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Third-quarter gold demand up 15 percentTotal identifiable gold demand for the third quarter is up 15 percent compared with the second quarter, but down 34 percent year over year, according to the latest report from the World Gold Council. Read More Sears, Ultra, Blue Nile to avoid 'dirty' goldSears Holdings (parent company of Sears and Kmart), Ultra Stores and Blue Nile announced today their decision to shun irresponsible gold mining and seek cleaner sources of gold and precious metals. Read More JA warns industry about '60 Minutes' segmentNew York--Jewelers of America (JA) has put the industry on notice about an upcoming special CBS is expected to run on artisanal gold mining in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (eDRC). Read More Pebble Mine opponents release investor advisoryWashington--Opponents of the proposed Pebble Mine have released a new advisory aimed at investors of mining company Anglo American plc that's designed to raise questions about the controversial project. Read More Cash4Gold faces class-action lawsuitLos Angeles--A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the parent company of Cash4Gold, claiming the company misrepresented its services and defrauded customers who sent in their gold jewelry in exchange for cash, court documents say. Read More 
Tiffany leads industry in boycotting Pebble MineNew York--When Tiffany and Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Kowalski headed into the Alaskan wilderness to go fly fishing in Bristol Bay, wild salmon swam free, brown bears frolicked in streams and the hot new "Tiffany Keys" collection seemed a million miles away. Read More More jewelers pledge to boycott Pebble Mine goldAnchorage, Alaska--Four more jewelers have joined the growing list of retailers pledging to boycott gold mined from the proposed controversial Pebble Mine in Alaska. Read More 
Luxury on the lowWith inconspicuous consumption the new imperative for stylish consumers, jewelry designers keep diamonds and metals subtle in their latest looks. Read More IGI launches gold assaying service in IndiaMumbai, India--The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has announced the launch of a specialized gold assaying service at its facility in Mumbai, India. Read More 
Emmy Award actresses mad about drop earringsLos Angeles--Mad Men may have snagged one of the top series nods at last night's 61st Primetime Emmy Awards, but the show's over-the-top, much-buzzed-about jewelry wardrobing seemed to have little influence on the styling choices of modern-day television actresses. Read More 
Layered bangles, necklaces get Fashion Week playBangles, cuff bracelets, thick chains and sculptural earrings in a plethora of gold colors and gemstone varieties found their way into spring collections featured during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. Read More 
How are your gold sales holding up?Jewelers from around the country give a status check on their gold sales, with some saying that gold buy-back fever is cooling. Read More 
Gold prices have consumers sticking to classicsHow are your gold sales lately? Retailers on our Product Panel survey share details on marketing strategies and detail which gold-jewelry categories are selling best. Read More 
Fall fashion favors neck, wrist wearNew York--The editors of the fall fashion magazines have spoken, and for the upcoming season, they're placing their bets on oxidized sterling silver and yellow gold in close-to-the-collar necklaces, statement-making cuffs and stacks of bangles. Read More 
Going out with a bang-leWhether a dazzling couture-level number featuring gemstones fashioned into a pair of nuzzling parrots, or a stack of thin sterling-silver versions set off with the tiniest flash of diamond, embellished bangles are here to stay. Read More 
WGC: Drop in gold jewelry demand 'less severe'Global economic conditions coupled with high gold prices contributed to a widespread drop in consumer demand for gold jewelry in the second quarter, yet the declining trend might be stabilizing, the WGC says. Read More 
Shaill takes the gold in 'Best Of' contestNew York--Shaill has been named the winner of National Jeweler's June "Best Of" contest for gold jewelry. Read More 
Controversial Pebble Mine project goes to courtAnchorage, Alaska--A Bristol Bay Alaska Native organization, along with several individuals including the state's former First Lady Bella Hammond, filed a civil suit on Wednesday, asking the court for a preliminary injunction that would effectively stop progress on the controversial Pebble Mine project. Read More 
Designer to cast golden glow on NY Fashion WeekNew York--Carmen Marc Valvo will accessorize his "urban jungle"-themed Spring 2010 collection with gold jewelry and accessories from a wide array of designers and manufacturers for his runway show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. Read More 
Kay Jewelers introduces Kay Gold ExchangeAkron, Ohio--In response to many requests from customers looking for a secure way to exchange their gold jewelry for cash, Kay Jewelers has launched the Kay Gold Exchange. Read More 
Bohemian looks, yellow gold hot for summerNew York--The summer season is upon us, and as seen on the runways of the Spring 2009 fashion collections, it's a prime time to be playful with jewelry as hits for the season include big, bright statement necklaces, chunky cuffs, stacked bangles and a plethora of yellow gold. Read More 
For some, Bollywood jewelry is a golden ticketMumbai, India--Hooray for Bollywood--and all the new jewelry evoking the colors, styles and techniques of old-world India. Read More 
Couture designs show effects of recessionLas Vegas--Price-conscious buyers and jewelry designs that cater to them have been recurring themes at the 2009 Couture show, displaying the effects the economic recession has had on the high-end luxury sector. Read More 
In a slow economy, gold jewelry losing groundKarat-gold jewelry sales do not account for the bulk of most retail jewelers' annual sales, and, in a sluggish economy in which significantly higher gold prices have climbed even further in recent months, this is probably a good thing. Read More 
WGC: Investors spur gold demand in Q1New York--Total demand for gold in the first quarter of 2009 increased 38 percent year-over-year, with fears of future inflation and ongoing financial uncertainty leading investors to flock to the metal, according to the World Gold Council's (WGC) Q1 '09 Gold Demand Trends report. Read More |
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