Fine and Fashion Jewelry Finds

Murano Glass Beads & Flowers Multi-strand Necklace
© ForzieriHere’s a lovely multi-strand necklace. It’s made with Murano glass beads in round and flower-shapes. Sterling silver foil inside the beads catches the light to create shimmer and detail. This pretty necklace rests gracefully at the neckline and closes with a lobster-claw clasp. Made in Italy.
Fashion Jewelry | Comment (0)Using a Jewelry Loupe

Example of Jewelry Loupe in Use
© National Jeweler’s SuppliesBeginner’s Expectations
Looking through a loupe won’t make you a jewelry expert, but even a beginner can learn to spot basic characteristics:
Fashion Jewelry | Comment (0)Skyray XRF Will Introduce Instruments at MJSA Jewelry Expo
Skyray XRF Will Introduce Instruments at MJSA Jewelry Expo
Two new x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments will be released by Skyray XRF at the MJSA Expo (Apr 13-15, NYC). The XRF units provide a variety of testing functions designed for the jewelry industry including hazardous substance (lead-content) testing.
New York, NY, March 17, 2008 –(PR.com)– Skyray XRF will introduce two x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments designed for the needs of the jewelry industry at the 2008 MJSA Expo (New York City, April 13-15). The instruments that Skyray XRF will introduce at booth 221 are the EDX-2800 and EDX-3000. Both units are low-cost alternatives for performing non-destructive karat analysis, plating thickness measurements, alloy testing and bulk analysis.
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EventMingle Launches Version 2 of Its Daily Planner Making It Easier for Attendees, Exhibitors and Speakers to Manage Their Personal Schedule and To-do Task List
EventMingle Launches Version 2 of Its Daily Planner Making It Easier for Attendees, Exhibitors and Speakers to Manage Their Personal Schedule and To-do Task List
Video of how the new Daily Planner works is available for viewing.
Bend, OK, March 17, 2008 –(PR.com)– EventMingle announced today it has released version 2 of its Daily Planner schedule and task management application built into the EventMingle platform. EventMingle licenses its hosted web application to tradeshow producers and meeting planners interested in allowing attendees, exhibitors and speakers to meet and network online in a custom matchmaking community designed to improve interaction among all participants attending the tradeshow.
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Boston Slam Poet Joins U2 and Bono’s Mission to Make a Difference in Africa in Shout! Factory’s April 1, 2008 Release of In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2
Boston Slam Poet Joins U2 and Bono’s Mission to Make a Difference in Africa in Shout! Factory’s April 1, 2008 Release of In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2
In The Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 stormed onto the CMJ World Music Chart hitting #6 this week, up from #13. Slam Poet and songstress Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo speaks out about her Afro-Hip Hop cover of “Desire” with the African Underground All-Stars. A portion of the album’s proceeds will directly benefit The Global Fund, created to finance a turn-around in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. Continue reading »
