Ann Hand's jewelry store, situated in the boutique-laden Georgetown section of Washington, D.C., has been the talk of the town and the press with its contest involving politically themed pins embedded with Swarovski crystals. The pins feature the name of...
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Are vibrant shades of blue, orange, pink and green compelling you to whip out your credit card and spend, despite daily reports on the country's economic crisis? In a recent article on color therapy, a trend specialist, a market analyst...
With all the attention the climate crisis has garnered over the past year, accessories that support eco-friendly causes will be in demand around Earth Day, April 22. Pono offers Save the Planet bangles (shown left) made of natural horn with...
Avril Lavigne is the latest celebrity to partner with retailer Kohl's Corp. According to Reuters' Shop Talk blog, the punkish multi-platinum-album-selling singer will be introducing a line of accessories and jewelry, called Abbey Dawn, in the retailer's stores this July....
"Redeem those gift cards now" must be the most popular headline of the day. I've heard it on every TV channel, on every news program and read it on the Web. Sharper Image's bankruptcy filing and subsequent refusal to honor...
Now that President Bush has announced that the United States is not in or headed for a recession but simply in the midst of a slowdown, what upcoming events and holidays can jewelry retailers count on to rev up sales...
I began seeing numerous articles about the jewelry-stacking trend about two years ago, and instead of fading away as trends eventually do, it seems to have only grown stronger. Perhaps the return of the bangle breathed new life into the...
How does one go from Mr. Blackwell's Worst Dressed list to fashion muse? I imagine Christina Aguilera would answer that question with the hook from the song "That's What Friends Are For" because it would definitely explain why she's the...
The next red ring you see might not be the result of enameling or some other coating technique. Chunlei Guo, a researcher from the University of Rochester, is fine-tuning technology that adds color to platinum, titanium, tungsten, silver and gold....
In ancient times, a signet ring wielded the power of its wearer. An impression from one on a document was as valid as a handwritten signature is today. Engraved with a coat of arms, signet rings showed allegiance to a...
As more American consumers tighten their purse strings, retailers are depending on foreign shoppers to boost sales, in stores and online. The weak American dollar continues to be an attraction for foreign shoppers. And those tourists who haven't exchanged their...
With Valentine's Day falling on a Thursday, it's the perfect opportunity for brand-new and well-seasoned lovers to escape to a romantic hideaway for an extended weekend. So what type of jewelry should a vacation-bound cupid shop for to make himself...
For men still wondering what to get their sweeties this Valentine's Day, Askmen.com has a list of gift ideas that is categorized according to the level of your relationship. Jewelry was recommended for married men, but there was no mention...
I support the Writer's Guild of America strike in my heart, but my mind is in need of fresh episodes of the series I have become so attached to. Not only did I become engrossed in the story lines, I...
Concurrent mergers, divestitures and internal restructurings in large retail companies are resulting in store closings and displaced workers—from chief executives down to administrative assistants. Can Congress' new plan to breathe life into the economy with $50 billion in business tax...
Ladies, Cartier isn't the only store your jewel-filled red box may come from this Valentine's Day. A diamond ring donated to the Salvation Army in Tamarac, Fla., back in December is being sold by raffle on Feb. 13, The Miami...
Barring a Golden Globes-style news-conference presentation, the red carpet at the 80th Annual Academy Awards is expected to be adorned in pure gold on Feb. 24. InStyle.com's "Red carpet retrospective" shows the A-list's love affair with platinum, diamonds and bare...
It didn't take a mortgage crisis or credit crunch for me to learn the beauty of mixing and matching clothing and accessories with vastly different price points. I've been known to pair a T-shirt I bought on sale at Target...
Jeweler Tiffany & Co. thanked foreign tourists for the boost in holiday sales during its recent sales and earnings conference call, Reuters Shop Talk blog reported. Retailers Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman are doing just the opposite, however, limiting...
Wearing cuff links made from recycled materials shows you have cutting-edge style and concern for the environment—attributes that give an ordinary Joe star power in today's fashion-obsessed, "green"-driven world. Even if you don't socialize in environmentally conscious circles, a few...
A fast-growing Internet-based service called NearbyNow tells mall-bound and in-mall shoppers where to find the items they want. Shoppers can use the service to search a mall's general Web site to discover where products are available, how much they cost...
Help a bride put a twist on the centuries-old tradition of wearing something blue on her wedding day. Show her engagement rings and wedding bands with diamonds and blue gemstones such as sapphire, tanzanite, tourmaline or aquamarine. It may not...
Blogger Zac Bissonnette thinks something is foul about Bidz.com's decision to issue a press release announcing a small repurchase of 100,000 shares. On Bloggingstocks.com, he questions if the purpose of the press release was to create headlines that ultimately promote...
Manhattan's Fifth Avenue and the new crop of luxury retailers lining its financial district probably won't see Wall Street professionals lavishly spending their bonus checks in the coming weeks. According to Pakistani newspaper The Daily Times, "payouts from U.S. financial...
Men's jewelry—from pearl necklaces to pavé diamond rings—is a fast-growing trend and the topic of a recent article on Wall Street Journal Online. Of all the explanations given for why men are wearing jewelry these days, which ones ring true...