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Heidi Klum's Clover is OverPaul Holewa, August 11, 2009
Lawsuits leveled at Heidi Klum have forced her to drop the clover-inspired jewelry line.
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Designer to Watch: Mark MaxwellBy JCK Online Staff, August 1, 2009LOCATION AND CONTACT San Diego; (760) 917-1647; www.mmgoldsmith.com. SIGNATURE STYLE AND INSPIRATION Arch and curve shapes reminiscent of Art Nouveau styling are crafted in 18k yellow gold and vitreous enamel using Old World techniques like hand engraving. FUN FACT Maxwell was an instructor at the Gemological Institute of America for 12 years before launching his own business. More
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At LastBy JCK Online Staff, July 1, 2009An editor in the design world loves yellow gold jewelry, statement pieces, and modern takes on classics. Who is your favorite jewelry designer? I like the Greek jeweler Ilias Lalaounis because they work in yellow gold, which looks good on me. I also like Amrita Singh, and Amedeo Scognamiglio for his modern takes on cameos set in wood or stone. More
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Pearls of WisdomBy Rick Bannerot, July 1, 2009Joel Schechter and Ralph Rossini, CEO and president, respectively, of Honora Pearls, recently discussed what's working well and what needs to change in the jewelry business as well as common mistakes even the best retailers occasionally make. The words trust, fun, and fashionable were used time and again in our discussion. More
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Just Treat ItBy Jennifer Heebner, July 1, 2009An ongoing practice in jewelry is to scorch, coat, mix, and generally abuse metal until it gives you the color you want. We're talking about treatments and alloys, which have wrought unexpected colors from gold, titanium, and platinum, giving retailers plenty of talking points for customers who want the newest and coolest jewels. More
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Yang Lan and Celine Dion Launch Jewelry LineBy JCK Online Staff, June 30, 2009The design duo has much in common, including a passion for jewelry and the same birthday. More
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10th Annual National Design Awards to Take Place Friday, July 24By JCK Online Staff, June 26, 2009Educational programs and a ceremony at the White House will mark the occasion and highlight winners. More
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Merit Award Winners AnnouncedBy JCK Online Staff, June 19, 2009Buyers Market of American Craft award helps emerging artists. More
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Winners of the 2009 CFDA Fashion Awards Feted in New YorkBy JCK Online Staff, June 19, 2009Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez for Proenza Schouler named Accessory Designers of the Year. More
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JCK Special Report: Jane Seymour on JewelryHedda Schupak, Editor-in-Chief, June 8, 2009
Famed actress, painter, author, and jewelry designer talks about her life and her art. More
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The Story Behind Jane Seymour's Open Hearts JewelryBy Rob Bates, Senior Editor, June 1, 2009The way Mark Light, president and CEO of Sterling Jewelers, tells it, it was a stroke of luck his company ever met the acquaintance of Jane Seymour. As a sponsor of the American Music Awards, Sterling was invited to an ABC dinner. Jane Seymour, then white hot after her classy turn on ABC's Dancing With the Stars, was seated with the Sterling team. More
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Live Coverage: Baselworld New JewelryBy JCK Online Staff, June 1, 2009Over the past couple of days, I've seen some jewelry that is stunning enough to spark the interest of even the hardest-hit portfolio owners. Jewelry designers have responded to the times with some creative looks like polished selections of rough stone cuts, highly technical settings masked by beautiful stone mosaics, flexible gold jewelry to accommodate an extra pound or two on frames, and more. More
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Brazil's Feninjer Show Celebrates Bright and Cheerful JewelryBy Jennifer Heebner, Senior Editor, June 1, 2009The annual Feninjer Jewelry Show in São Paulo, Brazil, is always a treat, and the event was especially welcome this year in light of the economy; a plethora of cheerful, oversize, and price-point-friendly colored stone designs is just what jewelers need to keep consumers coming back to stores. Nature themes and sinuous yellow gold styles reflect the vibrant, diverse, and warm fabric of the... More
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Amber Jewelry's Time to ShineBy Anthony DeMarco, Contributing Editor, June 1, 2009Great jewelry material doesn't grow on trees. Or does it? Amber, the resin of prehistoric pine trees, has been prized, traded, and crafted into jewelry and works of art in the Baltic region since antiquity. Today, amber jewelry is big business in the Baltic region, particularly in northern Poland where amber is celebrated each year at the Amberif International Fair of Amber, Jewellery and Gemst... More
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BaselWorld BeautiesBy Jennifer Heebner, Senior Editor, June 1, 2009New jewelry lines were worth the trip to BaselWorld The Watch & Jewellery Fair this year, despite reduced attendance, particularly among American retailers. Designers showed a number of affordable options—karat gold and diamond charms on leather cords, uncommon but pretty stones like jasper set in gold—as well as updated diamond classics (flexible settings to accommodate weight ... More
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Jane Seymour Opens Her HeartBy Hedda T. Schupak, Editor-in-Chief, June 1, 2009"My inspiration for this collection was a woman named Mieke Frankenberg," says Seymour. She always used to say, 'If you think life is insurmountable and times are tough, go help someone else. It takes you out of yourself and ultimately helps you.' If your heart is broken and you close it off, you can't let the negativity out, and you can't let new love in. More
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Style 2009By JCK Online Staff, May 1, 2009More
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Africa Comes to the OscarsBy Rob Bates, Senior Editor, May 1, 2009The week before the Academy Awards, the Diamond Information Center usually hosts a lavish suite celebrating diamond jewelry. But this year, it worried that wouldn't feel right. Given the worldwide economic downturn, DIC thought a lot of flash would be out of step with the prevailing mood. So the organization decided on an approach that would target the conscience as much as the desire for glitz. More
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Samuel B, Zales at SundanceBy JCK Online Staff, April 13, 2009Samuel B and Zales joined forces this year at the Sundance film festival in Park City, Utah, to launch his new collection available at 120 stores nationwide. More
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‘Leaves of Change’ Charity ProgramBy JCK Online Staff, April 8, 2009The World Gold Council will unveil the Leaves of Change collection of celebrity designed leaf-motif gold jewelry on April 20. More
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