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AllSaints has launched their new collection for Spring/Summer 2012 with a diverse range of new season essential styles for Menswear and Womenswear. Shop the new collection in store and online at AllSaints.com

AllSaints have now launched their Spring/Summer 2012 collection with a diverse range of new season essential styles for Menswear and Womenswear. For SS12 the British fashion retailer introduces a collection of Mens and Womens styles that are pivotal to all wardrobes.

The launch comes with a fresh new feel for the season with the campaign being shot by globally renowned British photographer, Boo George. Showcasing the Spring 2012 collection are models Tony Ward, Claude Simonon, Kate Harrison and Sophie Dickens. AllSaints stay true to their ageless style by portraying the older and younger interpretations of the collection with the sole use of Ward and Simonon. This is a first campaign for the retailer that see’s the use of several models to convey the different design aspects of the brand, from edgy laid-back shots filled with that signature AllSaints attitude to the delicate feminine shots giving a softer contrasting perspective.

Each definitive new season piece has been developed by in-house designers and fabric technicians, to perfect the cuts and accents that embody the classic spirit of the brand.

Be inspired by the SS12 Womenswear collection, a directional and innovative range of pieces; including reptile influenced styles such as the Serpent Chelsea Boot and Vintage Serpent Court are made using authentic Snakeskin with a vintage effect – both styles are made entirely by hand by master craftsman.

Graphic Tee’s are focused around hand-illustrated prints that are made up of monochrome blocking and tribal elements. The graphite and discharge prints are highlighted with iridescent metallic foils for a shimmering effect. View the Womens Graphic T-shirts range.

Other recurring themes running throughout the collection include influences from the Ikat weaves in India. The Ikat print is dispersed across a range of Maxi and Mini Dresses, Skirts, Bikini’s and Summer scarves. Inspiration is also derived from Native American artwork, with designs hand-embellished onto eveningwear, premium Bikini separates and the signature densely hand-embellished Mini Dresses and Skirts that AllSaints is renowned for.

Paying reference to London and the local Spitalfields area, AllSaints this season, have adorned luxurious Cashmere Knitwear and incredibly soft Lambskin with Pearly Kings and Queens motifs that are hand embellished using traditional Mother of Pearl rusty buttons and sequins.

The Menswear range embodies the classic spirit of AllSaints with authentic textures and contemporary silhouettes for the modern Man. This season, the Menswear Design team have developed complex garment patterns, large scale prints and worn-in washing techniques to perfect the deep stone tones, durable waxed textures and streamline silhouettes of the collection.

Printed Shirting is a key staple to the collection with large-scale discharge prints featuring the classic Moth print and Hawaii inspired floral motifs in the Rockpile L/s Shirt. These styles have been given a heavy bleach launder for a vintage finish and soft hand feel.

A focus on texture and construction are key to the Men’s Knitwear SS12 collection, placing a heavy emphasis on this season’s colour and pattern blocking technique. Expect to see loose net knits and two-tone textures that are perfect for versatile layering with a distinctly premium appeal. The Gridd Crew and Hoodie are made using a linen blend yarn in an all-over open stitch and are finished with a ribbed hem, cuffs and collar.

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A new virtual fitting room, designed to let online shoppers using the website of fashion retailer Quiz see how they might look in their chosen outfit, has gone down a storm with customers.

The UK-based women’s clothing specialist unveiled the feature at the end of 2011, following a major makeover of its website.

By clicking on the ‘fitting room’ tab of Quiz’s website, users can take control of a 3D avatar which they are able to alter to reflect their own body. Height, weight, bra size, waist and hip measurements can all be altered, along with hair colour, to make the virtual model as realistic as possible. Once a customer has created their model, they can select their chosen items of clothing from the site and build up an outfit, using everything from evening dresses and maxi dresses to jewellery and footwear.

When the user has come up with their very own classic outfit, there is no need to keep it a secret. Instead, they can print out the image to show to friends, or share it over the internet using Facebook and Twitter.

Haroun Saleemi – E-commerce Manager at Quiz said: “The idea behind the virtual fitting room was to take our online shopping experience a step further, and make it easier than ever for women to get a feel for the huge range of dresses, footwear and accessories that we have available online.

“One of the comments we kept hearing from customers was about how much of a difference it would make to be able to get more of an idea how an item of clothing would actually look. From the feedback we’ve received so far, the virtual fitting room has made that a reality and customers are really making the most of it.”

Additional changes to the website include a new sleek design, along with an updated navigation system to make getting around the site quicker and easier. Information on store availability has also been added, so shoppers who want to try Quiz’s clothes on for real can make sure their items are in stock at their local outlet.

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Women’s clothing brand Quiz has released dates for its 2011 Christmas sale, which is set to be its biggest and best yet.

Quiz is one the UK’s favourite fashion retailers and has recently announced dates for its winter Christmas sale for 2011, which will run both online and in-store. The company, which has over 160 international stores, is expecting high numbers of shoppers this year thanks to the great savings that can be made.

Ladies wishing to get their hands on some incredibly low priced fashion can head online from 24th December 2011, while those shopping from Quiz’s high street stores will need to wait until 26th December 2011 to benefit from this mammoth sale.

Many of the retailer’s most popular clothes will be on sale, with everything from its party dresses and maxi dresses to casual jeans available. Shoppers should not forget to pick up some stunning accessories while browsing, and should remember to grab themselves a bargain on Quiz’s excellent range of footwear, a good selection of which will be included in the sale.

Haroun Saleemi – E-commerce Manager at Quiz said: “We always run sales through the Christmas period but we’ve made sure to pull out all the stops this year. We know that our shoppers expect great savings around this time of year and they certainly won’t be disappointed once our sale starts.

“The sale will run for a total of three weeks on our online shop, finishing on 13th January 2012. We would like to encourage shoppers to start looking online as soon as the sale hits though, so as to avoid disappointment – we usually run out of stock fairly quickly during our sales.”

Customers buying from Quiz’s online shop can benefit from free UK delivery on all orders over £50, and next day delivery is also available. To find out more about the sale and to see what clothes Quiz has to offer, visit the official website now.

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WorkinFashion - The professional network for the fashion industry launched in mid January 2011 after just over 10 months, the website now has thousands of fashion professionals registered seeking jobs in fashion, retail and modeling.

WorkinFashion is fast becoming “the website” to advertise fashion jobs or look for work in the fashion industry.

Managing Director Simon Golding said “I am delighted by the growth of the network; it’s amazing to think that from a cold start WorkinFashion now has hundreds of fashion jobs receiving thousands of applications every month. I think what appeals to fashion recruiters is our simple pricing structure, it’s a one off fee of £200 for a year’s recruitment advertising, recruiters can post as many jobs as they want all year round for less than the price of one fortnight’s job advert on our competitors sites….It’s common sense to use us”.

WorkinFashion combines all the best features of a social network and a specialist fashion, modeling and retail jobs portal. The site offers specific profiles for fashion professionals, models, companies and recruitment agencies working in fashion and related industries.

Fashion job seekers start a free career profile to search fashion jobs, get scouted or simply to network with other fashionistas and companies working within the fashion industry.

Prospective models and fashion designers can upload modeling or design portfolios, browse casting calls and build up contacts within the fashion industry. Fashion brands, retailers and Model agencies can create company profiles on Workinfashion to promote brand awareness, publish press releases in the news section and recruit new talent for permanent or temporary fashion jobs.

WorkinFashion is already working with the majority of top fashion recruitment agencies, advertising over 700 fashion vacancies in areas of the industry ranging from fashion retail, design, buying, and merchandising jobs plus many more. IF you are looking for a fashion job or need to advertise fashion jobs, then we hope to see you joining us on WorkinFashion, register your personal, model, agency or company profile online at workinfashion.com or If you require further information please call (+44) 8 44 544 1550 or email info@workinfashion.com.

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PacificPlex, a premier online retailer and fashion leader specializing in formal evening wear, and plus size clothing today announced that for a limited time those who sign up for the PacificPlex newsletter will receive a coupon good for 10% off their next purchase at PacificPlex.com of over $50. This coupon, which cannot be combined with any other offers, will allow customers to save even more money on junior size formal dresses for the Homecoming and Winter Formal season.

“As October makes its way into November, student’s minds are turning from the ‘Back to School’ season to the ‘Fall and Winter Formal’ season,” says Anna Evans, Director of Marketing for PacificPlex. “November and December are not just the season’s where the color’s change on the trees and snow becomes a mainstay for much of the country, but it’s also the season where high school student’s look forward to such big dances as Homecoming and Winter Formal. Because a new junior dress is a must for these dances, PacificPlex is proud to offer its customers a coupon that will save them 10% off their next purchase of over $50 by simply signing up for the PacificPlex online newsletter. Not only will customers get their coupon, but they will also get updates on the newest fashion on the site, as well as great fashion idea’s for upcoming events.”

PacificPlex offers hundreds of fashionable formal dresses which are perfect for the upcoming Fall and Winter Formal season. Whether customers are looking for something simple and traditional, a long prom dress or a short cocktail skirt, PacificPlex has a dress for the occasion. These include a stunning strapless dress available in a rainbow of different colors, a flowing beaded chiffon dress, a sophisticated floral satin long gown and a strapless satin mermaid gown, all of which are available for a great price, and all of which are available in sizes up to 5X. You can find a full listing of formal gowns at http://www.pacificplex.com/formals.html.

PacificPlex allows its users the luxury of shopping online and browsing the continuous expansion of its collection. The assortments of clothing are of top-of-the-line quality, and are the latest in the fashion industry. With the ability to carry extended sizes up to 5X, women of all sizes can enjoy and lavish in the chic and stylish appeal that PacificPlex offers.

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Introducing Leuer a new fashion brand that is ready to introduce its new fall 2011 jewelry collection. Featuring Egyptian style glam pieces that will go perfect with any outfit, whether dressy or casual. The seven piece debut collection features necklaces, bracelets, earrings and a ring. It combines edgy designs that are softened with bright sparkling gemstone and a high polish finish that gives it a distinctive look.

Leuer was founded by Ashley Gordon, in May 2010. “I started sketching different designs of jewelry and was impressed with the outcome, so I decided to have them made and I loved the way they turned out, that was when I knew that I was on to something” says the owner. She later set out on a mission that would enable her to capitalize on her new found passion.

Leuer will most likely appeal to females who like to stand out, and those who tend to be very individualistic. The purpose that we wish to accomplish is to assist these individuals with expressing their fashion style with our jewelry. These individuals are between the ages of 18-40 and are fashion lovers that are willing to experiment with different styles.

Leuer is expected to expand in the coming years to not only jewelry but a fully fledged lifestyle brand. You can shop our current collection online at http://leuershop.com/.

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The UK may be in the grips of a beautiful ‘Indian summer’ but the colder months our country is so accustom to are drawing dangerously close and soon those hot days will be long gone.

Thermal clothing is the perfect solution for the colder months and Damart’s range of thermal clothing is one of the most extensive and rich collections available today. Synonymous with thermal wear Damart has decades of experience and has developed market leading materials such as Thermolactyl. Injecting classic thermal clothing with modern and stylish designs Damart have managed to produce a truly remarkable range.

The designs available at Damart are not only fashionable but modern and value for money too. The ladies’ Long Pants for instance are simply gorgeous and ooze the fine details that go perfectly with smart or casual tops alike. Trendy and smart they have proven popular with the younger age groups as well as the older and are great value at £15.00.

Another winter essential and one that would go perfectly with the Ladies Long Pants is the French Neck Vest. Also made from Damart’s innovative Thermolactyl material, this particular vest is grade 2 in warmth, meaning comfort and control when out and about in the colder months. Part of the New Look thermal range and priced at £8.00 this is a vest that moves away from convention and boring traditional undergarments. Instead this thermal clothing is fashionable, popular, comfortable and is guaranteed to be a fan favourite.

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It’s getting colder and cooler and the wind is blowing everywhere. After the fabulous summer heat, everyone is waiting for the next season fashion show to be on. Especially to those women who always have a crush on the latest fashion, they can never let this perfect chance go. It’s the time to pack the summer clothes and put them in the storage room and start to shop for the excellent fashion pieces for this autumn.

If visitors have no idea where to get great-value autumn clothing, they should pay more attention to the following content. Newvoucher has collected many information to offer customers the best shopping experience. Select Fashion, Club BB, Oasis-Stores and Zalando have all prepared fabulous newest fashion collections with attractive discounts and special offers for the best savings.

As one of the UK’s fashion trends retailers, Select Fashion gives customers various kinds of clothing, footwear, and fashion accessories with low prices and great discounts. Now customers can enjoy getting the stylish court shoes at just £10 and FREE UK Delivery is available when spending £40. In addition to this, there are also newly arriving fall clothes in designer styles at affordable prices. What’s more, Select Fashion is offering a sale with buy 1 get 1 with half price on selected items. Select Fashion is definitely the best choice for customers to find and select what they like to express their fashion attitude.

Club bb is a perfect online shopping destination selling beautiful, elegant beachwear at unbeatable prices. Vistors can discover comprehensive range fo gorgeous swimwear, cover-ups, and accessories from top brands. Great discount is now on with up to 60% off favourite designer brands and 80% off the best buys top picks. It’s still not late for anyone to pick to get her swimwear during this moment between remaining summer and coming fall. Plus, if the order is of £100 or more, a FREE Jergens Naturals moisturiser is available with the delivery. It’s always the right time to enjoy the warm shine and fabulous beach.

Oasis is a professional online boutique which offers a large stock of womenswear including shoes, trousers, dresses and much more fantastic items. Both trendy and classic style collections can be found at Oasis stores. Right now, it’s giving a mid-season sale with up to 50% off fabulous collections. What’s more, student customers have the privilege to enjoy an extra 20% off all orders. What’s more surprising is that FREE Next Day Delivery is available on any order more than £100. No one can miss to take a look at the new arrivals and get exclusive fashion pieces and become the top icon.

Zalando is absolutely the first recommendation for high-standard footwear. As Germany’s largest online shoe retailer, Zalando has come to the UK and brings an extensive range of outstanding footwear in great value. Besides great shoe collections, Zalando also has extraordinary clothing for both men and women. This moment, the latest fashion piece have arrived with competitive prices. Never forget to add more beauty and stylish details to ankles and feet. Additionally, FREE Shipping & returning, and FREE Hotline are also available for every customer to enjoy more savings.

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London Fashion Week has hardly had time to get out of it’s high heels and massage it’s sore feet yet already journalists are waxing lyrical about this season’s trends. Award winning clip on earring specialist jewellers, make-me-beautiful.co.uk, were at Somerset House to meet colleagues, be wowed by suppliers and to survey the latest trends. Make Me Beautiful founder, Misae Richwoods, outlined three key trends in accessories for S/S12:

1. Get Feminine - With Bora Aksu, Jena Theo and Emilia Wickstead exhibiting bare-breasted models on the first day’s catwalk’s alone, London Fashion Week S/S12 steps away from it’s recent flirtation with androgyny to re-declare a passionate love affair with the female form. Think elegant curves and shapes, daintily finishing often with a subversive or slightly sinister twist adding a bit of playful cheekiness.

2. Geometrics Make a Statement - Powerful Aztec shapes with angular cuts and asymmetrical finishes make the season’s statement wear as Holly Fulton, Jaeger London and Sass and Bide all bounced the house in bold numbers. Brilliant Swarovski crystals, oversized pearls and multi-textural bodywork provide perfect staging and emphasis with sharp colours and spiky shapes that flashback the 80s

3. Keep it Natural - With florals (Erdem, Christopher Kane and Ashish) and animal prints (House of Holland) making their way onto the catwalk a range of decorative reminiscence backs it up with Cabinet including antlers, Renaissance featuring deers, Mawi showing their Minnie Mawi collaboration with Disney Couture and Les Néréides showing a whole arc full of cute characters and cheerful flowers.

Fashion156 Magazine tweeted afterwards, “LFW is so strong this season. Reminds me of McQueen’s LFW era when you walked out of his shows feeling you could bounce over a skyscraper.” Make Me Beautiful announce they will feature a curated collection of some of the most desirable and wearable pieces from some of the brightest designers as they increase choice in their specialist clip on earring collection. Look out for new designer partnerships being announced from late Autumn or follow Minxy’s Jewellery on Facebook or Twitter.

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Global fashion chain, Quiz, has launched its new 2011 Autumn/Winter women’s clothing range and ladies shoes in-store and online.

The collection includes a variety of on-trend going out dresses, skirts, jackets and tailored trousers in a wide choice of colours including mustard, berry and mocha.

Quiz customers will be spoilt for choice with the new range, which can be shopped online at www.quizlothing.com, as it carries a huge variety of styles from glamorous evening outfits to casual day-wear.

The collection usually includes an array of glittering, sequinned pieces but the catwalks have dictated a more understated, demure trend which has inspired Quiz this season.

Spokesperson, John Ross, said: “The new collection has been inspired by the Paris catwalks, with skater dresses, faux fur womens coats, and shift dresses with a 60’s look. There’s also a great knitwear collection including elegant belted tops and cardigans. The footwear range includes 80’s-inspired glittering platform shoes and a fantastic selection of fur-trimmed boots and wedges, as well as matching hats and accessories.”

Quiz, founded in 1995, prides itself on its fast-fashion business model and offers customers new styles on a daily basis. The website is updated throughout the day to keep consumers up to date with the latest trends.

Recently, celebrities including Lydia Bright and Jaime Winstone have been photographed wearing Quiz clothing and accessories, which can be seen on the Quiz blog. (http://www.quizclothing.co.uk/clothing-blog/)

The brand, which boasts 161 stores across 14 international companies, is set to open a flagship store in London’s newest shopping centre, Westfield Stratford City in September. The centre, once fully built, will mark Europe’s largest.

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Looking smart whilst feeling comfortable at work is not always easy. With Damart’s excellent autumn and winter ladies underwear collection comfort is guaranteed. When faced with cold boardrooms, overly hot offices and the manic commute to and from work, we can sometimes be left feeling like we need to pack the whole wardrobe.

However, the first and most important steps to a comfortable working day are a lot easier than you would think. High quality ladies underwear is the key to your day’s comfort and Damart has an extensive range of ladies underwear to suit all styles and keep all shapes and sizes incredibly comfortable all day long.

The Geometric Lace Bra is very affordable at £25.00 and looks absolutely fantastic. This bra is underwired for support, has a pretty broderie lace trim, delicate stretch lace sides and an adjustable strap for a great fit. Providing the essential comfort you need during the working day but also allowing you to feel feminine, the Geometric Lace Bra gets the balance perfectly.

Another Damart great is the Isometric Body Shaper. Priced at £40 the Isometric Body Shaper is practically a miracle worker and is hard not to love. Designed for smoother contours and support, with a double control tummy panel, this body shaper will have you beaming positively and brimming with confidence in that Monday morning meeting.

Alternatively, the Miss Mary Corselet for £49.00 may be more for you. This pretty corselet is designed to get the best out of a ladies natural shape. With its non-wired bra cups and high finish which creates a smoother line; this corselet creates a fabulous silhouette under any outfit. Giving you the confidence to wear whatever you like. It really is a must have for all women.

Damart also has a great selection of office wear to help you look and feel your best throughout the working day. The classic crisp white shirt is an essential item for any professional and at £25.00, is excellent value. Beautifully designed, its clean and crisp look makes this shirt ideal for work. Damart has a great array of blouses, cardigans, trousers and skirts to suit all styles.

All of Damart’s clothing ranges have great depth in style and range and as a company, Damart are well known in the industry for quality. Whether you need ladies underwear or an outfit for work, Damart will no doubt have that special piece you need.

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High-street fashion chain, Quiz, is opening a flagship ladies clothes store in London’s newest shopping centre, Westfield Stratford City.

The store is scheduled to open its doors to the public on the same day as the grand opening of the trendy shopping centre on 13th September.

The London launch will mark the company’s 153rd store in the world, with brand presence in 13 countries including Saudi Arabia, Russia and Egypt.

Quiz is a UK based fast-fashion retailer specialising in affordable dressy club-wear for women. The collection includes new catwalk styles arriving daily, ranging from formalwomen’s dresses to casual day-wear, women’s tops and a full range of bags, women’s shoes and accessories.

The Autumn/Winter 2011 collection will hit stores at the end of August, and features beautiful trendy styles at affordable prices. With outfits to suit women of all ages, Quiz offers the latest fashion both in-store and online at www.quizclothing.com. The website also offers international delivery on all orders.

Founded in 1995, the brand has evolved quickly to become one of the trendiest brands on the high street. The London launch will celebrate the retailer’s 16th anniversary and is set to coincide with London Fashion Week which will take place on 18th September.

Spokesperson, Omar Aziz, said: “We are really excited for the London launch especially since it’s in the city’s newest shopping centre and will be open in time for London Fashion Week. Quiz has been growing year on year and we’re really proud. The London store is exciting for us – we have stores all over the world but this is an exciting opportunity for us to tell the world that we’ve arrived.”

Based in Glasgow, the dynamic retailer initially opened 3 stores before going on to conquer the rest of the UK. It opened its first international franchise in 2006, and now boasts stores in foreign cities including Moscow, Dubai, Belgrade and Lahore.

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Breezy, clean-cut style is perfect for the warmer climes, and the preppy theme will sharpen up any gentleman’s wardrobe. Get the look with the help of House of Fraser – the store has a host of sleek men’s fashion essentials that perfect this trend.

Ralph Lauren is synonymous with preppy dressing, and the brand’s premium collection of men’s clothing offers just the right mix of smart and casual. Signature polo shirts, clean-cut chinos and polished accessories are key in the label’s menswear range; a selection of wardrobe staples that exude an all-American charm.

A must for men of all ages, Gant’s chic blend of relaxed tailored silhouettes, cool cotton polos and wardrobe classics is ideal for those seeking style that will surpass the seasons. The epitome of preppy chic, the brand is a must on more laidback days – soft shades like pastel yellow and washed salmon look fabulous with everyday denim.

Renowned for its use of bold colour, Lacoste infuses a variety of rainbow shades into its menswear collections. Men’s zip-up jackets in white and navy appear alongside zesty T-shirts and sleek ultra-modern pieces; the label’s penchant for simplicity has lured a number of A-list fans and an ever-growing international fan base.

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R Steinmetz & Sons NV, the Antwerp based diamond company was certified by the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards established by the Responsible Jewellery Council Member Certification System. The news was announced by the Responsible Jewellery Council on 21 July 2011 in London. RJC’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Rae said, “The RJC is delighted to congratulate R Steinmetz & Sons NV on their Certification. The successful verification assessment of R Steinmetz & Sons NV was conducted by Peter Warbrick from SGS.”

On acquiring the RJC Certification, the Group’s Marketing Director Nir Livnat said,“We are most proud to have achieved this important certification and we are pleased to be a part of the RJC to support ethical conduct and sustainability within the jewellery supply chain.”

Known across countries for being the leading suppliers of rough diamond assortments to diamond manufacturers, the company will now boast of the benefits of recognition against the RJC certification, which supports their reputation of providing conflict free diamonds. This is an important advantage to have over consumers, for building buyers’ confidence in the brand, and strengthening the diamond supply chain. A subsidiary of the Steinmetz Diamond Group, R Steinmetz & Sons NV has been around since 1977 with offices throughout the world’s top diamond centers.

Says Nir Livnat, Managing Director, of The Steinmetz Diamond Group “we established in the early 1940s and have been the proud creators of world renowned diamonds like the Steinmetz Pink, which is a one of its kind internally flawless pink diamond. The 59.60 carat stone is the world’s largest fancy vivid pink diamond ever graded”. Also “another diamond stone by the Group is the famous pear shaped De Beers Millennium Star that weighs a whopping 203.04 carats and internally flawless D colour gem” says Nir Livnat.

Best known for their diversified interest in the diamond business, cutting and polishing expertise, and manufacturing and supply of rough diamonds, Steinmetz has mines in many countries, and cutting and polishing centres in Botswana, South Africa, New York, and Namibia.

Committed to coming up with innovative and creative marketing tools like exhibitions at world recognized museums in London and Washington, the Stienmetz Diamond Group is also the proud sponsor of Formula 1 team Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes in addition to holding the annual Monaco and Singapore Grand Prix.

The Responsible Jewellery Council is an international not-for-profit organization that brings more than 310 member companies together, which are committed to promoting responsible ethical, human rights, social and environmental practices in a transparent and accountable manner throughout the jewellery industry from rough to the end consumer. The certification system applies to all members’ businesses that supply to the diamond, platinum, gold and metal jewellery contribution chain. responsiblejewellery.com is a website which includes comprehensive information and the full list of RJC members.

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Recent figures suggest that the market for diamond jewellery in the near future is expected to be driven by increased growth in India, China and the Gulf.

These emerging Eastern markets have demonstrated significant growth in the past few years, with diamonds proving increasingly popular as both a luxury item and a long-term investment.

By 2015, it is predicted that India, China and the Gulf will equal or surpass the market share of the US, which currently stands at 35 to 40 per cent. In 2010, India and China were already up 31 and 25 per cent respectively.

However, with worldwide reserves of diamonds at an all-time low, this new growth in Eastern countries means the balance between supply and demand is set to become more mismatched than ever; forecasts warn that demand is likely to outpace lower levels of diamond supply for many years to come.

With diamonds only getting rarer, it’s likely that the value of diamonds will continue to ascend on a global scale in the same way that gold and silver prices have already, increasing the natural treasure’s worth in the long term.

Although diamond prices have already begun to reflect the imbalance between supply and demand, the view that diamonds are an ‘investment vehicle’ that has the potential to grow – or at least remain the same – means customers are continuing to buy.

When compared to the inflated prices of gold, diamonds also – for the time being – pose a more affordable alternative in an unsteady economy.

It is yet to be seen how the rising value of diamonds will affect the production and/or prices of popular jewellery brands, popular in both the East and West, which feature diamond-encrusted pieces in their collections. For now, however, fans of Pandora jewellery and the like need not worry.

Visit the Jewel Hut, one of the UK’s leading jewellery websites, today to view an extensive collection of diamond jewellery.

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Already a sponsor of numerous golfing tournaments around the world, OMEGA Watcheshas renewed and expanded its links with the US PGA Tour.

The Swiss watches brand has signed a five year deal to be the organisation’s Official Timekeeper. The new partnership will be launched at the 2011 PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club which begins on 8 August and will run through to the PGA’s Centennial year celebrations in 2016.

The new deal will encompass two of golf’s best known events, the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup, alongside a number of popular subsidiary contests. The commitment from the watch manufacturer includes advertising on TV broadcasts of the sport and marketing support for the PGA’s Player development efforts.

As the Official Timekeeper of The PGA of America, the company will also provide timings and other support to the Senior PGA Championship, the PGA Championship and Grand Slam of Golf, and the Official Licensee of the 2012 and 2014 Ryder Cup. The sponsor also allows the manufacturer presenting Sponsor rights at certain events and the status of Official Timekeeper of the Professional National Championship.

As well as organising prestigious golf events, the US PGA also organises representation and accreditation for the 27,000 men and women PGA professionals who work with golf clubs as golf tutors, course managers and other associated roles.

OMEGA watches also supports golf outside of the United States, serving as title sponsor of the European Masters, the Mission Hills World Cup of Golf and the OMEGA watches Dubai Desert Classic. The roster of Brand Ambassadors includes a number of current golf stars such as Sergio Garcia and Michelle Wie and one of the game’s all-time greats, Greg Norman.

With a rich history in sports timekeeping, OMEGA watches has served as Official Timekeeper at 24 Olympic Games since 1932. It has extended its agreement with the International Olympic Committee through to 2020.

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The party is nearly over for ‘Popstar to Operastar’ contestants Joe McElderry and Cheryl Baker but it never stops for Sekonda watches.

Over the past five weeks, Sekonda has showcased its colourful range of Party Time watches in its role as official show sponsor of ITV1’s singing competition.

In that time, the eight celebrity contestants have been whittled down to finalists McElderry and Baker, who will compete against each other to be crowned the winning ‘Operastar’ on Sunday’s final show.

Although the final curtain will come down on ‘Popstar to Operstar’ for another year, fans of Partytime won’t have to wait that long to see their favourite Sekonda watches return to the screen.

The new series of ‘Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model’, which commenced on Sky Living on Monday (04 July), will feature the modelling hopefuls sporting Sekonda Partytime watches as part of one week’s challenge.

Sekonda watches’ starring role in Living’s fashion show follows last year’s photo shoot, which saw contestants wearing Casio Baby-G watches and led to show winner Joy McLaren being selected as an official brand ambassador.

Although it is not yet known whether this year’s winner will enjoy a similar deal modelling Sekonda Partytime watches, the brand itself is sure to benefit from another turn in the TV spotlight.

Each Partytime watch boasts a bold, single colour strap with a glittering stone-set bezel, providing a colour for every party any time of the year.

With Christmas approaching, it’s likely that Sekonda will continue its sponsorship of ITV shows over the festive period following annual slots in 2009 and 2010, which won the watch brand even more fans in the run-up to Christmas.

A wide range of Sekonda watches, including the Partytime range, can be viewed at the Watch Hut, the UK’s largest watches website.

Citizen watches ambassador Kim Clijsters has confirmed that she will miss this year’s Wimbledon tournament.

The injury is the second suffered this year by Clijsters, after the first prevented her from playing in this year’s French Open. Clijsters sustained the new injury during her match against Romina Oprandi at the UNICEF Open in the Netherlands.

During the match, she skidded on the grass court and fell, twisting her right ankle which resulted in severe bruising and a tendon injury. The new injury is unrelated to her previous ankle problem and it is thought it could not have been prevented by the application of ankle tape.

The Citizen watches ambassador has been ordered to rest and will resume training in a month’s time to enable her to take part in this summer’s major US events such as the US Open, which takes place in late August. The event features Clijsters’ major sponsor Citizen watches as the official timekeeper.

Earlier this season, the player had to take time off to recover from shoulder and wrist injuries sustained as a result of the WTA tournament in Miami at the end of March. In early April, she injured her ankle whilst attending the wedding party of a cousin. She returned to the courts at the French Open but her lack of competitive play and training activity showed and she was ousted in the second round by the Dutch player Arantxa Rux, currently ranked 114th in the professional standings, 112 places below Clijsters.

Clijster has so far reached four Grand Slam finals and has won 34 singles titles in her career. She has also won 9 doubles titles with her partner, Japanese player Ai Sugiyama. She retired from the sport in 2007, playing her last tournament in Warsaw. Kim returned to the game in March 2009 initially aiming to participate in exhibition tournaments but returned to competitive tennis in August 2009. A few weeks later she returned to the US Open, the tournament she won in 2005.

To view over 7000 watches from more than 65 watch brands and to find out the latest developments in the world of watch brand ambassadors, visit the Watch Hut at http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk.

Via EPR Network
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