Apples of Gold Jewelry: JCK Las Vegas
Posted: June 6, 2009
Apples of Gold Jewelry: JCK Las Vegas
May 30th, 2009--Apples of Gold heads to Las Vegas for the annual JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show--considered the largest and most prevalent fine jewelry exhibition in the world, with a global outreach that far surpasses any convention of its type. It simply... Read More →
2009 JCK Jewelry Show
Posted: May 27, 2009
2009 JCK Jewelry Show
The JCK Jewelry Show in Las Vegas is quite possibly the largest jewelry show of the year. Jewelers from across the globe convene in Las Vegas to get a sneak peek on the latest jewelry trends, scout new designers, discuss industry trends and network... Read More →
At What Price Beauty?
Posted: May 18, 2009
At What Price Beauty?
We're going to take a little detour from gold prices today, and look at a pretty gem. Not just any flashy bauble, but in fact one of the most expensive diamonds ever sold. Pictured her is a rare, flawless 7.03 carat vivid blue diamond that sold this... Read More →
Purity Rings: A Commitment to Virtue
Posted: April 22, 2009
Purity Rings: A Commitment to Virtue
Despite the popularity of sex, drugs and violence in the media, many young teens are turning their backs on these themes and instead turning to the Bible. In schools across the country, focusing on religion and purity is becoming a popular way of life... Read More →
Beware of Gold Buying Scams
Posted: March 16, 2009
Beware of Gold Buying Scams
With unemployment up, the price of gold hitting $1000 an ounce in the last thirty days, and many people outright "spooked" by the economy, you may be thinking it's a good time to unload some gold jewelry. Maybe a few rings from your college years? ... Read More →
Gilding and Glamour Returns to the U.S. Presidency
Posted: January 25, 2009
Gilding and Glamour Returns to the U.S. Presidency
On Inauguration Day, the new President's First Lady, Michelle Obama proved herself to be fashion savvy: matching yellow ochre dress and coat with coordinated gloves from J.Crew. That night, she wore a one-shouldered white dress by American designer... Read More →
Sweat of the Sun – Properties of Gold
Posted: January 24, 2009
Sweat of the Sun – Properties of Gold
From Mythology to the Economic Standard The Incas called gold the "sweat of the sun"; the Pharaohs insisted on being buried in what they referred to as the "flesh of the gods"; and Isaac Newton established gold as the benchmark of a new global... Read More →
Jewelry Industry Hit Hard By Mumbai Terrorist Attacks
Posted: December 29, 2008
Jewelry Industry Hit Hard By Mumbai Terrorist Attacks
As 2008 comes to an end, one event stood out this year that affected the jewelry industry like no other, The November 2008 Mumbai Attacks. The Mumbai Attacks was a premeditated and deliberate series of 10 harmonized terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.... Read More →
Platinum Prices Tied to the Big 3 Automakers?
Posted: December 4, 2008
Platinum Prices Tied to the Big 3 Automakers?
Platinum fell below $800 an ounce on Thursday--a welcome sight for most in the fine jewelry industry, who consequently are able to lower platinum jewelry prices in hopes of motivating consumers to purchase such items as platinum wedding bands. Platinum... Read More →
The Rise of Online Jewelry
Posted: December 3, 2008
The Rise of Online Jewelry
When it comes to buying jewelry, consumers are stepping out of retail stores and into their computer chairs to shop online. Online jewelry sales have gone from nonexistent in 1996 to an estimated $2.7 billion dollars in 2009; quite a meteoric rise. Yet... Read More →
