Jewel of a Perfume at The Jewelry Weblog

Jewels were the inspiration for entertainer Ashanti's new fragrance: "Precious Jewel by ashanti." To enhance the theme of her new product, Ashanti is including a jewelry roll and lingerie bag from Plush Creations with all media and press gift bags. Per a company press release: " 'Eye Candy' is made from a designer fabric of embossed silk velvet in a beautiful shade of deep pink. Lined in a crepe back [...] Read More


Cherie Dori Fine Jewels at The Jewelry Weblog

Contemporary israeli jewelry designer, Nelly Cohen shows her love for jewelry and poetry as she creates fine jewelry pieces for her company, Cherie Dori. "Cherie" is French for love, and Cohen has a degree in poetry studies. While the jewelry is primarily made with jewelry seen generally in fine jewelry, such as gold, diamonds, and precious stones, Cohen takes a different creative approach. For example, she often includes yellow diamonds in [...] Read More


Rockin' Jewels at Fashion Week at The Jewelry Weblog

Rock and Republic is rocking the catwalk at New York Fashion Week. Now, I have to admit that these designs aren't exactly I'd expect to see someone wearing every day, but for the hip and trendy, I think these clothes rock. The company describes their attitude as follows: Rock & Republic means edgy, progressive denim inspired by Rock & Roll and with an emphasis on modern silhouettes and a sleek [...] Read More


Home Sweet Home Is MORE Than Just a Quote- It's True When You Use DURANCE Melting Perfume! at Cool Picking

Melting Perfume? Whoever heard of that? It's the latest thing coming out of France and Parisians adore this collection of home fragrance products from Durance's Home Fragrances Collection. Durance's Melting Pieces of Perfume are a quick and easy way to scent your home interior. Place a perfume burner with a lit candle underneath. As the perfume starts to melt it will fill your room with the scent. Each Melting Piece of [...] Read More


Jewels Wine at Celebrate Wine

You may or may not know that along with writing this wine blog for Creative Weblogging, I also write their Jewelry Weblog. So, when I heard about Jewel Wine, I was more than just a little curious. Located in Acampo, California this winery, much like jewelry designers, have create a "collection" of wines, and what better name than the Jewel Collection? Along with being able to purchase wine directly on [...] Read More

Gordon’s Jewelers Grants Wishes at The Jewelry Weblog

If you're thinking of buying a little bling in the near future, then you may want to see about getting more bang for your jewelry buck with a trip to your local Gordon's Jewelers. From Index Online: " From October 7-10, Gordon's customers will receive a limited edition package of greeting cards designed by Make-A-Wish children when they make a jewelry purchase. In addition, from November through December, Gordon's Jewelers will [...] Read More


Business Network of Jewelers at The Jewelry Weblog

Social networks are popping up all over the place these days. So, far I've joined a few, but honestly, I have yet to really immerse myself in any of them because, (a) I don't have the time, and (b) I honestly just don't get them. If I have one more weird old man wanting to be "my friend," I'm going to scream! So, this new fashion related network I recently [...] Read More


Jewelers Miss NYC Transit at The Jewelry Weblog

Just in time for holiday shopping, New York city transit workers decided to strike today. Per a report by CNN: " New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg lashed out at union leaders for "thuggishly" turning their backs on the city, adding the strike could cost the city more than $400 million a day." National Jeweler reports that jewelry stores were feeling the pinch early in the day: " As New York [...] Read More


Keck Foundation Grants $1.6 Million to Study Biological Interactions with Nanomaterials at The Biotech Weblog

The W.M. Keck Foundation has granted the University of Oregon $1.6 million to study the biological effects of exposure to precisely engineered nanoparticles that are being designed for diagnostic and therapeutic uses. The interdisciplinary project is designed to help researchers understand potential biological interactions of engineered nanomaterials and develop design rules for the development of nanoparticles with enhanced biological properties. The researchers will produce specific structures of nanomaterials, investigate their [...] Read More


Taxing the Public to Use PUBLIC Land at Under My Helmet

Taxation without representation The BLM, at a time when more and more movements to eliminate existing fees to use our PUBLIC land in the ISDRA (Glamis, Gordon Wells, Buttercup, etc) are beginning to take hold, is set to INCREASE the fees to the dunes. Again. Starting next year, there will be a tax, err, I mean surcharge for people that don't buy their "passes" prior to going to the dunes. That's right, [...] Read More

Lara Flynn Boyle Twinkles in NBC’s “ Las Vegas” TV Show at The Jewelry Weblog

A new season for NBC's hit TV show, Las Vegas, means new bobbles for its stars, including Lara Flynn Boyle and Cheryl Ladd. According to an in industry press release, both gals will be " twinkling" it up in jewelry from Jane Taylor's Twinkle-Twinkle collection in the season premier September 19th. I took a look through Jane Taylor's website, and I have to say, I think Lara and Cheryl should [...] Read More


Brides Say “ Yes” to Platinum at The Jewelry Weblog

Jessica Simpson, Melissa Etheridge, and Gwen Stefani are just a few brides who have said " yes" when it comes to platinum wedding rings. Per a recent press release, platinum is still super-hot when it comes to wedding jewelry: " This year's trends in bridal jewelry are definitely bold and colorful, as colored gemstones continue to gain popularity. Think platinum rings with large white or fancy-colored diamonds." Read more: Bridal [...] Read More


Secrets about “ Natural” Gemstones at The Jewelry Weblog

It's no secret in the jewelry-biz that gemstones are commonly altered. They are heated, dyed, chemical-ized - you name it and it's been done to most gemstones used in fine jewelry today. The term " natural" is loosely used in the industry, and most jewelers will tell you if asked about how a gemstone has been treated. If they claim it's not been treated, then this should send up a [...] Read More


Lara Croft Raids the Charts at XboxSpace

Lara Croft, one of the most famous and recognised video game characters in the history of video games' latest adventuring saga Tomb Raider: Legend has become the fastest selling Tomb Raider game and the fastest selling game of 2006.Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, is pleased to announce that Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend has reached No.1 in the UK. The game has [...] Read More


Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary at PCGamers Blog

lara croft is back for one more attempt at redemption. I have always enjoyed the first Tomb Raider but as most of you know, the series started going downhill from there. Hopefully, Crystal Dynamics can do a "Final Fantasy" and resurrect the franchise. Thankfully, Crystal Dynamics seems to be on track with Lara's new outing, wafting its customary design magic all over the place a second time around. At least, [...] Read More

Jewelry Artist Breaks into Art Museum at The Jewelry Weblog

Jewelry designers are too often given the bum's rush when it comes to being considered " true" artists. This is always something that has irked me. Why just because a piece of artwork might be functional and fashionable should it be considered second class to something that is hung on a wall to stare at or set on a table only to collect dust? Ciara Marasigan is one jewelry artist [...] Read More


Mom Creates a Fairy Tale Jewelry Success Story at The Jewelry Weblog

Here's another jewelry success story for you. This time it's about a busy mother who decided to concentrate on what she knew best: making children happy. Per a company press release: " It was motherhood itself that inspired Joanie Perales to start Fairy Tale Jewels, a children's jewelry line designed with sterling silver beads and components and sparkling Swarovski crystals. "The only infant and children's jewelry I could ever find was [...] Read More


Jewelry Artist in St. Pete at The Jewelry Weblog

They call him crazy like a fox, and when you look at some of his diamond and gold encrusted creations, you have to agree. Sidney Mobell is more than just a jeweler, he's an artist and visionary, and some of his unique jewelry creations are on exhibit at the Florida International Museum until September. From the St. Pete Times: If you go: "Jeweled Objects of Desire" is at the Florida International [...] Read More


Artist Creates P2P Only Movie at P2P File Sharing

Anders Weberg created a 73 minute experimental video made for and only available on P2P networks. The movie was shared by Weberg until one person downloaded it on Sepetember 15th. Then Weberg deleted the file and evreything used to create it. Sadly, with just one copy downloaded it is extremely unlikely that the file is available or downloadable. Weberg said: "Filter is fully based on the emotions that I experienced in the [...] Read More


Looks Like Food, But Is It Really EDIBLE? Hot New Sculptor and Artist at Cool Picking

This looks like the real deal doesn't it? Well guess what, it's NOT! It's really a piece of sculpture and if you tried to eat one of the Oreos you MIGHT break a tooth. Called Nabisco Oreo's Cookies by Robin Antar from her collection entitled Things we eat, but can't. It's really a hand carved bag of Oreo Cookies. The bag carved out of marble and hand painted. The Cookies [...] Read More

Beyonce Gets Big Bling at The Jewelry Weblog

Rap star and beyonce-boyfriend, Jay-Z, told the beautiful, young singer in a not so subtle way " Happy Birthday" this week when he reportedly spent more than a cool mill on a diamond and ruby ring. To top it off, he completed the birthday gift for his 24 year old fiancée with a matching watch. Hey, what's another couple hundred thousand more? A girl's got to look good, right? Image [...] Read More


Bling at the American Music Awards at The Jewelry Weblog

Loads of bling and sparklies were present at the American Music Awards on November 21st. Pictured is the gorgeous beyonce wearing a pair of long platinum and diamond drop earrings and a platinum and diamond cocktail ring from Lorraine Schwartz. Carmen Electra and Tori Spelling also showed up in platinum jewelry. Carmen opted for diamond hoop earrings, as well as a platinum and diamond bracelet and a platinum, diamond and sapphire cocktail [...] Read More


Beyonce and Jewelry Hope at The Jewelry Weblog

beyonce is one gorgeous woman, and what a perfect beauty to show off platinum jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz. Loads of celebrities where glitzing it up at New York City's "L'Oreal Legends Gala" on November 8th. Just a few of the stars who came out for the evening include Katie Holmes, Jennifer Aniston, and Jennifer Lopez. One bling attraction of the night was L'Oreal's Color of Hope bracelet, part of a [...] Read More


Beyonce Bounces Right Back at The Celebrities Weblog

beyonce knowles took a header down a 12 step staircase during a recent concert and bounced right back up and continued her performance. Tell me this girl isn't tough and dedicated. Videos of the fall are hard to come by and although the quality of the one above isn't that great it was the only one I could locate. Here's the story about Beyonce's fall and her remarks about it. [...] Read More


Beyonce Is Showstopper In Ethiopia at The Celebrities Weblog

Source:news.yahoo.com Proving that's she's a world class entertainer Beyonce played to a hysterical audience in Ethiopia a few days ago. Beyonce performed in Addis Ababa during the "Millenium Celebration", a tribute to the rich culture and history of this ancient civilization. The Millennium Celebration is an epoch event and will continue through the end of September, 2008. What makes Beyonce's successful performance in Ethiopia so special is the fact that Western entertainers are largely [...] Read More