Preparing for a First Holy Communion is an exciting time and the Molly Brown London on-line store is the perfect place to shop for an ideal gift for a little girl to mark this important milestone. The Molly Brown Collections house a wide range of beautiful quality girls’ bracelets and girls’ necklaces. Made with Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearls and coloured Gemstones you are sure to find a classic Holy Communion piece of jewellery that will compliment all Holy Communion dresses.

There is a Gift Guide section especially dedicated to First Holy Communion Gifts to help you find the perfect gift solution at the right price. Classic necklaces such as the Sterling Silver Cross on Freshwater Pearls is a bestselling favourite as is the Mother of Pearl and Sterling Silver Cross necklace; demand for these classic and yet contemporary designs is always high for girls communion gifts.

Molly Brown London also sells a gorgeous range of Gemstone Crosses in sterling silver and pretty coloured gemstones such as pink tourmaline, blue topaz, amethyst and the exquisitely pretty white topaz cross which is a favourite piece of girls jewellery and extremely popular as a First Holy Communion Gift. You can choose to buy a Gemstone Cross as a charm on its own that can be added to a charm bracelet or necklace. Necklaces come in three different lengths, 14”, 16” and 18” to suit all age ranges, bracelets are available in small and large.

All Molly Brown jewellery comes with luxury gift packaging that is about as good as it gets. You can even arrange to have your gift sent directly to the recipient with a hand written personalised gift card. Delivery is fast and efficient and to keep your mind at rest, the Molly Brown’s Customer Care team has a first class reputation and offers a ‘no quibbles’ returns service.

For more information on Molly Brown London or to view the collection of jewellery available online, visit http://www.mollybrownlondon.com.

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JustMensRings.com is proud to announce that they will now be offering the Benchmark collections of 10K and 14K gold, palladium and platinum rings. Customers of JustMensRings.com will now be able to purchase these high quality men’s rings at the most competitive pricing available online.

Benchmark Rings has a forty year history of being the “wedding ring specialists”. Everything they do is fueled by their desire to create the highest quality rings, engineered for comfort and lasting beauty. As the first company to introduce“comfort fit” rings to U.S. consumers, Benchmark is also known for their commitment to innovation and customer care. Benchmark is one of the few manufacturers to have mastered the technology of precision setting, a process that allows as much of a diamond’s surface to be displayed as possible, without sacrificing the security of the stone. In essence, their rings are “engineered for perfection”, a fact that Benchmark takes pride in maintaining.

Benchmark offers something that many other companies do not – a Lifetime Guarantee. This means that once a customer registers their ring with Benchmark, they will repair or replace it at no charge, as long as the damage is sustained during normal wear. In addition, if a customer’s ring size changes, Benchmark will resize the ring free of charge.

Like Benchmark, JustMensRings.com has built their business on offering a large selection of only the finest men’s rings, and they stand behind everything they sell.

JustMensRings.com is known for their innovative collections of classy and creative rings, f r o m the simplest wedding band to edgiest fashion ring. JMR focuses on prime quality, affordable men’s rings, available in all sizes - even those hard-to-find large sizes. Because they only sell men’s rings, JustMensRings.com spends a lot of time getting to know their customers and what they want. Through a combination of customer care and personalized service, JMR has been able to fine-tune their selection of rings to be sure they are offering only the highest quality products to meet the needs of their customers.

As an Internet-only retailer, JMR is committed to providing a comfortable, simple and secure online shopping experience, and their customers have come to expect high standards of service, selection and quality when they shop at JustMensRings.com. For these reasons, the addition of the Benchmark men’s ring collections is a very important enhancement to the company’s niche market position.

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For men seeking the ultimate Valentine’s gift look no further than the winner of the Best Luxury Brand Online 2009, AstleyClarke.com.

The fine designer jewellery site caters for men seeking unusual and interesting Valentine’s Day jewellery gifts for their wives and girlfriends. AstleyClarke.com’s collection of designer jewellery in precious and semi-precious gemstones is perfect for those keen to buy an investment piece of jewellery and crucially who want to show the recipient that their Valentine’s gift has been well considered and that thought and effort
has gone into their research.

A large proportion of high value jewellery purchases made on AstleyClarke.com come f r o m men who are gifting their loved ones. These clients, dubbed by Astley Clarke as the Alpha Gifter are happy to spend up to £11k online at AstleyClarke.com on jewellery purchases and spend an average of £4.5k three times a year for Birthdays, Anniversaries and Valentine’s Day gifts.

This Valentine’s Day the Alpha Gifter will look to AstleyClarke.com for the design, craftsmanship and provenance of all of their jewels. These men have purposely moved away f r o m homogenized and generic jewellery brands which to them show a lack of thought and effort by opting for the big-name but mediocre luxury jewellery brands. Partners of Alpha Gifter males tend to be professional women who are independent and shy away f r o m conspicuous consumerism. This makes AstleyClarke.com, the perfect place to shop online for unique and unusual pieces of fine designer jewellery for Valentine’s Day.

Having recently won the Walpole award for Best Luxury Brand Online, Astley Clarke delivers an exceptional online shopping experience. Next day UK delivery is offered to all customers, alongside same day London delivery and International delivery, but it is their VIP Personal Shopping service goes that extra mile. Last Valentine’s day an Alpha Gifter who was on a business trip in London staying at Claridge’s hotel, forgot his wife’s Valentines gift, but saw a piece of jewellery in the Astley Clarke showcase there and called the Personal Shopping team who promptly met him at his hotel suite with a selection of jewels to choose f r o m thus saving him the embarrassment of a Valentine’s day with no gift!

This Valentine’s Day, choose f r o m their enticing array of romantic jewellery gift ideas, including engagement rings, anniversary stones and eternity rings, as well as Astley Clarke’s large selection of rose gold jewellery which would be a welcome alternative to more transient offerings of flowers, chocolates or lingerie. With collections f r o m over 50 internationally renowned jewellery designers including Pippa Small, Carolina Bucci, Shaun Leane, Kiki McDonough and Monica Vinader the online jewellery shopper is spoilt for choice.

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Now is the time to take advantage of year-end clearance savings on all overstocked rings at JustMensRings.com. Take 25-50% off all overstocked rings, in some of the most popular styles. At these low prices, these rings won’t last long! Why not treat yourself and spend that holiday cash on a special ring that expresses your style and personality? Or, find that perfect gift for someone you love.

JustMensRings.com is offering the lowest prices of the year on a wide selection of men’s rings, men’s wedding bands and designer men’s rings.

Whether you are looking for a stylish ring in gold, palladium, platinum, silver, tungsten, titanium and stainless steel JustMensRings.com has it all, and wants to be your one-stop shop for top quality men’s rings. Popular collections include men’s spinning rings, men’s claddagh rings, men’s biker rings, designer rings and wedding bands.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get the best prices on men’s rings to be found anywhere. The annual JMR Year-End Clearance Sale is your best opportunity to buy a men’s ring that expresses your personal sense of style. Excellent prices, superb customer service, and the best selection of high quality men’s rings will make this the best time of the year to shop at JustMensRings.com.

At JustMensRings.com, customer satisfaction is a top priority. That’s why they offer a “30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee”, Same-Day Shipping and a Secure Online Shopping Environment.

JMR has built their business on providing the finest selection of classy and creative rings, f r o m the simplest wedding band to edgiest fashion ring. JustMensRings.com focuses on prime quality, affordable rings, available in all sizes - even those hard-to-find large sizes! Whether you are looking for a ring for yourself or that special man in your life, JustMensRings.com should be your online destination.

Don’t let these amazing deals pass you by, and don’t miss out on the chance to buy top quality men’s rings at End-of-Year Clearance Prices.

About JustMensRings.com:
Roy and Judy Devine are the proud owners of JustMensRings.com (JMR) store. JMR carries one of the largest selections of men’s fashion rings and men’s wedding rings on the internet. With the vision to offer top-notch quality products at affordable prices, Roy strongly believes in the philosophy “Make it happen” and by “it” he means business. Roy Devine began his career with his own company, a distribution network in the US and Canada for Hawaiian Tropic, wherein he achieved a target of $9.5 million in a span of just few years.

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Lauren Klein, a leading online retailer of women’s jewelry, monogrammed jewelry and diamond necklaces, find that the best selling jewelry this season is diamond and yellow or rose gold key necklaces, Fleur de Lis necklaces and rings, palm tree necklaces, disc necklaces with designs such as paw prints , hearts and monogramming and gemstone promise rings.

“We are seeing a return to the traditional, as with monogrammed jewelry and pendants, or themes that reveal a person’s hobbies and interests,” said Sarah Leight, manager, Lauren Klein. “Romance is also in the air with an increase in promise ring sales. To help customers celebrate this season of style, we are offering a 15 percent discount through the end of the year.”

Lauren Klein’s selection of gold and diamond jewelry in themes and shapes such as discs, hearts, keys and Fleur de Lis will add a sparkle on necklines, wrists or hand of that special woman. Hammered gold also has been a popular choice among gift shoppers. Budding holiday romances are driving a trend in colored gemstone promise rings and as usual, Lauren Klein’s impressive selection of fashionable yellow gold diamond necklaces is sure to top anyone’s wish list.

Lauren Klein specializes in all types of jewelry — whatever the style, Lauren Klein has it all. F r o m traditional diamond jewelry to trendy fashion jewelry, Lauren Klein carries only the best selection of women’s jewelry — rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets and baby jewelry — at the most competitive prices. The company’s new Monogram Collection offers personalized jewelry for that extra special touch.

The finest collection of jewelry available to the public is also backed by Lauren Klein’s incomparable experience rooted in the fine jewelry industry. As a customer-focused company, Lauren Klein strives to bring the highest quality products directly to consumers to ensure their satisfaction is exceeded. With more than half a century of heritage in the diamond industry, this family operation began its ecommerce business on eBay and Amazon. After great success, Lauren Klein showcases its entire jewelry collection on Laurenklein.com.

To receive a 15% discount of purchases, enter code Newhome15 at checkout.

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icecool.co.uk, the UK’s leading online diamond jewellery store announces the launch of 15 stunning new diamond pieces; additions to existing, distinctive diamond jewellery design collections.

For Christmas 2009, Icecool’s new diamond pendants, diamond earrings, bracelets and toe rings, all in 18ct yellow and white gold, make perfect diamond gifts.

Mark Walker, Icecool’s Creative Director and renowned diamond expert says “We have made sure that the new products we have designed are in line with our new diamond jewellery trends. As we do not have a “shop front” on the high street, we are able to pass on our amazing diamond savings to our all customers. We know that they all appreciate our expertise and honest way of doing business, from the extraordinary testimonials we get from truly satisfied customers each and every day.”

One of the key jewellery trends for 2010 is ‘Elementary’; absolutely pure and minimal, where function and form unite with simplicity. Icecool.co.uk’s simple, sparkling diamond earrings are a true reflection of this trend.

Another key trend evident in Icecool.co.uk’s 2010 Collection is ‘DNA’ inspired designs; circles, ovals and organic forms linked together to create amazing chains. The new pendants are designed with set diamonds graduating in size to symbolise life’s journeys.

As well as extending a stunning array of diamond jewellery, Icecool.co.uk also offers customers a bespoke service, ‘You Dream, We Create’, giving clients the opportunity to have the diamond jewellery of their dreams designed and created with the help of Mark Walker and his team.

Customers have the option to discuss their diamond dream with Mark over the phone, or arrange a one-to-one consultation.

Icecool.co.uk is the first and only online diamond jewellery company to join the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices, assuring customers that Icecool.co.uk diamonds are entirely conflict-free.

To view the new Icecool site with the complete Diamond Collection log on to www.icecool.co.uk.

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Titanium-Jewelry.com, a trusted online resource and retailer of men’s wedding bands, tungsten rings, titanium rings and unique men’s jewelry, is pleased to announce the arrival of the EM TIMOKU collection of men’s, ladies’ and unisex rings by Edward Mirell.

“We’re excited to bring the exotic EM TIMOKU collection to our offering this season,” said Ron Yates, founder, Titanium-Jewelry.com. “The collection of TIMOKU rings is very special. There’s really no other designer with a mokume gane ring using titanium as its material. The manufacturing process combines ancient Japanese metalsmithing techniques with contemporary metals and modern technology. The resulting design of each ring is a truly distinctive unique pattern.”

TIMOKU derives its name f r o m mokume gane, a Japanese metalworking technique invented in the 17th century and originally employed in the crafting of Samurai swords. Mokume gane translates to “wood-eye metal,” referring to the finished product’s resemblance to the patterns of burl wood grain. In this process, multiple layers of metals are permanently fused together by means of intense heat and pressure into a single laminated piece which is then cut, twisted and forged to expose the layers, resulting in highly unique, wood grain-like patterns.

With its TIMOKU collection, Edward Mirell has united the art and science of mokume gane with modern technology and space-age metals. Titanium is completely hypoallergenic and corrosion-resistant, and boasts the highest strength-to-weight ratio of all metals, making it an increasingly sought-after material by jewelry makers and consumers.

Due to the laborious process of making each ring, the TIMOKU Collection is only available at select retailers. Currently, it is only available online only at Titanium-Jewelry.com. Several hundred customers have waited nearly one year for the arrival of the TIMOKU collection. Each ring is individually manufactured per the customer’s finger size, after it is ordered. For more information about EM TIMOKU, view the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nxCixJR_0Q.

About Titanium-Jewelry.com
Titanium-Jewelry.com provides a wide selection of titanium rings, tungsten rings and black titanium jewelry uniquely styled for men and women. Experts in modern men’s wedding rings and modern metals jewelry, Titanium-Jewelry.com leads the industry in contemporary jewelry fashions. For more information, please visit www.Titanium-Jewelry.com.

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Icecool.co.uk announces the Stepping Stone diamond pendant as a new fashion-forward addition to its diamond jewellery collections, which feature diamond engagement rings, dazzling diamond earrings and necklaces, for contemporary or traditional romantic diamond gifts.

The London diamond jewellery company, Icecool.co.uk, creates contemporary diamond jewellery to suit all occasions and budgets. Icecool’s dazzling diamond pendants, or minimalist diamond stud earrings, are complemented by a bespoke service, You Dream, We Create, which helps customers design their own diamond jewellery.

Experienced Icecool consultants help customers select f r o m a range of traditional style diamond rings, for example, the Princess Solo cut diamond engagement ring, or Romantique ring featuring a diamond pave band, or the contemporary Goth Glam range set with black diamonds.

To view the new Icecool site with the complete 2009 Collection log on to www.icecool.co.uk

A free mail order book is also available via the website or by calling 0207 831 7648

Call the experts - To speak to a diamond expert call 020 7831 7648, 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

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Iceool.co.uk announces its Raindrop Diamond Necklace and Dewdrop Diamond Earring Collections. These elegant ranges of diamond jewellery in 18ct white and yellow gold offer a touch of film star glamour: chic, classic yet affordable looks for diamonds this season.

This Autumn/Winter sees a return to elegance and tailoring, with a hint of effortless Hollywood glamour. To enhance this season’s look, www.icecool.co.uk now offers two collections of stunning yet affordable diamond earrings and diamond necklaces.

Modern yet traditional, Icecool’s Raindrop Collection includes a fine chain in 18ct white or yellow gold featuring single collet-set diamonds with a choice of either six or nine diamonds.

The Dewdrop diamond earrings are the newest addition to Icecool’s fabulous diamond jewellery collections. Available in 18ct white gold set with diamonds, hanging from single diamond ear studs, Dewdrop Diamond earrings have a total diamond weight of 1.83cts.

Visit www.icecool.co.uk to view the whole diamond jewellery collection and the You Dream, We Create bespoke service, which offers clients the opportunity to design their own diamond jewellery.

To speak to a diamond expert call 020 7831 7648, 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

Icecool.co.uk is the first and only online diamond jewellery company to join The Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices (CRJP).

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Designs by leading contemporary jeweler, J.R. Yates were on display at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held recently in New York. J.R. Yates signature designs were featured in the “Untapped Fashion & Music” show, which helps emerging designers and musicians showcase their work at major fashion events around the country. The event was held from 8-11 p.m., Sept. 12 at the Time Hotel on W. 49th Street. The after party was held at Greenhouse, a locally renowned lounge.

“As a frontrunner in fashionable contemporary jewelry, we are privileged to showcase our designs at this event, alongside our fellow artists and artisans,” said Ron Yates, founder, J.R. Yates. “In addition to the opportunity to display our jewelry, we were able to show our support for up-and-coming clothing designers, who will continue to shape the future of the industry.”

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is a semi-annual industry event showcasing the latest designs from major fashion houses such as Calvin Klein, Vera Wang and Isaac Mizrahi. Untapped Fashion & Music was attended by contestants from both MTV’s “The Real World,” and “America’s Next Top Model,” and Kristen Dalton, Miss USA 2009, the event was attended by leading celebrity and fashion publications such as Glamour, Village Voice, US Weekly, Vogue and People magazine.

About J.R. Yates
J.R. Yates has been in the jewelry design business for more than 20 years. Designing from his studio in northern California, his attention-grabbing designs in precious and contemporary metals incorporate the latest European couture sensibilities with state-of-the-art innovations in metallurgy. For more information, please visit www.jryates.com. To purchase J.R. Yates, visit www.titanium-jewelry.com.

About Titanium-Jewelry.com
Titanium-Jewelry.com provides a wide selection of titanium rings, tungsten rings, men’s watches and black titanium jewelry uniquely styled for men and women. Experts in modern men’s jewelry, men’s wedding bands and modern metals jewelry, Titanium-Jewelry.com leads the industry in contemporary jewelry fashions. For more information, please visit www.Titanium-Jewelry.com.

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H.Samuel has announced the launch of Chamilia jewellery, one of America’s most popular personalised jewellery brands. Chamilia promotes the tag line, ‘Your Life Your Style’, encouraging its customers to be creative, adventurous and express themselves, their mood and lifestyle through their jewellery. By introducing Chamilia H.Samuel is leading the trend this year for beads and charms.

The Chamilia collection is available online and in selected stores. The collection includes high quality Chamilia beads made of 14ct gold and sterling silver and features a wide range of fun and fashionable designs including crown-wearing frogs, Mother’s day beads, Disney beads, and many more including beautiful Murano glass.

With up to 200 bead designs and a variety of chains, clasps and spacers, Chamilia jewellery offers customers bracelets and necklaces that can be endlessly mixed, matched and personalised to commemorate an event, occasion, relationship or friendship. The breadth and depth of designs and creative possibilities gives the customer an ever-changing feast of design options so they can customise their jewellery and always be fashionable, for less.

Chamilia jewellery features:
- High quality beads: 14ct gold, sterling silver and Italian Murano glass
- Exclusive Disney© Designs: all your favourite characters
- New designs: new beads are released through the year
- Up to 200 bead designs: Chamilia charms give customers the freedom to express themselves

About Chamilia
Chamilia was founded in New York in 2002 by Killian Rieder and Jeff Julkowski. Killian Rieder had previously designed for Ralph Lauren Polo, and wanted to allow women to customise their jewellery to a mood, moment or memory, in the same way a chameleon changes to fit into its own environment.

About H.Samuel:
H.Samuel is the nation’s favourite High Street jeweller with more than 350 stores and a retail website at www.hsamuel.co.uk.

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Jewellery Shop Online is a flourishing Irish-based costume and designer jewellery store. As the name suggests, the difference here to the usual pricey High Street jewellery shops is that all their elegant goods can be viewed via the internet f r o m the comfort of your own home. The website is highly appealing with a very professional and modern layout. The business was set up and developed by Susan Salkeld, who has a keen interest in ladies fashions. The online jewellery store is based in Dublin but delivers to all of Ireland, as well as catering for regular customers across Europe and even farther afield.

Susan explains the concept and philosophy behind her growing venture, “Having often purchased designer clothes and footwear myself f r o m worldwide internet shops, I realised that the necessary accessories were not so readily available online. I found this odd because items such as costume jewellery and bags are not as bulky as clothing and shoes [for delivery] which now sell extremely well over the internet. After chatting with a few jewellery designers, I decided that I could provide a service to introduce and supply beautiful, modern pieces of jewellery which compliment today’s fashions.”

“At Jewellery Shop Online we want to bring variety, colour and glamour to the jewellery accessory market. There’s a real wow-factor about most of the items we offer, especially when actually seen and handled. But we also hope our affordable prices bring an extra smile when the buyer realises how much cash they’ve saved by browsing around our shop.”

Susan personally vetted high-quality suppliers f r o m around the globe and then selected the extensive range of stunning products on display. Notable collections include:

Krystal London -Krystal are recognised as the leading designers and manufacturers of exquisite designer jewellery using only the highest grade Swarovski Crystals. They are universally renowned for their high quality pieces and attention to detail. Huge dangling chandelier earrings, crystal shower necklaces and cuffs are just some of the pieces you can view in this collection. Everything in Krystal’s display is designed by Kish Vasa who has over 20 years of experience, thus guaranteeing exceptional and unique designs.

Lola Rose - In their section, you find examples of some of the most beautiful semi-precious jewellery on offer today. You will be dazzled by creations in an array of stunning and unusual colours. Susan has called upon the services of Lola Rose’s leading modern jewellery creator, the highly-talented Nicola Gewirtz, to offer pieces which catch the eye with great effect.

The Silver Collection - For fans of silver jewellery, Susan has hand-picked a great range of desirable items which will “set off” your outfit, regardless of the occasion. F r o m beautiful dress rings and classical necklaces to stylish cuff bangles and bracelets, Jewellery Shop Online doesn’t disappoint in silverwear accessories. The website is proud to boast that all its silver goods are hallmarked after passing the most rigorous of inspections at The Assay Office in Dublin Castle.

Rhinestone Crystal Jewellery - For that special occasion, Susan’s e-commerce shop can provide those important finishing touches to a memorable outfit; sparkling rhinestone crystal chokers, co-ordinated earring & necklace sets, tiaras, etc. Some items have been selected with weddings in mind, but the more understated designs are perfect to add class and sophistication to evening and party wear.

Jewellery Shop Online has a fabulously large selection of general designs featuring semi-precious stones which originate f r o m all corners of the world. In some cases, the ethnic origins of the pieces come to the fore, literally in their shape, weight and highly attractive but rare colours. Other creations follow more traditional, antique styles but here the nicest surprise comes by way of their pricing which would suit anyone’s pocket even in these hard times.

Jewellery Shop Online imports its stocklist f r o m countries all over the world. By doing so, they capture many exotic and gorgeous styles influenced by the different cultures they trade with. Susan hopes to bring both quality and variety to Irishwomen, and we cannot argue with her aspirations in the costume jewellery field. Already she is able to boast, “Currently we have two major designers on board but I’m hoping to have another three by the end of the year. It’s important to change stock and styles on a seasonal basis.”

When asked to sum up why she seems to have limitless enthusiasm for her business, Susan answers effortlessly, hardly pausing for breath. “Since an early age I have always had a passion for beautiful jewellery whether it is fashion, costume or designer. I am realising my dream of supplying beautiful jewellery to ladies everywhere at prices they can afford. It makes my job such a pleasure. Jewellery is glamorous and fun – as it should be.” Visit: www.jewelleryshoponline.ie.

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Bel Esprit, the international showroom of ethical fashion, and Nolcha, the online fashion portal, are partnering to create the new Ethical Fashion Preview during New York Fashion Week. The Carlton Hotel on Madison will host this exhibit of 25 international designer collections on September 14, 2009.

The New York Fashion Week supported by Aveda, Clarins and Starbucks. This event will spotlight fashion designers who create collections using environmentally friendly materials and processes, and manufacture their collections respecting fair trade and fair wage principles.

Bel Esprit members representing the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and France will bring creative and chic luxury fashion with a commitment to respect for the world and its inhabitants to the Nolcha Fashion Week: New York Ethical Fashion Preview debut. The Ethical Fashion preview will launch the Bel Esprit consumer website, www.belesprit.com and the Bel Esprit event website, www.belespritsbeautifulworld.com.

From Germany, room to roam designer Akela Stoklas and her design team, fuse creativity, curiosity and boldness with certified organic materials and quality construction from German sewing workshops. The result is a cutting-edge and precision-executed urban collection upholding the philosophy of ecological and fair trade fashion.

Based in the Netherlands, the Van Markoviec team of Kasia Markowska and Zuzia Andziak transform luxurious organic fabrics dyed with plant pigments and high quality fair trade production in Poland, into innovative and avant-garde designer sportswear with surprising details. Van Markoviec creates design that is a favorite of editors, buyers and consumers while maintaining their commitment to sustainability.

France is represented by Article 23, using only organic and natural materials, and producing their collection in fair trade cooperatives in India that support disenfranchised women. The sportswear collection infuses classic silhouettes with a retro style creating a chic, clean and high class tailored look.

London couturier Elena Garcia draws inspiration for her collection from a new theme each season, and sculpts her designs from hand-felted, hand-dyed organic and natural fabrics. Elena Garcia reinvents silhouettes with uniquely placed pleats, gathers and closures, creating true eco-luxury.

London designer Emesha Nagy is launching her new company at the Ethical Fashion Preview. Using only organic and natural fabrics and fair wage production in her native Hungary, Emesha’s collection mixes the classic with the avant garde; luxurious fabrics are cut, draped and pleated to give unique volume and shape.

L’Shandi designer Lara Akinsanya is from the Washington DC area, but her collection originates in her native West Africa. Lara uses fair trade African Lace and hand-woven cotton Oke fabric to support and develop the textile industry, and will shortly begin the manufacturing of her collection in fair trade collectives in Africa. The bright, colorful dresses in beautiful silhouettes easily transform from day into after 5.

Alberto Parada, also from the Washington DC area, creates fine jewelry with “everyday elegance,” a timeless yet modern style. Blending diamonds and brilliant semi-precious South American stones with various tones of 100% recycled and reclaimed 18K gold. Alberto is known for the high quality of his materials and extraordinary craftsmanship in his custom-made pieces.

Philadelphia designer Poonam Singhal is expanding her successful ready to wear with Ojasvy, a collection of designer cocktail and after 5 dresses and accessories. The vibrant colors of the silks are vegetable dyes, and the dresses are produced in fair trade cooperatives in India. The collection features hand-beading and hand-embroidery giving the elegant dresses added glamour.

Moonlight jewelry combines recycled sterling silver, semi-precious stones, vintage glass and lead-free crystals bringing romance to modern expressions. Renaissance patterned wire is sculpted into contemporary, flowing ribbon shapes, and simple wire is transformed into Victorian and Baroque motifs. Hand-made in the United States, each piece is individually crafted, giving a unique quality to each necklace or earring.

Members of the Bel Esprit showroom exhibit their collections around the clock to buyers and fashion professionals around the world. Bel Esprit provides a menu of marketing, sales and distribution services to help designers reach their target audience, enter international markets and build their business. The Bel Esprit showroom and services are open to designers regardless of where they exhibit their collections. Bel Esprit markets, sells and distributes collections on behalf of all members of the showroom, and promotes the members’ exhibits at any trade show or fashion event worldwide. Group events and marketing campaigns as well as group exhibits at international trade shows are organized to promote the collections.

Bel Esprit is working with international chambers of commerce, non-profit organizations and ethical and organic cooperatives to develop resources for designers interested in pursuing ethical business practices. Bel Esprit has initiated a network of contacts throughout the world to provide fair trade and ecological materials and labor to companies of any size and is developing relationships to encourage and facilitate ethical fashion in the apparel industry.

Nolcha Fashion Week: NYC will conclude with the popular seminar season, taking place at Bohemian Hall, the headquarters of the Czech Consulate, the current European Union presidency. This season, ethical fashion will be featured in a seminar presented by representatives of Bel Esprit, the fashion design company EDUN Live, and major retailers.

About Nolcha Fashion Week: New York
Award Winning Nolcha Fashion Week held simultaneously with New York Fashion Week consists of runway shows featuring emerging and independent designers, accessory exhibition, industry networking events and fashion business seminars held by reputable industry figures. www.nolchafashionweek.com

About Nolcha
Nolcha is an award winning multi-faceted media and events platform that operates an online fashion network, a print publication, and major annual events for the independent fashion industry and related retail businesses. Nolcha offers cost effective resources to aspiring and veteran fashion professionals, and enables advertisers to directly target these professionals and with their products and services. Initiatives include Nolcha online, Nolcha Fashion Week: NYC, London Fashion Week partner events, Independent Retail Week and Dress the Band competition. www.nolcha.com.

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Icecool launches a new look in personalized diamond jewellery: Love Letters, a single gold letter charm pendant highlighted with a hand-selected, fine quality Icecool diamond. Superb value combined with directional design and stunning diamonds.

F r o m the jeweller that presented the hugely successful ‘Your Name In Diamonds’, Carrie’s Sex in the City signature necklace, www.icecool.co.uk now launches a new personalised diamond-glinting charm-pendant, and with it a new concept in demi-couture, the ‘ design your own’ DIAMOND LOVE LETTER.

The chosen Letter comes in 9 carat white or yellow gold, on a 16 inch chain, and in a choice of typeface styles: as a traditional, bold, blocked capital or in a romantic, lyrically looped script. F r o m here choose exactly where the diamond is positioned, and how many diamonds will be s e t .

A single letter with one diamond is temptingly priced at £195, and each extra diamond costs £25. Or for total indulgence, and as part of Icecool’s celebrated ‘You Dream We Create’ bespoke design service, each Love Letter could be fully paved with diamonds.

Mark Walker, www.icecool.co.uk’s Creative Director is on a mission to spread the joy of diamonds. Mark has designed Love Letters to be an enticing entree to diamond jewellery, a perfect first diamond jewel, a scintillating Sweet Sixteen present or extra special gift. www.icecool.co.uk shows that diamonds can be young, fun, frivolous and an easy, affordable, life-enhancing indulgence.

The Love Letter, the new iconic identity charm, is already grabbing the limelight as the look of the minute, with stars like Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani and Lily Allen, and supermodel Lily Cole leading the way with their own initial charm necklaces.

The diamond Love Letter can be worn as a single initial, or used as a modular starting point for personal creative interpretation. There are 100 different choices and permutations.

Wear one single letter as an initial, or the initial of a loved-one as a classic charm; thread it on a long chain, or mix it with favourite, well-worn tokens and talismans. Or wear several at once to compose a name, a meaningful word, or a secret message. And remember, www.icecool.co.uk’s Diamond Love Letters come direct, beautifully presented and specially packaged, straight f r o m the heart.

To view the new Icecool site with the complete 2009 Collection log on to www.icecool.co.uk

A free mail order book is also available via the website or by calling 0207 831 7648 Call the experts - To speak to a diamond expert call 020 7831 7648, 9am - 5pm, Monday – Friday. Love Letter Luxury, only a phone call away.

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To celebrate Coutts London Jewellery Week June 8-14, Astley Clarke is offering the chance to win £1000 to spend on designer jewellery from AstleyClarke.com. The luxurious fine jewellery boutique Astley Clarke, to whom provides the most gorgeous pieces of designer jewellery and fine jewellery from around the world including unique designer engagement rings and stunning diamond eternity rings, carefully chosen with one eye on the hottest looks of the moment and the other on timeless style. Astley Clarke has been classed as the destination boutique for buying the most lavish of jewellery gifts.

This past week saw one of the most prestigious events in the jewellery industry, London Jewellery Week. London Jewellery Week is an event that sees the industry’s most talent designer and some wonderful show cases, and this year was no exception. Throughout the week, 100 events were set to take place from north to south, east and west of London. All Leading British jewellers and retailers gathered to view and show case the latest industry designs.

Astley Clarke provided a show case at the discreet terraced side street off the Edgeware Road, displaying a new collection by fashion designers Osman Yousefzada, Carolina Bucci, Pippa Small, Vinnie Day, Kiki McDonough, Asha by ADM, Missoma and Monica Vinader. In particular, designer of the moment Osman Yousefzada known for contemporary colors and futuristic cuts on the catwalk presented four limited-edition pieces.

Online jewellery boutique Astley Clarke has truly embraced London Jewellery Fashion Week this year by offering the exciting opportunity to win £1000 worth of Designer Jewellery. Astley Clarke is currently show casing the most popular design by designers of the moment. Astley Clarke always makes sure to provide a truly unique combination of jewellery. The fine jewellery and designers alike have been carefully selected by the expert team, handpicking over forty designers. Designers that include the ever popular Osman Yousefzada, Carolina Bucci, Pippa Small, Vinnie Day, Kiki McDonough, Asha by ADM, Missoma and Monica Vinader and many more.

This one off competition is a way for Astley Clarke to show their appreciation and what’s more, to give a little back to their customers, old and new. The entry deadline for this exciting competition of winning £1000 to spend on select designer jewellery closes on the 21st June. Entrants must be 18 and over and resident in the UK. The winner will be notified by email or telephone shortly after and no later than 6th July 2009, the winner will be drawn electronically after the closing date. Furthermore the prize must be claimed within 28 days.

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A brand new experience is now available for internet shoppers. Visitors to the newly launched www.bigcatfashion.com will discover hundreds of different beads, crystals and stones available for designing earrings - online. Customers create earrings by clicking on photographs of design components to add them to their earrings. If they choose, they can purchase their creations. All earrings are priced at fifteen dollars or less.

Big Cat Fashion originated in response to the popularity of beading and jewelry making as hobbies. Says founder Lisa Coniglio, “I thought there might be many people who would enjoy creating their own jewelry, but who didn’t necessarily want to invest in the tools and supplies. The internet offers a great opportunity for people to design virtually, and then buy their creations.”

So far, Coniglio says, business hasn’t been great. “I’ve been selling some- mostly to friends and family.” But, she continues, “I know there are people out there like me who would just love this!”

Visitors to www.bigcatfashion.com use beads, stones, and crystals like those shown below to design unique earrings. An example of earrings designed on the website is shown at the far right.

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Chamilia promotes the tag line “Your Life. Your Style”, encouraging its customers to be creative, adventurous and to express themselves, their mood and lifestyle through their jewellery. By introducing Chamilia alongside the existing Pandora collection, Ernest Jones is leading the trend this summer for personalised jewellery with beads and charms.

Chamilia was founded in New York by Killian Rieder and Jeff Julkowski in 2002. Killian Rieder had previously designed for Ralph Lauren Polo and wanted to allow women to customise their jewellery to a mood, moment or memory, in the same way a chameleon changes to fit into its own environment. Using the concept of traditional charm jewellery as a starting point, Killian created a contemporary twist on charm jewellery and Chamilia was born. In its short history, Chamilia jewellery has become one of the fastest growing personalised jewellery collections in the US.

The Chamilia collection is available at ernestjones.co.uk and in selected stores and includes high quality Chamilia beads made of 14ct gold and sterling silver. The collection features a wide range of fun and fashionable designs including crown wearing frogs, Mother’s Day beads, Disney beads, and many more including Murano glass.

With more than 500 bead designs and a variety of chains, clasps and spacers, Chamilia offers customers bracelets and necklaces that can be endlessly mixed, matched and personalised to commemorate an event, occasion, relationship or friendship. The breadth and depth of designs and creative possibilities gives the customer an ever-changing feast of design options so they can customise their jewellery in whatever style they desire.

Chamilia jewellery features:

- High quality beads: 14ct gold, sterling silver and Italian Murano glass
- Exclusive Disney Designs
- New designs: new beads are released through the year
- More than 500 bead designs: Chamilia gives customers the freedom to express themselves

About Ernest Jones: The Diamond and Watch Specialist
Ernest Jones, The Diamond and Watch Specialist, has more than 200 stores and a retail website at www.ernestjones.co.uk. Featuring a wide range of leading brand watches and high quality jewellery including bracelets, necklaces and a huge choice of rings, Ernest Jones also has a stunning selection of gifts for all occasions. Ernest Jones is part of Signet Jewelers Limited, the world’s largest speciality retail jeweller.

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Titanium-Jewelry.com, a leading online retailer of men’s wedding bands, tungsten rings, titanium rings and unique contemporary jewelry, announces the arrival of black diamond jewelry and accessories. Featuring titanium, tungsten and black diamonds, these rings, cufflinks, bracelets and necklaces make the perfect gift for Father’s Day.

“For most men, Father’s Day means getting another tie, cologne or barbeque set, and while that’s nice, it also can be predictable,” said Ron Yates, founder, Titanium-Jewelry.com. “Why not surprise him this year with a strikingly handsome ring made f r o m modern metals that showcases the mysterious allure of the black diamond?”

An alternative to traditional diamonds, the black diamond has recently been favored among celebrities such as Carmen Electra, whose engagement ring’s stone is a black diamond set against white diamonds. Also known as carbonado, the black diamond is the oldest, toughest and rarest diamond found only in Brazil and Africa. The black diamond is so tough that it was used to drill the rocks for the Panama Canal. Black diamonds used in jewelry are treated with high heat to get their intense color.

Titanium-Jewelry’s selection of black diamond jewelry comes f r o m some of its most popular designers. The Forge by Benchmark sets the jet colored stone against the cool satin finish of tungsten while the EM Sport Ring by Edward Mirell, featured in popular men’s magazines, draws attention with parallel black cables and matching black diamonds. Cufflinks f r o m Triton feature twin rows of genuine black diamonds set against stainless steel and for a masculine look, the Ultra Wide Titanium Ring by Titanium-Jewelry showcases three brilliant round black diamonds tension set within a 10-mm wide titanium band.

Titaniun-Jewelry.com brings cutting edge designs to market offering affordability and stylish value to couples in search for unique rings and contemporary jewelry. Enticing grooms and couples worldwide, the online retailer provides a multitude of styles and metals representing the best selection of palladium rings, titanium rings, tungsten rings, and men’s wedding bands for the up and coming male and female demographic. For more information, please visit http://www.titanium-jewelry.com.

About Titanium-Jewelry.com
Titanium-Jewelry.com provides a wide selection of titanium rings, tungsten rings, men’s watches and black titanium jewelry uniquely styled for men and women. Experts in modern mens jewelry, wedding bands and modern metals jewelry, Titanium-Jewelry.com leads the industry in contemporary jewelry fashions. For more information, please visit www.Titanium-Jewelry.com.

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Titanium-Jewelry.com, a leading online retailer of men’s wedding bands, tungsten rings, titanium rings and unique contemporary jewelry, presents the perfect gift for this season’s graduates: Choose from a variety of handsome Formotion watches or men’s and ladies Swiss Tungsten watches.

“Graduation is a very special time and choosing a graduation gift that truly makes a statement needn’t be difficult,” said Ron Yates, founder, Titanium-Jewelry.com. “Celebrating the achievements of graduates with a watch helps them make a great first impression as they begin or advance their careers. Our selection of modern watch styles updates this traditional graduation gift.”

Swiss Tungsten watches come in a variety of elegant and stylish men’s and ladies watch styles that are suitable for any personality. The bold look of the Red Chronograph dial is a standout gift for him while the Black Chronograph Tungsten Carbide watch is a trusted favorite. The Ladies Sport Tungsten Carbide watch makes a great gift for the active woman. The matching men’s and ladies Scallopini by Swiss Tungsten features a sleek and modern design with black face and sapphire crystal.

Titaniun-Jewelry.com brings cutting edge designs to market offering affordability and stylish value to couples in search for unique rings and contemporary jewelry. Enticing grooms and couples worldwide, the online retailer provides a multitude of styles and metals representing the best selection of palladium rings, titanium rings, tungsten rings, and men’s wedding bands for the up and coming male and female demographic. For more information, please visit http://www.titanium-jewelry.com.

For a limited time, Titanium-Jewelry.com is offering savings on Swiss Tungsten watches. To receive promotion, please visit http://www.titanium-jewelry.com/watches.html and click on the product.

About Titanium-Jewelry.com
Titanium-Jewelry.com provides a wide selection of titanium rings, tungsten rings, mens watches and black titanium jewelry uniquely styled for men and women. Experts in modern mens wedding rings andmodern metals jewelry, Titanium-Jewelry.com leads the industry in contemporary jewelry fashions. For more information, please visit www.Titanium-Jewelry.com.

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