New York, NY, July 08, 2008 –(PR.com)– A rose is a rose is a rose…except when it transcends its natural simplicity. In the hands of Trilogy, the wild-grown rose elevates to become the power behind this multitasking line of advanced natural skin and hair care. The small New Zealand brand making big waves in the cosmetic world is sold exclusively in the U.S. at Beautorium, the online

marketplace for the planet’s premier collection of natural and organic beauty care with exclusive deals from around the world.

Hand-pressed and high-performance, Trilogy is packed with the power of 100% Certified Organic Rosehip Oil, which:

- Is most effective as a daily moisturizer for face and body, softening and hydrating all day long
- Improves the skins barrier function by delivering lipids that are undetectable on the surface of the skin, which gives protection from dehydrating environmental conditions
- Rebuilds damaged skin with essential fatty acids of roses

Named for the triad of their core beliefs – simplicity, vitality and purity – Trilogy is a sweeping collection of 28 products, including moisturizers, cleansers, body lotions, everything balm, shampoo, conditioner, and the like. Trilogy combines the unique benefits of rosehip oil and the finest pure plant extracts into each and every product. Trilogy infused rosehip oil into most of their products because it has been clinically proven to:

- Improve skin moisture by up to 44%
- Reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 23%
- Improve skin smoothness by up to 21%

Founded by New Zealand sisters Sarah Gibbs and Catherine Wells, the next generation of cosmetic superstars, Trilogy is fast becoming one of the largest natural-product brands in the world. They believe in and practice Fair Trade, and their solid yet simple ethics translate into solid yet simple products that go beyond standard skincare.

And as long as we’re speaking in threes, the three top-selling Trilogy products at Beautorium are: organic rosehip oil, cream cleanser, and rose hand cream. The entire Trilogy line is available at www.Beautorium.com, the official Trilogy outlet, and the only outlet in the Unites States to do so.

For more information please contact Andra Mielnicki, Lindsay Reiter or Linsey Tilbor at Behrman Communications, amielnicki@behrmanpr.com / lreiter@behrmanpr.com / ltilbor@behrmanpr.com, or (212) 986-7000, or log onto www.beautorium.com.

About Beautorium
An online marketplace for the planet’s premier collection of natural and organic beauty care, the beauty of Beautorium is its natural simplicity. It takes the guesswork out of hunting for the truly natural, truly organic, good-for-your-skin beauty ware so all that’s left is the gathering. The beauty marketplace at large is saturated with “organic” products and it’s hard to know what’s real and if it works. Having done the homework, Beautorium has hand-picked and carefully screened each and every brand it offers to ensure consumers get the most out of a positively organic experience.

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Swarovski’s Runway Rocks event returned to a London venue last month for the city’s first Jewelry Week. When it’s time to prep for Runway Rocks, Swarovski commissions designers from around the world, challenging them to create the ultimate catwalk jewelry in a way that showcases the company’s many products. The show included a wide range of styles. This model is outfitted in Softmachine, by designer Francesca Bristol, whose theme focus was fertility. Chimera, by Collado Garcia, was part reptile and part cyborg. Johnny Rocket’s Love Hurts was inspired by ethnic tattoo designs.

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Imagine toting this 38 carat pear-shaped diamond around your neck. Sure, it’s gorgeous, but the weight would be unbearable after a few hours of social time, and you’d have to take a bodyguard along for the ride (course, that might not be a bad thing, depending on the bodyguard). I think I could be perfectly happy with a one or two-carat pear instead. The diamond was once owned by Christina Onassis (do you think she ever wore it?) and sold recently at Christie’s International in London, fetching a hefty $7.1 million. Christie’s auctioned over forty pieces of jewelry owned by the Onassis family, with sales totaling about $13.5 million.

Take a closer look at the Christina Onassis Diamond.

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This man’s class ring has a bold design and shows off the wearer’s graduation year.

© JostensClass Ring Metals Jostens and other class ring makers offer several metal choices. The list from Jostens includes:

Platinum Yellow or White Gold in 18K, 14K, or 10K Silver Elite, an alloy composed of 78% silver, 10% platinum and 12% other metal Lustrium, a non-precious metal alloy that reacts to oxygen and may require additional care and cleaning

Check with each class ring jeweler to determine which metals you can choose from.

Class Ring Metal Finishes

Antique Finish is the black detailing that’s applied to jewelry to make certain areas stand out Satin or Natural Finish gives the metal a more polished luster

Design-A-Sides Jostens Design-A-Sides are motifs that represent sports and other activities that were important to you during your school years. Other manufacturers offer similar options, but have a different name for the designs. The types of designs available differ by ring style.

Engraving Your Class Ring Class ring manufacturers all offer engraving options to help you personalize your ring.

Class Ring Stone Colors & Accent Stones

You can choose a stone color that matches your school colors, your birthstone, or your favorite gemstone. Accent stones used in class rings are usually clear cubic zirconias, but diamond upgrades are sometimes available. Check the stone options offered by each manufacturer.

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Index: Class Rings - Class Ring Trends and PhotosClass Rings from Middle School through CollegeClass Rings - Metals and Other Options for Your Class RingClass Rings to Signify Your Special InterestsPersonalize Your Class RingTraditional Class Ring OptionsClass Ring Tradition with a TwistBold Class Ring Designs for Men

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This is French roulette as it is played throughout Europe. The smooth running wheel has 36 numbers and a single zero, and the stylishly Gallic feel is apparent in the crisp graphics, with titles like Manque (1 to 18) Impair (Odds) Passe (19 to 36) and Pair (even) in addition to a range of special wagers known as call bets.

The game designers have been faithful to European norms in constructing the odds table, which has values as follows:

Straight: 35:1
Split bet: 17:1
Street bet: 11:1
Square bet: 8:1
Line bet: 5:1
Column bet: 2:1
Dozen bet: 2:1
Even bet: 1:1

Chip distribution is modeled as closely to the current European game as possible, with chips available in a range of six denominations starting at 1.00 and escalating to 50.00, which can be played in mixed chip piles.

This is a great opportunity to play a thoroughly modern version of a great casino classic, all in the comfort and privacy of your own home courtesy of a free software download from Platinum Play Online Casino.

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Cartier introduced its popular Love Bracelet in 1969, and in 2006 developed a twist on the design, the LOVECHARITY version, made from a colored cord connected to a ring of LOVE. Cartier donates a portion of its receipts from sales of the bracelet to charity. Each bracelet’s cord color represents a different cause: blue for children, pink for the underprivileged, red for research and green for the environment. Many charities around the world benefit from sales — in the U.S. it’s the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity. June marks the third year for Cartier’s annual event to promote the bracelets and charity awareness, and celebrities who attend are always loaded with Cartier jewels. Several wore variations of Cartier’s Panthere jewelry, like this long tassel necklace draped around Eve’s neck. Vintage Cartier was popular too — Emmy Rossum and Hilary Duff were two celebrities who chose classic styles.

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Examples of Lobster Claw Clasps

(c) Blue NileLobster Claw Clasps Its name explains the general look of lobster claw clasps, but you can see in the photo that the look varies and can be fashioned to suit the jewelry the clasps are used to secure.

A lobster claw clasp has a tiny spring in its mechanism that keeps the arm closed until you push on the lever. Lobster claws are secure clasps that are a popular for bracelets, necklaces and anklets. They’re somewhat easier to open and close by yourself than spring ring clasps are.

Index: Jewelry Clasps, How Jewelry WorksSpring Ring ClaspsLobster Claw ClaspsBox ClaspsBox Clasps with Safety GuardsToggle ClaspsHidden ClaspsDecorative Clasps

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We always see a wide range of jewelry on celebrities who attend awards ceremonies, and it isn’t unusual for earrings to rule. That happened again at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards on June 25th. You can see that Alicia Keyes’ large pendant earrings coordinated with her dress. Queen Latifah wore big diamond-studded hoops. Jacki-O wore a stunning ear-hugging design (the dress is another story). All of the jewelry is worth a look.

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Tampa, FL, July 08, 2008 –(PR.com)– Even though they’ve only been DirectBuy owners for one year now, Pete and Debbie Wisniewski have been DirectBuy members for more than 15 years.

As long-time DirectBuy members themselves, they understand and appreciate the benefits of a DirectBuy membership. They also have a tremendous amount of support in their new venture from both of their families.

Actually, Pete and Debbie are the second “Wisniewski” family to own a DirectBuy franchise. Pete’s brother, Philip, and sister-in-law, Suzanne, have owned the DirectBuy showroom in Edison, New Jersey, for over 20 years.

In fact, three generations of the family work in the Edison center. Pete and Debbie’s nephew, Peter, is the Sales Manager; his wife, Rachel, is the Office Manager; and their two great nieces, Tara and Kristi, work in the Service Department. While Pete and Debbie don’t have 3 generations working in Pinellas yet, they are happy to have their son, Nick, on the team.

DirectBuy of Pinellas County offers area residents thousands of items, including kitchen cabinets, flat-screen televisions, furniture, flooring and major appliances from more than 700 top manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. The 16,000 sq. foot showroom and adjacent warehouse are located at 8040 Bryan Dairy Road in Largo, Florida.

“DirectBuy of Pinellas County sets itself apart from traditional retailers by providing consumers with a low-cost, ‘one-stop shopping’ destination where they can furnish, decorate or remodel their home,” said owner Pete Wisniewski. “Members will enjoy personalized service as they navigate through our extensive selection of quality merchandise.”

DirectBuy enables consumers to purchase brand-name products for their home and family at members-only, manufacturer-direct prices. By providing merchandise without traditional retail markup, DirectBuy dramatically increases the purchasing power of its members, enabling them to enjoy the home of their dreams.

To assist members with their home renovation projects, Pete and Debbie employ a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Together, they work diligently to ensure that DirectBuy members find outstanding value and incredible selection through a simplified shopping process in five areas of merchandise: Home Furnishing, Home Improvement, Flooring, Accessories, and Entertainment/Outdoor.

DirectBuy members also have access to renowned designer Christopher Lowell. Lowell has designed twelve room settings – created exclusively with products available through DirectBuy – using his Seven Layers of Design. An innovative approach to home décor, The Seven Layers of Design keep homeowners on budget and from feeling overwhelmed by their project.

About DirectBuy
For 37 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes – from furniture, carpet and flooring, and custom window treatments, to kitchen cabinets and bath cabinets and fixtures, appliances, sporting goods, jewelry and much, much more. DirectBuy enables members to purchase products from several hundred manufacturers at more than 150 showrooms across North America. To learn more about DirectBuy, visit www.directbuy.com or www.directbuycares.com.

DirectBuy Membership
Consumers who are interested in joining DirectBuy of Pinellas County are encouraged to attend an exclusive Open House event, which is designed to educate families about DirectBuy’s unique business model. The Open House also helps consumers better understand how DirectBuy members avoid traditional retail markup when purchasing brand-name merchandise.

To request a “Free Insider’s Guide to Buying Direct” and a Visitor’s Pass to learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, call 1-888-860-8981 or visit the Tampa Bay area website at www.directbuy-tampa.com.

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