Trends in Gift Giving – Jewelry a Timeless Favorite

MJ Plaster

In times of rapid change, constants lend comfort to our lives. Since ancient times, jewelry has been one of the most popular gifts to give and to receive, and it still ranks among the top gifts as a universal, particularly pearls and birthstones. Jewelry ranks just beneath flowers as the gift that says "I love you," and it ranks just above flowers as a gift to convey that the recipient is someone special. A gift of jewelry delights the recipient and evokes a genuine smile.It's the Style…It's not the price; it's the style that determines whether your gift of jewelry is received in the same spirit in which it is given. To give jewelry that delights, match the gift to the recipient's style.

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Wholesale Jewelry Trade Secrets #2

Eugenia Bivines

The BIG Boys don't want you to know.The # 2 trade secret that jewelry stores don't want you to know is that theiraverage retail mark-up is 100% and Higher. Actually, this information isavailable if you dig through the SEC filing for public jewelry companies.Why is the mark-up so high on jewelry?The main reason is that there are lots of costs associated in selling jewelry.For example, each store has to pay rent, pay commissions, pay its sales staff,pay for advertising, and hold its own inventory. And because most jewelryretailers do not sell in high volume, their profit must be high for each itemin order to stay in business.Another reason some jewelry retailers mark-up the price so high is that theybelieve a higher price tag increases its perceived value.How can jewelry stores that have 50% discounts still stay in business?Have you ever seen small silver trinkets at jewelry stores selling for over $100?The mark-up can be as high as a few hundred percent. But a high price tagat a jewelry store does not necessarily reflect its true value.Have you ever noticed that some stores always have a 40% sale sign especiallyaround Holidays?You should watch out for these stores because they always inflate the priceand give you a big discount so you feel like you are getting a great deal.So how do you find a good price? The best thing to do is comparison shop onthe internet. After comparison-shopping at least 3 internet jewelers, you willget a good idea of the lowest price you can find.

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How to build an Italian Charm Bracelet for a friend!

Rhonda Percell

Italian charm bracelets make great gift ideas for all your family, friends, and co-workers. First, choose either an all silver starter bracelet or a gold trim starter bracelet. Next, choose a few italian charms that describe the gift recipient. Finally, give the completed bracelet as a gift in a nice gift box.There are a number of different styles of Italian starter bracelets to choose from. Most starter bracelets come with 18 stainless steel italian links.

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Unusual and Unique Wire Jewelry Custom Designed To Fit You

Wire Jewelry unlike you have ever seen or dreamed of custom designed in the finest gold and silver wire at wholesale prices you can afford. Sculpted Wire Jewelry using Cameos, Gemstones, Pearls and Dichroic Glass made into bracelets, earrings, rings and pendant necklaces you can be proud to wear and hand down for many generations. Handcrafted Fashion Jewelry uniquely designed for that singular piece of breathtaking work of art. Intricate wire sculptured designs in latest contemporary, vintage or traditional styles, graceful and intriguing for that lasting impression. Each piece is carefully put together in my home to essentuate your character and style.

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The Only Thing Needed To Put Culture Back Into Jewelry is to Use Your Hands

Culturejewelry.com presents an ancient notion – make fine jewelry yourself. Now craftspeople are not limited to the (one style fits all) jewelry found at the mall. This craft is low cost, and easy to make for the average craftsperson. Chainmaille jewelry is fashionable and durable. No sophisticated equipment is necessary.    There is no soldering required due to its multiple interlocked jump ring construction.

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6000 Years of Jewels: Fine Metalwork and Jewelry from Antiquity

Phoenix Ancient Art, one of the world's leading dealers in rare and exquisite antiquities from Western civilizations, today announced that its latest exhibit, "6000 Years of Jewels: Fine Metalwork and Jewelry from Antiquity" was unveiled at its Geneva gallery on April 20, 2005, and will remain on view until June 3.Featuring 150 breathtaking pieces dating from approximately the 4th millennium B.C. to the 13th century A.D, and starting in value from CHF 2700 (US$2,200), the exhibition offers a fascinating look at superb metalworks and jewelry in ancient times.Originating from cultures throughout Western civilization--including Spain, Germany, Central Europe, the Balkans, Greece and Rome, Anatolia, the Levant and Mesopotamia -- the pieces showcase various artistic styles and impeccable craftsmanship."All of the remarkably preserved pieces feature such innovative techniques as granulation, chasing, gilding and relief work that are virtually impossible for today's jewelers to recreate, even with modern technology.These objects are all individual testimonies to the extraordinary levels of craftsmanship achieved by ancient cultures, and their technical ability to produce artistically exquisite and unique works of art," said Ali Aboutaam, president of Phoenix Ancient Art.The collection presents an intriguing display of how the various civilizations used metallurgic techniques.One striking theme is the reverence for gold and silver, which have fascinated and appealed to mankind for millennia.The show also focuses on pieces accented with precious stones from antiquity, including safire, carnelian, agate, sardonyx, and emerald.Natural pearls are also found, particularly in Byzantine jewelry.The exhibit displays a variety of wearable items--including rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets--such as a gold torque necklace originating from Western Europe in the 2nd millennium B.C. made from a hammered bar of gold.The necklace's simple, linear design makes it appear very contemporary.Vessels are also prominently featured, including a 5th - 4th century B.C.Greek rhyton with fluted body and scenes in chasing technique, and a Hellenistic Greek gold cup with scenes of fishermen in relief work, from the 2nd - 1st century B.C.There are also figures of gods, including a gilt silver statuette of the Egyptian god Khnum, dating from the beginning of the first millennium B.C.that is especially notable since Egyptian silver is extremely rare; and a Classical Greek gold ring with a spectacularly fine engraved figure of a beardless Hercules.Located at 6 rue Verdaine, 1211 Geneva 3, Switzerland, the gallery will be open Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m.- 6.30 p.m.Appointments for Saturday can be made by calling (011) 41 22 318 8010, or Phoenix Ancient Art, 47 East 66th St., New York, at (212) 288-7518; www.phoenixancientart.com.

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diamond jewelry india , diamond jewelry manufacturer

Mr. Praven Sharma

Everything you wanted to know about diamonds and the global diamond business, industry, and trade.Djewels is a complete on-line shopping portal that provides information on the exploration activities of Diamond Industry. The site allows users free access to information about new discoveries, exploration projects, corporate financing, and acquisitions and provides complete market information.Our site http://www.djewels.org sells fine quality and ideal cut diamonds, diamond jewelry including engagement rings, ring settings, diamond and fashion earrings, pendants and bracelets.Djewels, the company who is pioneered in using latest techniques, implementing newer ideas, cost & manpower management was originally founded in 1985, and started wholesale readymade Jewellery business, under the brand name of Djewels. Having more than 19 year's family experience in Diamonds, Color stones and Gold Jewellery business, the company has set so many new quality standards.With 19 years of experience, the Djewels is specialized in the manufacturing of good quality Diamonds & Diamond Jewellery. The founder of Djewels Pvt. Ltd., is a well known and highly respectable in the Diamond industry worldwide, he is also a qualified / certified gemologist.Djewels offers bouquets of very special services to all customers.

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