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Elsarings.com doesn't deliver on custom sapphire ring
I bought myself a beautiful sapphire several years ago and finally had the money to have it set. I contacted a few different jewelers and chose one based on price and also whoever contacted me back. ...

In The News: Free Jewelry Promo Gone Wild!
A Free Jewelry Promotion offer developed for an up-coming TV commercial by an online jewelry retailer stirs up a Viral Campaign leading to an unexpected 500% increase in sales....

Consumer Complaints: Amazon.com uses shady practices with it's own sellers
I'm not going to use my real email address as we all know what happens to sellers who speak the "truth" about Amazon selling. They get canned. ....

Zales threatening to sue BoycottZales.com for publishing the truth
Zales has threatened to sue BoycottZales.com for defamation and exposing them for their less than admirable business practices, as thousands of customers have attested to. The full story can be found on their site. We urge you to support them in any way you can.

Jewelry News: Is Jacob the Jeweler Jacob the Money Launderer? Jacob the Jeweler was Arrested on Money Laundering Charges
Big news in the jewelry world, Jacob Arabo, founder of Jacob & Co., and famous for being Jacob the Jeweler to rap stars and celebrities has been arrested on federal charges.

Jewelry News: Signet (Kay Jewelers), Zale end merger talks
Britain-based specialty jeweler Signet Group PLC, operator of Kay Jewelers and other mall-based chains, and U.S.-based jewelry chain Zale Corp. said Monday that talks about a possible merger have ended. Zale Corp. also confirmed talks have ended.

Jewelry Trends: Right Hand Ring Trends
Women of the world, raise your right hands and declare your independence. If you want a diamond to sparkle on your finger, you no longer have to wait for someone to buy it for you.

Jewelry News: Kay Jewelry Pays Out $1.3M In Overtime Wages
Akron-based Sterling Jewelers (parent Company of Kay Jewelry) has agreed to pay nearly $1.3 million in overtime wages owed to current and former employees of its retail stores operating at more than 1,100 locations in 41 states.

Bridal Jewelry Trends
Wedding season is here and when you think of wedding jewelry perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is a sparkling ring. But there are other pieces of wedding day jewelry that have to be taken into consideration for that big day.

Jewelry Television Buying Shop at Home
Jewelry Television is finalizing a deal to purchase some assets of Shop at Home, the home-shopping network that The E.W. Scripps Co. is pulling the plug on June 22, officials from both channels confirmed.

Jewelry News: Trump gets into jewelry business
Move over Liz Taylor. The Donald is moving into the jewelry market.

Wedding Planning for Brides - Renting Jewelry
One of the newest and innovative leasing options for weddings is bridal jewelry leasing.

Jewelry News: Striking miners launch "Dirty Diamonds" campaign
While the recent industry initiative to boost and maintain consumer confidence in diamonds focuses on the issue of conflict diamonds in Africa, there's trouble brewing to the North.

Jewelry Trends: Hip-Hop Jewelry Becoming Mainstream Fashion
When the first introduction of the "Rap" style hit the music industry, few would have predicted that the impact of "Hip-Hop" culture would go mainstream.

Jewelry Tips & Advice: As gold prices rise, jewelry should be reappraised
With gold topping out at more than $700 an ounce last month - a record price - you may be wondering if your jewelry, watches and other gold valuables have gone up. They have, though how much varies.

Kays Jewelry In Merger Talks With Zales
British jewellery retailer Signet Group the parent company of Kays Jewelry is in talks about a potential tie-up with U.S. rival Zales Corp.

Jewelry Complaints: Complaints about Zales Jewelry - Customers being ripped off
Christmas 2000, my husband bought me a heart-shaped diamond necklace from Zales Jewelry located at the Southern Hills Mall in Sioux City, Iowa at a cost of $212.96. Just before Christmas 2001, I noticed that two of the diamonds were missing, so I took it back to the mall store to be repaired. That was the last time I saw it!!

With rising metal prices, jewelry making is no gold mine
Gold and silver were excellent investments over the past year, but the astronomical price rise for both metals could prove tough on the "bling."

Jewelry Tips & Advice: Engagement Rings appraisals and insurance
When you purchase an engagement ring, you take responsibility for an investment that should last for generations. There is more to that responsibility than simply cleaning the ring and checking the setting periodically. You will need an appropriate appraisal, and you should purchase insurance for your ring in case it is ever lost, stolen, or severely damaged.

Jewelry Tips & Advice: Caring for your engagement ring
An engagement ring may be a symbol of an impending marriage, but without proper care, it will no longer represent the love and commitment the couple shares. Caring for your engagement ring will ensure that not only does it look its best before the wedding, but that it remains a treasure that can be passed down from generation to generation.

Jewelry News: DeBeers Diamond Syndicate Vows to Uphold Mission
Setting-up shop on the Internet can be done with as much fanfare or as few frills as necessary said diamond company entrepreneur Marvin Rosenblatt.

Jewelry Tips & Advice: Buying an engagement ring online
The first step toward finding the perfect diamond engagement ring is to locate the appropriate jeweler. Different jewelers offer different services, price ranges, and styles that a couple must consider. Just as the ring is a lifetime investment, the jeweler that goes with it should be one that will last for years.

Brace yourself: It's cool to have metal bling in mouth
The trend has been popular among rap artists for years but, because of the many references made to mouth jewelry in recent hip-hop music, business for grill recently has been booming.

Consumer Complaints: Blue Niles Break Half-Price Promises
Dollsome reader Paige C. writes in about the tragic mislaying of one of her Blue Nile earrings. It is rather predictably followed by a smattering of appalling customer service on Blue Nile’s part after they promise (then deny) her a half-priced replacement

Jewelry Trends: Jewelry Goes To The Teeth
The singer Nelly may have given national fame to grills, or teeth caps, in his 2005 hit single “Grillz,” but the mouthpieces have been popular for years.

Jewelry Complaints: ShopNBC jewelry Scams and consumer complaints
Mary of Spring Hill, FL, purchased $10,000+ in jewelry from Shop NBC only to find that many of the pieces were not as described. The diamonds were not the quality as stated on the site and by host. Major stones were cracked, broken and even missing when they arrived.

Jewelry Trends: Bling for boys - more men think jewelry is manly
Guys are buying themselves bracelets, rings and pendant necklaces with increasing frequency, and wearing their bling with a confidence and flair heretofore unseen in the Western world, according to fashion experts and industry observers.

Jewelry News: Jewelers Squeamish Over Blood Diamond - Bling industry bracing for backlash over Hounsou film
The U.S. jewelry industry is reportedly nervous and looking over its shoulder for the arrival of the upcoming film "The Blood Diamond," which tells how diamond smuggling in Sierra Leone was at the center of brutal civil wars.

Phone bling speaks. Cell decorations tell about one's personality
"It's hard to think of a more personal item than our wireless phone," says Dawn Bratton, a communications consultant for Verizon Wireless based in Indianapolis. "It's really become an extension of one's entire personality."

Grills for girls - In latest hip-hop fashion, ladies are accessorizing with dental diamonds
Diamonds are a girl's best friend - even when they're in her mouth.

Jewelry Trends: Personalized Gifts & Warming Hearts with ‘Ice’ this Valentine’s Day
Jewelry Trends: This Valentine's Day, personalized jewelry is seeing a large increase in popularity. JewelryByNet.com is leading the way by offering personalized jewelry designed for the Valentine's season.

Web Site Lets Users Borrow Bling
Capitalizing on the growing trend toward leasing luxury, a new company has created a site where users can "borrow" jewelry in exchange for a monthly rental fee.

Jewelry Tips & Advice: Medical ID Jewelry Critical for Seven Million Americans Living With a Heart Condition
February, National Heart Month, reminds people with a heart condition - and anyone with a medical condition or allergy - to make sure their significant medical information is readily available to all medical personnel.

Jewelry Tips & Advice: Valuables and jewelry are worth protecting
It is the time of year when Cupid is shooting off his arrows and the overwhelming feeling of love and romance is driving men and women to buy that special something for that special someone. But something those lovebirds with the expensive gifts can forget is insurance.

Jewelry Trends: Jewelry high on the list of preferred Valentine's Day gifts
Nearly 30 percent of consumers plan to give jewelry as a gift for Valentine's Day, according to a survey conducted by the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council

Jewelry Trends: Purchasing Jewelry for Valentine's Day - How to Get It Right
If the thought of buying Valentine's Day jewelry for your loved one this year leaves you feeling daunted, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) says that these five easy tips can help relieve your worries.

Jewelry News: Stores to stop selling jewelry with toxic lead
Seventy-one companies, including some of the nation's top retailers, have agreed to end sales of children's and adults' costume jewelry containing toxic lead.

Jewelry News: Ebay users fed up with fakes
Rogers thought she had snagged a great deal on Ebay. But when the jewelry arrived from a seller in Rhode Island, her well-trained eye told her all the pieces were knockoffs.

Jewelry Trends: Jewelers use brands to segment the market, capture more of it
The fierce competition among jewelry stores often has companies deliberately competing with themselves as well as their competitors. ...

Jewelry News: Service is the independent Jewelry store key
Despite the concentration of jewelry retailers operating under the same corporate logo, small independents remain a force in the industry. ...

Jewelry Tips: Pros and Cons of Antique Engagement Rings
Planning on getting engaged? Why not consider an antique engagement ring? Not only will it have an inherent uniqueness and charm, antique engagement rings are typically less expensive, often have better craftsmanship, and are an instant heirloom.

Mouth grills bling out the best in a hip-hopper's smile
Kangol hats, heavy gold chains, customized kicks. And now, dental grills. Hip-hop culture has long been on the leading edge of fashion trends. These days, the way to really shine comes from a wafer of gold molded around your pearly whites, studded with diamonds - if you really want to make an impression.

Elsarings.com doesn't deliver on custom sapphire ring
I bought myself a beautiful sapphire several years ago and finally had the money to have it set. I contacted a few different jewelers and chose one based on price and also whoever contacted me back. ...

Consumer Complaints: Amazon.com uses shady practices with it's own sellers
I'm not going to use my real email address as we all know what happens to sellers who speak the "truth" about Amazon selling. They get canned. ....

Consumer Complaints: Blue Niles Break Half-Price Promises
Dollsome reader Paige C. writes in about the tragic mislaying of one of her Blue Nile earrings. It is rather predictably followed by a smattering of appalling customer service on Blue Nile’s part after they promise (then deny) her a half-priced replacement

Complaints about Zales Jewelry - Customers being ripped off
Christmas 2000, my husband bought me a heart-shaped diamond necklace from Zales Jewelry located at the Southern Hills Mall in Sioux City, Iowa at a cost of $212.96. Just before Christmas 2001, I noticed that two of the diamonds were missing, so I took it back to the mall store to be repaired. That was the last time I saw it!!

ShopNBC jewelry Scams and consumer complaints
Mary of Spring Hill, FL, purchased $10,000+ in jewelry from Shop NBC only to find that many of the pieces were not as described. The diamonds were not the quality as stated on the site and by host. Major stones were cracked, broken and even missing when they arrived.

Ebay users fed up with fakes
Rogers thought she had snagged a great deal on Ebay. But when the jewelry arrived from a seller in Rhode Island, her well-trained eye told her all the pieces were knockoffs.

UPS - Lost Jewelry Case
UPS loses $15,000 Diamond Ring and leaves customer empty handed.

Chicago Jeweler Accused of "Cyber-Squatting"
With the online Christmas shopping season in full swing, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing a Chicago area jewelry store that she says unfairly took business away from its competitors and deceived online shoppers by using copycat Web addresses to redirect consumers from their intended Internet destinations.