Designer Silver Cross Jewelry, hot hot hot
Fashion Jewelry Rocking the Red Carpet at the World Music Awards
Author: Loverelic 11 8th, 2007Some jewelry highlights from the red carpet at the World Music awards….(photos: Getty)
Rhianna looks stunning (when doesn’t she?) in a canary yellow bauble ring, and hoop earrings with beads. Note: Ladies, hoop earrings are universally flattering. Look for our hoop earrings soon!
Avril Levigne in a triple star necklace.
Denise Van Outen wore a silver necklace with loads of white quartz (rock crystal), rhinestones, and heavily oxidized (blackened) sterling silver. We love it!
Theme: To Couples Dressing Matchy-Matchy: Stick to Your Style and Match Your Silver Jewelry
Author: Loverelic 11 7th, 2007We found this great blog on style.com, reporting the latest trend of celebrity couples dressing in coordinating outfits. For example, check out this pic of Jessica Beil and Justin Timberlake. This is an impressive effort in match-dressing, right down to the flip flops. Either they planned this look, or we must add one more talent to JT’s enormous list of talents: mental telepathy.
(Photo LDP Images)
Here, Jon Mayer and Jessica Simpson are going for the dual “Dirty Malibu Chic” look. How is it that they both managed to get holes in their jeans?
And of course while we are on the subject of dressing like your lover, one must never omit the famous Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, whose numerous outings dressed as a pair almost make us want to do it.
(Photo Time Inc)
We say, rather than molding into your partner’s style, try sharing a small accessory, like matching rings or pendants. They are discreet and meaningful, and you can keep your identity. Our sterling silver cross collection fits the bill perfectly. Don’t you think?
Theme: The Designer Jewelry (Silver) Business Pt. 2
Author: dan 11 4th, 2007Market Overview
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The retail jewelry industry is highly fragmented, with the top ten jewelry chains comprising less than 25 percent of the market. No retailer claims more than 6 percent market share. Chains are prevalent in the industry, though independent retailers are firmly rooted throughout. Annual jewelry store sales run about $27 billion; wholesalers and manufacturers account for an additional $27 billion in sales.
There are nearly 50,000 stores engaged in jewelry retail, and the industry employs approximately 200,000 individuals. Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the country. Next is Zales, the biggest specialty jeweler with over 2,000 stores and kiosks.
The demand for jewelry is largely determined by the disposable income of consumers. The increasing amount of affluent individuals, working women, double-income households and fashion-conscious men has kept jewelry sales strong through 2005. When raw material prices fall, jewelry becomes more affordable, and consumer demand rises. Renewed confidence in the economy has also played a significant role.
Over the past decade, online jewelry sales have risen steadily. This development has forced retail merchants to adapt and many have moved some component of their operations online. Increasing numbers of manufacturers and wholesalers are also conducting business online. Because jewelry is seldom branded, product differentiation is a key point of competition among retailers. Good designers are valued.
Jewelry sales are highest during the Christmas season and during the weeks proceeding Valentine’s Day. Mother’s Day sees a spike in sales as well.
Jewelry is expensive and difficult for consumers to evaluate. It is seldom branded and varies widely in design and quality. Purchases require professional expertise. Because of this, consumers tend to buy jewelry from merchants they perceive to be trustworthy. Large retailers such as Wal-Mart and Tiffany benefit from this industry peculiarity; local jewelers with community roots and good reputations benefit as well. Retailers generally purchase finished jewelry from manufacturers and wholesalers. In smaller retail stores, jewelers may be involved in all aspects of the work. Retailers may hold proprietary agreements with designers, who sell their designs exclusively through the company. Some retailers hold agreements with manufacturers to sell merchandise on consignment.
Theme: Green and Curvaceous: The New Shape of Things from Fashion Jewelry to Architecture
Author: Loverelic 10 25th, 2007The term “Green design” has taken on new meaning, with the emergence of the environmentally conscious movement. However, the original green design, that witch follows organic shapes, is riding a new wave of popularity. Swooping curves and nature forms are both classic and modern, and are showing up everywhere: graphic arts, jewelry, architecture, fashion….
“Form and fuction are one.”
–Frank Lloyd Wright
Elsa Peretti earrings from Tiffany & Co.
Dale Chihuly glass. Nature forms in nature.
Classic Eva Zeisel ceramic vessels
curvy countertop from Organic Architects
Theme: Men “Sporting” Fashion Jewelry
Author: Jill Brahms 10 23rd, 2007
US runner Jeremy Wariner of USA kisses his necklace before competing. He definitely knows how to work the accessories. The sunglasses, the huge diamond stud in the ear, are tempered by the understated silver chain. Nice.
(photo: Getty Images)
Russian heartthrob and tennis star Marat Safin serves up not one, not two, but THREE necklaces. One looks to be an evil eye, which brings good luck the wearer. The only way this look could be any better, is if these were silver necklaces. Otherwise, perfect! (photo: Getty Images)
Serbian Janko Tipsarevic seems to be constantly adourned by two silver necklaces, as this photo of him at Wimbledon shows. We’re wishing that second pendant weren’t tucked under his shirt. The black cord is a huge trend in silver jewelry right now, particularly for men. It works with his dark eyes and hair.
(Photo: Getty Images)
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