By Erika Winters Rio Tinto has launched its first sustainable jewelry collection. Named "Nature's Beauty," the collection is made with gold from Rio Tinto's Kennecott Utah Copper Mine, the same mine that provided metal for the London 2012 Olympic medals. Rings, necklaces, earrings, and cuffs are set with cham...
Rio Tinto Launches First Sustainable Jewelry Collection CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Raise your hand if you love the Olympics! The 2012 London Summer Games open tomorrow, July 27. Visitors from around the globe will watch the world's best athletes compete to win the ultimate symbol of victory, an Olympic medal. So, how are the medals made? In the following video, CNN's Jim Boulde...
Video: How are the London 2012 Olympic medals made? CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Ever buy a jewelry piece by clicking on a Pinterest image? And if so, was that piece from a smaller boutique jeweler or Etsy seller? A Bizrate Insights survey on Pinterest explores an interesting trend: Pinners are apt to buy from smaller shops, particularly those on Etsy. "While the brand...
Pinterest Drives Big Business to Smaller Jewelers CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Emily Maynard became engaged to Jef Holm on last night's finale of The Bachelorette. And, following Bachelor/ette tradition, a Neil Lane engagement ring was presented during the "final rose" ceremony. This time, the ring boasts a 2.5-carat emerald-cut diamond set in a pavé halo. Several sourc...
“Bachelorette” Emily Maynard’s Dueling Neil Lane Engagement Rings CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Bipartisan support for federal Internet sales tax legislation marks a bold political shift. The Wall Street Journal's Monica Langley reported that "both parties are attempting to speed up action on a bill they wrote to give states authority to compel online companies to collect sales taxes." The ...
Internet Sales Tax Law Likely to Pass Soon CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Jewelry as theatre! Van Cleef & Arpels presents a new, innovative website with a whimsical trailer. The new site's features are highlighted by Van Cleef & Arpels' ethereal butterfly, which has inspired the company for over a century. Intuitive and accessible, the new design celebrates the...
Van Cleef & Arpels’ New Website Trailer CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Neiman Marcus and Target are teaming up for the holidays. The upscale/discount duo will be offering a limited-edition gift collection (including jewelry) by 24 luxury designers, including Diane von Furstenberg, Judith Leiber, Tory Burch, and Carolina Herrera. Prices will range from $7.99 to ...
Neiman Marcus and Target? Odd Couple or Match Made in Heaven? CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters Australia's largest pink diamond, the Argyle Pink Jubilee, is now on permanent display at the Melbourne Museum. The 8.01-carat diamond, discovered last year at Rio Tinto's Argyle mine, originally weighed 12.76 carats. Due to the nature of the rough, the diamond could only be partially cut and...
Largest Australian Pink Diamond on Display in Melbourne CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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