Jewelry Industry News including Diamonds, Gemstones, and Jeweler News
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Jewelry Central, a leading retailer of engagement rings and fine jewelry has entered into an agreement with Nickelodeon to provide prizes for the Parents Connect sweepstakes. Nickelodeon is the most watched television network for kids in the United States, and a [...]
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Through unique innovations and a forward-thinking approach, James Allen (JamesAllen.com) has firmly established itself as a leader in the online diamond retail industry, providing customers with top-quality diamond rings for substantially less cost. Simply put, James Allen offers the very best [...]
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — The famous engagement rings and loose diamonds retailer JewelryCentral.com has added 3D diamond movies to its Web site to provide a superior visual experience for online shoppers. While viewing a diamond, customers have the option of clicking a button to launch [...]
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — For over a decade, JamesAllen.com has prided itself as a pioneer in cutting edge, user-friendly technological innovation. Continuing in that rich tradition, the company is pleased to announce this holiday season that JamesAllen.com is making it easier than ever to find [...]
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Angara, Inc. (angara.com), a leading online retailer of fine gemstone jewelry, is going farther than ever before to give customers the perfect mix of high quality and unbeatable prices this holiday season. Free $100 gift with every order: Exclusively on Cyber [...]
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Jewelry Central, the New York based jewelry retailer, unveiled a redesigned Web site today. The new look focuses on providing customers with an easy and enjoyable shopping experience, with an emphasis on engagement rings, wedding rings and loose diamonds. The improved [...]
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — This fall, online jewelry retailer JamesAllen.com is making an unprecedented leap forward with innovations that promise to leave a lasting impression on the diamond industry and on e-commerce as a whole. These state-of-the-art technologies will make it easier than ever to [...]
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HONOLULU, Hawaii — The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki, Honolulu hosts a unique Private Tea Party in which rare exquisite jade will be on display. The date is July 24, from 2 to 6 p.m., and the location is Cina Cina, the premier fine gift [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — The results are in! In a contest based on the hit Fox Searchlight Pictures film “My Life In Ruins,” WhiteFlash.com, the Internet’s premier online jewelry retailer, found their site flooded with close to 12,000 hopeful winners of a diamond right hand ring. [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — From ashes to diamonds: Algordanza, a Switzerland-based company, memorializes deceased loved ones through the creation of innovative memorial diamonds. Algordanza’s memorial diamonds are the result of a finely-tuned process whereby the ashes or hair from a deceased loved one are turned into [...]
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Online jewelry retailer JamesAllen.com is making buying diamond engagement rings even easier with the exciting launch of their exclusive one-step Perfectly Set(TM) engagement rings. With this innovative process – unique to James Allen – a shopper can select an engagement ring [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — Already known for carrying the largest in-stock inventory of the highest quality branded WhiteFlash ACA ideal and “superideal” Hearts and Arrows diamonds on the internet, WhiteFlash announces their acquisition of online diamond e-tailer GemDiamond.com. Along with this groundbreaking acquisition, the appointment of [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — Who says stars don’t need a little help when they want to shine? Warren Sapp, recently retired 13 year veteran defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders and Super Bowl XXXVII Champion, was one of the celebrity dancers on [...]
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Online jewelry retailer James Allen announced today that it has added a new collection of perfect Hearts & Arrows diamonds to its online jewelry selection. Thanks to a recent partnership with one of the largest ideal cut diamond manufacturers in the [...]
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Odette-Odile this week announced the launch of a new web site where people can order dramatic and personal jewelry pieces to reflect inner beauty and outer strength. The company name, Odette-Odile, was inspired by Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake ballet. Odette, the white [...]
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — For the very first time, loose diamonds and diamond engagement rings are being sold online with an exclusive see before you decide to purchase option by Diamonds On Web. Now, diamond shoppers will feel nothing but confidence when they decide to [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — Finding the right person to spend the rest of your life with is hard enough; asking her to marry you should be the easy part. But with a stalled economy making headlines every day, is it possible to find the perfect diamond [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — Strutting down the red carpet at this year’s MTV Video Music Award show on September 7th was a bevy of beautiful gems – on some beautiful gems. WhiteFlash.com, the premier online purveyor of fine diamond jewelry, took its place as one of [...]
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FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — African American artist Jonas Perkins commemorates historic election with original jewelry line. Perkins, a sculptor from Fredericksburg, Texas, announced today that he decided to show his support for Barack Obama through the medium that he knows best, metal. He has designed a [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — Rubbing shoulders with Hollywood’s elite is nothing new for the internet’s premier online jewelry retailer WhitefFlash.com. This past weekend at the zany and fun Teen Choice 2008, WhiteFlash.com flexed their power and shouted their message of youth “AWEARness” as one of the [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — We know you’d be happy with a twist tie as long as you’re married to Mr. Right, but if your engagement ring isn’t the fairy-tale bauble you’ve always dreamed of, consider trading up. Trading in your rock has become more popular than [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — Hot on the pages of Oprah’s O Magazine July 2008 issue is a stunning diamond cuff bracelet by online jewelry sensation WhiteFlash.com. Wearing the bold piece in the July feature story “Hello, Sexy!” was Judson O’Hair (page 196) a 41 year old [...]
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — According to Topasio.com, in the old days, folks went down to the local jewelry shop to purchase diamond engagement rings, wedding sets, or other pieces of fine jewelry. And many still do, as they prefer to see the actual physical pieces [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — A decade ago, only the most risk-tolerant consumers would consider making diamond engagement ring purchases through online channels, says Whiteflash. In those early days, the internet was hailed as a revolutionary way to buy small-ticket items, but most wouldn’t have dared to [...]
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Relios Jewelry, America’s major manufacturer of designer sterling silver and natural stone jewelry is planning to expand into over 900 locations this year. The company plans to meet this goal by significantly increasing both marketing and sales services to their retail partners. [...]
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Mothers Day sales just got a little easier with the addition of two new jewelry display options by Relios. The company’s most popular collection – “Loving Family(TM)” – can now be presented using a larger fabric-covered display easily suited for jewelry stores and bigger retail venues, or a smaller pewter-colored wire display that fits nicely in gift shops and specialty boutiques.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — From a Backyard Barbecue to Easter Brunch, Relios Jewelry has got you covered when it comes to fresh and fun new spring jewelry! Reliosjewelry.com has added a special page dedicated solely to the very latest in Spring Fashion. The new section spells out what’s new and exciting this season with several different ready-made looks that literally take the guess work out of what to wear.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — 2007 will go down in the books as a banner year for Relios Jewelry, America’s largest manufacturer of natural lifestyle designer jewelry. Relios saw gross sales skyrocket in 2007 to more than 30-percent over 2006.
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FREDERICK, Md. — With less than two weeks to Valentine’s Day, Internet jewelry sales leader Jamesallen.com announced today that it has added 150 new gold and diamond pendants and lockets to its online jewelry offerings. These stunning gifts – with many gold and diamond variations available – offer both value and higher-end shoppers many options as Valentine’s Day approaches.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Relios Jewelry, a company nationally recognized for its customer focus, merchandising teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence, now has more accolades to boast – this time in the arena of “Good Environmental Practices.” The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Department’s Pollution Prevention Staff has awarded America’s largest manufacturer of authentic American-made jewelry with not one but two prestigious honors.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Relios Jewelry, America’s largest manufacturer of natural lifestyle designer jewelry is celebrating the grand opening of a brand new kiosk in Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport. Just in time for the holidays – travelers will have the opportunity to color their personal style with a Southwest Spirit original from the new kiosk located in Terminal 4.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Relios, America’s largest manufacturer of natural lifestyle designer jewelry has more than doubled its size with a move into a 25,000-square-foot facility in Albuquerque. The move also means that Relios has also more than doubled its production capacity – allowing the major jewelry supplier to expand services to its more than 500 customers.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Nothing says romance like the new designer jewelry collection from Relios. America’s leading designer and manufacturer of contemporary sterling silver and genuine gemstone jewelry is introducing “Te Amo” – set to debut on its retail website later this month. Like its name, which is Spanish for “I love you,” the new natural lifestyle collection features a fresh take on a traditional expression of romance – hearts.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — James Allen (JamesAllen.com), the online diamond retailer, has announced the first in its series of video based contests to be held over the next twelve months. The Best Video Proposal contest invites participants to submit a video explaining or showing their [...]
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HOUSTON, Texas — Whiteflash.com, hailed by Kiplinger’s magazine as “Lord of the Online Rings,” is offering free shipping, a no-hassle refund period and an unmatched lifetime trade-up on diamonds to holiday shoppers, in addition to a rare 10-percent off any setting with the purchase of a diamond: “More and more people are buying online,” says Debi Wexler, CEO of Whiteflash.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Relios Jewelry, American designer and manufacturer of contemporary sterling silver and genuine gemstone jewelry, is introducing its new designer jewelry collection for Fall, to debut on its retail website later this month. The new collection, “Santa Fe Sunset,” showcases purples, oranges, and mixed metals alongside exquisite metalwork.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Jessica Alba dazzled her fans in over $170,000 of Whiteflash diamond jewelry last week at the premiere of her highly anticipated romantic comedy, “Good Luck Chuck.” The young actress, well-known for her roles in Dark Angel, Sin City and two Fantastic Four blockbusters, is one of Hollywood’s hottest stars.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Relios Jewelry, America’s largest manufacturer of authentic American-made designer jewelry, is offering something special to their web customers – a “purchase with a purpose.” Now through October 31st, 10% of all jewelry purchases from the Relios Breast Cancer support jewelry selection will go toward the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk.
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HOUSTON, Texas — Wearing an “A Cut Above” hearts and arrows diamond valued at over $100,000, this month’s Bridal Guide cover girl has every reason to smile. Her duchesse satin gown, embroidered with crystals and pearls is accompanied by sizzling marquise and brilliant-cut diamond earrings, a delicate three-stone diamond pendant and a sparkling bracelet with flower-shaped diamond clusters.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Carolyn Pollack, Lead designer and Vice President of Relios Jewelry, has been chosen as the anchor of QVC’s Designer Day event on August 1st, 2007. The much anticipated Designer Day features QVC’s most prestigious jewelry designers and their newest, most exciting designs in a single, all-day event.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Relios Inc., an American designer and manufacturer of keepsake sterling silver and genuine gemstone jewelry, is putting a new spin on anniversary gift ideas by re-creating the list with jewelry accessories in mind. The traditional anniversary list of clocks, china, and crystal doesn’t include jewelry items until the gift-giver reaches the later years of marriage.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — Leading online diamond and jewelry retailer, JamesAllen.com has announced the sale of a $412,000 diamond ring making it the largest sale in the Company’s nine-year history. This is a very significant sale as it represents one of the most expensive diamond rings ever to be sold via the internet. The ring featured an approximate 10.50 carat square emerald cut diamond that was flanked on each side by a single Emerald-cut diamond, mounted in a handmade platinum ring.
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HOUSTON, Texas — When “The Waitress” opened in theaters on May 2 the first 22,000 audience members received an exclusive coupon from online boutique Whiteflash.com. Movie-goers using that coupon are automatically eligible to win a pair of beautiful diamond stud earrings, valued at $1000. The grand prize winner will be randomly selected from eligible registrants on June 1.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A certified Pilates Instructor with a passion for fitness and an artful eye for style, Linda Moeller is launching her 2007 Pilates accessories brand, Core Links by Completely Fit For Life. This jewelry line expresses Ms. Moeller’s love for beauty and function in twelve distinct pieces and eleven unique pose charms.
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HOUSTON, Texas — Some lucky author will win a dazzling 1 carat “A Cut Above” princess diamond engagement ring from online boutique Whiteflash.com in an ongoing promotion celebrating the new FOX series The Wedding Bells. “The Perfect Proposal Sweepstakes” is accepting romantic proposal ideas of 500 words or less through April 17.
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HOUSTON, Texas — A lucky winner screamed with delight as she uncovered a dazzling three-carat ‘A Cut Above’ Princess cut diamond (The most visually balanced(TM) diamond in the world) set in a platinum Champaigne setting. 33 other winners dug through wedding cakes to find one-carat “Expert Selection” diamond rings from online boutique Whiteflash.com.
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BOULDER, Colo. — Women can sport strings of pink, red, and purple beads this Valentine’s Day to show their caring for industrious African women working their way out of extreme poverty. Nonprofit BeadforLife (www.beadforlife.org) offers Valentines Day-hued bracelets, necklaces, chokers, and other jewelry – also available in many other vibrant colors – handmade by Ugandan women who are HIV-positive or refugees from a brutal civil war in Uganda, all of whom were living on less than $1 a day. Many care for numerous AIDS orphans.
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HOUSTON, Texas — Like true love, a diamond is forever, and online boutique Whiteflash.com offers a specialized round brilliant that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day. “Hearts & Arrows” diamonds are cut so precisely that facet reflections overlap; creating distinct heart and arrow patterns when seen through a special viewer. Whiteflash.com‘s signature line is “A Cut Above;” an elite brand of conflict-free diamonds.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. — The Natural Sapphire Company has placed on sale the largest natural blue sapphire in the United States. The 129ct rough sapphire crystal was discovered in the world famous gem mines of Sri Lanka (formerly “Ceylon”) in 1952. The first cutting yielded an 80ct sapphire. It was then sold to a British family and in private ownership until the late 1990′s.
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HOUSTON, Texas — The movie “Blood Diamond” opened last week, shocking holiday shoppers with explicit violence. Set amidst chaos and civil war in 1990s Africa, it will raise questions about diamonds being purchased this holiday season. One Texas company has answers. Whiteflash.com, an Internet boutique specializing in top quality diamonds, has established a program called Dreams of Africa, where 100 percent of the profit from sales of a conflict-free line of jewelry is going to help victims of conflict diamonds.




