Lloyd's of London, is offering a million-euro reward ($1.34 million) “to the first person who provides information which leads to recovery of the goods." 

Earrings featuring 14 oval sapphires (18.01ctw), eight marquise-shaped diamonds (4.64ctw), carre-cut diamonds (3.81ctw), round brilliant diamonds (3.90ctw) on platinum and 18k white gold. Photo credit: Jewelers' Security Alliance and SW Associates

Pictures of the jewelry were released publicly Tuesday on the Roskin Gem News Report, a blog owned and operated by gemologist and gem writer, Gary Roskin. It is accompanied by story written by veteran jewelry and watch writer, William George Shuster. The photographs were originally posted on the Jewelers' Security Alliance website. 

11.4-carat fancy, intense, blue, oval diamond on a ring surrounded by pink and colorless melee set on platinum and 18k rose gold. Photo credit: Jewelers' Security Alliance and SW Associates
 
All of the jewelry belonged to the Leviev diamond company, owned by billionaire diamond merchant, Lev Leviev. The hotel was showcasing a temporary exhibit of Leviev jewelry. 


Necklace with a 3.27 Trapezoid-shaped diamond, a 1.02-carat vivid yellow trapezoid diamond and a 1.59-shield-shaped diamond with emerald and diamond beads throughout (110.00ctw). Photo credit: Jewelers' Security Alliance and SW Associates
 
The photographs of up to 36 of the jewelry pieces stolen will soon be available on this page as well. The jewelry in the photographs includes many high-karat, internally flawless colorless diamonds along with large pink and yellow diamonds, and emeralds and sapphires, set in platinum and 18k gold. 

6.17-carat oval-shaped light-pink diamond on a ring surrounded by diamond melee and set on 18k pink gold and platinum. Photo credit: Jewelers' Security Alliance and SW Associates

Reports estimate that 72 pieces (including rings, pendants and earrings) were stolen, with 34 items considered “exceptional.” The thief lost some of the jewelry while fleeing. 

23 pear-shaped diamonds (14.18ctw) 128 round brilliant diamonds (28.65ctw) set in platinum.
29.04-carat sapphire on a ring accented with round brilliant-cut diamonds (2.08ctw).
Photo credit: Jewelers' Security Alliance and SW Associates

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13.22-carat fancy deep brownish, greenish, yellow diamond ring flanked by two bullet-cut diamonds and set in 18k yellow gold and platinum. Photo credit: Jewelers' Security Alliance and SW Associates
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