Jewellery Shopping

Postgoldforcash?s First Gold Buying Event Was a Great Success

admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:40:30 +0000

London (PRWEB) November 30, 2010

The first in a series of Gold Buying Events hosted by Postgoldforcash was a great success, with them paying out great prices to many happy customers. Customers received 20% extra for selling gold on the day as there were no postage costs and gold prices reached an all time high.

On Wednesday 10th November at 10am, Anne Diamond opened the event whilst people queued outside. The event was held in one of Manchester?s premier architectural buildings, The Britannia Hotel on Portland Street. Customers followed the trail of Gold balloons to take them in to meet Anne Diamond herself and also get cash for their scrap gold.

Refreshments were served and all were able to meet Anne Diamond and ask her questions about her experience with Postgoldforcash.com. She said, ?It was so nice to see how surprised and happy people were when they received their offers. I also was very interested in listening to the Gold valuers explaining the background about some of the rare jewellery they bought and also how they test different types of Gold.?

One lady brought in a few rings she had been left by her aunt. She explained, ?I will never wear them as she was a lady who loved flamboyant jewellery and it just does not suit me. I heard on the radio there was this event so I thought my husband and I would have a day trip to Manchester to find out how much they are worth.? Her rings were valued by our experienced gold valuer and her reaction when she found out it was over ?1000 was fantastic. She said, ?My Auntie will be so pleased I am now going to buy something I can wear for the rest of my life.?

Postgoldforcash would like to thank everyone for attending the event and also would like to encourage anyone who was not able to attend the event to call us on 01202 666249if they would like more information on how to sell gold or to request their free gold selling pack.

Notes to Editors: –

Postgoldforcash.com is based in the Bournemouth / Poole area. The business does exactly what it says on the tin and, in a TNS Mystery Shopper Study, was the top-payer of all its TV advertised competitors when offered 25grams of 9ct gold to buy. In fact, postgoldforcash.com pays OVER DOUBLE the amount for Gold paid by some of its largest rivals. Postgoldforcash also came TOP in BBC?s One Show Postal Gold Survey. For a summary of this study see the comparison table at http://www.postgoldforcash.com.

Its two founder directors, Ashley Faull and Ian Corica, have over 30 years experience in the jewellery trade and very extensive media and business start-up experience. They believe that with the current high Gold price, combined with the poor economic climate, there is a great opportunity for postgoldforcash.com to provide a first rate and highly trusted Gold buying service to its customers.

Postgoldforcash.com sends a free Gold Selling Pack to customers who use the Royal Mail Special Delivery insured envelope sent them to return their old, unwanted or broken Gold.

Postgoldforcash.com values the Gold and calls the customer with an offer. With well over 90% of customers accepting the offer made for their gold, and 95% receiving their payments within 2 working days of sending back their free Gold Selling Pack, postgoldforcash.com say that there has never been an easier way to make cash.

With the postgoldforcash.com Directors? previous businesses successes, [they have employed over 1,000 staff between them and won many awards] they are now fully focused on channelling their extensive expertise into making postgoldforcash.com yet another successful business operation.

For the latest news see http://www.postgoldforcash.com or contact Lindsay (Lindsay(at)postgoldforcash(dot)com) on 01202 666249 for any further information

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Louis Vuitton Celebrates Diwali

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 10:41:14 +0000

New York, NY (PRWEB) December 2, 2010

Louis Vuitton will celebrate Diwali in its global network of stores, starting November 5th, 2010. From Beirut to Shanghai and from Johannesburg to Oslo, Vuitton stores will be lit up with elegant displays of traditional Hindu motifs, in celebrating of Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. For Louis Vuitton, a Maison deeply steeped in values of transmitting heritage and traditions, Diwali will be a wonderful occasion to share its values with visitors worldwide in an atmosphere of joy and festivity. The two month long festivities in November and December 2010 will also be a tribute to Louis Vuitton’s special relationship with India which dates back to almost a century.

Louis Vuitton & India : A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP

This is the very first time that Louis Vuitton will be celebrating one single common festival on this scale. The decision to celebrate Diwali, the most joyous and vibrant Hindu festival, in all its stores across the world, was taken to specifically? honour the common values that Louis Vuitton shares with India, the respect for tradition and the passion for innovation.

In the 1920?s, Indian Maharajas placed special orders for elaborate and luxurious trunks and remained Louis Vuitton?s most distinguished and exclusive clients. The first Louis Vuitton store opened in New Delhi in 2003 and in a short span of seven years, the store network has grown to five stores in three major Indian cities, the latest one in Mumbai inaugurated as recently as January 2010.

Louis Vuitton has always endeavoured to be as close and involved with the India of today, the emerging economy that occupies an increasingly important place in the globalized world, as with the traditional India, the country of exceptional arts, crafts and the written word.

In 2009, Louis Vuitton presented a retrospective exhibition on India, in New Delhi and Mumbai, through an extraordinary collection of photographs and films, commissioned and collected by Albert Kahn, the famous French humanist and philanthropist. Louis Vuitton also has a close relationship with India?s dynamic world of art, and has for example showcased, in 2006, ?India of the senses?: a thematic exhibition of Indian and French contemporary artists at the Espace Louis Vuitton in Paris. Louis Vuitton has collaborated renewed collaborations with Indian artists such as Anish Kapoor or Sudarshan Shetty, thus paying homage to the dynamic creativity of India today.

Diwali : MYTHOLOGICAL ORIGINS

A symbol of inter-communal peace and harmony that cuts across barriers of caste, class, religion and country, the festival of Diwali has been revered and celebrated in India from times immemorial.

Numerous myths exist about how the festival originated. The most commonly accepted origin of Diwali dates back to the 3rd century B.C. to the Ramayana epic. Rama, a Hindu god, was a dutiful son and to respect his Father?s wishes, he willingly surrendered his right to the throne to a younger brother and went into exile with his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana. During this period in the forest, Sita was kidnapped by Ravana, the demon King of Lanka whom Rama defeated in battle. After fourteen long years in exile, Rama returned home to his kingdom Ayodhya.

To welcome him, their rightful king, and to express their boundless joy the people of Ayodhya wore new clothes, lit oil lamps illuminating every house and street, set off fire-crackers and distributed sweets. The origin of Diwali lies in this celebration of the victory of good over evil that cherishes family values of love, respect and harmony. In today?s world, where values of peace and harmony seem to lose importance, Louis Vuitton wishes to make a gesture by uniting all its stores around this Indian festival, which symbolises light, joy, optimism and new beginnings.

Louis Vuitton & Diwali : WINDOWS

For this occasion, Louis Vuitton store windows worldwide will celebrate Diwali with a set-up specially conceived in India in collaboration with Rajeev Sethi, an Indian artist reputed for bringing contemporary relevance to the work of traditional artists and craftsmen. The windows showcase columns of trunks, specially crafted and hand-painted in India on Banana fibre paper, glow from the inside giving passers-by the feeling of gaiety and festivity. Merchandising and packaging will also be inspired by light and joy, thus allowing visitors worldwide to celebrate together the spirit of Diwali, also commonly known as the Festival of Lights.

Louis Vuitton & Diwali : CELEBRATING CRAFTSMANSHIP

Diwali will also be a time for Louis Vuitton to pay tribute to Indian heritage. Fascinated by Indian craftsmanship and the splendour of the fabrics and their colours, not to mention the quality of the materials, Louis Vuitton will re-edit forty pieces from the summer 2010 and winter 2010 collection using the fabric from authentic ?vintage? saris sourced in the cities of New Delhi, Bombay, Bangalore, Madras, and other cities in India. These delicate pieces, imaginated as silhouettes divided into two styles of skirts and shorts, three dress styles and four other different tops, have been designed with the greatest attention and care. Exclusively made in the Louis Vuitton ready-to-wear workshop in Paris, they are available in several fabrics, whose warm colours are set off by the contrast of gold thread embroidery. These limited edition ready-to-wear pieces will be sold exclusively (in size 38) in the Louis Vuitton Paris Montaigne store.

Furthermore, a new ?Louis Vuitton fabric?, designed by the Louis Vuitton studio with a mix of Monogram flowers and Indian traditional motifs, has been specially woven for this occasion by Indian craftsmen. These fabrics, which come in two colours in cotton and in silk, will be transformed by Louis Vuitton into three existing Louis Vuitton ready-to-wear pieces and a scarf. Sometimes in pink and sea green-coloured silk, sometimes in radiant ivory cotton, these creations celebrate the femininity and elegance of a thoroughly modern woman. Symbol of a delicate marriage of Indian heritage, know-how and Louis Vuitton creativity, these pieces will be available

for purchase worldwide in a network of Louis Vuitton stores.

Learn more about the Diwalli collection and our recent SOS Children’s Villages charity event on Vogue India, Vogue Italy, Times of India, and WWD.

About Louis Vuitton:

The world leader in luxury, Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with the art of stylish travel since 1854. Since 1997, with the arrival of designer Marc Jacobs, it has expanded its expertise to women?s and men?s ready-to-wear, shoes, watches and jewellery, combining traditional craftsmanship with flair and innovation to create a complete lifestyle experience. Since 1987, it has been part of LVMH Mo?t Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world?s largest and most prestigious luxury goods group, founded by Bernard Arnault.

More information at Louis Vuitton

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Debenhams Announces Sales of Royal Doppelganger Ring are Soaring

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:43:44 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) December 3, 2010

Debenhams has announced that sales of a dress ring have sky rocketed due to uncanny likeness to the royal version, following the announcement of Wills’ and Kate’s engagement last week.

Although the department store’s version is a slightly different hue compared to Kate’s engagement ring, it is identical in every other way except from the price – it is currently on sale for ?6.

The stone cluster ring has been one the department store’s best selling styles for two seasons but has seen a massive 312% boost as customers identify it as very similar to the royal engagement ring.

Carie Barkhuizen, Debenhams PR manager, commented: “Even though it’s a slightly different colour, this regal ring is sure to have a long and successful purple reign. It’s clear that our customers want to feel like a princess for a fraction of the price – and for ?6 it’s a royal bargain.??

“We are monitoring sales this week. If the ring continues to sell as it has over the last week, we will be looking to increase stock levels in the run up to Christmas.”

The Vicenza ring is made from coloured glass surrounded by diamantes.?

Following the engagement announcement, Debenhams buyers were flung into frantic planning sessions to develop commemorative product in time for the royal wedding.

Carie Barkhuizen continued: “Kate and William’s wedding will be a special day for the country and the world. All of our departments including home, lingerie and women’s wear are considering ways to mark the occasion.”

About Debenhams:

Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product categories including women’s fashion, women’s jewellery (http://www.debenhams.com/women/jewellery), women’s rings (http://www.debenhams.com/women/jewellery/rings), women’s engagement rings (http://www.debenhams.com/women/jewellery/rings/engagement-rings), men’s wear, kid’s clothing, home, perfume gifts and health and beauty.

Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK.

Debenhams operates 167 stores in the UK, Republic of Ireland and Denmark, comprising 154 full department stores and 13 Desire by Debenhams stores, which is a small store concept featuring an edited product range. Debenhams also has 60 international franchise stores in 23 countries. Debenhams online store can be found at Debenhams.com, where shoppers can find out all about the latest products to reach Debenhams’s via Debenhams TV.

Carie Barkhuizen

Debenhams PR Manager

33 Wigmore Street

London

W1U 1QX

020 7408 3298

http://www.debenhams.com

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10 Ways to Make a Travel Insurance Claim Easier from Travel Insurance Direct

admin — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:38:17 +0000

(PRWEB) December 7, 2010

TID General Manager Ian Jackson said that while most Australians would enjoy an uneventful holiday, a small proportion would inevitably experience an incident or emergency, which would result in an insurance claim.

?If you?re with a reputable travel insurance provider and have a legitimate basis to make a claim then there should be no issue at all.

?However the whole claim process can be made far simpler and quicker by taking a few precautionary steps like keeping receipts and emailing images of your valuable items to a safe location.

?If you are a victim of crime while you?re on holidays, you should also make sure you get a copy of the local police report. It?s something that people often forget in the heat of the moment, but it makes it so much simpler to make a claim if you have all the necessary documentation on hand and don?t have to chase it after the event.?

Mr Jackson said TID (http://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au) had prepared a simple 10-point check list for travellers which could assist them in the event of a claim. It advises:

1.????Photograph any expensive items you are taking on your travels such as jewellery, handbags or electronic items. Where applicable, record serial numbers.

2.????Email images of your valuables to a safe location such as a webmail address, online vault site or your phone, along with a scan of your passport.

3.????Make sure you have the receipts for any valuable items that you take on your travels.

4.????Once you?ve packed your bag, check the value of items against your insurance policy. If you need to increase your coverage, call your travel insurer and let them know before you depart.

5.????If you buy something expensive while you are travelling, take a photograph and make sure the receipt is stored in a safe location.

6.????If you are the victim of a crime during your holiday, make sure you obtain a local police report.

7.????Your travel insurer should provide you with a reverse charge phone number ? if you need to make a claim then contact them while you?re travelling to discuss the next step.

8.????Make sure you take your travel insurance policy number with you ? ideally load it into your mobile phone and send it to your webmail along with any emergency numbers.

9.????If you have to make a claim, include copies of all documentation you think may be relevant ? the more information that you make available, the easier it is for the insurer to assess your claim.

10.????When submitting your claim, make sure that you keep your own copy of all supporting documentation. If you can submit your claim electronically it will expedite the process. Or if you mail your claim, use Registered Post to ensure proof of delivery.

Travel Insurance Direct is Australia?s number one online travel insurer. Standard policies offer $ 12,000 luggage cover, including up to $ 4000 per item for cameras, laptops and hand-held computers, and up to $ 700 for other individual items.

Travel Insurance Direct is Australia?s leading online travel insurance provider. TID has a core focus of making it easier, better, faster and less expensive for Australian?s to purchase reliable travel cover online. Popular products include holiday Insurance, domestic travel insurance, seniors travel Insurance, Business travel cover and snow insurance. For more information see http://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au.

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Debenhams Reports Women Have Christmas All Wrapped Up

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:46:43 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) December 11, 2010

Debenhams has revealed that over 80% of presents under the Christmas tree are selected, purchased and wrapped by women.

A new survey from the department store revealed that most women buy the majority of Christmas gifts (http://www.debenhams.com/christmas ) for partners, children, grandparents, neighbours, friends and even themselves, plus stock up on expertly-wrapped standby unisex gifts such as wine and chocolates for unexpected Christmas visitors.

Debenhams spokesperson Michelle Dowdall commented: “While tradition states that the male is the head of the household, when it comes to Christmas shopping, women clearly wear the trousers.

“Whilst novelty gifts or boxes of chocolates may be a surprise for wives and mums on Christmas morning, the majority of women have already chosen or even bought the gifts they receive from their loved ones.

“When women are Christmas shopping they know exactly what will make themselves and their partner happy. Men seem a little less certain and often seek advice or guidance, which is why as a result of this survey we have briefed our army of personal shoppers to know exactly what to ask to help men find that perfect gift for their partner.”

In a survey of 1,000 pre-Christmas customers, women came out as the seasoned shoppers, planning ahead of the crowds to purchase the perfect gift for every family member, putting thought and effort into each present.

Some admitted to buying gifts for themselves as early as September and presenting their husband with a receipt and present to put away until December. Others wrote wish lists for their partners, knowing that the gifts would appear under the tree come Christmas morning with little or no added surprises.?

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The survey showed that 69%?of women chose presents for their partner based on their own ideas, whereas only 21% of the presents were?based on a specific item their partner had requested, and 10% were impulse buys.

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Men seem to be relying on their partners wish list when Christmas shopping, with 49% choosing directly from the wish list, 37% using gifts their wives had bought and given to them and 11% impulse buys. There also seems to be a clear tendency that the older the man gets the more he follows the wish list.

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Michelle Dowdall continued: “In December we see men walking around our stores?clutching on to wish lists as if they were winning lottery tickets, whereas women are much more adventurous and find inspiration as they go along.”

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The study found that men tended to choose ‘safe’ Christmas gifts for her (http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_165614_-1 ) such as lingerie, perfume gift sets (http://www.debenhams.com/beauty/fragrance ), jewellery and premium cosmetics, yet women included cosier items such as jumpers, coats and slippers on their wish lists.

About Debenhams:

Debenhams is a leading department stores group with a strong presence in key product categories including women’s and men’s fashion, kid’s clothing, Christmas gifts for men (http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category_10001_10001_165615_-1 ), home, perfume gifts and health and beauty gift sets (http://www.debenhams.com/beauty/gift-sets ).

Debenhams is the second largest department store chain in the UK.

PR Contact:

Carie Barkhuizen

Debenhams PR Manager

33 Wigmore Street

London

W1U 1QX

020 7408 3298

http://www.debenhams.com

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How Much is That Doggy?in the Harvey Nichols Window?

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:55:59 +0000

(PRWEB) December 16, 2010

Forget killer heels, ?it? bags and statement jewellery, the must-have accessories this Christmas are canine, with Harvey Nichols gift-wrapped Pugs, Chihuahuas and Cavapoos! As Harvey Nichols always stocks the hottest and most desirable items, it would appear these must have accessories are coming to a Harvey Nichols store near you…

However, as one would expect from Harvey Nichols advertising, don?t believe everything you see?

Entitled ?Not just for Christmas?, the video is a humorous send up of the fashionistas who don?t just accessorise their dogs, they use the dogs to accessorise themselves. Set in the Harvey Nichols flagship Knightsbridge store, the satire plays on the ?Paris Hilton? pampered pooch trend that we have seen explode in the celebrity world over the last few years, especially in LA.

During the fantasy sketch we play on the idea of a pooch being the ultimate fashion accessory. And whether it be this season?s ?it? bag, modelled with Chihuahua, or a fiery red head picking out her perfect Cavalier King Charles ?accessory? to complement her red mane, this years? Christmas definitely comes wrapped up in a Harvey Nichols Christmas bow!

Julia Bowe, Marketing Communications Director at Harvey Nichols, comments, ?We wanted to create a feel good Christmas message which pokes fun at the absurd lengths to which some fashionistas will go to, even using dogs as an accessory to their outfits. During filming the dogs had a great time and so did we.?

The video will also be hosted on the Harvey Nichols site and Harvey Nichols YouTube channel

Notes to Editor:

Harvey Nichols does not sell animals of any sort in their stores and they do not condone the buying of giving of a dog as a gift, like a bag or accessory.

During the production of this film there was a vet present and on hand to approve all scenes. A professional handler sourced the dogs and was also present to ensure all the dogs were happy, safe and not put in any distress.

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Entrepreneurs Skirting Recession on the Web

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:55:51 +0000

(PRWEB) December 17, 2010

Skirting recession on the web. With the UK’s economy in turmoil, one British start up is helping break through the economic gloom in a very personal way. Propping up UK industries and individuals.

In an age when most manufactured goods are imported, and with UK manufacturers struggling as the housing market wains, SkirtingBoards.com is adopting a homegrown approach to business, manufacturing all goods locally and employing staff in need of a second chance.

SkirtingBoards.com’s first employee was a Bankrupt father who was struggling to find work, less than 6 months later he was able to buy his family home back from the bank.

The companies success has come by reshaping the?Skirting Boards?and Mouldings industry, which has remained un-changed for 200 years, and now offers the largest range of mouldings in the UK, in infinite sizes and materials. What’s more, this is the first time such products have been made available for purchase online.

In the first 6 months of trading SkirtingBoards.com sold tens of thousands of metres of?MDF Skirting Boards?per month and in the first 18 months of trading has repeatedly doubled its turnover, tripling in the past 12 months, and is now a multi-million pound company. All this whilst company director Shu Shen became a new mum, and the UK housing market bombed.

Shu is in charge of the company’s finances. She is a Chinese born UK Business Masters Graduate. Shu says about the company “Most businesses lose money because their employees don’t care about company loss, and while they boast gains, simple and silly administrative mistakes are destroying their financial position. We take our employees welfare very seriously, and in turn they invest emotionally in our company.”

Not only is SkirtingBoards.com helping the economy locally, but due to the unique range of products, has exported goods to 13 countries including a unique set of mouldings for a Vegas Casino.

The international nature of the company extends to the management team, which includes International Award Winning Internet Marketing Expert and Paragliding Pilot, Vince Samios (Australian), who has been teaching online business to UK entrepreneurs for the past two years. Students include entrepreneur and Dragons Den Dragon Rachel Elnaugh of “Red Letter Days”.

The company’s business model has also drawn the attention of widely covered award winning Millionaire Entrepreneur Jojar S Dhinsa, who says, “[SkirtingBoards.com] must be the most solid new startup in the UK, they have natural business talents and an infallible business model. Their growth is phenomenal, Next-Gen Bransons we have here.”

The company is the brainchild of Dan Smith, Chairman of?ShenSmith?Group and 16-year martial art veteran and instructor who is now taking the locally manufactured products to a global customer base and generating interest in new verticals.

Through the credit crunch and recession, SkirtingBoards.com has never needed to borrow a penny and maintains a strict cash flow positive position. Dan says, “If only more UK businesses focused on maintaining a positive cash flow the economy wouldn’t be in this mess.”

The company has maintained growth and financial stability despite facing challenges and pressures from struggling UK companies, including hostile competition and trademark infringement. Dan is credited with fighting through the minefields and striking up strategic partnerships to solidify the company’s position and says on the matter, “Times are hard, and this is reflected by the abominable business practices we’ve encountered in our business peer group.”

SkirtingBoards.com has won contracts from national hotel chains, and one of their unique registered designs has recently been installed in a series of NHS children’s homes.

Not only are the directors of the company helping UK industry, but they are now offering sponsored talks for UK Universities teaching next years entrepreneurs about online business and business sustainability through difficult times. Having sought support from HSBC and Google, ‘CanYa’ (CanYa.co.uk) is a not for profit training program giving students access to the real world of business. Vince says about the training program “Many UK businesses are going bankrupt, both morally and financially. The next generation of entrepreneurs need to learn from a new book of business management. The internet is providing the opportunity for risk averse entrepreneurship, which flies in the face of tradition.”

The company is now expanding into other traditional industries again adopting a philosophy of propping up UK Manufacturers, Freight Carriers and individuals. As well as locally manufactured?Paving, DIY products, the company is developing a brand of luxury jewellery and leather products.

Cash flow forecasts see the company comfortably trippling turnover again in 2011.

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This Time, David Guarantees to Beat Goliath (Tesco) — by 10%

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:21:46 +0000

(PRWeb UK) January 8, 2011

Not content with groceries, clothes, books, TV?s, mobiles and even banking, Tesco, the Goliath of the high street, has recently diversified even further by entering the highly competitive gold buying market, claiming to offer a market leading rate of ?7.81 per gram for 9ct gold.

But don?t be lured in by such promises until you shop around. Monsterpriceforgold.com, an online only gold buyer, has today reacted to Tesco?s claim and is offering a guaranteed 10% more than Tesco for your old, unwanted or broken gold.

What does this mean in real terms? Tesco would pay ?78.10 for 10g of 9ct gold, whereas Monsterpriceforgold.com would offer a whopping ?86 for the same. What?s more, Monsterpriceforgold are one of the few companies who will call their customers to make an offer, and can actually pay in cash for gold if the customer wants it.

With no expensive TV adverts, shops or marketing costs, Monsterpriceforgold.com is able to offer these fantastic rates for your old gold and jewellery. And what?s more, unlike Tesco, Monsterpriceforgold has trained experts who will value jewellery pieces that include gemstones, diamond rings and even watches.

Ashley Faull, Co-founder, commented ?We are David to Tesco?s Goliath, but we feel the time has come to stand up to Tesco and show that they can?t just muscle in and try to out-price everyone in the market?.

So if you need a pint of milk, then pop into Tesco. But if you want the true market- leading rate for your old, unwanted or broken gold, or diamond jewellery then speak to the experts and request a free gold selling pack from Monsterpriceforgold.com.

At Monsterpriceforgold, we are entirely transparent. We pay 80% of the daily bullion price for 9ct scrap gold, whereas Tesco only pay around 70% of the bullion value. We guarantee to pay 10% more than Tesco for your 9ct scrap gold, up to a maximum of 90% of the bullion value.

We call every customer to make them an offer

Our rate is based on paying customers directly into their UK bank account, or by cheque. We will also offer to pay customers with cash, but will deduct a ?9 administration, insurance and postage charge if they choose this option

Notes to Editors: –

Monsterpriceforgold.com and Postgoldforcash.com are based in the Bournemouth / Poole area. The business does exactly what it says on the tin and, in an anonymous survey, postgoldforcash.com was the top-payer of all its TV advertised competitors when offered 20grams of 9ct gold to buy. Monsterpriceforgold.com will pay even MORE for customers? gold as a result of it not advertising on TV and also sharing the ?back-end? business operations with postgoldforcash.com.

The two founder directors, Ashley Faull and Ian Corica, have over 30 years experience in the jewellery trade and very extensive media and business start-up experience. They believe that with the current high Gold price, combined with the poor economic climate, there is a great opportunity to provide a first rate Gold buying service to its customers.

Monsterpriceforgold.com sends a free Gold Selling Pack to customers who use the Royal Mail Special Delivery insured envelope sent them to return their old, unwanted or broken Gold, free of charge

Experienced valuers then value the Gold and an agent calls the customer with an offer. With well over 90% of customers accepting the offer made for their gold, and 95% receiving their payments within 2 working days of sending back their Gold selling pack, there has never been an easier way to make cash.

With the Directors previous businesses successes, [they have employed over 1,000 staff between them and won many awards] they feel up to the challenge of taking on Tesco and providing a better price and service for people wanting to sell their gold.

For the latest company news check out http://www.monsterpriceforgold.com????or http://www.postgoldforcash.com

Contact for any further information:

Lindsay Revill

Tel: 01202 666249

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For Valentines Day Amoro Introduces the Ti Amo Jewellery Collection Exclusively Featuring Pristine Hearts Diamond – The Only Diamond Cut to Display a Visible Heart Inside

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:44:14 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) January 13, 2011

Amoro?s exclusive Ti Amo jewellery collection features the most unique Diamond ever created – a Pristine Hearts* Diamond – truly for those who want one of the most romantic gemstones ever?created.

The Ti Amo by Amoro jewellery collection includes two, exclusive Amoro pendants crafted in 18kt White Gold featuring the world?s most romantic gemstones – fine, brilliantly faceted Diamonds each?displaying an incredible heart shape within its the very centre – a Pristine Hearts* Diamond.?Matching rings and earrings featuring a Pristine Hearts* Diamond are also available in limited supply.

The Pristine Hearts Diamonds

Diamantaires have been seeking new and better ways to cut round diamonds for centuries and many variations have been developed and patented. Until now, every fancy cut?round diamond patent?has been awarded to symmetrically cut stones. The Pristine Hearts* Diamond, developed by Master Diamantaire Deepak Lakhi of the Lakhi Group, is unique as it features 15?special facets cut into each stone to display a?perfect heart shape and is the world?s only patented, asymmetrically cut round Diamond.

A very limited number of rough Diamonds are appropriate to cut a Pristine Hearts* Diamond and only specially trained, master Diamond cutters have the unique skill to cut a Pristine Hearts* Diamond?to?such demanding specifications. In fact, it takes up to 4 times longer to cut a Pristine Hearts* Diamond than a standard fine brilliant cut Diamond. A total of 73 facets give the life,?sparkle and lustre?of a traditional brilliant cut Diamond plus the incredible image of a perfect heart shape deep within the very ?heart? of each Diamond.

Purchasing a Diamond should be filled with romance and excitement. Amoro?s Diamond experts can guide you through the selection process helping you make a confident and memorable decision. Amoro offers quality customer service while creating an experience that will forever be remembered. Our jewellery experts are available toll free at?1-877-772-6676?to assist with making your celebration an everlasting one.

*Pristine Hearts Diamonds by Lakhi Group are exclusively available at Amoro.com and are featured in the Ti Amo by Amoro jewellery collection.

About Amoro

Amoro crafts fabulously affordable fine jewellery in precious metals and a variety of gemstones including the Amoro Eternity Cut? Diamond. Amoro derived its name from a combination of the Latin words for Love and Gold. Representing the world?s most romantic jewellery, each creation is intricately designed to uphold Amoro?s tradition of fine craftsmanship ensuring that every Amoro design becomes a romantic symbol of celebration at the very best value and price everyday. For more information and to view the complete collection of romantic jewellery, visit?http://www.Amoro.com.

Media Contact: Russell Ackner, Director, 1-877-772-6676; rackner(at)amoro(dot)com

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Amoro – the World’s Most Romantic Jeweller – Launches a New Sweepstakes for a Diamond Pendant Featuring the Pristine Hearts* Diamond

admin — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:55:29 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) January 14, 2011

Beginning immediately, visitors to Amoro?s website http://www.amoro.com can enter to win a Ti Amo Halo Diamond Pendant featuring a Pristine Hearts* Diamond – The only Diamond in the World with a visible heart inside. The grand prize for one Diamond Pendant which includes 25 Genuine Diamonds .50 cttw, a Pristine Hearts Diamond Centre Stone of H colour and VS-2 clarity .33 carat, crafted in 18kt White Gold with a 20? Adjustable Rolo Style 18kt White Gold Chain is valued at $ 2,150. The winner will be chosen at random on or about March 30, 2011.

Media Contact: Russell Ackner, Director, 1-877-772-6676; rackner(at)amoro(dot)com

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Boticca.com selected to participate in DLD Garage 2011

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:35:58 +0000

London, UK (PRWeb UK) January 20, 2011

Boticca.com has been selected as one of twenty promising international start-ups to participate in the DLD Garage start-up programme, as part of the 2011 DLD Conference in Munich.

The aim of the DLD Garage initiative is to identify rising internet companies with the potential to disrupt their various sectors and to link them into the DLD community. This year?s selection includes twenty start-ups that span the categories of technology, social media, fashion, music, content and video.

Boticca is an online boutique for unique jewellery and fashion accessories by top emerging designers from around the world. Its London-based team scours the world looking for the very best independent designers and puts them all in one place, so that customers can experience the joy of that rare find and discover the unique stories behind these fascinating people and their pieces.

Global from the outset, Boticca?s curated website makes it easy for emerging designers to reach a broad international customer base, whilst providing them with a higher margin for profit than normally associated with traditional retailers due to more efficient distribution channels.

?We are delighted to participate in the DLD Garage this year, particularly in the company of such an excellent mix of high calibre start-ups,? says Avid Larizadeh, co-founder and COO of Boticca, who will be attending the event later this month.

Chaired by Yossi Vardi, DLD Garage is supported by a team of distinguished international DLD-network partners: ACCEL Partners (Sonali de Rycker), TechCrunch (Mike Butcher) and TOMORROW FOCUS AG (Stefan Winners).

The DLD Garage list for 2011 is composed of selected applications to the programme, as well as proposals from DLD Global Ambassadors; the list introduces an exciting mix of promising companies to the international scene.

The DLD Garage 2011 international start-up shortlist also includes Abe?s Market, Branchout, Everbread, Faces iMake, Flattr, FWIX, InTheMo, Instapaper, JamRT, Lyst, PeerIndex, Qriously, Quno, ResearchGATE, Right Rental, Shopperella, SoundCloud, UJAM and ViKi.

For further information on DLD Garage and the DLD Conference visit http://www.dld-conference.com.

About DLD:

DLD (Digital ? Life ? Design) is an international conference and investment platform of Burda Digital. DLD Media hosts the international, digital conference DLD and the conference DLDwomen as well as network events e.g. in Palo Alto, Tel Aviv und Beijing. In addition DLD Ventures is invested in Glam Media and sevenload. Managing directors are Dr. Marcel Reichart and Stephanie Czerny, who founded the DLD Conference in 2005. DLD is chaired by Hubert Burda and Yossi Vardi.

About Boticca.com:

Boticca.com is the online boutique for unique jewelry and fashion accessories by top emerging designers from around the world. Boticca makes it easier and more enjoyable for customers to discover high-quality, distinctive jewelry and accessories with a meaningful story, such as bags, belts, scarves, rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. The marketplace is curated and edited by a team of fashion experts, designers, stylists and collectors, who illustrate the culture, stories and inspiration behind the collections on the site.

For further information:

Eliza Dabney

PR & Communications

Boticca.com

Tel.: +44 792 006 6347

e-mail: eliza (at) boticca (dot) com

Web: http://www.boticca.com

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New Fashion Accessories Website Lets You Try Before You Buy

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:38:21 +0000

(PRWEB) January 24, 2011

BoutiqueAccessories.com.au, an online fashion accessories boutique, is proud to be the first online store in Australia to launch a virtual mirror application.

The Virtual Mirror enables customers to browse online and try on fashion accessories such as earrings and necklaces. Unlike any previous technology, the virtual mirror used by Boutique Accessories only requires a computer & webcam, and integrates directly with Facebook. This is a big step away from catalogue-style e-shopping, and much closer to a real high street shopping experience.

The webcam image acts like a mirror, allowing the user to move around while trying on the fashion accessories. If they like the item, they can take a photo and share it with friends on Facebook, asking for their feedback and making the experience much more like a shopping trip with a friend.

BoutiqueAccessories.com.au and the Virtual Mirror official launch date on Australia Day 2011 is no coincidence. The date was chosen to fit the site?s main purpose, showcasing Australian Fashion Designers.

Try before you buy

Unlike buying clothes online, which need to be tried on, a user can be pretty certain that a fashion accessory will fit. The worry is whether or not an item of jewellery will suit a customer and their style and this is often the biggest reason customers shy away from buying fashion accessories online. The Virtual Mirror uses a new kind of technology which automatically detects a person within the webcam image, and places the jewellery in the correct position, appearing as though the person is actually wearing the jewellery.

Essentially, it allows a potential shopper to try on the jewellery before deciding to purchase. If the user likes the item, it can be added it to the shopping cart straight from the Virtual Mirror.

How does the virtual mirror work?

Using cutting edge tracking technology similar to the new Xbox Kinect, the Virtual Mirror uses key points on the face and neck to map the fashion accessories onto the customer in the correct position. It also detects body and face movements allowing movement while wearing the jewellery, just like a real mirror. Simply connect your webcam and click here: Virtual Mirror. (You can also navigate from the Home Page http://www.boutiqueaccessories.com.au) You will need the latest version of Flash and be using Internet Explorer, Firefox or Google Chrome browser.

Bringing Australian Fashion Design to wider audiences

The official launch on Australia Day ties in with exactly what the site stands for, promoting Australian Fashion Designers to the world. Boutique Accessories features collections by Australians Susanna Cates, Sophie Kyron, and Aliss & Ena, with Nika & Mink and Jane Peacock soon to be featured.

The founder of the website believes the Virtual Mirror is the future of online shopping. ?It is completely changing the way we shop. Women from anywhere in the world can now browse items from our very own Aussie designers, try on their collections and share their new find with all their friends!?

Boutique Online Pty Ltd

Media Department Contact Person: Claire

Telephone: 0404035333

Email: Claire(at)boutiqueacessories(dot)com(dot)au

Website: http://www.boutiqueaccessories.com.au

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Artistic Events And Galleries To Attract Guests to Sunny Algarve During 2011

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:01:53 +0000

(PRWeb UK) January 25, 2011

The Algarve has always been a popular destination with golfers, many who travel to spend their holidays playing their favourite sport in the warm Portuguese sun on Europe?s most prestigious golf course-studded holiday coast. However, the Algarve is also becoming an interesting destination for art and culture lovers and this will continue throughout 2011.

The region is advancing as a cultural attraction lately thanks to galleries expanding their collections and working to entice visitors with new exhibitions and activities. The increase in the Algarve?s art-tourism is also thanks to several fine art events that will be held throughout the Algarve this year.

The artistic history of Portugal is rich and fascinating, and many of the stories of this nation are told through its paintings, sculptures, tiles, and other masterpieces. In nearby Lisbon, the Coach Museum gives a visual history of this traditional mode of transport, with some incredibly ornate antique coaches on display. The Navy Museum examines the art of boat-making and life at sea, while the Ancient Art Museum showcases works from throughout history. Lisbon also features the Tile Museum, where viewers can see the blue and white traditional tiles that were used to create scenes of how life used to be.

Also, guests visiting the Quinta do Lago villas region in the Algarve will find several local galleries surrounding the resort, offering everything from paintings, jewellery, glasswork, crafts, pottery, and much more. Other stores offer fine art framing services as well as interior design and home decor. An art lover with an eye for the fine and beautiful could spend hours browsing the handicrafts and artworks on display in this area.

In addition to the extensive collections in the dozens of fine art galleries scattered throughout the region, guests can also view great works of sculpture in the outdoors at the Roman archaeological site Cerro da Villa. As was recently announced by Four Seasons Fairways in their online events guide, starting in January 2011 and continuing until September, the exhibition ?Ten Monumental British Sculptures? will be held at this historical site. The ten sculptures will be placed around the Roman ruins, blending in harmoniously with their surroundings and creating an interesting relationship between the art piece and the landscape in which it is displayed. The ten works of large-scale sculpture belong to the Berardo Collection. Four Seasons Fairways resort has promoted this event so that its guests can take advantage of the unique opportunity to see these priceless sculptures in an ancient setting.

Also nearby the Quinta do Lago villas region is the Teatro das Figuras in Faro. This lovely theatre is putting on a dance show entitled ?Nortada? during the end of January which is sure to challenge the minds and emotions of its viewers. A nostalgic look at a childhood home, strong with feelings of longing and innocence, this avant-garde dance piece promises to be unique and haunting.

Also, some tour companies offer art-themed tours of the Algarve region, which provide tourists with a great way to see the interesting cultural sites as well as meet others who share the same passion.

Four Seasons Fairways resort is the ideal location for a tourist planning to attend these and other cultural events. Situated at a prime location in the Algarve, it is nearby to several galleries, theatres and museums and yet still gives a feeling of quiet, peaceful isolation.

As well as the Algarve?s Four Seasons Fairways the accommodation available to rent at the Monte da Quinta Suites is also exquisitely designed, and fans of classic architecture will love the traditional Portuguese features that have been incorporated into their modern design.

As a result of its many quality galleries and upcoming events, the Algarve region in Portugal is becoming a very desirable fine art destination for culture-fans from all over the globe.

Author Bio

Established in 1982, Select Resorts is a leading villa holiday operator based in Dorset (UK). For over 25 years we have prided ourselves on offering our guests handpicked, quality accommodation, in some of the most premium resort destinations all over the world.

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Amoro – The World’s Most Romantic Jeweler, Designs Diamond Wedding Ring for International Recording Artist Jacqui Naylor

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:49:59 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) January 27, 2011

Jacqui Naylor, described by Jazz Times as ?In the never-ending ‘next big thing’ sweepstakes, bet on Jacqui Naylor to be a front runner. Her originals are Joni Mitchell good!”, has commissioned Amoro to design and craft an exclusive diamond engagement/wedding band. The 18kt white gold ring features genuine Diamonds set in an exclusive design from Amoro – The World?s Most Romantic Jeweler.

With a carat total weight of 1.50, the ring has been designed with thirty four (34) prong set, round brilliant cut genuine diamonds weighing approximately 0.50 carats which encompass a row of seven (7) genuine Diamonds that progress in size from each side meeting at a .62cttw Diamond in the center (Independently graded as Diamond clarity: H and Diamond color: VS2).

The Jacqui Naylor inspired ring can be purchased now from Amoro.com.

http://www.amoro.com/Rings/Diamond-Ring-in-18kt-White-Gold-20130R

Purchasing Your Diamond Ring

Purchasing your Jacqui Naylor inspired Diamond ring should be filled with romance and excitement. Amoro?s Diamond experts can guide you through the selection process helping you make a confident and memorable decision. Amoro offers quality customer service while creating an experience that will forever be remembered. Our jewelry experts are available toll free at?1-877-772-6676?to assist with making your celebration an everlasting one.

More About Jacqui Naylor

Jacqui Naylor is not an easy artist to categorize but can be heard singing everything from straight-ahead vocal jazz to a folk-rock/adult alternative mix on any one of her 7 albums. Based in Northern California, Jacqui performs around the world and makes frequent stops to perform at favorite venues in San Francisco, Barcelona, New Orleans and New York. Jacqui co-authored the popular song ?Celebrate Early and Often? which has become the most requested wedding song from her impressive library of music. For more information on Jacqui Naylor, tour dates and complete discography visit jacquinaylor.com.

About Amoro

Amoro crafts fabulously affordable fine jewelry in precious metals and a variety of gemstones including the Amoro Eternity Cut? Diamond. Amoro derived its name from a combination of the Latin words for Love and Gold. Representing the world?s most romantic jewellery, each creation is intricately designed to uphold Amoro?s tradition of fine craftsmanship ensuring that every Amoro design becomes a romantic symbol of celebration at the very best value and price everyday. For more information and to view the complete collection of romantic jewelry, visit?http://www.Amoro.com.

Media Contact: Russell Ackner, Director, 1-877-772-6676; rackner(at)amoro(dot)com

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Simon Fuller?s Geri Halliwell Launches High Street Swimwear Collection

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:40:18 +0000

(PRWeb UK) January 28, 2011

Today former Spice Girl, Geri Halliwell, launches her brand new swimwear collection to the high street. Geri, who works in partnership with Simon Fuller, is launching the collection for high street magnet Next, who will showcase the items in store from today. The swimwear compilation includes beautifully designed bikinis in a range of designs and colours; from soft anglaise shapes to leopard print bandeaus. As well as two pieces, the range also features traditional swimwear items like all-in-ones with a chic, fashionable edge that really captures Geri?s style and fashion sense. With maxi dresses and beach accessories such as hats, jewellery and footwear available, Geri Halliwell?s swimwear range is set to take the high street and summer 2011 by storm. Halliwell had personal input when designing every item of the range and is well known for her acute sense of fashion, having designed many of her eye-catching stage outfits during the years of the popular Spice Girls. The range has already been tipped for great success with Spice Girls manager Simon Fuller commenting:

“Like everything she does Geri has put her heart and soul into this project, and I’m proud to be at her side as she launches her swimwear range. Geri has a genuinely entrepreneurial spirit and I wish her every success.?

Simon Fuller is one of the most dynamic and influential men in the entertainment business. Champion creator of the TV shows that define our generation and sculpt the future of our entertainment industry, Fuller?s XIX Entertainment has made him the most significant manager of all time. With fingers in the media, music and sport spheres and with big names like The Spice Girls, David Beckham, Andy Murray, Annie Lennox and Cathy Dennis in his arsenal, it?s no wonder iTunes have hailed Simon Fuller as the king of the digital revolution.

Fuller is a man who?s reputation precedes him. Creator of the world famous Idol franchise, which has over 100 versions worldwide and the basis of our current and future pop culture, he is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Fox TV reality show, So you think you can dance, as well as successfully introducing Little Britain to the states. In 2010 Simon Fuller was announced as Executive Producer of Bel Ami, a new movie starring Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Christina Ricca and Kristen Scott Thomas, which is set for 2011 release.

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WH Smith Confirms Continuing Partnership with Leading Gold Buyers, Post Gold For Cash

admin — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:39:25 +0000

(PRWEB) February 03, 2011

Postgoldforcash.com and WHSmith are delighted to confirm the continuation of their partnership into 2011. This year will see an additional 80 new stores providing WHSmith customers with the opportunity to pick up a Postgoldforcash pack in store to sell their old, unwanted or broken gold.

An eye catching new display unit has also been unveiled to tie in with the New Year, and renewed partnership.

Kerry Patton, Customer Acquisition Manager for Postgoldforcash.com said, ?I am really looking forward to partnering with WHSmith for another year, and being able to offer WHSmith customers the chance to turn their old gold into cash. We are also delighted to announce our September prize draw winner of ?500 cash was a WHSmith customer who had picked up her pack from the Waltham Cross Branch.?

The current era of austerity has seen more and more people looking to generate cash for gold, and with over 50,000 customers, Postgoldforcash are looking forward to another successful year?s partnership with WHSmith.

Notes to Editors: –

Postgoldforcash.com is based in the Bournemouth / Poole area. The business does exactly what it says on the tin and, in a TNS Mystery Shopper Study, was the top-payer of all its TV advertised competitors when offered 25grams of 9ct gold to buy. In fact, postgoldforcash.com pays OVER DOUBLE the amount for Gold paid by their largest rivals. Postgoldforcash also came TOP in BBC?s One Show Postal Gold Survey. For a summary of this study see the comparison table at http://www.postgoldforcash.com

Its two founder directors, Ashley Faull and Ian Corica, have over 30 years experience in the jewellery trade and very extensive media and start-up experience. They believe that with the current high Gold price, combined with the poor economic climate, there is a great opportunity for postgoldforcash.com to provide a first rate Gold buying service to its customers.

Postgoldforcash.com sends a free Gold Selling Pack to customers who use the Royal Mail Special Delivery insured envelope sent them to return their old, unwanted or broken Gold.

How to sell your gold: Postgoldforcash.com values the Gold and calls the customer with an offer. With well over 90% of customers accepting the offer made for their scrap gold, and 95% receiving their payments within 2 working days of sending back their free Gold Selling Pack, postgoldforcash.com say that there has never been an easier way to make cash.

For the latest news see http://www.postgoldforcash.com or contact Lindsay (Lindsay(at)postgoldforcash(dot)com) on 01202 666249 for any further information

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Littlewoods.com Reveal Top Valentines Day Gifts

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:43:26 +0000

(PRWEB) February 3, 2011

Whether it?s classic Valentines Day gifts or sentimental tokens, Littlewoods.com offers a large selection of presents to keep the romance fresh.

The personalised heart shaped jewellery box, ?18, is an ideal addition to any dressing table. This silver plated trinket can be engraved with a personal message for that extra special touch, and is perfect for keeping precious items of jewellery safe, such as the ?PS I love you? pendant. Finished in an antique gold effect, the vintage style necklace is available from ?12.

For Valentines Day gifts which are a little more intimate, cuddle up on the sofa together and share a glass of bubbly with our Champagne and chocolates heart-shaped gift box, ?31. The hamper contains a Heart Shaped Large Wooden Box, Andre Drappier Gold Label Non Vintage Brut Champagne and Hamlet Chocolate Hearts, a classic combination for a fool proof Valentines Day.

For finishing touches lovers can?t beat the Vera Wang ?Love Knots? toasting flutes for ?54. The crystal champagne glasses from the Vera Wang ‘Love Knots’ collection are simple and elegant, and come beautifully boxed in distinctive packaging, complete with an integral ribbon.

Searching for a special something forever? Look no further than the silver heart shaped compact mirror, ?22. A lovely accompaniment to any woman?s handbag complete with diamante detailing, the mirror can be personalized with any message up to 60 characters.

With the presents sorted, the only thing left to do is set the mood with beautiful Vera Wang with Love Tealight Candle Holders, ?38. The set of 2 silver plated candle holders are beautifully designed with simple ribbon detailing around the base and their classic design will never date

For a hassle free Valentines Day visit Littlewoods.com: shopping has never been simpler thanks to the ease of online shopping delivered straight to your front door.

For more information or images, contact Megan Gow on 0844 292 1083 or email megan(dot)gow(at)shopdirect(dot)com.

Notes to Editors

Littlewoods.com is part of Shop Direct Group, the UK?s largest online and home shopping retailer with sales of circa ?1.7 billion
The Group has 5m active customers across the business
Other brands with the Shop Direct Group portfolio include Very, isme, Woolworths.co.uk, Littlewoods Ireland, Littlewoods Europe, Additions, Choice and K&Co
Shop Direct Group is the largest full price branded clothing and footwear retailer in the UK, 2nd largest online clothing retailer in the UK, 3rd largest bed and mattress retailer in the UK, 4th largest sportswear retailer in the UK and 5th largest electrical retailer in the UK
Shop online at http://www.littlewwoods.com

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Orchira Offers Last Minute Valentine?s Day Pearl Designer Jewellery Addition with Pre-Season Discounts.

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:34:28 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB) February 8, 2011

Orchira, a leading British pearl designer jewellery brand has expanded its 2011 spring collection of contemporary pearl jewellery with a wider range of gift ideas to cater for gift shoppers.

With Valentine?s Day and Mother?s Day just around the corner, Orchira is planning to dazzle customers with an affordable range of designer pearl jewellery pieces with a sentimental look and feel that incorporates a unique mixture of freshwater pearls and semi-precious gemstones.

Orchira is taking the lead in a luxurious Valentine’s Day selection this year with last minute additions of romantic pearl jewellery designs, generous discounts and free express delivery. Orchira’s Spring pearl jewellery line, offers a complete collection of designer pearl necklaces, earrings and bracelets, featuring exotic precious gemstones, freshwater pearls and sterling silver chains.

“Orchira pearls are harvested from our selected freshwater lakes in China. These lakes are extremely pure and rich in minerals which give our pearls their natural quality and lustre. They are commonly off-round, rice shaped to baroque and slightly less symmetrical, but this minor difference makes every jewellery piece a one-of-a-kind item and offers good value for the price, making them perfect gifts when on a budget.” – explains Ken Merson, Managing Director of Orchira Online Pearl Boutique.

Best sellers are expected to include “Pure Heart”, – rose quartz heart and pearl pendant at ?49.99, “Duchess Wimbledon” white pearl necklace with pink pearl highlights at ?58.99 and “Shooting Star”, – sterling silver pearl necklace with mother of pearl sweet star pendant at ?59.99.

?Valentine?s and Mother’s Day are extremely important days for gift retailers and with the economy in its current state, gift shoppers are looking for items with some longevity. And Orchira offers meaningful pearl gifts, that can be worn beautifully for the years to come, for the price of a red rose bouquet.”, – says the Founder and CEO of Orchira, Shan You.

Orchira Spring pearl jewellery collection is sold exclusively online, at the Orchira UK retail website. The last minute 25%-off discount code is JETAIME and redeemable only at http://www.orchira.co.uk and subject to availability and which list stocks last.

Established in the United Kingdom, Orchira is a fast growing luxury brand known for its extensive line of exquisite pearl jewellery designs stocked by key retail and TV shopping networks, including Amazon, Ideal Shopping, M6, EHS, TK Maxx and hundreds of jewellery retailers across Europe and the UK.

With design and quality at their essence, Orchira’s high quality authentic cultured pearl and exotic gemstones jewellery offerings vary from season to season, always staying on trend with the latest and most flattering looks and colours.

About Orchira

Founded in the United Kingdom, and headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, Orchira is a leading British pearl jewellery brand. Orchira pearl jewellery sells through leading retailers, TV shows, over 350 premium jewellers across the country, online at it’s award-wining website http://www.orchira.co.uk and through its mail order catalogues.

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Ortak Jewellery Invests in Access Supply Chain for Increased Efficiency and Real-time Reporting

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:50:17 +0000

Colchester, UK (PRWeb UK) February 10, 2011

Ortak Jewellery, one of the UK?s leading designers of silver and gold jewellery, has invested in Access? manufacturing solution Access Supply Chain to streamline their processes, bring real-time reliable reporting, and reduce the administration burden. Ortak went through a rigorous six month selection process before selecting Access.

Alistair Gray, MD at Ortak, said, ?Our existing system had been in place for about 13 years. Technology has moved on so much since then, that we?d found ourselves with numerous databases and spreadsheets outside of the core manufacturing system ? we knew it was time to get new technology, as we were using antiquated systems for a modern business.

?Access Supply Chain comprehensively covered all our needs, whereas some of the other systems we considered would have required a fair amount of bespoke work,? continued Alistair. ?When selecting a new IT system you have to work together, so you not only select the best solution, but the people that will become integral to the success of the project ? Access offered the best product and the personnel that we knew we could work with.?

The introduction of Access Supply Chain will reduce administration time and costs as Ortak will no longer require the databases and spreadsheets its been using with its old system; all information will now be stored on a central database. ?In addition to the increased efficiency we?re also going to see an improvement in the speed and reliability of management reporting. Our new solution will offer us real-time reporting, that we can access quickly and drill down to get accurate management information,? concluded Alistair.

Ortak Jewellery is planning to integrate its retail systems and a full EPOS system with Access Supply Chain in the future.

For more information on Access, its consultancy and software solutions contact Matt Newman on 0845 345 3300 or visit http://www.theaccessgroup.com.

Alternatively, keep up-to-date by following Access on:

Blog: http://www.theaccessgroup.com/access-blog.aspx

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/theaccessgroup

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/403139

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/theaccessgrouptv

SlideShare: http://www.slideshare.net/theaccessgroup

About Access

????Access is a consulting, software and solutions provider, serving the mid-market
????The consulting services are backed by more than 75 accredited consultants, providing business software expertise. They operate nationally out of 9 offices in the UK and Ireland
????The software portfolio provides solutions to meet the needs of the whole organisation, helping to reduce complexity and increase efficiencies at every level. In addition to accounting and finance, Access also offers manufacturing software, professional services automation, and accounting for carbon emissions reporting. Other software solutions include distribution and warehousing, HR and payroll, document management, service and contract management and CRM and sales automation

Accreditations and memberships:

????Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
????Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
????Business Application Software Developers Association (BASDA)
????HM Revenue & Customs: Payroll Standards Scheme

Awards:

????Accountancy Age Award 2010 for ?Software Package of the Year?
????SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Awards 2010 for ?Enterprise Accounting & Finance?
????SIFT Media Software Satisfaction Awards 2010 for ?SME Human Resources & Human Capital Management?
????FrontRange Partner Awards 2010 for ?CRM Partner of the Year?
????Green IT Awards 2010 for ‘Environmental Accounting Software of the Year’
????Construction Computing Awards 2010, ‘Construction Accounting Software of the Year’

Media information:

Helen Carpenter

Head of Group PR

Access UK Ltd

T: +44 (0) 1206 322575 / 07833 936311

F: +44 (0) 1206 322956

E: helen(dot)carpenter(at)theaccessgroup(dot)com????

W: http://www.theaccessgroup.com

Tim Cole

PR Executive

Access UK Ltd

T: +44 (0) 1206 322575

F: +44 (0) 1206 322956

E: tim(dot)cole(at)theaccessgroup(dot)com

W: http://www.theaccessgroup.com

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5 Unique Valentines Gifts for London Lovers

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:35:18 +0000

(PRWEB) February 11, 2011

If chocolates and ties just aren?t your thing, you may still be looking for the perfect Valentines gift.

But fear not – from engraved silver heart charms to gold skull cufflinks, top London jewellery designer Stephen Einhorn has launched a stunning collection of handmade Valentines jewellery with each piece as unique and individual as your love … So with only hours to go before Valentines, here are a few ideas that may just send you head over heels:

SILVER HEART CHARM COLLECTION

Stephen Einhorn’s precious heart pendants are especially designed to nestle on your heart. The Heart collection also includes single charms, charm necklaces and charm bracelets in solid sterling silver and glowing rose gold. You can also add a variety of dazzling stones to each design, including diamonds and blue topaz.

LOVE BITE CUFFLINKS

Stephen Einhorn?s new solid sterling silver Fang cufflinks are putting love bites on the agenda this year with incisor-shaped cufflinks. These sterling silver spikes slip through a smart shirt cuff to add a rock ?n? roll twist for rebellious city boys.

LOVE COLLECTION – RINGS

Stephen Einhorn’s ?Love? collection includes necklaces, bracelets and rings with the word ?love? spelled out in romantic lettering. Skilfully handmade, each piece is available in a variety of precious metals and stone options including silver, rose gold, diamond and ruby.

BREAKABLE PLASTER PACKAGING

The ultimate in gift packaging, this patented heart-shaped design encases a piece of jewellery for lucky recipients to crack open with delight. Available in a variety of colours including red, black, gold and purple, this innovative packaging is very special indeed.

All Stephen Einhorn?s Valentine’s jewellery is lovingly designed and handcrafted from his independent studio in Islington, London, where he has built a following of design fans and stylish celebrities including Debbie Harry, The Killers, Kylie, Fearne Cotton, Lauren Laverne, Noel Fielding and Russell Brand. For more ideas including skull rings, engagement rings and more timeless designer jewellery, visit http://www.stepheneinhorn.co.uk or visit the boutique at 210 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL.

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Tonight: Shaun Leane Featured in BBC Documentary on London’s Diamond Trade

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:35:58 +0000

(PRWeb UK) February 13, 2011

What is the next boom in London? Is London establishing itself as the new diamond capital of the world? This Monday 14th February at 7:30pm, premier current affairs programme ?Inside Out? London on BBC1 will look at the fast growing popularity in diamonds, particularly in London.

Featuring award winning British Jewellery Designer Shaun Leane, the film will also include influential figures and companies within the industry.

This not to be missed documentary goes behind the scenes of one of London?s most traditional and mysterious trades. Exploring the making of Shaun Leane?s unique work at their Hatton Garden studio (which includes the house?s iconic and imaginative Entwined engagement rings and wedding bands that perfectly interlock into striking ring sets) the founder also shares his views on London?s love of diamonds and reasons for their appeal.

The Shaun Leane Jewellery House is known for pushing the boundaries of jewellery design. Their exceptional vision to combine avant-garde style with traditional craftsmanship in fine diamond jewellery has not only contributed design classics but reflected the importance of upholding the trade?s heritage of excellence.

Inside Out, (London Area) BBC One, Monday 14th February, 7:30pm.

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The Dark Side of Valentine’s Day Revealed

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:55:09 +0000

(PRWeb UK) February 13, 2011

Valentine?s Day should be an opportunity for couples to display their love, affection and commitment to each other, but according to a survey carried out by free classifieds website, Vivastreet.co.uk, nothing could be further from the truth.

In an outright bursting of the love bubble, almost a quarter (23%) of people polled admitted that they would be thinking about someone who is not their partner on February 14.

And anyone who thinks they?re safe from being shown the door on Monday, take note. Almost a third (31%) of those questioned said they wouldn?t have a problem brutally ending it with their loved one on Valentine’s Day. Seems like dating sites could have a good year but that wedding planners may be in for a tough 2011!

And for those lucky ladies who are expecting to be wined and dined on February 14, don?t be surprised when your man pays for the meal with a discount voucher, as 59% of those surveyed admitted they would not be embarrassed to pay for a romantic meal with a 2 for 1 promotional deal.

Throw in the rising cost of living and it seems cheap Valentine?s Day Gifts are going to be the order of the day this year. Jewellery, the traditional cornerstone of Valentine?s Day, has been shunted into second place.

Finally, almost half of respondents (47%) said they actually disliked Valentine?s Day, while 55% said they would be actively avoiding celebrating on Monday ? although it does depend where you are in the country. The age of romance is clearly alive and kicking in Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol and Edinburgh, as these cities topped the list of Valentine?s Day love spots, but in Birmingham and Norwich ? the two least romantic cities ? romantic gestures will be few and far between.

James Pass, UK Country Manager, Vivastreet.co.uk, comments: ?The results of this poll have brought Cupid crashing down to earth. Romance is by no means dead, but it?s certainly not what it used to be. Removals firms are likely to be busier than florists during 2011!?

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Top 10 Profit Making Wholesale Products for 2011

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:42:37 +0000

(PRWeb UK) February 22, 2011

From small personal items to larger high-tech goods, adding new items to the inventory benefits the wholesaler and provides additional sales and greater income for the year:

Transportation and Automotive

1. Integrated navigation and auto control systems: GPS systems have been available for some time but the latest technology combines a navigation system with automobile controls and offers enhanced user friendly features. Lower cost GPS devices make excellent wholesale buys.

2. Electric Bicycles: Now available in a lightweight design, these bikes fold easily and will continue to bring the wholesaler profits as more people rely on bicycles for daily transportation needs. The new Gocycle (trade name) product allows plenty of cycling range in power mode and also doubles as a manually pedalled bike.

High-Tech and Electronics

3. Compact Smart phones with greater capability: The smaller size and advanced features of mobile phones make a good choice for updated inventory. Consumers want one device that does everything and may be willing to pay a little more for additional functions and a compact size.

4. Portable notepads with advanced touch screens: Products that combine readable book downloads, such as Kindle, and multi-tasking screens will be hot sellers this year. Dual screen notebooks that allow online usage at the same time as viewing photos and personal documents are another favourite new trend.

5. 3-D plasma TVs: The 3-D trend for home use may be just catching on in 2011. Added to a plasma TV and a system complete with Blu-ray player and 3-D glasses, this large screen TV package is the latest high-tech home entertainment trend that is gaining popularity.

Appliances and Household Products

6. Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker: This state-of-the-art appliance thinks for itself and automatically adjusts the time and temperature to create perfect rice for every meal. Food enthusiasts will enjoy the sleek appearance and moderate pricing.

7. Baby Sound Machine: Designed to soothe the baby to sleep, this new gadget plays a variety of tunes and includes a soft nightlight for comfort. The device can be attached to an MP3 player to download additional music and to access personal favourite tunes.

Clothing, Jewellery and Beauty Products

8. Clothing accessories: Imported hats, scarves, stockings and leggings in bright colours and trendy patterns are a popular wardrobe addition in 2011. Preferred fabrics include wool, cotton blends and synthetics and these items are available in colours ranging from basic black or grey to bright pink, blue, red and yellow. Products such as scarves and wraps made by indigenous tribes in Africa, Asia and Central America are popular sellers. Caps with famous sports logos attract buyers in many regions and are worm by both men and women.

9. Beading and jewellery making supplies: Making necklaces, bracelets and earrings has become a widespread hobby that continues to demand unique components. Inexpensive glass beads, clasps and pre-made jewellery items work well with a wholesale supplier offering smaller items and provide a quick turnaround profit. Precious metal pieces, gemstones and crystal can also be offered adding to the variety and marketability of a supplier.

10. Fashion handbags: Designer inspired handbags continue to attract consumers looking for a faux or real leather item without paying an exorbitant price. These continually changing products can be offered seasonally or on a year-round basis and are an ideal addition to a wholesale inventory. Consumers prefer high style pieces in this category and are looking for unique details and quality construction.

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SEO Consult and Marlows Certified Diamonds Celebrate 18 Months Together

admin — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:44:50 +0000

(PRWEB) February 23, 2011

SEO Consult and Marlows Certified Diamonds are nearing 18 months since their business partnership began, in which time they have helped Marlows rank highly for targeted terms to attract more local and national visitors to their website.

Situated in the heart of Birmingham?s fashionable jewellery quarter, Marlows Certified Diamonds is a family-run business that is currently three generations old. Diamond specialists that utilise the world?s leading independent laboratories to source incredibly prestigious diamonds, their ethical values combined with their bespoke approach to jewellery have earned them industry plaudits and a loyal customer base.

Marlows approached SEO Consult to help enhance their web presence across the United Kingdom, to not only improve their rankings for products but to better promote the customisable nature of their services. Through a carefully-strategised organic search engine optimization campaign, SEO Consult have managed to achieve impressive search results for Marlows? home page and sub-pages ? they are page one on Google for the term ?gold engagement rings?, for example, and position one for ?custom engagement rings?.????

?Marlows Certified Diamonds is a company after our own heart. Where they look to offer custom, ethical jewellery to their clients, we look to offer personalised, bespoke SEO services that get results,? commented Matt Bullas, Managing Director of SEO Consult. ?The team at Marlows understand that results in SEO take time, and we?re pleased to see their ranking positions improve on buy the month. We?ve enjoyed every minute of our partnership with Marlows, and are looking forward to getting them the results they deserve to complement their services.?

To find out more about SEO Consult please visit our website at http://www.seoconsult.com/ or call 0845 205 0292 during office hours.

About SEO Consult:

SEO Consult is the specialist SEO division of Click Consult. Established in 2003, Click Consult is a leading provider of Search Engine Marketing (SEM) solutions, including Pay Per Click (PPC) Campaigns, Content and Banner Advertising, Search Engine Optimisation, Affiliate Marketing, Shopping Feeds, Website Design and Development, E-Mail Marketing and Online PR. With over 50 Staff in Cheshire and London, Click Consult has over 200 PPC and SEO clients in every major industry. Click Consult is fully certified by Google AdWords, Microsoft adExcellence, the Internet Advertising Bureau and SEOCertification.org.

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Commodity Markets – Shaw Capital Management Korea Investment

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:33:44 +0000

(PRWEB) February 23, 2011

The general improvement in sentiment in the financial markets over the past month has also been evident in the commodity markets.

There has been further evidence that the global economic recovery in continuing, there has been more support for the view that the pressures resulting from the sovereign debt crisis in Europe may be easing.

As a result, base metals are generally lower over the month, even after the rally on the latest Chinese announcement about the renminbi; most soft commodity prices are slightly lower, although there have been sharp rises in beverage prices on concerns about future supplies; precious metal prices have moved higher as investors have continued to seek ?safe havens in the storm?; and there has been a strong recovery in oil prices, helped by optimistic signs of a pick up in US demand.

Base metal prices are ending the past month well above recent low levels, but still slightly lower overall, and there has been an additional boost to confidence in the announcement of a ?more flexible? policy towards the renminbi.

It is assumed that even a modest appreciation of the Chinese currency will boost the purchasing power of Chinese buyers, and increase still further China?s position as the world?s largest importer of a broad range of global commodities.

But there is clearly a risk that the importance of this fairly modest move is being exaggerated; and the extent of the earlier reaction should be a powerful warning of the degree of speculative activity in the markets, and the vulnerability of prices. Chinese demand clearly remains a critical factor, and the evidence suggests that it will remain reasonably strong.

Soft commodity markets have again produced a more mixed performance.

Movements in grain prices have been fairly modest, although there has been some support from a recent report by the US Department of Agriculture that the increasing importance of ethanol production will continue to draw down stock levels and help to offset the effects of what is expected to be a bumper grain crop this year.

Most price movements elsewhere have been fairly small; but there have been two significant exceptions. Cocoa prices have been pushed to their highest levels for more than 30 years because of disappointing crop levels in West Africa, and particularly in the Ivory Coast, and the warning that the fall in production will continue unless there is significant investment in new trees and in fertilisers.

There are fears that demand will outstrip supply for the fifth successive year in the 2010/2011 season, and this has forced cocoa buyers to push up prices to cover their requirements, and has exposed the position of banks and others that sold call options in the expectation that prices would fall. The second significant exception has been coffee prices, which have increased by almost 20% during the past month.

The indications are that one commodity-trading house has accumulated a very large number of futures contracts and has indicated that it intends to take delivery of the coffee.

Other funds that had sold futures contracts short have been unable to obtain the coffee to honour those contracts, and so have been forced to scramble to close them and have suffered considerable losses as prices have moved higher.

It is not yet clear whether this technical position has now been cleared; but the fundamentals do not appear to justify the price action, since Brazilian production is expected to be very high in the current season, and so, once the technical position had been cleared, prices could fall fairly sharply.

Oil prices have also been affected by the improvement in market sentiment, and have recovered very sharply over the past month.

Speculative activity has been an important factor; but there has also been an encouraging report from the US Department of Energy indicating strong demand for oil products in the US, and a larger-than-expected reduction in crude oil inventories.

There has also been evidence of continuing strong demand from China; and a warning of the onset of the hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico, and its possible effects on production levels.

So far however the dramatic oil spill at the BP production well in the Gulf does not appear to have had a noticeable effect on market prices, although the possible consequences, especially for deep-water drilling operations in the future, could clearly become a very significant factor.

The recovery in prices has been very impressive; but it may not be sustainable. OPEC itself has recently issued a very cautious monthly report which argues that ?recent developments have moved oil prices out of equilibrium?, and which emphasises that increasing supplies from non-OPEC countries are keeping downward pressure on prices.

It concludes, that ?although demand has seen some improvement recently, it has been more than overwhelmed by the higher growth in supply?. It seems likely therefore that the present rally will lose momentum unless there is a serious deterioration in the political situation in the Middle East. Precious metal prices have also moved higher over the past month; investors are clearly still seeking ?safe havens in the storm? despite the improvement in sentiment about prospects that has pushed some other commodity prices higher.

Gold prices have reached $ 1250 per ounce, and silver prices have also moved significantly higher, with exchange-traded funds aggressive buyers of both metals.

The World Gold Council, in its recent quarterly report, indicated that demand for gold was ?exceptionally strong?, and that it was expected to remain so for the rest of year, ?driven by jewellery demand in India and China, and investment demand in the US and in Europe?.

However it is clear that investment demand is the more important factor, with EFT gold holdings now above 2000 tons, and central banks also adding to their holdings again.

There is an obvious risk that the latest surge in prices will lead to some profit taking. But given the present situation, and particularly the risk of sovereign debt defaults, it would be unwise to assume that the improvement in precious metal prices in over.

At Shaw Capital Management we give you the information and insight you need to make the right investment choices.

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Etihad and Linfox Armaguard Announce Joint Venture

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:57:04 +0000

(PRWEB) February 25, 2011

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Linfox-owned Armaguard Group have announced the formation of a joint venture to transport valuable goods around the globe.

The partnership will see Armaguard establish a presence in Abu Dhabi under its ACM brand – the brand used as the international face of Australian Armaguard services – known in Abu Dhabi as ACM UAE.

The announcement was made by Etihad Airways (http://www.etihadairways.com/sites/etihad/Pages/GatewayPage.aspx ) and Armaguard (http://www.armaguard.com.au/services.html ) at Armaguard’s headquarters at Essendon Fields in Melbourne.

Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan said: “This new joint venture allows Etihad to enhance our growing global air freight business (http://www.etihadcrystalcargo.com/Cargo/Templates/TPLSinglePlaceholderControler.aspx?pageid=FA995B91-E500-48F2-BA0B-9DB884066540 ) by leveraging the ground transport and security expertise of Armaguard to offer a new service for our freight customers across our extensive global network.

“The ability to transport precious cargo including jewellery, precious stones, gold, and artworks is an important next step for our cargo business – particularly given Abu Dhabi’s growing reputation as a capital for arts and culture, with world-famous organisations like the Louvre and the Guggenheim in the pipeline.

“Clearly Etihad is building a significant presence in Australia (http://www.etihadairways.com/sites/etihad/global/en/home/pages/flights-to-australia.aspx ), with several strong partnerships – including our game-changing alliance with the Virgin Blue Group (http://www.virginblue.com.au/AboutUs/index.htm ) – and bases established across the country, and we are very pleased to be working with another great Australian company on this very important venture.”

Armaguard Managing Director, Keith Broadhouse, said the company was excited about expanding into the United Arab Emirates.

“Armaguard has been in New Zealand for some time under the international brand ACM and to be able to grow the ACM brand further is part of our international growth strategy.

“We have been looking at expanding beyond Australia and New Zealand for some time. Coupling our world’s best practise currency management model with the fastest growing five-star airline in the world will enable us to provide an outstanding service with superior reach.

“This expansion is a good fit for both Etihad and ACM as it reinforces our comprehensive growth strategies over the next 3-5 years.

“We look forward to a prosperous future with our new partner and the business opportunities this will present us with.”

Attending the announcement at Essendon Airport in Melbourne, Victorian Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade, Richard Dalla-Riva congratulated both companies on the joint venture agreement.

“The Victorian Government welcomes this partnership which further strengthens our State as a regional leader in aviation services ranging from training and maintenance to airport design and management and now air freight security”.

Notes to editors:

About Etihad Airways:

Etihad Airways is based in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and operates passenger and cargo services to 66 global destinations and cargo-only services to 13 destinations.

About Armaguard:

Armaguard is an iconic Australian brand established in 1938. It has become the dominant player in the Australian cash logistics, currency management and precious cargo markets and more recently in New Zealand under the ACM brand. It was acquired by Linfox in 2003 and has the most comprehensive nation-wide coverage throughout Australia and New Zealand.

For more information please contact:

Tom Clarke

Communications Manager

Etihad Airways

Khalifa City A

PO Box 35566

Abu Dhabi

UAE

+971 50 812 5796

http://www.etihadairways.com

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H.Samuel Announces Partnership with Police Watches Promotion

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:37:29 +0000

Borehamwood, Herts (PRWEB) March 2, 2011

H.Samuel has announced a partnership with the latest marketing promotion from the leading watch and fashion brand, Police. Customers buying any Police watch from H.Samuel can enter into a draw to win prizes including 12 once-in-a-lifetime style experiences in 12 different time zones, and a variety of runners up prizes.

Customers who purchase a Police watch (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/l/watches/brand|police/ ) from H.Samuel will be given a unique code that can be entered on the Police website to register for the monthly draws that will take place throughout 2011. Customers will remain eligible for these draws through the rest of the year. The prizes range from life experiences to a subscription for GQ magazine.

The main prizes consist of 12 lifetime experiences in 12 different time zones and include a super jeep safari in Iceland where they will cross raging rivers, tack extreme terrain and visit the Eyafjallajokull volcano.

Customers could also win a trip to A-List style destinations in Cannes where they will arrive by helicopter and stay in a central hotel. Or they could find themselves snowmobiling in Bulgaria, arriving in the capital Sofia before embarking on a week long trip to one of Bulgaria’s oldest, yet most modern, ski resorts.

Other prize winners will be able to sample the delights of Rio de Janeiro, where they will sail to private islands and have a five night stay in a centrally located hotel from which to make the most of this experience.

One of the more unusual prizes is the opportunity for winners to travel to Moscow, Russia, where they will be given the opportunity to fly in an L-39 Albatross fighter jet. Alternatively lucky watch buyers could find themselves making tropical cocktails in Barbados, or even skiing in the desert of Dubai, cruising around Los Angeles, diving in the Maldives, enjoying helicopter rides over Chicago, microlighting over Cambodia or visiting Tokyo for a ride on the bullet train.

In addition to these premium prizes, H.Samuel customers who purchase Police watches (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/watches.do ) will also have a chance of winning runners up prizes including a subscription to GQ magazine, 2 for 1 cinema tickets, dvd rental and store discounts and promotions across a range of stores and products.

H.Samuel is the nation’s favourite High Street Jeweller with over 340 stores and a retail website at http://www.hsamuel.co.uk. Featuring an incredible range of branded mens watches (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/l/watches/recipient|him/ ), H.Samuel also has a stunning range of jewellery, collectibles and gifts (http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/giftideas.do ) for all occasions, offering something for every taste and style. H.Samuel is part of the Signet Group, the world’s largest speciality retail jeweller.

PR contact details:

Tim Lundberg

Copywriter E-Commerce Marketing

H.Samuel

3 Imperial Place

Maxwell Road

Borehamwood

Herts

WD6 1JN

0208 207 8312

http://www.hsamuel.co.uk

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Follow the Latest Fashion, Buy from DinoDirect.com

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:54:43 +0000

Hong Kong (Vocus/PRWEB) March 04, 2011

By the end of February, DinoDirect released the latest hot topic, and it is about Hollywood?s biggest night. The glamour, glitz, fashion and style all were on a high display during the recently concluded biggest night. The celebrities were dressed in their best attires and all eyes were glued on the one whose dress was the most elegantly designed and stylishly adorned. Everyone was just looking stunning and gorgeous.

The marketing director of DinoDirect mentioned, “We all fantasise ourselves as the stars and want to wear what the stars wore and follow them. Now it is the time to take the plunge and see your fantasies turn into a pleasant reality. We are selling the dresses at record low prices along with the offer of custom tailoring the selected outfits to fit your body shape and measurements. This is a one in a lifetime opportunity. So our customers can come and take home favourite celebrity?s dress at throw away prices. Act Now!!”

Not only the dresses but the exquisite jewellery which the stars worn on that big night are also on sale. All the customers can get these dresses at extremely low prices and be the talk of the town. The dress material is of really high quality and it will make people look as a fairytale princess or the queen of hearts. The most glamorous gowns, the stunning jewellery and much more is on sale on DinoDirect.

The gowns are just perfect for every occasion from cocktail parties to clubbing to evening formal events. These beautifully designed exotic dresses will let people flaunt their neckline, shoulders and cleavage thus making you the centre of attraction of every party. The fitted bodice gowns are designed to enhance the feminine cleavage and at the same time add a comfortable support while lengthening your figure.

Look the most charming and the most elegant one for any upcoming special event, party, military ball, homecoming or any other occasion. DinoDirect has always been a pioneer in getting you the latest fashion trends through its exquisite collection. It at the same time also does take care of customer’s pockets. So once again it has brought to all the people the gorgeous and glamorous dresses and the exquisite jewellery worn by the stars on the biggest night and at record low prices. Do not wait or the favourite dress will be picked up by someone else sooner. The offer too is for a limited period. So make the most of it and keep looking stunning and steal everyone?s heart away.

About DinoDirect.com

DinoDirect China Limited (http://www.dinodirect.com) is one of the biggest global online retailers. It offers a great quantity of products at competitive prices by cutting the middleman and offering products directly to the terminal consumers.

DinoDirect.com possesses a great many software products with proprietary intellectual property rights, owns technological superiority and is an efficient marketing team among similar industries.

Related links

http://www.dinodirect.com/hot-topics-2011-oscars-red-carpet-fashion.html

http://www.dinodirect.com/oscar-dresses-f-celebrity-dresses/

http://www.dinodirect.com/

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Topshop Announces the Inspiration Behind their Unique Collection for Autumn/Winter 2011

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:49:30 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) March 4, 2011

Topshop has announced the inspiration behind their autumn/winter 2011 Unique collection

For AW11, Topshop Unique journeys back to early 1930s America. Drawing on the culture of luxury and status of the Industrial Age, prints are bold and boastful and the silhouette is overall sleek and refined.

Prints are key in the collection and the recurring motif of the dog and car reflect the importance of social status during the decade. Automobiles with headlights streaming are appliqu?d onto down-sized luggage bags, and printed on satin shoes. Whippets, Grey Hounds and Dalmatians are printed across clutch bags, appear as clasps on belts and feature on flocked denim.

The industrial landscapes of the modern metropolis and its structures impose themselves on the designs. Art Deco constructions inspire the Bridge Dress in which the Brooklyn Bridge stretches across a simple black devor? shift dress, whilst skyscrapers stand proud on silk blouses.

Geometric embroidery around the neckline of a dress echoes ironwork, dark silver leather is reminiscent of brushed steel and a mostly monochromatic colour palette adds weight to this architectural feel. The new American city is celebrated by prints of vintage postcards on a matching shirt and pant suit and the Hollywood dress in black devor? lined with a green metallic lurex gives off a feel of American glamour.

Tailoring is refined and traditional and faux fur is added to the hemlines of skirts, sleeves and collars and is often oversized to create a bigger impact ? la Cruella Deville. The arms of a cream brushed mohair trench are made from a Dalmatian-printed faux ponyskin whilst a black sheepskin coat features a thick chocolate-brown fur collar.

A crushed velvet backless dress in tobacco with marabou arms evokes the glitz and glamour of Speakeasy clubs whilst patent or printed Mary-Janes, T-bar peep toes and ankle boots take their inspiration from Chorus Line girls. The metal plate of a tap shoe is transformed into the shape of a dog and hidden on the arch of the sole and velvet ribbons tie replace laces. Corsets feature in black velvet or glittery tinsel-like fabric and chunky Art deco style silver and faux-tortoiseshell angular jewellery with splashes of colour and delicate diamante studs finishes the look.

About Topshop:

Topshop was established in 1964 and is part of Arcadia Group Ltd. Sir Philip Green became owner of Arcadia Group Ltd in 2002.

Topshop is continually recognised as being an authority on women’s fashion with a wide range of petite clothing (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208536&parent_categoryId=203984&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20), dresses (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?storeId=12556&categoryId=209717&top=Y&catalogId=33057&langId=-1&parent_categoryId=208523&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20&sort_field=Relevance) and jeans (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?storeId=12556&categoryId=209753&top=Y&catalogId=33057&langId=-1&parent_categoryId=208527&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20&sort_field=Relevance) through to maternity wear, petite clothing and make up (http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?storeId=12556&categoryId=208495&interstitial=true&top=Y&catalogId=33057&langId=-1&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20&sort_field=Relevance).

Topshop was the first fashion retailer to show on schedule at London Fashion Week in September 2005 when it presented its own acclaimed in-house design collection Unique (created in 2001). Subsequent partnerships with international boutiques as far flung as Tokyo and LA followed and Topshop continues to grow its reputation for supporting exciting new talent.

PR Contact:

Liz Shuttleworth

Press Officer

Topshop Press Office

Arcadia Group Ltd

70 Berners Street

London

W1T 3NL

020 7927 1484

http://www.topshop.com

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Have You Ever Found an Exquisite Piece of Jewellery or Handbag But Simply Could Not Afford the Price?

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:35:40 +0000

(PRWeb UK) March 7, 2011

World of Accessories recently launched in October of 2010. The flagship store is based in Whiteleys Shopping Centre in London.

E-commerce and Multichannel Marketing Director Beranoush Brad Bagherian explains that the prices are about 50% lower than that of average retailers, giving the products a value that cannot be matched. He explains “Our brand is defined by fashion excitement, value and newness. We strive to give our customers that Wow! Look what I’ve just found!” factor. The brand offers a wide variety of accessories not found in any other accessory store including women accessories, men’s accessories, and bed and bath accessories. The brand is expanding rapidly and has the goal to one day become the leading international value retailer for accessories.

The collection of accessories offers a number of styles to match or pair with a look or occasion. The fashion jewellery range is also sure to put a little sparkle in your look. The handbags range in a variety of size, colour and texture to offer the consumer more choice. The footwear collection is fierce and makes a statement from ballerina pumps to high heel stilettos. Furthermore, Men’s cuff links, ties, and leather belts are a sure way to make your man go from dull to dashing! The brand also carries a line of bed & bath accessories including gorgeous linens and delightful candles that add a dash of elegance to any home. While the product range gives off the sense of luxury, the prices remain very affordable.

Visit the store or shop online at http://www.woaccessories.com and discover fashion’s best kept secret.

Join World of Accessories Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/WorldOfAccessories to receive latest promotional offers.

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Totally Unique Mother?s Day Gifts from The Handpicked Collection

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:36:07 +0000

(PRWEB) March 17, 2011

Instead of giving flowers, chocolates and a card as a Mother?s Day gift this year, why not choose something a little different from the selection of wonderful gifts that The Handpicked Collection has to offer. The Handpicked Collection?s expert panel of trend setters are continually sourcing new gift ideas so you can save time searching endlessly for the perfect gift. For Mother?s Day, the collection of gift ideas is outstanding. No matter what your Mum enjoys, you are guaranteed to find something she?ll really appreciate and there?s free delivery on all purchases over ?25.

Why not choose some scented bath products and a scented candle to give your Mum the most luxurious bath she has ever experienced. The Frangipani & Orange Blossom Bath Foam (?21.95) is beautifully packaged and can be teamed with an Abahna Soap (?9.50) or the Grapefruit & May Chang Scented Candle (?21.95) for a really decadent treat.

For a more original spin on the traditional gift of a photo frame, The Handpicked Collection has some great gift ideas. Their bestselling Photo Tray (?29.95) is not only a practical present but can be filled with lots of memories to make Mum smile every time she uses it. Alternatively, if traditional is what you are looking for the Mirrored Photo Frame (from ?12.95) will look stunning in any home.

If your Mum loves jewellery, there are plenty of Mother?s Day gifts to choose from. The Pearl Tag Necklace & Bracelet (?59.95) features a subtle silver heart to show just how much you love her. The Dragonfly Necklace (?39.95) is another bestseller, and comes beautifully presented in a gift box. Or why not get her a Partridge Jewellery Tree (?19.95) to keep her current jewellery collection tidy or a Leather Jewellery Box (?36.95 for small; ?74.95 for large)to keep those precious items safe.

A bunch of flowers is always gratefully received so why not give Mum the Black + Blum Flower Loop (?24.95) to make sure any future flowers you give her always take centre stage. Every vase comes with a stunning artificial flower that will keep people guessing if it is or isn?t real. Together, these make a really special Mother?s Day gift.

Mother?s Day is a special occasion and it?s important to mark it with a gift that really expresses just how grateful you are to your fabulous Mum for everything she does for you. Select from the extensive choice of gift ideas for Mother?s Day from The Handpicked Collection for some truly memorable Mother?s Day gifts.

To view the complete collection of unique gift ideas for all occasions please visit http://www.handpickedcollection.com/

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Louis Vuitton Women Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Show exclusively on fashionshow.louisvuitton.com

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:41:54 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) March 22, 2011

For the first time ever, Louis Vuitton offers internet users the opportunity to discover the unique atmosphere of its fashion show.

This online event allows users to explore, in any direction, the show space for an experience with no boundaries. Hear Marc Jacobs – Artistic Director- and Katie Grand – Stylist – comment the show with anecdotes on the preparation of the collection. Enter the fashion show space and access panoramic backstage views by passing directly through the catwalk.

Through Facebook, Louis Vuitton fans have exclusive all access to unedited content: inspirations, rehearsals, guest arrivals, and interviews with the models.

Discover the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Women?s Ready-to-Wear collection and universe now available at fashionshow.louisvuitton.com. The website is also compatible with iPad and iPhone.

About Louis Vuitton and Digital Media

Louis Vuitton was the first brand to develop a fully integrated digital communication strategy: ?The Art of Travel by Louis Vuitton.? It all began with the launch an official Facebook fan page and an official Twitter account in June 2009. Today, the digital initiatives have expanded, with 6 international Twitter accounts with over 250 000 followers, a Foursquare account with over 65 000 friends, and a dedicated YouTube channel.

The Facebook page has become the official online destination for all that concerns Louis Vuitton. The commitment to feature only pure editorial content has attracted over 2 million international fans to date. In October 2009, Louis Vuitton was proud to have been the very first luxury brand to broadcast its fashion show live on Facebook. Last year, this experience was enhanced with exclusive 360? views of each style that walked down the runway.

This year Louis Vuitton has gone even further and has launched their first iPhone application Amble, which focuses on the Louis Vuitton art of travel experience. This free application helps users document their travels and discover new hotspots around the world, combining user-generated content with the savoir-faire of Louis Vuitton.

Stay connected with Louis Vuitton at:

facebook.com/louisvuitton | twitter.com/LouisVuitton_US

youtube.com/louisvuitton | foursquare.com/louisvuitton

louisvuittonamble.com | u.youku.com/louisvuitton

About Louis Vuitton Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton has been synonymous with the art of travel. Its iconic trunks and luggage have accompanied journeys throughout time. With the arrival of Artistic Director Marc Jacobs in 1997, Louis Vuitton extended its expertise to ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches and jewellery, available in its exclusive network of stores located in over sixty countries.

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Royal Asscher Diamond Company and Sparkle Roll Group Limited Announce Its First Expansion Plan in the People’s Republic of China Market

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:33:21 +0000

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 22, 2011

The Asscher family is honored to announce it?s first series of flagship stores in the People?s Republic of China (PRC).

The first flagship store is due to open with a high profile launch before year?s end. This strategic partnership is the beginning of a distribution blueprint in the PRC region.

Sparkle Roll Group Limited will build up a network of 4 Royal Asscher flagship stores over the next 2 years. The first flagship store is set to be established in the prime location in Beijing this year, with an exclusive collection available in Luxury World in Beijing from June onwards. The long term strategy it to set up a distribution throughout the whole PRC.

Mr Edward Asscher, President of Royal Asscher Diamond Company said; ?Sparkle Roll Group Limited has a deep appreciation for our core values: integrity, passion, craftsmanship and heritage with an ethical and social responsibility. With their expertise in bringing ultra luxury brands to the region, we trust Sparkle Roll to unlock the potential to reach Royal Asscher?s optimal success in the region. As a boutique family business with a deep and rich history we carefully choose our partners and are proud to work with Sparkle Roll.

Mr. Ivan Tong, Chairman of Sparkle Roll, said, ?Royal Asscher is synonymous with special occasions from engagement to red carpets. With Royal visitors, notably, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, Queen Sylvia and princess Victoria of Sweden and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and great admirers like Sophia Vergara, Megan Fox and Kate Bosworth, Royal Asscher diamond company acknowledges the importance of their Royal title and leaving a legacy for the next generations”.

Mr. Tong added, ?Sparkle Roll?s expertise in top-tier luxury products and over all insight of the industry will be a great asset to the brand in continuing the Royal Asscher legacy and facilitate the growth and expansion of sales of the Royal Asscher Cut Diamond jewellery. Our customers value our select choice of ultra luxury?.

About Royal Asscher:

Founded in 1854, Royal Asscher Diamond Company is run by The Asscher Family. The Asscher Family dynasty to this day, continues to have an influence on the diamond industry. Joseph Asscher, at the request of King Edward VII, cut the largest diamond ever found, the famous 3,105-carat Cullinan diamond. Royal Asscher has also made its mark by refusing to work with conflict diamonds that originate from war torn countries that are unethically sourced and sold to fund warfare and civil destruction. Royal Asscher only sources diamonds from nations that are fully compliant with the Kimberly Process, an international diamond industry initiative to stop the flow of conflict diamonds. One of the company?s founding fathers, Edward Asscher was one of the forefathers of this initiative, Royal Asscher requires that all of its diamonds are labeled by the government at the origination point and securely sealed during transportation.

Royal Asscher created their own signature patented cut in 1902, which has 74 facets, that?s 16 more than the traditional cut diamond. The innovation and skill level of Royal Asscher has been passed down from generation to generation. Now on its 4th generation owners the companies still upholds their reputation for excellence.

Royal Asscher has exclusive clientele of international royalty such as Japan?s Emperor Hirohito and Queen Juliana and Prince Berhard of the Netherlands. Royal Asscher?s signature diamond cut is a part of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain?s Royal sceptre and crown which she wears for the opening of Parliament every year as well as other royal heirlooms. For royal weddings Queen Elizabeth II?s Crown Jewels are traditionally borrowed by the bride-to-be on the royal wedding day. With the marriage of Kate Middleton and Prince William in April, we await her selection from the Crown Jewels and whether it will include Royal Asscher diamonds. Regardless, Royal Asscher Diamonds will always be an integral part of traditional events in all Royal houses around the world.

Royal Asscher Diamonds are not only a favorite amongst royalty; celebrities also covet these specialty pieces from their contemporary line Stars of Africa. Celebrities who love Royal Asscher diamonds include Sofia Vergara, Megan Fox, Kate Bosworth, Kat Graham, Emily Blunt and Rachel McAdams.

Philanthropy:

In 2008 Royal Asscher created the Star of Africa line which guarantees a minimum donation of $ 50,000 to go to the Diamond Empowerment Fund? (D.E.F.) a non-profit international organization founded by Russell Simmons. Donations will sponsor students from Sierra Leone who attend the African Leadership Academy (ALA), founded on the belief that ethical leadership is the key to transforming Africa. Royal Asscher?s revenue from the sale of its Stars of Africa line of fine jewelry and aims to establish education, healthcare, and self-sufficiency programs in Africa’s diamond-producing areas.

Lita Asscher, the president of Royal Asscher of America, noted that “Our partnership with the Diamond Empowerment Fund will allow us to enrich the African Leadership Academy by providing students with the opportunity to gain an education in areas of leadership and entrepreneurship that will prepare and propel each exceptional mind to support their continent. Giving students the tools to become ethical leaders, Star of Africa will help D.E.F. and the ALA to develop political stability and economic development in diamond-producing countries.”

The Stars of Africa collection represents one of the greatest innovations in the jewelry industry- floating diamonds. Diamonds which are encased in a fluid filled sapphire dome move around freely which creates an effect that is utterly mesmerizing. Stars of Africa are available in white, yellow and rose gold. Royal Asscher?s beautiful modern twist on traditional diamond design is helping rebuild Africa, which makes each piece have an underlying beauty as well. For more information on the Stars of Africa collection please visit:http://www.royalasscher.com/starsofafrica/”>

About Sparkle Roll Group:

Sparkle Roll Group Limited is principally engaged in the distributorships of top-tier luxury goods in the PRC, including distributorships of ultra-luxury automobiles such as Bentley, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce in Beijing; exclusive distributorships of super deluxe branded watches Richard Mille, DeWitt, Parmigiani in the PRC; exclusive global distributorship of deLaCour?s BiTourbillon; cohesive partnership and exclusive distributorship with top-tier branded jewelry Boucheron and Federico Buccellati in the PRC respectively; cohesive partnership with renowned French fine wines merchant Duclot Export in the PRC and distributorships of Bordeaux fine wines from renowned French fine wines merchants Maison Joanne and Ulysse Cazabonne in the PRC.

Editor Notes:

Sparkle Roll Group Limited, is principally engaged in distributorships of top-tier luxury goods in the PRC, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sparkle Roll International Distributions Limited has signed a distributorship agreement with Royal Asscher Diamond Company (?Royal Asscher?) to be the exclusive distributor of the Royal Asscher diamond jewellery in the PRC. The term of this distributorship is for a first period of 5 years. The long term strategy is to distribute through Sprakle Roll and partners.

Royal Asscher B-Roll:

http://www.royalasscher.com/page/65/About.html

Interview access:

5th generation Edward Asscher, President

6th generation Mike Asscher, vice President

6th generation Lita Asscher, vice President( President Royal Asscher of America)

Ivan Tong, Chairman Sparkle Roll

For more information please contact:

Desiree Ontiveros

PR Director, CLD PR

+1 323.605.5918 Mobile

+1 213.765.0462 Office

desiree(at)cldstylehouse(dot)com

http://www.cldstylehouse.com

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?A Woman Of Substance? — Faiza Seth of Casa Forma

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:33:01 +0000

(PRWEB) March 25, 2011

To the initiated, Faiza?s striking allure and restrained yet evident trappings of success might suggest an entirely charmed life. We are sitting in the drawing room of her Mayfair apartment., ensconced in opulent armchairs created by her own interior design company. Distracted by the shimmer of jewellery in the gleaming surface of a J.Robert Scott coffee table, it?s tempting to indulge in extended enquiry about such fripperies as favoured fashion houses, adored shoe designers and beloved travel destinations. But to do so would miss the point.

Born in India and raised in the US, Faiza eschewed the convention of being a socialite wife and refused the easy opportunity of working in the family apparel business. Instead she tool a demanding job at Lehman Brothers. Next came an MBA at Stanford, one of the world?s most exacting business schools, punctuated with a spell at Morgan Stanley. ?At the time I was unsure of what I really wanted to attain in my career, but knew that business training and a financial background would be of value in whatever I might set my heart on,? she explains.

Motivated by a deep desire for independent achievement, a chance meeting with Luigi Espositio, the man who was to become her business partner in Casa Forma, resulted in a venture that is expanding as fast as she can imagine. ?With Lehman?s no longer around, I can admit that I didn?t really love my job there,? Faiza confesses. ?I value that experience, but you?re talking to a girl who likes to carry an easel and paints on her travels. They had little concern for my artistic fulfilment in equity capital markets!?

Together, Faiza and Luigi possess a seamless blend of talents that makes them a formidable team. He is the creative mastermind who qualified as an architect in his native Brazil before developing a career as an interior designer, including several years leading Ralph Lauren?s Home Collection often absent in creative companies. It may help to explain how, in less that four years, Casa Forma has grown to become one of London?s foremost interior design practices among the international elite.

Today the business has a team of fourteen designers, architects and support staff working on seventeen concurrent projects in three continents. Headquartered in Kensington, and now with an office in New Delhi, the team provides an integrated service that comprises both the structural and aesthetic aspects of property remodelling. The majority of commissions have been for luxury residential properties and the need for client discretion explains why Casa Forma?s remarkable growth within such a coveted market has largely taken place under the radar.

Faiza is unequivocal about what differentiates Casa Forma from market rivals. Telling me that its ethos ?is ruled as much by function as form?. I sense a manifestation of Faiza?s pragmatic sensibilities combined with Luigi?s technical skills. As she talks me through the Casa Forma portfolio it?s evident that the company takes a considered approach that results in a well-resolved balance between style and usability. Classical, Deco and Modernist influences coalesce into an ambience that is subtly sumptuous, sophisticated and expertly moderated.

?We espouse a layered methodology that readily accepts adaptations,? Faiza explains. ?In contrast to some celebrity interior designers, who tent to impose their particular sense of style. Casa Forma achieves a suppleness that assumes that inimitable patina of its owner?s personality.? I counter with the suggestion that Casa Forma?s combination of glamour and functionality shows evidence of Faiza?s personality ?Perhaps,? she smiles. ?We certainly want to deliver a result that works as well as it looks.? Sensing an appeal for clarification, she adds, ?I think that interior design is very personal; it?s where you begin and end your day so it?s essential to your well being. It?s important to realise that our design process is very collaborative. We spent a huge amount of time with our clients, working on what can be quite intimate aspects of their life. Trust is fundamental and many go on to become friends. Introductions to friends and family means we become part of their social circle.?

Future plans for Casa Form include finalising a Casa Forma showcase project in New Delhi. The design is a contemporary interpretation of the colonial style: there is a blend of Anglo-Indian influences, with features such as gazebo, veranda and garden sculptures that connect the inside and outside spaces. This holistic approach to interior and garden design is entirely familiar in an English setting, but hasn?t been significant in India since independence.

Faiza is also putting the finishing touches to a range of scented candles and has an idea for a furniture collection. Surely she gives herself some time to relax? ?When I?m working I enjoy being busy; it?s exhilarating. When I take time off then I also like to be fully engaged in whatever I?m doing, whether walking my two Yorkshire Terriers in the park or lounging by the pool immersed in a good book.?

Please View website at http://www.casaforma.co.uk/

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From bodger to broomsquire – a new book aims to keep traditional crafts alive

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:49:35 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) 25 March 2011

Anyone who cares about the survival of Britain’s craft heritage needs to read this book. From bodger to brickmaker, potter to pub sign designer, tanner to thatcher and cooper to clog maker, many crafts survive in the hands of just a few individuals. The Book of Forgotten Crafts tells their stories, and is illustrated with beautiful photographs of the crafters at work.

Please contact Susie Hallam to request a review copy, interview with the craftspeople or authors, or images. Email: susiehallam1(at)gmail(dot)com Tel: 07761 836782

Traditional British crafts are currently enjoying an extraordinary resurgence of interest, as people turn away from a throw-away culture and start to appreciate again the dedication, skill and passion of craftspeople and the beauty and intrinsic value of an object made by hand. Publication of The Book of Forgotten Crafts, a celebration of traditional craftsmanship, is therefore very timely.

It is impossible not to be inspired by the life stories of the nearly 50 British craftsmen and women interviewed for the book, which brings to life a history of craftsmanship that in some cases stretches back as far as 1,000 years.

From bodger to brickmaker, potter to pub sign designer, tanner to thatcher and cooper to clog maker, these talented people all make a hugely important contribution to Britain?s heritage. The book is illustrated with inspirational photographs by Paul Felix which show the craftspeople in their workshops and display the beauty of the objects they make.

Included among the forty-nine craftsmen and women featured are:

Neil Hopkins of Two Rivers Paper Company on Exmoor, a commercial hand mill that has been restored to use waterpower to make paper from old rags in the traditional manner
Robin Wood, bowl maker, who uses timber local to his studio in the Peak District to create traditional, functional wooden bowls. Robin is also Chair of the Heritage Crafts Association and has written the foreword to this book
Rhiannon Evans, goldsmith, an award-winning jewellery designer who works in pure and mixed Welsh gold
Adam King, broomsquire, based in Buckinghamshire, who has been making besom brooms since he was eighteen and was nearly swept away by Harry Pottermania
Christine Springett, a bobbin lace maker for over 30 years, who specialises in Bedfordshire lace and enthuses about the weaving, plaiting and looping involved in her craft
Lesley Pyke, glass engraver from Suffolk, who is passionate about crystal and works in many layers of colour

Full list of craftspeople featured in The Book of Forgotten Crafts:

Village Workshop Crafts:

The Wheelwright

The Cooper

The Tanner

The Leather Bottle Maker

The Papermaker

The Millwright

The Potter

The Rhubarb Forcer Maker

The Blacksmith

The Rope Maker

Decorative Crafts

The Woodcarvers

The Glass Blower

The Goldsmith

The Stained Glass Artist

The Pub Sign Designer

The Glass Engraver

The Serpentine Rock Carver

The Silversmith

Basketry Crafts

The Basket Maker

The Oak Swill Basket Maker

The Bee Skep Maker

The Lobster Pot Maker

The Rush Seat Maker

The Trug Maker

Textile Crafts

The Tapestry Weaver

The Dyer & Felt Maker

The Spinning Wheel Maker

The Lace Maker

The Fabric Weaver

Woodland Crafts

The Bowl Maker

The Broomsquire

The Hurdle Maker

The Bodger

The Stick and Crooks Maker

The Hedgelayer

The Clog Maker

The Rake Maker

Building Crafts

The Brick Maker

The Dry Stone Wallers

The Flint Knapper

The Stone Mason

The Thatchers

Crafts for Sport and Recreation

The Bowyer/Fletcher

The Bagpipe maker

The Cricket Bat maker

The Guitar Maker

The Gunsmith

The Whip Maker

The Gig Boat Maker

The authors:

Paul Felix has been taking photographs of traditional craftsmen for over forty years. His work has been published in newspapers and magazines around the world. He lives between Gloucestershire and Cornwall.

Tom Quinn is a writer, editor and a social historian. He is the author of the book Mastercrafts, also published by David & Charles, and several other books with a rural theme.

Si?n Ellis is a travel/heritage writer, who specialises in rural subjects, and is a former editor of Heritage magazine.

The Book of Forgotten Crafts by Paul Felix, Si?n Ellis and Tom Quinn is published by David & Charles on 14 April 2011 in hardback at ?20.

For media enquiries, requests for review copies, interviews with the authors or craftsmen and women, for images or to set up a reader offer, please contact:

Susie Hallam Marketing & PR

07761 836782

susiehallam1(at)gmail(dot)com

Published by David & Charles, Brunel House, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PU

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Davina McCall Spotted in Stephen Einhorn’s Skullduggery Necklace

admin — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:35:14 +0000

(PRWEB) March 26, 2011

Davina is more commonly known for her celebrity appearances on the red carpet, being seen in her gym kit promoting health and fitness, and for presenting the Big Brother and The Million Pound Drop TV series. She ‘s also involved with various charities and dedicates much of her time to raising awareness for neglected children with the charity Action for Children. On top of her celebrity lifestyle and charity commitments she is also a mother of three.

So it was to all the team at Stephen Einhorn?s delight that Davina chose to wear one of their hand-crafted designs. The Stephen Einhorn collection of designer jewellery is all designed by Stephen Einhorn. His workshops are in his hometown of London and his talent and attention to detail is reflected in each one of his designs. He makes fashionable jewellery for the modern woman and a diverse range of designs, including necklaces, rings and charms. Stephen Einhorn is as famous for his men?s jewellery, being one of the first jewellery designers for men. Within his men’s collection you will find modern and sleek platinum rings, precious metal cufflinks, and of course their fabulous array of skull jewellery.

The Stephen Einhorn team loved Davina?s enthusiasm for their striking Skullduggery necklace, handmade in solid sterling silver with akoya pearls. She looked absolutely amazing in this necklace, described by Stephen Einhorn as “a contemporary, gothic luxe, avant-garde design”.

The design of the necklace is a skeleton and three skulls made out of solid precious metal with beautiful akoya pearls and solid sterling silver chain. Stephen Einhorn and his expert team of highly talented jewellers famously hand-craft all of his jewellery, making this specific necklace with different types of solid precious metals including, silver, yellow gold and white gold. There is also have a choice of freshwater peacock pearls as well as white akoya pearls. Davina chose solid sterling silver with white akoya pearls, and how amazing she looks in it too!

Stephen Einhorn is a leading British men?s and women?s jewellery designer. His workshops and showroom are based on Upper Street in London?s cool Islington area. His jewellery is designed for the individual and oozes personality and style, and as a result he has a long list of loyal followers. Stephen Einhorn offers a personal engraving service, highly unique gift packaging options as well as a repair and re-vamp service for your Stephen Einhorn favourites. He also offers a bespoke jewellery service for customers who wish to have a unique piece of jewellery designed and created for them. Strong ethical company values and philosophy is at the core of their business, always making sure they are socially responsible and all their materials come from reputable and sustainable sources.

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India Online, ShalinIndia a Top Seller on Amazon

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:07:20 +0000

New Delhi, India (PRWEB) March 26, 2011

Amazon services management team has felicitated India online shopping store ShalinIndia for its performance during the 2010 holiday season. ?Your sales ranked among the top 25% of all Amazon.com sellers over the 2010 holiday season. In addition, your customer satisfaction metrics were excellent (in other words A+) over this period. You provided an exceptional shopping experience for customers on amazon.com and we would like to thank you for the hard work and dedication that made these results possible,? Amazon wrote to ShalinIndia

This online store was set up by Shalini Verma, a housewife from Jharkhand, a tribal region of eastern India. Shalini?s journey from an ordinary housewife, with no knowledge of computers and little ability to speak English, to becoming one of the top sellers on Internet to global customers is truly extraordinary . ?I am thrilled. It has been like living a dream. I am glad I am born in this era when technology is able to provide opportunities to common people like me,? says Shalini Verma .

ShalinIndia?s products are in traditional, ethnic design. Village artisans from different regions of India handcraft these products. These traditional skills have been perfected over several generations. ?Our customers have loved our products for their Christmas gifts. We owe our success to humble artisans who live in the villages of India and whose only source of livelihood is their craft. Internet has enabled international customers to buy creations of these hereditary and gifted craftsmen,? says Shalini Verma. Shalini Verma?s vision is to build a global sales platform that would enable these artisans to sustain themselves.

Shalini Verma had first looked at the option of selling within India to local customers. However, she soon realized that Internet penetration was too low in India and that Indians preferred to feel and touch the product before buying. Since the domestic market was not yet ready for e-commerce, Ms. Verma chose to go international. Here too she met with obstacles. ?International customers were hesitant to do shopping on our site because of two reason: one, as the items were shipped from India the customers were skeptical about timely delivered; two, the uncertainty of applicable of custom charges,?she explains. ?We resolved these problems by shifting our inventory to Amazon fulfillment centers in US, UK, France, Germany, and Japan under their FBA program. This enabled us to reduce delivery time to 2 to 3 days, and making the shipping free for the customers.?

Now ShalinIndia is reaching out to non-English speaking markets as well. ?We have begun to sell on Amazon marketplaces in France, Germany and Japan. We plan to start selling on e-bay and other marketplaces in different countries. We are also building our own branded India shopping web stores in Italian, Spanish, French, German, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese languages with local domain names and accepting payments in local currencies. On these sites we will also provide local customer service in native language and we will accept returns locally.?

About ShalinIndia

ShalinIndia is an online India shopping store for handmade gifts, Indian clothing, Indian jewellery, home decorations, dinnerware for Indian foods, and statues of Hindu gods. It sells handmade products of Indian artisans to customers worldwide. Besides selling on its own branded website, it also sells products in different countries through most popular marketplace platforms. To know more about ShalinIndia and its products and services, visit http://www.shalinindia.com.

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HRH The Prince of Wales to be President of the Heritage Crafts Association

admin — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:14:31 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) 27 March 2011

The Heritage Crafts Association has announced that HRH The Prince of Wales has agreed to become President of the HCA, whose aim is to support and promote heritage crafts as a fundamental part of our living heritage.

50 or more of these craftsmen and women who are keeping these rare and precious skills alive tell their stories in a new book The Book of Forgotten Crafts.

For a review copy, images, interviews with the craftspeople, or more information please contact Susie Hallam Marketing & PR on 07761 636782

Included are:

???? Neil Hopkins of Two Rivers Paper Company on Exmoor, a commercial hand mill that has been restored to use waterpower to make paper from old rags in the traditional manner
???? Robin Wood, bowl maker, who uses timber local to his studio in the Peak District to create traditional, functional wooden bowls. Robin is also Chair of the Heritage Crafts Association and has written the foreword to this book
???? Rhiannon Evans, goldsmith, an award-winning jewellery designer who works in pure and mixed Welsh gold
???? Adam King, broomsquire, based in Buckinghamshire, who has been making besom brooms since he was eighteen and was nearly swept away by Harry Pottermania
???? Christine Springett, a bobbin lace maker for over 30 years, who specialises in Bedfordshire lace and enthuses about the weaving, plaiting and looping involved in her craft
???? Lesley Pyke, glass engraver from Suffolk, who is passionate about crystal and works in many layers of colour

For more information or to request a review copy contact Susie Hallam on 07761 836782

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Royal Wedding Rings of Prince William and Kate Middleton

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:33:05 +0000

(PRWEB) March 28, 2011

Will Prince William and Kate Middleton wear wedding rings of Clogau gold?

The wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton is fast approaching, and with all eyes fixed on the April 29th nuptials, many are wondering if the royal couple will follow a celebrated tradition. Will their wedding rings be made of Clogau Welsh gold? With the Palace understandably mum on the subject, speculation is rife. Will the Welsh gold that has graced the wedding rings of three previous generations of royals be the choice of newest Royal Couple?

Prince William has already shown a fondness for tradition, proposing to Kate with the engagement ring originally worn by his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, as a way to share the happy event with her. Now, the world waits to see if he?ll follow another wedding tradition and have wedding rings made from the original, one-kilo gold ingot from Clogau St. David?s Gold Mine in Wales that has formed so many other royal wedding rings.

Clogau?s long tradition of supplying the royal household with wedding rings actually begins with the investiture at Caernarfon Castle of Edward, Prince of Wales. King George V crowned his son with a coronet made entirely of Clogau Welsh gold to symbolize his Welsh coronation.

The wedding ring tradition began in 1923, when King George VI, then the Duke of York, gave Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, then Lady Elizabeth, a Clogau gold wedding ring on their April 26th marriage. Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburg, followed this tradition when he gave Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a Clogau gold ring made from the same nugget as The Queen Mother?s. Since then, many other members of the Royal Family have followed this tradition, wearing rings of pure Clogau Welsh gold from the same ingot, among them Princess Margaret, The Countess of Snowdon; Princess Anne, The Princess Royal; Diana, The Princess of Wales; Prince Charles; and Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. This gold ingot was subsequently presented to Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth on her 60th birthday, and as Ben Roberts, Managing Director of Clogau Gold notes, ?There certainly haven?t been enough Royal Weddings during this time to deplete this precious reserve.?

Clogau is anxious to share this royal tradition with the world. All of the jewellery produced by Clogau Gold features a small amount of gold from the same mine that produced the Royal Family?s nugget, meaning each piece of Clogau jewellery shares in the royal tradition, but with Welsh gold being the rarest gold in the world, supplies are extremely limited.

Gold was first discovered in 1862 at the Clogau St. David?s Gold Mine, but supplies of gold from the mine were never reliable. It operated intermittently over its 150-year history and closed in 1998. Clogau?s supply of this precious Welsh gold is limited to the ore they stored. No gold mines operate in Wales today, making Welsh gold the rarest in the world.

When supplies run out from Clogau Gold?s stockpile, Welsh gold, and the opportunity to share in the Royal Wedding tradition, will be gone. Now, we can only wait to see what rings Prince William and Kate Middleton will choose to symbolize their marriage.

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Boticca Launches Royalty to Revellers Competition for the Most Inspired Look for the Royal Wedding Celebration

admin — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:43:22 +0000

London (PRWeb UK) March 29, 2011

Boticca.com today announces a global competition to find the most unique, inspired look for accessorising the Royal Wedding of HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrations for a chance to guest curate Boticca and win unique jewellery and accessories from the site. Boticca is the online destination for unique jewellery, bags and fashion accessories from the world?s top emerging designers.

The Royal Wedding is just around the corner, and whilst everyone is speculating about the dress, Boticca?s team is most excited about the jewellery and fashion accessories. From royalty to revellers, Boticca is searching for the most inspired look for accessorising the ceremony and celebrations at the end of April.

Contestants are asked to style a set for the wedding celebration using unique pieces from Boticca?s emerging designers, and the winner will be chosen by the set with the most ?likes? on Facebook. The winning set will be featured for a week on Boticca?s style blog and permanently sit alongside guest curations by leading fashion editors and bloggers.

The winner will receive a one-of-a-kind necklace by emerging British designer Little Glass Clementine (cash value of ?525), and the second and third runners up will receive unique accessories from Boticca valued at ?100 and ?50 respectively. All sets need to be submitted by midnight BST on Friday, 8th April and voting will close at midnight BST on Friday, 15th April. Boticca will announce the winning entry and runners up on its website on Monday, 18th April at 12 noon BST.

For further information on Boticca and the Royalty to Revellers Competition, visit http://www.boticca.com/competition.

About Boticca.com:

Boticca.com is the online boutique for unique jewellery and fashion accessories by top emerging designers from around the world. Boticca makes it easier and more enjoyable for customers to discover high-quality, distinctive jewellery and accessories with a meaningful story, such as bags, belts, scarves, hats, rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings. The marketplace is curated and edited by a team of fashion experts, designers, stylists and collectors, who illustrate the culture, stories and inspiration behind the collections on the site.

For further information:

Eliza Dabney

PR & Communications

Boticca.com

Tel.: +44 792 006 6347

Web: http://www.boticca.com

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Thinking of Skipping Mother’s Day?

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:38:23 +0000

(PRWEB) March 31, 2011

Sunday 3 April should be a special day for mums across the country ? Mother’s Day is one of the occasions that few of us miss without marking it with a card and a special gift and this year should be no different. With this in mind, the 100% Irish owned company, GiftsDirect.com, has some great ideas for Mother’s Day this year – gifts are delivered by courier and beautifully packaged. For those who leave it to the last-minute, e-vouchers for special days out can be sent (for spa days, cookery days and more).

Budget Buys: For under ?30, try this Newbridge Beaded Heart Bracelet; for less than ?40, the Mother?s Day Orchid Gift Bag is the perfect solution. For those with ?50 or less, how about a Deluxe Manicure in a top Dublin spa, or a Mother?s Day Flower Basket with a Helium Balloon?

Quirky Buys: Have you ever considered a one-hour flying lesson for your adventurous mum? GiftsDirect.com offers this unique gift for just ?95. For golf fans, try a one-hour private golf lesson with a PGA professional, costing just ?60. Or for pamper queens, enjoy a Mum and Daughter Spa day for ?120 ? all these Experience Gifts can e emailed to the customer which saves time!

Finally, for mums who like to celebrate, how about a bottle of her own Personalised Champagne with Chocolates (?68.99) ? the bottle’s label can be printed with your mum?s name and a special Mother?s Day message!

Visit http://www.GiftsDirect.com for more unique, affordable Mother?s Day gift ideas including hampers, fruit baskets, personalised wine and champagne, pamper gifts, jewellery, vouchers for special days out, Irish branded gifts and homewares plus much, much more.

ENDS

For high resolution images, please contact Maebh Coyle on: (Mob: 086 062 6005) or (Email: maebh(at)giftsdirect(dot)com)

Note to Editors:

Giftsdirect.com is a 100% Irish owned online gifts delivery company providing gifts that can be delivered in Ireland or worldwide for occasions and special moments such as birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, engagements and many more.

Set up by CEO Lulu O?Sullivan during the 80s recession, the company was one of the first online delivery businesses in Ireland and is now a highly successful, award winning gift company providing an outstanding service worldwide.

As GiftsDirect.com heads towards its 24th anniversary, the company has expanded its business profile and now includes not only ?Experience Gifts? offering unique days out, but also major Irish brands such as Tipperary Crystal, Newbridge Silverware and Louise Kennedy to name just a few.

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Increasing Popularity of Service Offering a Free, Instant Alternative to Short Term Loans

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:37:05 +0000

(PRWEB) April 1, 2011

New website 62days.com is providing consumers with a fast, flexible and totally free alternative to getting a short term loan. This unique proposition offers cash for up to 62 days with no charges, no fees and even the choice of never paying it back.

Sometimes we all need a little extra cash to tide us over. Yet, with some short-term loan providers charging an APR of over 2000%, borrowing can be a costly affair. Now, an increasing number of people are turning to a new, totally free route to short term funds.

Already a hit on the Continent, 62days.com offers consumers quick cash for their valuables. The twist is that, once they sell their items, they have 62 days to buy them back for exactly the same price. The company pays for everything including collection of the items, so the service is completely free. As its CEO Ron Korczak explains, this innovative approach makes 62days.com a great alternative to a short-term loan:

?We provide a crucial alternative in a market that often favours the lender. People are tired of paying over the odds for short term funding and, with us, they don?t pay a penny. We give our users instant cash for up to 62 days. If they then choose to buy back their item, they pay only what they initially received. There are no fees, no charges and no surprises.?

62days.com buys a range of valuables, from gold jewellery and pens to watches, art and antiques. According to Korczak, consumers have been fairly inventive in using the service:

?We?ve seen people turn unwanted presents into holidays while others find it a really good source of quick cash to tide them over until payday. The great thing is, our users get the cash they need without racking up debts on loans or credit cards. Plus they get the opportunity to change their minds and get their valuables back.?

One aspect which Korczak sees as vital to the success of 62days.com has been its sheer simplicity.

“For example, to get a free, instant quote on an item from our expert team, all you have to do is upload an image of it. This ease of use, together with the speed at which we provide the cash is hugely popular.”

About 62days.com:

62days.com is a multi-national ecommerce site offering customers a unique service in the online marketplace.

Contact:

For more information, please contact: joanne(at)62days(dot)com

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Website for Tardy Gift Shoppers Spreads to US

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:33:32 +0000

(PRWEB) April 10, 2011

Never miss a birthday, anniversary or special occasion again: the hugely popular UK service Late Late Gifts is finally launching in the US ? it?s the one stop solution to your gift-giving woes.

The idea behind the site is simple. Shoppers can browse hundreds of online shops that offer immediate, same day or next day delivery on a huge range of gifts – taking the stress out of last minute shopping.

This site is specifically aimed at those who need a present as soon as possible. Because time is not a luxury for the tardy gift giver, LateLateGifts.com is an easy-to-navigate site that helps users find the right presents fast. And that?s not the only timesaver: each shop?s listing contains clear information about what the shop sells, how much express delivery costs and what time to order by for guaranteed delivery.

LateLateGifts.com can even help if a forgetful shopper needs an instant present ? there are lots of shops that offer e-vouchers, box office collection tickets and other same day delivery gifts. For those gift-givers with a day or two?s notice, all the online retailers offer next day delivery on orders placed before a clearly listed cut-off time.

With hundreds of shops to choose from, there are practically no limits to the presents available for next day delivery or sooner. Anything from electrical items, to flowers, chocolates, jewellery, clothes, gadgets and books can be found on these virtual shelves ? and delivered in 24 hours or less!

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Something Blue, Something New: Celebrate the Royal Wedding with Limited Edition Pandora Charm

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:38:20 +0000

(PRWeb UK) April 11, 2011

The Jewel Hut is celebrating the impending Royal Wedding by offering its customers the chance to purchase a unique Pandora charm, available for a limited time only on the popular jewellery website.

As previously announced, the Pandora Royal Wedding Bead (product no. 790875SSB) was made available for dispatch from 1 April.

The limited edition heart-shaped charm has been specially designed to commemorate the nuptials of Prince William and wife-to-be Catherine Middleton, which will take place on 29 April ? giving Pandora jewellery fans plenty of time to add it to their bracelet before the big day.

This most precious of Pandora beads is hand finished in sterling silver, and features a blue spinel setting on the front of the heart, which symbolises the blue sapphire on Ms Middleton?s engagement ring. Meanwhile, the back of the heart features the engraved initials of the happy couple as a permanent reminder of their commitment to each other.

With the Royal Wedding expected to be the public event of the year and a historic day on both a domestic and international scale, this special Pandora charm is expected to be a hugely popular bestseller.

The Jewel Hut has already received a number of orders for this product and, although the charm will be available from April to October 2011 according to royal protocol, we may sell out of our allocation before then ? so don?t be too late!

The Pandora Royal Wedding Bead is priced at ?45, and can be ordered now from the Jewel Hut, an authorised dealer of Pandora jewellery.

To view the complete collection of Pandora charms, please visit http://www.thejewelhut.co.uk.

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Shop Cats Presents: The Toronto Etsy Street Team – Spring Craft Show Saturday April 30th

admin — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:37:15 +0000

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) April 13, 2011

The historic Gladstone Hotel is the scene for the Toronto Etsy Street Team (TESTy) Spring Craft Show. Featuring 20 tables of TESTy members selling their awesome homemade wares, including jewellery, fine art, paper craft, soap, fashion and more.

The Toronto Etsy Street Team (TESTy) Spring Craft is the first ever team craft show for TESTy, featuring over 20 vendors from the Toronto area, this show is sure have something to tickle your fancy! Everything from jewelery, hand knitted fashions, accessories, illustrations, or fine art, you’ll find it at the TESTy Spring Craft Show!

Location: The Gladstone Hotel Ballroom, 1214 Queen Street West

Date: Saturday April 30th, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Toronto Etsy Street Team connects Toronto-area Etsy.com sellers with one another and potential buyers at actual, in-person (like not on the computer) events. Keep an on their blog for upcoming events:

http://torontoetsystreetteam.blogspot.com/

“We’re really excited to be working with TESTy,” says Emma Smith of Shop Cats. “They’re a great group of crafters and artists with some absolutely remarkable goods, and we can’t wait to show them off at their first team craft show!”

Shop Cats is a Toronto-based arts & crafters showcase, staging popup craft events, bringing locally made handicrafts to a larger market.

Previous Shop Cats events include: The Wandering Winter Craft Show: December 5th, 11th, &

19th, 2010

Contact:

Emma Smith

emma (at) shopcats (dot) ca

http://www.shopcats.ca

1147 Gerrard Street East

Toronto, ON

Canada

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Britain’s Motorists Regularly Leave ?Billions In Their Cars Overnight

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:44:28 +0000

(PRWEB) April 14, 2011

British motorists regularly leave an astonishing ?3.2 BILLION worth of belongings in their cars overnight, according to new research from leading insurer, Your Cover car insurance, part of Allianz Insurance.

The research showed that despite the ever present risk of car crime, motorists appear to be content to leave expensive items in their cars and hope the vehicle will not be broken into while they sleep.

According to the survey, the most common high value items left in unattended cars overnight include:

????Portable sat navs
????MP3 players
????Golf clubs
????Mobile phones
????Sun glasses
????Cameras
????Handbags
????Wallets
????DVD players
????Jewellery

Andy James, a spokesman for Your Cover, which conducted the poll of 2,000 motorists said:

?People are taking a risk if they leave high value items in their cars overnight. 53 per cent of motorists also reported that they did not always lock their cars at night which is asking for trouble. Most insurers will insist that items stolen from an unoccupied car such as sat navs, MP3 players, and mobile phones must be in a locked boot and the keys must be removed from the vehicle.?

He added: ?People who make claims for theft from their cars risk losing their no claims discount. Drivers could also find that they have insufficient cover as insurers impose financial limits for items stolen from cars.?

The report also identified some of the more ?unusual? items people leave in their cars which include:

????A spare set of false teeth
????A dead hamster?s ashes for good luck
????Tomato ketchup
????Sewing machine
????Air beds
????Vacuum cleaners
????Board games ? presumably to play in traffic jams
????And not forgetting Harry the Lamb. (The assumption is that Harry is a cuddly toy and not a real Lamb!)

Male and Female Variations

As you might expect the most popular items ladies keep in their cars are make up and spare shoes. For the men it?s sports and car equipment. Men it seems are much more likely to leave their gym shoes in the car then women because, as one respondent delicately put it:

?My trainers smell so bad even the dog runs a mile if I bring them into the house.?

Men and women are neck and neck when it comes to leaving eight CDs in their cars. However, women are much more likely than men to have an umbrella in the car, but men pip the ladies when it comes to having that all important set of spanners in the boot. Although as one male respondent put it:

?I?ve got a set of spanners in the boot but I?ve no idea what I?d do with them if the car broke down.?

1 in 3 ladies compared to 1 in 4 men confess that they consider their cars to be a bit of a ?dumping ground? for things they did not want to keep in the house. But perhaps the real answer as to why some people?s cars are home to so much ?stuff? is that nearly half the survey sample admitted they had not sorted out the contents of their car at all in the last 12 months.

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Whitsun Bank Holiday Art Show in North Norfolk Serves Cream Teas

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:56:12 +0000

(Vocus/PRWEB) 16 April 2011

The first Aldborough Creative show will be at The Church Room, Aldborough on Monday 30th May, 2011. It will feature the work of local artists and craftspeople.

Aldborough Creative is a new arts initiative in Aldborough, North Norfolk. Set up by Claire Knight and Fiona Morrison its aim is to introduce local artists and craftspeople to the wider community and create an on-going programme of visual events.

The first Aldborough Creative show will be at The Church Room, Aldborough on Monday 30th May, 2011. It will feature the work of local artists and craftspeople including Paul Jackson, Heather Tamplin, Pat Albeck, Teucer Wilson, Claire Knight, Fiona Morrison, Alison Haynes, Elena Beimborn, Darran Turner and Dawn King. Disciplines as varied as ceramics, painting, textiles, papercutting, stone carving and lettering, jewellery and woodwork will be represented.

There will be work to buy as well as work in progress. Many artists will be doing new work especially for the show and all welcome commissions.

Entirely self-funded Aldborough Creative is open from 10am to 5pm and will be serving scrumptious home-made cream teas throughout the day.

For further information visit http://www.aldboroughcreative.co.uk.

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Online jewellery manufacturing company rushes to defend Hallmarking as a legal requirement

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:40:33 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 16 April 2011

Leading UK fine Diamond Designer and online retailer DiamondGeezer.com is one of the first U.K jewellery manufacturing companies to rush to defend Hallmarking as a legal requirement. This legal requirement is once again under scrutiny and threat in the UK Government?s current drive to reduce regulation was launched on 7th April under the banner of ‘The Red Tape challenge?.

Currently all items sold as gold, silver, platinum or palladium in the UK must be hallmarked, unless they are very lightweight, regardless of where they are made. Hallmarking is the independent, impartial testing of each and every piece of precious metal jewellery, which has to be carried out at one of the 4 assay offices in the U.K. DiamondGeezer.com believes it is imperative to the British consumer for the current and future UK Jewellery Industry to maintain hallmarking as a statutory independent service.

Hallmarking has survived for over 700 years because it genuinely protects the UK public from being cheated. The precious metals market is an asymmetric market where the industry knows a lot and the consumer very little, making them vulnerable to deception. Asymmetric markets must be regulated. 700 years of even handed consumer protection could be brought to an abrupt end, not because people don?t want it, but by default, because it is seen as ?red tape?.

With 85% of jewellery sold in the UK now being imported from countries with no properly regulated hallmarking regime, and where counterfeiting is rife, UK consumers need a strong Hallmarking regime to protect them from dishonest activity more than ever .

DiamondGeezer.com urges everyone to visit http://www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/hallmarking and express their views NOW.

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Ernest Jones launches new Facebook page

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:48:08 +0000

(PRWEB) April 20, 2011

Ernest Jones has launched a Facebook page allowing the high street jewellery brand to create a more interactive and personal relationship with its customers. By offering exclusive Facebook competitions and up to the minute trend stories that are not on the current website, Ernest Jones is allowing consumers into an exclusive group. In return Ernest Jones will incentivise consumers with competitions to share their comments and ultimately improve the relationship between retailer and consumer.

The current Ernest Jones retail website features seasonal promotions such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day where hero lines and offers are promoted. The jewellery retailer also features an extensive list of luxury watch brands, an online brochure plus buyer’s guides and news pages.

On the Ernest Jones Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/ErnestJonesJewellers ) the brand will be showcasing exclusive features that will not be available on the main retail website. Since launching Facebook in November it has included a daily gift guide and a behind the scenes feature at the current wedding brochure photo shoot. Creating interesting and inspiring editorial features invites the consumer to be part of that world.

The Facebook page?is intended to?keep customers up to date with brand developments,?and will also allow them to?communicate with Ernest Jones if they wish to enquire or share their own information and stories about jewellery or watches (http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/watches.do ).

Ernest Jones is proposing to use Facebook like many other retailers as a platform to develop interactive customer relations.

The jewellery retailer is keen to utilise Facebook in a way that goes above and beyond the extra mile for customers. Future ventures could include the Diamond and Watch specialist offering style and technical advice on engagement rings (http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/l/jewellery/category|rings/occasion|engagement/ ), bracelets (http://www.ernestjones.co.uk/webstore/l/jewellery/category|bracelets/ ) and watches from trained industry experts.

About Ernest Jones:

Ernest Jones, the Diamond and Watch Specialist, has over 200 stores and a retail website. Ernest Jones offers a wide range of leading brand watches and high quality jewellery. Ernest Jones also has a stunning selection of gifts for all occasions. Ernest Jones is part of Signet Jewellers Limited, the world’s largest speciality retail jeweller.

Ernest Jones stocks some of the world’s most prestigious watch brands, such as TAG Heuer, Gucci, Emporio Armani, Rado, Omega, Dreyfuss & Co and Longines and boasts the largest team of technically qualified of watchmakers of any jeweller in the UK. The Ernest Jones team has trained with some of the world’s most prestigious watch houses and offer the highest standard of service to help keep customers’ watches in top condition.

Contact Details:

Tim Lundberg

Copywriter E-Commerce Marketing

Ernest Jones

Imperial Place

3 Maxwell Road

Borehamwood

Herts

WD6 1JN

0208 207 8312

http://www.ernestjones.co.uk

Discover Pandora Watches at the Watch Hut

admin — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:41:01 +0000

(PRWeb UK) April 20, 2011

The Watch Hut is happy to announce it has been exclusively chosen as an authorised online dealer of Pandora watches.

Following the huge success of the popular jewellery collection on sister site the Jewel Hut, the UK?s largest watch website is now the only specialist watch website in the country authorised to sell the brand?s new collection of watches.

Black Crown Diamond Pandora watches are sure to be appreciated by both existing Pandora jewellery collectors and newcomers alike.

Discover the latest treasures from Pandora?s box: watches that bear a luxury black diamond within the crown and offer Pandora fans accustomed to choice the option of interchangeable bezels and straps.

Each elegant design provides the perfect complementary accessory to Pandora bracelets and rings, while the use of durable sapphire crystal glass to protect the dial is a mark of true quality.

Pandora jewellery is a worldwide phenomenon, and is perhaps best known for its popular charm bracelet concept which allows collectors to choose from an extensive collection of charms and build a unique bracelet from scratch. Continue your story with new Spring/Summer 2011 Pandora jewellery available at the Jewel Hut.

The addition of Pandora watches to the Watch Hut is a coup for a website that already features over 6000 watches from more than 60 popular brands. As well as being exclusively authorised to sell Pandora watches, the Watch Hut is an authorised dealer of all watch brands featured on the website.

To view Pandora watches and add to your collection today, visit the Watch Hut.

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SGIC is Encouraging Residents to Lock Up Before They Hop Off on Easter Break

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:32:23 +0000

(PRWEB) April 21, 2011

SGIC Home Insurance is calling for SA residents to remember to lock up this Easter holiday break with thieves on the hunt for your technology valuables*.

The insurer?s claims data shows that technology items such as laptops, MP3 players and digital cameras continue to be the most popular items with thieves as they are popular, portable and easy to pawn.

SGIC Home Insurance spokesperson Andrew Tubb urged SA residents to take extra care with home security over the Easter break, especially if going away.

?Year on year, our claims data shows that small technology items like laptops, digital cameras and MP3 players are targeted by thieves because they can be easily grabbed and put straight into a backpack.

?SA residents can take some simple precautions such as marking their driver licence number on the back of electronic valuables, avoid leaving tell-tale packaging for big tickets items out and remember to always lock up, regardless of whether you are away for five minutes or the entire holiday period. Thieves only need a few minutes to break-in and steal your valuables.

?Plus it?s a nice time to get to know your neighbour and ask them to keep an eye on your place while you?re on holiday. Not only does having good neighbourly relations help to build a sense of community spirit, it can assist with keeping your home secure by having an eye on your place when you go away.

?We also recommend SA households have Home Contents Insurance so their items are covered, should the worst happen,? said Mr Tubb.

SGIC recommends the following home security tips:

The top ten items stolen from SA homes over 2009 – 10 were:

1 Digital Cameras

2 Laptops

3 Televisions

4 Cash

5 MP3 Players

6 Watches

7 Game consoles

8 Sunglasses / Glasses

9 Adult clothes and shoes

10 Jewellery (other than watches, rings, necklaces)

other than watches, rings, necklaces)

Based on SGIC Home Contents claims data sourced for the Financial Year 2009 ? 10
SGIC is a leading insurance provider offering Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Motorcycle Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Boat Insurance, Health Insurance and Caravan Insurance in South Australia.

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SGIO Research Finds That Small Is Beautiful For WA Thieves

admin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:32:40 +0000

(PRWEB) April 21, 2011

Small technological items such as digital cameras and MP3 players are the most popular targets with thieves according to new data from SGIO*.

SGIO Home Insurance spokesperson Rob Cory said that digital or electronic items were shrinking in size and had encouraged the modern day thief to shift their focus.

?Our claims data shows that technological items such as digital cameras and MP3 players are the top targets for burglars as they are popular, portable and easy to pawn,? he said.

?Five of the top ten most stolen items are digital or electronic items whereas a few years ago more traditional items such as jewellery, clothes and handbags dominated the top ten.?

?We encourage people to always lock up, regardless of whether you?re away for five minutes or for a weekend. Thieves only need a few minutes to break-in and steal your valuables.?

?We also recommend households have home contents insurance so their items are covered.?

SGIO Home Insurance recommends the following home security tips:

lock the house every time you go out;
if you?re going away ask a neighbour to keep an eye on the house and collect the mail;
don?t leave tell-tale packaging for big ticket items ? tear it up and put it in the recycling bin;
keep your home looking lived in with open blinds and timer switches on lights;
never leave a message on your answering machine saying you?re not home;
keep your car keys safe and not in any obvious places ? burglars will steal your car; and
secure garages and garden sheds and remove valuables from your garden.

The top ten items stolen from WA homes in 2009 – 2010 were:

Number Item

1 MP3 players

2 Digital cameras

3 Computers

4 Cash

5 Sunglasses and glasses

6 Watches

7 Jewellery

8 Handbags and purses

9 Mobile phones

10 Televisions

*Based on SGIO Home Contents claims data from the Financial Year 2009 – 10.

SGIO is a leading insurance provider, offering Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Motorcycle Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Boat Insurance, Health Insurance and Caravan Insurance in Western Australia.

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NRMA Insurance is Calling on Residents to Lock Up Before You Hop Off to Your Easter Break

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:35:15 +0000

(PRWEB) April 21, 2011

NRMA Home Insurance is calling for NSW residents to remember to lock up this Easter holiday break with thieves on the hunt for your technology valuables*.

The insurer?s claims data shows that technology items such as laptops, MP3 players and digital

cameras continue to be the most popular items with thieves as they are popular, portable and easy to pawn.

NRMA Home Insurance spokesperson Andrew Tubb urged NSW residents to take extra care with home security over the Easter break, especially if going away.

?NSW residents can take some simple precautions such as marking their driver licence number on the back of electronic valuables, avoid leaving tell-tale packaging for big tickets items out and remember to always lock up, regardless of whether you are away for five minutes or the entire holiday period.

Thieves only need a few minutes to break-in and steal your valuables.

?Plus it?s a nice time to get to know your neighbour and ask them to keep an eye on your place while

you?re on holiday. Not only does having good neighbourly relations help to build a sense of community spirit, it can assist with keeping your home secure by having an eye on your place when you go away.

?We also recommend NSW households have Home Contents Insurance so their items are covered,

should the worst happen,? said Mr Tubb.

NRMA Insurance recommends the following home security tips:

Lock the house every time you go out;
If you are going on holidays, ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your house; collect the mail and newspapers
Don?t leave tell-tale packaging for big ticket items ? tear it up and put it in the recycling bin;
Keep your home looking lived in with open blinds and timer switches on lights;
Never leave a message on your answering machine saying you are not home;
Mark your driver licence number and state on the back of all electronic valuables;
Keep your car keys safe and not in any obvious places ? burglars could steal your car;
Secure garages and garden sheds and remove valuables from your garden.
The top ten items stolen from NSW homes over 2009 – 10 were:

The top ten items stolen from NSW homes over 2009 – 10 were:

1 Laptops

2 MP3 Players

3 Digital Cameras

4 Cash

5 Televisions

6 Watches

7 Game consoles

8 Rings

9 Sunglasses / Glasses

10 Jewellery (other than watches, rings, necklaces)

*Based on NRMA Insurance Home Contents claims data sourced for the Financial Year 2009 ? 10

NRMA Insurance is a leading insurance provider, offering Home Insurance, Car Insurance, Motorcycle Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Boat Insurance, Health Insurance and Caravan Insurance in NSW.

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On The Issue of Security ? Taking Preventive Measures in Planning a Wedding

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:33:06 +0000

(PRWEB) April 21, 2011

As Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare for their April 29th Royal Wedding, one of the issues surrounding such a monumental event is a topic that?s been seldom covered outside of high-profile weddings. This is the issue of security.

British Intelligence has spent a lot of time and effort planning, modelling, and simulating the many security concerns surrounding this wedding day. There are real threats who will use this event as a launch pad for acts of anarchy and/or protest. Even as recently as December of last year, a security breach allowed protesters to vandalize the vehicle carrying Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall.

And how about the ongoing extremist threats as well as repeated bombing attacks from the Real IRA over the past decade? British security is going to have their work cut out for them. Plus, it?s going to be even harder once Will and Kate?s motorcade parades across the streets of London with millions of onlooking spectators.

“Chances are, your wedding will not be as high profile as this one, but it is important nonetheless to take preventive measures when planning your event,” explains Carmen Luk, lead designer for Toronto Wedding Planning company Devoted to You Inc, “Both you and your guests will be dressed to impress, and that means a lot of precious jewellery will be worn. You?re also going to have lots of expensive gifts and thousands of dollars in loosely guarded cash. To no surprise, weddings are like gold mines for thieves and robbers. Technology makes it very easy for them to access every detail about your event. All they have to do is show up to completely ruin it.”

Look no further than the case of Pamula W. McBride in Spokane, Washington early last year. She was arrested and suspected of stealing from at least three separate weddings in the summer of 2009.

Hiring security for a wedding should be on the top of every host’s mind. In addition to theft/robbery prevention, security is also useful for taking care of unwanted guests, such as the angry ex, an uninvited relative, or even wedding crashers. The last thing anyone wants is a great wedding turned sour due to the actions of one or a few people.

“The next thing you?ll need to do is ask yourself whether you want a security guard or a police officer. Paid duty police officers are more expensive, but then again, you get the kind of protection and deterrent you won?t get with a security guard. They only cost a few hundred dollars for the night, but if you?re on a tight budget, in most cases security guards work just as well. Just call ahead and ask what their policy is; sometimes they require that you hire at least 2 officers/guards to backup each other,” advises Ms. Luk.

Whether or not security is ultimately hired, it is still important to always take preventive measures in order to ensure the wedding runs smoothly. Here are some helpful tips:

1) Don?t leave the gift box close to the entrance or exit

2) Ask all guests to bring their invitations to the wedding to identify themselves

3) Always have at least one person attending the gift table

4) Ask the vendor in advance if they have a safe to store valuables during the wedding

5) Tell the guests not to leave valuables in their cars

6) Hire security pickup of your money box to transport to a safety deposit box at the bank

Read more tips from Devoted to You Inc. on The Wedding Blog.

About Devoted to You Inc.

Devoted to You Inc. boutique style wedding planning company serving enamored couples in the Greater Toronto Area. Since its inception in 2006, Devoted to You has been interviewed and featured in many different publications, television shows, and radio programs. In early 2011, Devoted to You co-organized the highly publicized We Wed Bridal Show in Markham, Ontario.

About Carmen Luk

Carmen is the lead designer and planner for Devoted to You Inc. She’s planned weddings, events, and managed multi-million dollar projects for major corporations. She holds a WPICC designation from the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada, the only professional association in Canada whose accreditations are recognized nationwide as a dependable source for providing wedding planning excellence. Carmen is also a certified Project Management Professional.

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Pacific Amber and YESpay?s Partnership Takes Another Dimension as Large Numbers of Merchants Go Live in North America!

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:32:49 +0000

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB UK) 27 April 2011

A growing number of merchants in Canada and USA are now Live and EMV Chip & PIN enabled thanks to the trio: Pacific Amber Technologies, YESpay International and Chase Paymentech! Since 2010, merchants using AmberPOS are able to process EMV Chip & PIN transactions via YESpay?s fully EMV and PCI-DSS certified payment solution, EMBOSSTM. Adoption is now exploding because of this successful partnership and the increasing need to adopt Chip and PIN in Canada as a result of the EMV liability shift.

With live merchants all across North America, Pacific Amber Technologies constitutes a reliable and valuable partner to both YESpay and Chase Paymentech resulting in the successful national rollout of merchants of all sizes. All three parties are working closely together to be at the front of emerging cutting-edge technologies and to offer the fastest time to market and low-cost EMV payment solution possible to merchants.

Validated for EasyV-Retail, YESpay?s EMV card-present payment solution, Pacific Amber Technologies is offering a unique proposition for EMV Chip and PIN and magnetic stripe credit and debit card acceptance in North America with Chase Paymentech as the processor. Live merchants like House of Knives and John Fluevog have been EMV enabled this year and are currently using this joint solution.

With the need to offer multi-channel payment services, Pacific Amber is also integrating EasyV-Internet (YESpay?s e-commerce payment solution) to expand its payment service proposition to provide its customers with an e-commerce payment platform.

Both EasyV-Internet and EasyV-Retail support credit and debit card tokenization for free. These unique ?Tokens? or card reference numbers which are linked to individual cardholder details stored in PCI DSS certified EMBOSS data centres, enables merchants to perform marketing functions or make recurring / subscription payments without access to full cardholder details.

By utilizing YESpay?s EMV pre-accredited and PCI-DSS certified payment solution, Canadian and US merchants running AmberPOS software are taking advantage of the most cost effective payment service, that securely processes and settles transactions with Chase Paymentech via YESpay?s dual data centres. All major EMV credit and debit cards are supported with the EasyV-Retail solution including Visa, MasterCard, Interac, Maestro, Amex, Diners and more. EasyV-Retail also supports on-line PIN validation for both Canadian Interac debit card transactions as well as US magnetic debit transactions.

As Harry Morge, National Sales Manager at YESpay explains, ?This strong partnership with Pacific Amber and Chase Paymentech is really fruitful, and is now taking another dimension. Indeed, the merchant base is growing every month, and we jointly assist merchants in both USA and Canada. Pacific Amber will leverage another channel supported by YESpay, namely e-commerce, thus offering a multi-channel solution to its merchants. I am looking forward to continuing developing this relationship!?

For over 15 years, Pacific Amber Technologies has established a proven track record of successfully helping hundreds of retailers across North America. Pacific Amber Technologies chose to integrate with YESpay in order to offer to its customers a managed and multi-channel, pre-accredited payment service at a low monthly cost.

Mike Piotrowski, President of Pacific Amber Technologies comments ?The uniqueness of YESpay?s payment solution which is fully managed, multi-channel, cross-border and EMV certified, was the answer to our payment needs. We can now enable our numerous merchants to accept integrated payments, as part of our comprehensive point-of-sale solution which is gaining more and more traction in the market. AmberPOS has been a successful software for years and we are always looking for new ways to provide our customers with more features, including new payment processing options.?

About Pacific Amber Technologies:

Pacific Amber Technologies provides customizable Point of Sale Software Solutions to retailers in Canada and the United States. AmberPOS offers retailers fast and easy sales processing with fully integrated payment processing options, complete inventory management, customer and vendor management, full comprehensive reporting with over 500 specialized and customizable reports, single and multi-location capabilities with real-time synchronization, innovative purchase ordering, advanced biometric security and integrated import/export to various e-commerce and accounting solution providers.

AmberPOS serves the needs of hundreds of retailers across North America across many retail sectors including men’s and women’s clothing, athletic and sporting goods, jewellery stores, housing goods, swimwear, shoes, wine and liquor stores, book, hobby stores and dozens of others.

The AmberPOS software solution can be deployed in retail operations ranging from a single location to hundreds of locations, with the ability to manage and streamline operations, reporting and management through a single Headquarters administrative module, or with specific levels of control distributed to different locations. All levels of security and control within the software is fully customizable as is the feature set and custom programming is available for retailers with very specialized needs.

http://www.amberpos.com

Pacific Amber Technologies Head Office:

103 – 86 North Bend Street, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 6H1, Canada

Contact: Mike Piotrowski, President, Tel: 778 285 2855, mike(at)amberpos(dot)com

About YESpay International Limited:

YESpay International Ltd., a global card payments service company, provides highly secure Internet, EMV Chip & PIN, contactless and gift card payment processing services to independent and multi-chain merchants. Through EMBOSS, the YESpay Managed Payment Service, merchants can quickly accept integrated card payments within EPOS, kiosks, hospitality and e-commerce systems with minimal capital investment and low on-going services costs. EMBOSS is an on-line IP-based payment processing service that has been generically pre-accredited by major Card Acquirers in Europe and North America (including First Data Merchant Service (FDMS), Chase Paymentech, Barclaycard Business, HSBC, HBOS, Lloyds Cardnet, Streamline, Ulster Bank, Elavon, PBS, Amex and Diners). In addition, the YESpay EMBOSS service is fully end-to-end certified to Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) Level 1 as mandated by Visa and MasterCard. The YESpay EasyV-Suite of card payment products is innovative and cost-effective for EPOS, Kiosk, Hospitality, Mobile and Internet environments. With the YESpay EMBOSS card payment service, merchants can perform card payments in both card-present and card-not-present environments.

http://www.yes-pay.com

YESpay International Ltd Offices:

133 Richmond Street West, Suite 406, M5H 2L3, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Phone: +1 416 214 6012

Toll Free: 1 855-YES-PAY-1 | Fax: 1 855-YES-PAY-2

UK Headquarters: Checknet House, 153 East Barnet Road, EN4 8QZ, Barnet, UK

Phone: +44 203 006 3790

PR Contact:

Sophia Dahri, Marketing Manager. Dir: +1 416 214 6012 ext 505

sophia.dahri(at)yes-pay(dot)com

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Xlibris Releases The Metal Gold

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:35:55 +0000

London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) May 03, 2011

His interest in this precious metal started oddly back in 1975 in Cobar, a mining and railway terminal town in New South Wales, Australia. Together with some other colleagues, author Lawrence Akakpo was waiting at the shaft collar for the cage to go underground on his 4PM to midnight shift at Cobar Mines Proprietary Ltd, NSW, Australia, when he saw a torn-out piece of glossy white paper being blown towards his direction. He picked it up and surprisingly read the heading: Properties and Uses of Gold. As he read it, he realised how ignorant he was about the metal except for the traditional uses: jewellery, trophies, ornaments, artefacts, and coins. This led to his insatiable desire to know more about The Metal Gold. And in this newly published book, he shares his in-depth research to all.

With a comprehensive presentation, replete with photographs and figures, readers will definitely find this a great resource and reference material. He researched on the properties, world production statistics, and uses of the metal. He also included the recent discoveries from the continuous and on-going studies conducted everywhere. He presents facts and information without delving into technical details, unless necessary, so that ordinary people would also find this interesting to read and understandable. ?I hope that, this little contribution from me will strengthen knowledge, admiration and respect for the metal, strengthen its uses in solutions of many of humans? intractable problems and at the same time reveal some of its pitfalls, resulting mainly from humanity?s general insatiable appetite for greed, selfishness and brutality to satisfy the greed,? shares the author.

This book is enrolled in Xlibris? Bookstore Returnability Program, which gives booksellers the convenient option of returning excess stocks through Gardners Wholesale and Ingram Distribution. For more information on this book, log on to http://www.XlibrisPublishing.co.uk.

About the Author

Lawrence Akakpo was born in Ghana and educated in Opoku Ware Secondary School, Kumasi, Ghana; Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi; Camborne School of Mines (Exeter University) in Camborne-Redruth, Cornwall, UK, where he graduated in mining engineering and was also awarded Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree for his research, design and consultancy work for State Gold Mining Corporation of Ghana in the same institution. He further studied Education in the then Thames Polytechnic, now Greenwich University, London. He taught mathematics and physics at Presbyterian Secondary School, then at Odumasi, Krobo (now in Legon) in Ghana. He further taught mathematics and physics in Suhum Secondary Technical School, Suhum; and taught mathematics at Kibi Women?s Teacher Training College, Kibi. He resigned from the teaching field to take up appointment in the mining industry in late 1969. He was employed by State Gold Mining Corporation, Ghana; and worked and researched for Prestea Goldfields Ltd., Prestea. He also had mining experience in Cobar Mines Proprietary Ltd in New South Wales, Australia, and South Crofty Tin Mine, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall in England. He worked with Derby Luminescent Ltd., a specialist chemical company in Enfield, North London, in the 1980s after leaving the mining industry. He was finally employed by Haringey Education Services of Haringey Council, London, as Mathematics and Information Technology lecturer/tutor for fourteen years before he retired from active teaching profession in December 2004. He is currently researching for two-volume book on Ghana?s gold industry titled An Anatomy of Ghana?s Gold Industry ? The Facts, The Figures and the Myths. Volume 1: Ashanti Goldfield Company is nearly finished for proof reading and publication; Volume 2: The General Gold Mining Industry (Including the Other Gold Mines) is more than 50% finished.

The Metal Gold * by Lawrence Akakpo

Properties, World Production Statistics: BC 3900-AD 2009, Units of Measurements & Trading and The Uses

Publication Date: December 3, 2010

Picture Book; ?35.99; 256 pages; 978-1-4568-0840-2

Picture Book Hardcover; ?45.99; 256 pages; 978-1-4568-0841-9

Members of the media who wish to review this book may request a complimentary paperback copy by contacting the publisher at +0800-644-6988. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at 44-203-006-8880 or call +0800-644-6988.

For more information, contact Xlibris at +0800-644-6988 or on the web at http://www.XlibrisPublishing.co.uk.

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Cannes 2011 DPA Lounge is back at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 10:32:15 +0000

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 07, 2011

After the unparalleled successes of the Cannes Film Festival gifting suites in 2005, 2006 and 2007, featuring up to $ 90,000 gift bags received by Sharon Stone, Morgan Freeman, Paris Hilton, Fifty Cent, Minnie Driver, Gerard Depardieu and Michael Madsen, retreat producer Nathalie Dubois and Entertainment Strategist Company DPA return for the CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE at the Cannes Film Festival.

May 11th through May 20th ?The Palace of the Stars?, The Intercontinental Carlton Hotel in Cannes will host the most glamorous and sought after location at the Cannes Film Festival 2011: The CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE. The world?s biggest and brightest stars will be invited to this exclusive location at the Intercontinental Carlton Hotel where they will be pampered in luxury and style. After 4 years of absence in Cannes, DPA reviewed the all concept of gift suite, and added a new element: a showroom. The CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE will be hosting two spaces: a small show room and a gifting suite. ?We worked 5 months for finding the best of products and we arrive to a fantastic choice of new as well as established brands,? says Nathalie Dubois. The big highlight of our event will be the ST REGIS BORA BORA gifting to selected guests, a trip valued at over $ 65,000 and featuring night stays at the Royal villa estate on their property in magical Bora Bora, along with airplane tickets. NINA SKARRA, Norway first Haute couture designer, working towards full sustainability, transparency and empowering women in the textile industry, will be presenting in THE SHOWROOM some of her most delicate couture gowns, as well as introducing her pret a porter line to selected actresses. MARCHON, faithful to the DPA gifting suites worldwide since 2007, will gift in Cannes its new collection of sunglasses from PUCCI and LACOSTE. Lebanese DJIHAN JEWELLERY by Jihan Ragheb Alameh, will also be in THE SHOWROOM, and will be showcasing their stunning modern pieces to be worn on the red carpet. Stars will have the choices in diamonds but also semi precious and precious stones. ?We are very excited to invite back top NOVA SCOTTIA fashion designer Lisa Drader -Murphy and her brand TURBINE into our gift suite in Cannes. We suggested that she created a Cannes survival kit? mention Nathalie Dubois. The TURBINE Cannes survival kit will be the talk of the Croisette this year and will feature the Upside-Down Dress, a reversible leather hobo bag, and the Day to Night #27 red mineral lipstick duo. The other Canadian Brand, MICHIQUE will place lots of their fabulous clutches on the red carpet. Based also in Nova Scotia, the two twin sisters designed for Cannes some special very colorful pieces.

Speaking about ?red carpet?, RED CARPET Paris will be on hands to soothe the guests? feet by providing their great soles. LIEBESKIND Berlin, will add to the style of DPA lounge, by providing one of a kind Vintage handbags, but also clutches, wallets and belts. The sold out brand will be for sure this year, TEO JASMIN. Chic Parisian boutique TEO JASMIN, the success of the CESAR gift suite in February 2011 in Paris, will return with new styles of pillows, photos frames, for the DPA guests to take home and featuring the likes of The Beatles, Brigitte Bardot. Last, for stylish beach looks Nathalie Dubois turned to the trendy designs of Toronto based Bathing Belle, Brazilian Lybethras, and for the men the hippest Pull-In, to keep the celebrity guests en vogue.

?CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE? will be like a tsunami on the croisette of the Festival De Cannes,? says retreat producer Nathalie Dubois ?We plan to be everywhere in the press and get the best of celebrities. Rumors are already saying that we are back!?

THE CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE will be one of the premiere retreats at the Cannes Film Festival, adding to the splendor and glamour of the biggest red-carpet event in the world, with gifts totaling over $ 80,000 for some of the lucky selected guests. Also featured in the CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE are: Listo Belts, Eva Varro, Tand3m, Natura Bisse, Milena?s Boutique, Cloud b, Mercedes Perfumes, Tend Skin, The Berry Company, Lov Organic, Kusmi Tea, Kothai, LouLouBell, Lothantique, Flexi Flats.

The CANNES 2011 DPA LOUNGE is located at the International Carlton Hotel, in suites 156 and 157 and will be opened May 11th to May 20th, from 10am to 6pm daily.

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Free Summer Gold Discount Card Launched for Travel to Antigua and Barbuda in 2011

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:35:49 +0000

London, United Kingdom (PRWEB UK) 8 May 2011

The second annual Summer Gold card campaign has been launched by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority giving visitors the chance to take advantage of major savings of up to ?1,300 on holiday activities during the summer months from 1 June to 30 September 2011.

Savvy travellers in the know can pick up the free card by contacting the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, once the card is received all it take is a few clicks to activate and holiday makers will have deals at their finger tips that can save each couple up to ?1,300 on their holiday activities.

Summer Gold card holders will benefit from exclusive discounts at over 20 participating companies with offers encompassing diving trips, restaurants, excursions, yacht charters and more. Highlights of the deals available include:

?Diamonds can be your best friend with a FREE $ 200 gift card valid for purchases of Diamonds International jewellery collection items

?Learn something new with 10% off the Discover Scuba diving course through Indigo Divers

?Take to the seas and save up to $ 70 US with an eight hour day cruise around the island?s pristine Caribbean waters

?Explore the Island the easy way with Antigua segway tours and save 20% off north and south coast island tours

?Reach dizzying heights with 10% off all zip line tours with an Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour

?Embrace the exotic with 20% off at the exclusive Exotic Antigua shop in Redcliffe Quay

?Become a pirate for the day with $ 10 US off Pirates of Antigua Day Tours and the chance to snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean

The card is valid for use between 1 June and 30 September 2011 for adults aged over 18. For further details and to sign up for your free Summer Gold card, go to: http://www.antiguasummergold.com.

As well as these fantastic discounts, families can take advantage of the hotels superb offers throughout this period, including a seven night stay at Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua on an all-inclusive basis, priced from ?3,569 for a family of four (two adults and two children) staying in a Gardenview Room. Return flights are included in the price. For further information or to make a booking call Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts on 0800 022 4114, email sales(at)grandpineapple(dot)co(dot)uk or visit http://www.grandpineapple.co.uk.

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Note to editors:

1.????High resolution destination images available on request.

For media queries, contact:

Lynda Daboh or Rachel Ferguson

First Public Relations

T: 020 7978 5233

E: lynda(at)firstpr(dot)co(dot)uk / rachel(at)firstpr(dot)co(dot)uk

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Debut Bridal Collection from Links of London

admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 10:36:37 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 9 May 2011

Links of London present their first beautiful bridal collection.

?To Have and to hold, from this day forward? rings true with jewellery and gifts that will be treasured years after your special day.

The introduction of elegant wedding bands and solitaire engagement rings is a new initiative for Links of London; couples can also celebrate their love with diamond encrusted eternity rings.

Brides can find the perfect adornment from our celebrated Love Note and Sweetie collections alongside new ranges like the opulent Effervescence Pearl; which sees chic iridescent white and black freshwater pearls strung together with sterling silver beads in staggered clusters to give a modern twist on the traditional pearl necklace.

For a lesson in effortless grace look to the princess of style Kate Middleton who chose Links of London white sapphire ?Hope? earrings to compliment her cream Reiss dress in the official engagement photograph shot by Mario Testino. White sapphire reappears in the extension to our exquisite Love Note collection; a regal and classic option for your special day.

For the groom and usher we have a charming collection of classic and contemporary sterling silver cufflinks as well as many stylish timepieces. A set of sophisticated accessories to finish his look on the big day.

Renowned for exquisite gifts, Links of London have an extensive selection of jewellery and accessories perfect for the mother of the bride, bridesmaids and relatives to ensure everyone has a luxury keepsake.

Discover the full range of Bridal Jewellery at LinksofLondon.com

For more information please contact the Press Office.

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Golden New Website for UK Jewellery Makers

admin — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:31:18 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 10 May 2011

Cookson Precious Metals, based in the heart of the UK?s historic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter, is launching its new website on Monday 9th May ? http://www.cooksongold.com.

Cookson Precious Metals is part of Cookson Group PLC employing over 15,000 people in more than 40 countries, selling its products in over 100 countries. Cookson are a leading materials science company operating on a worldwide basis in Ceramics, Electronics and Precious Metals markets. The Cooksongold.com website is now part of a growing digital presence within the Precious Metals Division of Cookson.

In 2010, http://www.cooksongold.com ranked #4 based on market share of visits among all United Kingdom websites in the Hitwise Business and Finance – Manufacturing and Industrial industry as visited by United Kingdom Internet users.

The website offers the jewellery maker an unrivalled choice from over 11,000 Gold, Silver and Platinum products alongside all the specialist tools and equipment any jewellery maker could need.

The new website, offers a host of new features to help everyone from the professional jeweller, retailer or goldsmith, right through to the jewellery student and those looking to try a new hobby.

At the heart of the website is the UK?s largest jewellery supplies on-line shop, redesigned to help customers shop easily and quickly. The new site features a lively social community where jewellers can chat with other jewellers and get advice via Facebook, Twitter and a dedicated jewellery making forum. The new forum gives access to essential hints, tips and datasheets, along side the latest metal price fixes updated twice per day. With jewellery and Gold always gaining media, the new CooksonGold news centre (news.cooksongold.com) is now the best place to keep up to date with the latest trends, gold prices and what?s happening on the high street.

Plus for those jewellers in need of a little inspiration there?s the Project Area and YouTube channel, packed full of great ideas ? with new projects added every week.

The new website is backed by a great delivery service, with any order placed before 3pm guaranteed to be despatched the same day.

Cookson Gold?s E-Commerce Manager Adam Pike says:

?We are delighted to announce the launch of the new cooksongold.com website. We’ve created a website that is easier to use, more inspiring and is far more user friendly for our customers. The website is much more than a fresh new look; we’ve improved our checkout, search facility and onsite navigation. To celebrate the launch we’re running our biggest ever web exclusive sale with up to 50% OFF 1,300 products throughout the month of May.?

The new Cookson Gold website launches on 9th May so be sure to visit http://www.cooksongold.com to snap up some fantastic products at amazing prices.

Contacts:

For more information on this story, contact Adam Pike, E-Commerce Manager, Cooksongold.com on 0121 212 6473.

Notes for Editors:

About Cookson Gold:

Cookson Precious Metals offer a choice of jewellery making supplies from over 11,000 products including art clay and precious metal clay, fimo polymer clay, jewellery tools, jewellery packaging and boxes and gold, platinum palladium wire, sheet, solder. Combined with free technical information for jewellers, jobbers, designer, craftsmen, artisans and students.

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H.Samuel Launches Facebook Page

admin — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:44:41 +0000

Borehamwood, Herts (PRWEB) May 11, 2011

Following on from the success of its twitter feed, H.Samuel introduces its Facebook page. The jewellery retailer is keen to interact more with its consumers by using Facebook. By offering exclusive competitions and up to the minute trend stories that are not featured on the main website, H.Samuel hopes to encourage consumers to share their comments and create a hub of consumer activity.

The current H.Samuel retail website features seasonal promotions such as Valentine?s Day and Mother?s Day where hero lines and offers are promoted. The jewellery retailer also features an extensive list of well known brands, gold buying service, online brochure, buyer?s guides and news pages.

The H.Samuel Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/HSamuelTheJeweller not only showcases new jewellery and current trends, the retailer offers information on men?s jewellery, as well as watches, gifts and collectibles. Since launching its Facebook page H.Samuel has also featured exclusive competitions to win men?s Urban Steel jewellery, ladies? Guess jewellery http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/l/jewellery/brand|guess/ and a family gift ideas guide http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/giftideas.do. By creating interesting editorial features, H.Samuel is inviting consumers to become part of something new and exciting.

Consumers interact with retailers on Facebook in order to find out more about products. Not only can consumers be up to date with information, they can also communicate directly with H.Samuel if they wish to enquire or share their own information about products.

The H.Samuel Facebook page will include exclusive Facebook competitions, promote in store design events, new brands, trend updates and style features, new collections and products, gift guide?s, editor?s picks and much more all designed to give the consumer access to the best deals, offers and trends whilst also being informative and entertaining.

The UK?s favourite high street retailer is keen to develop its relationship with the consumer, offering a sneak peek of what?s coming up including in store events that consumers can attend, to the latest charity campaigns or specific product launches. H.Samuel wants consumers to use Facebook not only to keep up to date with editorial features, but also to share their own jewellery tips or thoughts.

H.Samuel is the nation?s favourite High Street Jeweller with over 340 stores and a retail website at http://www.hsamuel.co.uk. Featuring an incredible range of branded watches, H.Samuel also has a stunning range of jewellery, collectibles http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/collectibles.do and gifts for all occasions, offering something for every taste and style. H.Samuel is part of the Signet Group, the world?s largest speciality retail jeweller.

Contact Details:

Tim Lundberg

Copywriter E-Commerce Marketing

H.Samuel

3 Imperial Place Maxwell Road,

Borehamwood,

Herts, WD6 1JN

http://www.hsamuel.co.uk

D – 0208 207 8312

E ? tim.lundberg(at)signet(dot)co(dot)uk

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British Jewellery Designer Launches Child Safety Jewellery Range

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:50:10 +0000

(PRWEB) May 11, 2011

?Have you ever been at theme park and heard an announcement about a lost child and been so relieved that it wasn?t your child? But what if it was?? This was the opening question from jewellery designer Tanya Krackowizer as she discussed the inspiration behind her recently launched range of safety jewellery.

The concept is that the bracelet or necklace incorporates the parent?s cell number so in the event that the child is lost, he/she goes to the nearest responsible adult and shows them the bracelet. That person calls the cell number and the child is found. The idea is a very simple one, but extremely effective.

Tanya is the mom of a seven-year-old boy, and the revelation came to her as they lost sight of each other one day in a very crowded park. ?Had he been wearing one of the bracelets, he would have been able to find me in a matter of minutes.? said Tanya. She feels it would have avoided that frantic 10-minute search, which ended when she found him crying on the other side of the play area being comforted by another mom. Tanya now puts a bracelet on her son every time they go out and he loves it because it is fashionable and colourful. ?He wears it with such pride.? She has instilled a variety of safety precautions for her son to adhere to should he lose her again. She has taught him that he must go into a shop and show the sales staff the bracelet. If there are no shops, then he is to approach a responsible adult, preferably a woman who has children with her or a police officer.

Tanya, who trades under the name TLK JEWELLER, has called the range TLK CHERUBS?. This signifies the idea that your children are being protected and guarded. Of course, your Cherubs are both boys and girls, so there are two ranges:

The boys can chose between Black, Indian Red, Tangerine, Pacific Blue and Tropical Green. For the girls there are beads in Raspberry, Violet, Lemon, Sparkly Deep Blue and Glittery Red. With a choice of dangly stars, hearts and flowers, it is easy to customise each piece.

Each bead is handmade from Fimo? Polymer Clay, stamped with a number and threaded onto a colourful leather cord with a sterling silver ?tlk cherubs? branded spacer. The piece is then finished with sterling silver ends and a bolt ring catch.

They are perfect for the beach, the park, the mall, at theme parks, camping, festivals and holidays.

The bracelets retail at $ 38.00 (?23.00) and the necklaces retail at $ 44.00 (?26.00). The range is available online at http://www.tlk-jeweller.com. To take advantage of an introductory special offer, please enter the following code CHERUBINT100 at the checkout to receive free international delivery in May and June.

?Keep your cherub stylish and safe this summer and all year round.?

Tanya informed us to remind parents this is not a toy and not suitable for children under 36 months.

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Mahlika Jewelry?s new on-line jewellery store has just launched offering a collection of exquisite handmade Turkish jewellery

admin — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:15:54 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 12 May 2011

Women all over the world adore fashion. They love to wear clothes that reflect their style and accessorise with jewellery for the perfect finishing touches. In the past, the true style gurus would have to travel the world to locate innovative and unique jewellery designs, but with the way the industry has evolved designs from anywhere in the world are easily accessible for anyone who desires them.

With the launch of Mahlika Jewelry?s new website http://www.mahlikajewelry.com the most sumptuous collection of Turkish jewellery is now available at your fingertips.

Offering stunning handmade jewellery crafted by the most skilled of artisans from Istanbul, Mahlika Jewelry showcases the best range of Turkish gems anywhere online. This company offers necklaces, bangles, cuffs, bracelets, statement rings, earrings, a fantastic collection of Evil Eye and Hamsa Hand jewellery and a collection of Ottoman style jewellery. All jewellery is made using only the finest in semi precious and precious gemstones, from pearl necklaces to turquoise and amethyst rings, heavily embellished gemstone cuffs and earrings adorned with coral and garnets you will be sure to find your perfect treasure.

Mahlika Jewelry?s passion and love for Turkish jewellery is showcased in the gorgeous range found on the site. The website is easy to use and enables customers to comfortably locate the ideal jewellery for them. The gems sparkle in the coloured photographs of the pieces, accompanied by product details and price to ease you through the shopping experience.

Mahlikajewlery.com is committed to total customer satisfaction ensuring all merchandise undergo a careful quality control check before they are packaged. Each item is individually wrapped and packaged in Mahlika Jewelry?s gift boxes. Buyers who are not completely satisfied with their purchase, however, can simply return the item for an exchange or refund.

The bountiful treasures found at Mahlika Jewelry are perfect for fashionistas on the cusp of current trends and make an ideal gift for loved ones. Check out http://www.mahlikajewelry.com and open up the treasure chest full of Turkish jewels!

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Boticca.com Revolutionises Global Accessories E-tail Experience and Accelerates International Growth Ecommerce and Luxury Heavyweights Back Disruptive Accessories Site

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:31:30 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 16 May 2011

Boticca.com, the first global online destination for accessories that connects customers directly with top independent designers all over the world, today announced plans for further international growth with the close of a ?1.5 million (US$ 2.5 million) funding round from retail, luxury and e-commerce heavyweights. The investment was led by ISAI, a fund comprised of 70 of the most successful Internet entrepreneurs in France, including founders of Vente Priv?e and Priceminister, and joined by Annoushka Ducas and John Ayton, the founders and former owners of Links of London and current owners of Annoushka Jewellery; prominent Silicon Valley investors, led by Bobby Yazdani, an early investor in Google; and Digital Garage, the Japanese Internet incubator whose investment portfolio also includes Twitter.

Boticca.com?s team, led by co-founders Kiyan Foroughi and Avid Larizadeh, is revolutionising the global accessories e-tail experience for designers and customers alike. They put customers directly in touch with hand-selected emerging jewellery and accessories designers from all over the world in a curated, editorialised marketplace. For the first time in a luxury environment, independent designers make the lion?s share of the economics without the impervious distribution channels and mark-up traditionally associated with the retail experience, whilst benefiting from having their individual brands at the forefront of Boticca.com?s business.

The site combines the advantages of the marketplace model, including community engagement, negative working capital and no inventory, with the strength of the traditional retail model in branding, curation and merchandising control. Boticca.com?s disruptive approach has allowed it to quickly build a scalable global business, whilst maintaining the authenticity and quality of the designers and accessories it presents.

Since its public launch in October 2010, Boticca.com has already achieved traction from celebrities, royalty and customers spread evenly across North America, Europe and the rest of the world, primarily in the Middle East and Japan, who spend above ?100 (US$ 164) per transaction. Sixty per cent of all transactions are transcontinental, enabling emerging designers to reach a global customer base from the get-go. Customers can read the stories behind over 4,000 accessories, interact with and buy directly from the 180 handpicked designers in more than 30 countries.

The profile of the investors mirrors the team’s global ambition to build a brand combining e-commerce and merchandising expertise with a deep sense of creativity and luxury. The Series A investment will enable Boticca.com to accelerate its growth by expanding its marketing efforts and editorial elements, enhancing the customer experience and bringing new talent on board. As part of the deal, Jean-David Chamboredon of ISAI joins the board of directors, alongside Olivier Mathiot, co-founder of and VP of Marketing for Priceminister, France?s leading e-commerce marketplace; and John Ayton, who brings 20 years of jewellery retail and luxury experience.

Mr. Chamboredon, CEO of ISAI, said: ?Boticca.com is ISAI?s first investment outside of France. Once we?d met with the founders, we immediately identified a project that fits perfectly with our investment mandate. The market opportunity is huge, current momentum is impressive, and we?re very familiar with the business model. We look forward to helping the company reach its great ambition.?

With strong quality controls in place around customer service, materials, design process, photography and shipping, Boticca.com gives professional and semi-professional designers the opportunity to build their brands in a beautifully curated, global environment with PR and marketing support. Designers are given guidance on how best to present their work, the number of pieces they stock, prices and shipping, but they ultimately have full control of their own brands. Their voices combined with a strong editorial component bring to life the stories and inspiration behind their collections.

Mr. Ayton said: ?I meet many new talented designers who struggle to find a marketplace for their fabulous work in an industry which is often quite conservative. Boticca.com offers emerging designers the opportunity to engage with a global audience and has the power to unlock great potential in a very fragmented marketplace.?

?Today, people are looking for meaning and authenticity in everything they do, and this extends to what they choose to wear,? said Mr. Foroughi, CEO and co-founder. ?Accessories add that touch of uniqueness to an outfit, and no one should have to settle for skillfully-marketed, impersonal, mass-produced products. It is incredibly rewarding to empower independent creative professionals to find a commercial outlet and receive the recognition they deserve on a global scale for their exquisitely unique work.?

About Boticca.com

Boticca.com is the global online destination for accessories that connects customers directly with top independent designers all over the world. Boticca.com makes it easier and more enjoyable for customers to discover high-quality, unique designer jewelry, bags and accessories with a meaningful story. The marketplace is curated and edited by a team of fashion experts, designers, stylists and collectors, who illustrate the culture, stories and inspiration behind the collections on the site. With headquarters in London, Boticca.com has handpicked more than 180 emerging designers from over 30 countries and offers a selection of more than 4,000 pieces of jewelry and fashion accessories.

About ISAI

ISAI is the French internet entrepreneurs? fund. It was founded by Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet (PriceMinister), Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux (Virgin Mobile), St?phane Treppoz (Sarenza) and Ouriel Ohayon (ex TechCrunch.fr) and it is managed by Jean-David Chamboredon (CEO of ISAI, ex- 3i) and Christophe Raynaud (COO of ISAI, ex-Paris Business Angels). ISAI invests in rounds ranging from 500,000 to 1.5 million euros in young internet companies that pass rigorous selection criteria, then actively supports them by giving them access to its ecosystem. Alongside the founders http://www.ISAI.fr includes more than 70 individual investors in the ISAI Fund, including founders, executives or former executives of 118218, 24h00, Abaxia, Aden Classifieds, Alapage, Alloresto, APosition, AuFeminin, BourseDirect, Boursorama, BDDP, B2L, ChateauOnline, CityVox, Companeo, Criteo, DirectGroup, Directinet, Empruntis, FastBooking, Fia-Net, FittingBox, Fortun?o, Freever, FullSix, Google.fr, HighDeal, Ilog, InfoB?b?s, Kelkoo, Micromania, MisterGoodDeal, MyPix, NetCentrex, NotreFamille, Okyz, OneDirect, PhotoBox, Photoweb, PickUp Services, PriceMinister, Prosodie, Sarenza, ScreenTonic, SeLoger, Sophis, SpecificMedia, ThePhoneHouse, TravelPrice, Twenga, Vente-Priv?e, VisionIQ, VoyagerMoinsCher, Wanadoo, WebHelp, Wcube, WizzClub. ISAI currently has 35 million euros under management and is an AMF authorized portfolio management company.

About Digital Garage, Inc.

Digital Garage, Inc., founded in 1995, has gone on to create a wide variety of business endeavors based on our core strengths: cutting-edge Internet technology, marketing technology with focus on usability, and financial technology that harnesses total solutions. The footsteps of Digital Garage –its path of creating new context as well as numerous business models– have been and will be a guidepost for Internet business in Japan in the 21st century.

About DG Incubation, Inc.

DG Incubation, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Garage, Inc., was founded in July 2005 in order to establish Digital Garage?s new business investment and development operations as a separate entity. Currently investing in about 10 companies including Twitter and Path.

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Shaun Leane Exclusive Collection Launch

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:44:10 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 17 May 2011

On the 16th and 17th March, renowned jewellery house Shaun Leane launched three new collections due for release in summer 2011: two designer silver jewellery collections for men and women and one diamond fine women?s collection.

Captivated by the brief and delicate beauty of the Maybell, Shaun Leane introduces a new diamond jewellery collection that celebrates the purity and elegance of this fleeting woodland flower. Inspired by the momentary perfection of nature, the collection is crafted in 18ct White Gold with White Diamonds and echoes the simplicity of line and fluid curves that have become the house?s signature.

The Maybells statement of new life, hope and returning happiness was loved by celebrated journalist James Sherwood and Vogue contributor Plum Sykes, who both attended the preview evening.

Also shown on the evening was the two-part Bound Collection, silver jewellery inspired by the talismanic body adornments of African tribes. Amongst other reputable retailers eager to launch the new silver collections in-store are Charles Fish, Michael Matthews, Justice and Steffans of Northampton.

Also in attendance were Willie Hamilton and Sarah Carpin from the CMJ; with Samantha Conti from W Magazine; and Richard Cook from Wallpaper Magazine.

The Maybell Collection is currently available exclusively to Harrods, whilst the Silver Collections will become available in Harrods and Selfridges from mid-July.

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Savina Barnes Joins StylistPick as Buying and Merchandising Director

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:52:05 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 18 May 2011

StylistPick, the subscription-based fashion buying website for shoe and accessory shoppers, has appointed Savina Barnes as Buying and Merchandising Director.

Previously at Shop Direct (Littlewoods, Very.co.uk) as Head of Buying (Footwear and Accessories) Barnes has come on board at StylistPick to extend the product offer to include handbags jewellery, as well as extending the shoe footwear range.

Since coming on board, Barnes has also appointed Chantelle Scott, Footwear Buyer, formerly at Dune Group and Vicky Williamson, Accessories Buyer, from Touchstone Jewellery and Primark stores.

Barnes? comments – ?I am really excited to be joining such a unique online business. StylistPick offers the UK consumer a real fresh approach to online shopping and has many USP’s which will set it apart from the competition.’

StylistPick?s USP lies in its personalised customer service that gives subscribers exclusive access to trusted top celebrity and TV stylists, who deliver specially selected items to in-boxes, according to customers? profile.

Leading fashion personalities on board include Grace Woodward from Britain?s Next Top Model and The X Factor; fashion journalist and MTV star Louise Roe; and professional stylists Charlotte Adsett, Steph Stevens, Arabella Greenhill and Chris Leger who dress celebrities including Alexa Chung, Dannii Minogue, Paloma Faith and Pixie Lott.

StylistPick?s ?shoe and bag drops?, a monthly hand picked selection for subscribers, takes the legwork out of shoe shopping at a cost of just ?39.95 per month.

Barnes states ?We will bring the latest trends and irresistible “must have” pieces to the customer every month.?

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Australia?s First Virtual Mirror Showcased at Shopper Marketing LIVE 2011

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:53:18 +0000

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) May 20, 2011

http://www.BoutiqueAccessories.com.au has today been showcased in front of thousands of Australian marketers and consumers at the Shopper Marketing Conference & Expo in Sydney. In two separate presentations, the Boutique Accessories Virtual Mirror was featured as an example of forward thinking in retail.

The Virtual Mirror is an augmented reality application created by specialists in the field, Explore Engage who also showcased a video of the Virtual Mirror in action at their stand over the two day conference expo.

The Virtual Mirror is leading in the market and is the first in the Southern Hemisphere. There are currently only a handful of similar applications in the world and Explore Engage have created a cutting edge application using ground breaking methodology.

Fashion Accessories featured within the Virtual Mirror include Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings allowing customers to ?try on? the jewellery in real time using their webcam.

The founder of the website commented ?Boutique Accessories is proud to be leading the way in the Australian market.?

The website aims to support Australian fashion designers and help to shape the future of online retail by improving the customer experience. ?We launched the Virtual Mirror to bring the online shopping experience closer to a high street shopping experience for customers in Australia and around the world?? said the website?s owner.

The website is loved by designers and customer alike because it provides both with a new form of interaction never experienced before online.

BoutiqueAccessories.com.au is an online boutique selling Australian Designer Fashion Accessories including Earrings, Necklaces, Bracelets, Handbags and Purses. Our mission is to recreate a high-end Boutique experience online by over delivering on customer?s expectations and providing cutting edge technology to constantly improve the online experience. Our customers know that when shopping with us, they have access to the most recent trends in fashion accessories.

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Discover the Latest Wedding Thank You Gifts Ideas from Big Fat Balloons

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:47:20 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 25 May 2011

While most weddings are unlikely to bring London to a standstill or generate an extra Bank Holiday as experienced with the recent Royal nuptials, bride and grooms throughout the country will want to make their wedding a day to remember.

To make sure it?s an unforgettable day for everyone involved, Big Fat Balloons, the balloons and gifts website has put together a range of wedding thank you gift ideas for bridesmaids and best man gifts to thank-you gifts for mums, dads and even the wedding cake maker.

As Sophie Baxter, managing director, Big Fat Balloons explained: ?A great deal of organisation goes into planning a wedding, no matter how formal or informal, and the bride and groom are usually helped by friends and family. It means that, even with very small weddings there is usually someone to thank for their help ? although it might just be the witnesses.”

?Our wedding thank you gift ideas offer a gentle reminder about the various people you might want to formally thank for their help. We?ve also listed a range of thank you gifts that make a change from traditional flowers and tankards.?

For instance, while jewellery is a traditional, and often welcome, wedding thank you gift for bridesmaids, Big Fat Balloons, suggests being a bit more adventurous with your thank you gifts. Experience gifts, such as spa days or theatre breaks are a great way to treat bridesmaids to their own ?special day?. Alternatively, an adventure day out could give them a day to remember.

Younger bridesmaids are more likely to be impressed with a gift they can play with immediately. Big Fat Balloons’ Bridesmaid teddy bears are proving incredibly popular gifts for younger children.

As men can be difficult to buy for at the best of times, Big Fat Balloons suggestions for best man and usher thank you gifts will come in useful for anyone tying the knot this year. It?s easy to make traditional gifts, such as shot glasses or hip flasks extra special, by having them personalised with the best man or usher?s name and the date of the wedding.

For weddings on a budget, Big Fat Balloons suggests something that little bit quirky, for example wedding party socks, that the best man, ushers, groom and even father of the bride can wear on the day.

With wedding thank you gifts for mums, dads and step parents, Big Fat Balloons? has something for everyone. And finally it’s worth remembering all those other people who help to make a wedding special. If friends or family helped make the cake, table displays, invitations or design the bridesmaid dresses or the wedding dress, then it?s important to thank them properly. Thank you balloons or chocolates delivered directly to their door will make fun and memorable gifts for all involved.

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Remember the magic: Fine range of Royal Wedding Memorabilia from Compton and Woodhouse

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:30:54 +0000

(PRWEB) May 28, 2011

As we approach exactly a month since the memorable wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, prestige collectables retailer Compton and Woodhouse have laid the spotlight on their fine range of Royal Wedding Memorabilia, to help remember the magic in style.

April 29th 2011 will be a day remembered for love and happiness which will be in our hearts forever. For Catherine Middleton it was a day that every girl shares came true ? she married her prince.

Compton and Woodhouse, specialists in prestige collectables and fine jewellery for over 25 years, have chosen to remember the day in stunning fashion by commissioning a range of Royal Wedding commemoratives which capture the elegance and magic of that special day.

Some of the Royal Wedding Memorabilia range is exclusively available at Compton and Woodhouse, including the jewel in the collection?s crown; Catherine: The Royal Bride Figurine.

Carolyn Morton has been selected as the sculptor for the signature figurine and has told gulfnews.com she is, ?delighted at the prospect of making a portrait piece of a member of the Royal Family…especially one as beautiful, elegant and charming as Catherine.?

Talking specifically about her process for sculpting, Morton added, ?Watching videos are great because you get to see all the angles of the subject?s face and see expressions that might otherwise not be in a photograph. And you also get to see 360 degrees of the person?s face, instead of only from one angle.? (Source ? gulfnews.com)

Other collectables which make up the range include Royal Wedding Commemorative Mugs, Trinket Boxes, and China Plates featuring an iconic image from the day that Compton and Woodhouse have specially sourced for these commemorative pieces. There is also a selection of beautiful glass paperweights hand made in Scotland in addition to an elegant range of Royal Wedding jewellery featuring a Royal Wedding Princess Ring.

?It is certainly the most beautiful and elegant speciality range we have offered here at Compton and Woodhouse,? explains Simon Windsor, Marketing Director.

?The wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton was such a special day not only for the happy couple, but for the country and across the world, so we really wanted to showcase some of our finest collectables and jewellery to suit such a special occasion.?

Compton and Woodhouse is the UK?s leading online retailer of prestige collectables, fine jewellery and home decor. Stocking figurines from established brands such as Coalport, Royal Doulton and Royal Worcester, Compton and Woodhouse also allow you to pay via interest free instalments and products come with a 30 day money back guarantee.

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Hitched Displays Best of British

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:33:58 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 2 June 2011

Hitched.co.uk, the UK’s most popular wedding website, has displayed the best of British in its new editorial section with English country garden wedding ideas.

June?s five features, positioned prominently on the homepage, include 10 vintage inspired wedding dresses featuring designers such as Johanna Hehir, Candy Anthony, Matthew Williamson, Halfpenny London and more.

Hitched.co.uk has picked 10 marquee wedding venue ideas and 10 vintage inspired accessories such as a vintage cake, vintage headwear, shoes and jewellery.

For brides to be, hitched.co.uk has found five classic English honeymoon locations around the UK including by the seaside, in the city and in the countryside.

Hitched.co.uk also features a classic English wedding Q&A, which answers all planning questions related to an English country garden style wedding.

For more information, please visit: http://www.hitched.co.uk

For more press information, please contact Stephen or Jenny at SRF on 01252 850540, or email jenny(at)communicationmatters(dot)co(dot)uk

About Hitched.co.uk

Since being established in 1997, hitched.co.uk has been involved in over three million weddings, making the website the UK?s leading online authority in marriage ceremonies. Hitched.co.uk has been named the #1 website in the Lifestyle ? Weddings industry for 2010 in the latest Experian Hitwise UK Top 10 Awards programme. This expert website features 14,000 images, lists 2,500 venues, has over 40 other wedding supplier categories and 50,000 registered users. Receiving on average 4.5 million page impressions per month and visited by an average 320,000 unique users a month, hitched.co.uk is the nation?s most popular wedding website. For more information visit http://www.hitched.co.uk.

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Skull Rings from Stephen Einhorn Catch the Eyes of Celebrities

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:33:21 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 3 June 2011

Stephen Einhorn?s skull rings have become an iconic part of his skull jewellery collection, which he started designing over 14 years ago. They have and continue to be enormously popular with his customers, including celebrities Noel Fielding and Fearne Cotton, who have both been seen sporting one of Einhorn’s skull ring designs.

Leading London jewellery designer Stephen Einhorn designs and makes stylish skull jewellery for men and women. The focus is on quality – quality of design, materials and manufacture. Each piece of skull jewellery is handcrafted by Stephen Einhorn and his talented team, using precious metals and hand-selected semi-precious and precious stones in his London workshops.

Over the years skull rings have become more than just a design, they have reached cult status. When an individual wears a skull ring they’re making a statement, projecting a lifestyle and ideal. Symbols of strength, rebellion and style, skull rings are coveted by fierce fashion editors, the coolest A-listers, rock n’ rollers and hard-ass bikers alike.

A long-time skull ring customer favourite is Einhorn’s Smiling Skull ring, which features an edgy skull and crossbones design. It can be made to order in a variety of solid precious metal options, including sterling silver, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold and platinum. Prices for the silver design without eyes start at ?172. You also have the option of customising this design by having precious stones set into the eyes. Stones available include green tsavorites, pink and blue sapphires, amethysts, garnets, rubies and diamonds.

Stephen Einhorn?s Skull ring is his more classic skull ring design, an exquisitely handcrafted piece which lends an artisan edge to any look. This design can also be handmade in an variety of solid precious metal options including sterling silver, yellow gold, white gold and platinum. You can personalise this design by having two round brilliant cut stones set into the eyes, and you also have the option of adding an engraved message to the inside or outside of the ring – perfect if you’ve bought it as a gift for someone. The price for the sterling silver Skull ring without eyes starts at ?246 and goes up to ?21,167 for the platinum design with two certified brilliant cut DIF diamonds.

Stephen Einhorn has been making designer jewellery since 1995. His collection offers a wide range of men?s and women?s skull jewellery, including skull bracelets, unisex skull rings, earrings, cufflinks and other accessories. His jewellery is designed for individuals and most of his pieces can be personalised. You can choose from a variety of precious metal and stone options, add an engraved message, and even have your chosen design encased in Stephen Einhorn’s breakable gift packaging – the ultimate luxury gift packing. In addition to his core collection Stephen Einhorn also offers a bespoke jewellery service, which is offered to customers who wish to have a unique, one-of-a-kind jewellery piece created. You can visit Stephen Einhorn?s showroom in London?s cool Angel, Islington area and see the incredible collection yourself; the address is 210 Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL.

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Spring/summer 2011 – 70s summer glamour and maxis for every mood

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:39:48 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 7 June 2011

Boohoo.com are injecting some 70?s glamour to this summer?s fashions with the latest collection 70?s Summer Glamour and are showcasing the holiday hero piece, the maxi dress with their Maxi?s for every Mood feature.

70s Summer Glamour

Make a big summer statement this season with our definitive guide to working the sublime 70s trend for the holiday season. Style up for high summer with 70s inspired holiday hits that are sure to have the wearer looking like a stunning summer siren around the poolside.

Arriving in a pallet of burnt orange, mellow yellow and rust, partner mid length pleat dresses with chunky platform wedges like the show stopping Nina T-bar Rattan Wedge Sandals ?35 or a dazzling pair of gladiators.

Pleats on skirts, dresses and palazzo?s give a subtle retro twist to the look and stand out especially in long flowing lengths. Burnt orange is a key colour palette when working this look and boohoo?s Abby Bandeau Pleated Chiffon Skirt Dress ?20 ticks all the boxes

Look out for embroidery ? an understated retro 70s detail that gives the look an authentic vintage feel. The 70s summer glamour trend is finished off by adding some essential accessories. To elevate the alluring elegance of the look one must not be without her oversized sunglasses that give a charming sense of Hollywood glamour and a wide brimmed 70s hat is a flashy style statement piece paraded by the most confidant fashionista among the tribe.

Maxi for every Mood

The return of the maxi dress comes flowing into spring/summer 2011 and boohoo.com has a maxi for every mood. The maxi dress is loved for its versatility and can be worn from day to night, creating versatile looks for any occasion. From evening elegant to boho-chic the maxi is also a holiday hero piece keeping cool during the sunny summer months.

The appeal and desire for the long flowing maxi dress this summer is far too huge to be ignored. Super chic and versatile beyond belief boohoo.com gives the low down on the chicest new hemline.

For the perfect festival maxi boohoo has floaty folk inspired floral maxi dresses that are perfect for working a laid back bohemian look for sunny festival days.

The holiday style maxi comes in vibrant colour popping colours and exotic tropical prints perfect for flaunting in the sun the Lucille colour block maxi ?15 comes in a variety of summer shades and will look eye catching chic with sun kissed skin.

The city sleek look maxi uses more muted tones are plain and simpler in their design and have sophisticated prints for a more understated style. A sleek and smouldering black maxi dress like the Natalie jersey maxi ?15 can be dressed up with stunning jewellery from boohoo?s range for an elegant after hours look.

The 70?s Summer Glamour range is available to shop on boohoo.com now along with their aladdins cave full of maxi dresses for every mood.

The boohoo website http://www.boohoo.com is brimming with the latest, on-trend clothes, shoes and accessories all at affordable prices. What?s more, with a quick six-week collection turnaround, Boohoo is able to offer cutting edge, catwalk styles long before they hit the high street.

Boohoo.com also prides itself on providing the hottest celebrity styles at credit crunch friendly prices! From how to recreate Kate Moss?s iconic style, to Pixie Lott?s latest red carpet dress, new season glamour is only a few clicks away.

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TV Celebrity Sparkles in Mishca Jewels

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:32:26 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) June 14, 2011

Celebrity Psychologist, Dr. Linda Papadopoulos has been seen wearing a stunning Mishca rose gold ring on Daybreak, BBC Breakfast and ITV’s Alan Titchmarsh Show, as well as being spotted on Twitter, tweeting about her “beautiful” brand new Mishca ring.

Earlier this year, Dr. Linda Papadopoulos was also seen arriving at the News of the World’s Children’s Champions Awards 2011 looking stunning in an elegant black dress complemented by her Mishca Rose Gold Statement Ring.

The Luxury Statement Ring Collection, comprising unique and exclusive designs, is a special addition to the Mishca Nite Collection. Crafted in 18K Rose Gold Vermeil, Gold Vermeil and Sterling Silver with the finest semi-precious gemstones, the eye-catching statement rings are created in tribute to the artist Vincent Van Gogh and inspired by his Starry Night paintings, where they represent Vincent’s “swirling clouds, and stars ablaze with their own luminescence”.

Founder and managing director of Mishca Jewels, commented: ?We are delighted that Dr. Linda is a fan of Mishca jewellery. Dr. Linda is always dressed beautifully and has her own unique style which is perfectly complemented by the choice of the Rose Gold Statement Ring. The Nite Collection is a beautiful celebration of art and luxury and the statement ring is one of our favourite pieces.?

In addition to these stunning statement rings, Mishca offers a wide range of designer jewellery, including earrings, necklaces and bracelets. If you?d like to keep up with the trends and look ultra stylish, why not snap up one of these stunning rings for those glamorous occasions? Available online at mishca.co.uk, all jewellery comes wrapped in beautiful branded Mishca packaging with next day UK delivery and Fast International Delivery.

For further information, feel free to contact Mishca:

Website: http://www.mishca.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 (0)20 7193 1995

Mishca is the UK?s Online Designer Jewellery Boutique. Our collection of chic, exclusive and classic designs of sterling silver and gold vermeil adorned with a flamboyant use of semi-precious gemstones, and pearls boasts superior craftsmanship that guarantees excellence.

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Argos TV launches into 10 million homes

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:37:38 +0000

(PRWEB) June 16, 2011

Argos, the UK?s leading general merchandise retailer, will appear on TVs up and down the country from today, as it launches its own home shopping television channel ? a first for a UK high street retailer.

Hosted on Sky, available to view in 10 million homes, the new channel will act as a ?shop window? for the retailer allowing customers greater access to products with in-depth demonstrations. It will broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can also be viewed online via a computer or laptop at http://www.argos.co.uk/tv.

Showcasing more than a thousand products a week, Argos TV will feature top brands and Argos exclusives as well as celebrity ranges including; Davina McCall?s health and fitness range, new jewellery collections from Colleen Rooney, Alesha Dixon and JLS, Andrew Barton hair products and Jamie Oliver BBQ products.

The experienced presenting team at launch includes:

????Claire Stuart ? background in dance and drama, most recently honed her fashion skills as a cutting edge stylist in The Fashion Police
????Sy Thomas ? CBBC and CITV presenter, actor and stand-up comedian
????Kat Camsey ? regular presenter on Sky, has also starred in a number of short films
????Jemma Forte ? starting out on the Disney Channel, Jemma has presented on ITV and BBC, including the National Lottery Show
????Gemma Scott ? has presented for Channel 5, BSkyB, Eurosport among others, and is also a champion sailor
????Sam Simmons ? combines experience in production and research, with experience in fine art, advertising and animation

Argos Business Development Director Adrian Burleton commented, ?As the leader in multi-channel shopping, Argos will use television to add a further dimension to the way in which customers can shop for its products from home.

?The new Argos TV channel sees us really delivering on our commitment to offer our customers a whole range of convenient ways to shop with us. In contrast to other shopping channels, many products aired on Argos TV can be collected immediately in one of 750 stores and held until the end of the next working day via the groundbreaking online Check & Reserve service. With the TV home shopping market valued at ?750m and growing, it?s a great opportunity for us.?

Head of Argos TV Darren Frost commented, ?We are very excited about the launch of our new TV channel and the prospect of showcasing products straight into UK living rooms. Now customers can access more in-depth product information and enjoy engaging content as well as share ideas using our fully integrated Twitter and Facebook pages.?

The channel provides customers with yet another way to browse the Argos range, working side-by-side with the catalogue, stores and website. Combining that with multiple options to order and purchase, through in-store, online, mobile and telephone gives shoppers unrivalled convenience as well as broad choice and great value.

To view Argos TV tune in to Sky channel 642 or visit http://www.argos.co.uk/tv.

Note to News Editors: For more information contact Media Relations, tel: 0845 120 4365, mobile: 0771 3064079

About Home Shopping

The home shopping channel market is worth around ?750m a year
Argos TV will be available to view in up to 10 million homes on Sky 642, and millions more
will be able to access Argos TV online at argos.co.uk/tv

Argos will trial the home shopping channel opportunity by leasing Sky Channel 642 for one????
year

About Argos

Argos is a unique retailer recognised for choice, value and convenience. It sells general merchandise and products for the home from over 750 stores throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, online and over the telephone. In the financial year to February 2011, Argos sales were ?4.2 billion.

Argos serves over 135 million customers a year through its stores. On average, 17 million UK households, or around two thirds of the population, have an Argos catalogue at home at any time. Argos? internet site, http://www.argos.co.uk, is one of the most visited high street retailers online in the UK.

Argos is part of Home Retail Group, the UK?s leading home and general merchandise retailer.

Home Retail Group has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard which certifies that we have genuinely reduced our carbon footprint. We call our responsible approach ?the basis of good business?. Find out more at: http://www.thebasisofgoodbusiness.com

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Selini Bespoke Jewellery Launches Impressive New Website

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:59:04 +0000

(PRWEB UK) 17 June 2011

Since its inception Selini has established a renowned international reputation for the exceptional design and creation of the highest quality bespoke jewellery. The company was established by designer and goldsmith Robin Girling who combines his innovative hands-on expertise with the very latest technology to create truly exceptional jewels.

Selini take the word ?bespoke? very seriously; it?s at the heart of everything they do. Their new website was meticulously designed and constructed to reflect the exceptional quality of their creations. A key requirement of the website design was to display high quality examples of their very latest commissioned pieces. This has been achieved with a style and elegance befitting the company.

Each and every piece of jewellery they produce, from wedding bands and diamond engagement rings to highly complex necklaces and bracelets, is designed from scratch to maximise the unique characteristics of the piece. Selini initially create a concept for each unique jewel, then design it in close harmony with the client and finally handcraft it to perfection. This approach allows the company to offer a truly genuine bespoke design and manufacture service, right the way through from original creation to final production. The entire process is carried out in-house in their state-of-the-art workshop.

The company constantly invests in the latest technological innovations to stay at the leading edge of the very best in jewellery design and manufacturing excellence. Their workshop is one of the best equipped in the country with microscope manufacture workstations, facilities for laser welding, gold and platinum CNC milling and full parametric modelling.

Selini works exclusively with a dedicated team of third-generation Antwerp-based diamond cutters whose experience and expertise includes the crafting of some of the world?s rarest and most sought after diamonds. Selini offer several exclusive diamond cuts, including the Lucere cut and the Korloff cut, to give each jewel that extra assurance of quality and originality that sets it apart from all others.

The quality and attention to detail of their new website is further testament to the high standards that Selini strive for in all areas of their business.

Visit Selini Bespoke Jewellery on Facebook

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Moroccan Mountain Magic — Saga Holidays

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:31:35 +0000

(PRWEB) June 18, 2011

A deep, steaming bath soothed my aching body after a demanding nine-hour trek up and down spectacular zig-zag mountain paths, thousands of feet up in the High Atlas range in Morocco.

After eleven gruelling vista-filled miles, the final flight of stairs to that welcome soak in a traditional Berber village guest house felt as tough as any gradient I had tackled all day.

The ‘mature’ traveller of today likes a challenge I remind myself, as I catch my breath.

In the last five years, demand for adventure travel has taken off, says Saga. To find out why, here I am (a reasonably fit 67-year old) tackling the huge slopes of the Atlas mountains, where the tribal people of North Africa still maintain a culture that has not changed in centuries.

After a night acclimatising in Marrakech, our walking boots were eased with a gentle, exploratory stroll around the steep-streeted village of Imlil, that sits in the shadow of snow-covered Mount Toubkal, the highest peak in Morocco.

I stayed in the traditional Dar Imlil guesthouse, on the outskirts of the village, with the Imlil river – which killed hundreds in horrific flash floods in 1995 – tumbling down the mountainside over huge rocks just yards away.

After an enormous breakfast, including freshly baked round bread, pancakes, honey, fruit and hand-squeezed orange juice, our Berber guide, 24-year-old Driss Maaza – who seems to know everyone we meet – leads us along narrow paths from Imlil up to the mountainside village of Armed.

Armed was typical of the villages we saw, some with only 20 homes, arranged like children’s brown building blocks along the lower slopes of the river valleys, each with a pink-towered mosque.

At this level, the slopes are covered with stone-walled terraces built to grow fruit trees, vegetables, flowers and food for their goats, sheep, mules and donkeys.

In a narrow lane between Armed’s orchards, overlooked by towering peaks, I spoke to a woman bent under a huge bale of grass she was carrying for her animals, and remarked that it was a beautiful place she lived in.

Pausing to rest against one of the hand-built stone walls, she replied in French that it was, but they had to work very hard to create that beauty.

Indeed, how hard these mountain dwellers work to eke out a living from such an unforgiving landscape – from tiny stone ’boutiques’ selling cloths and jewellery far out on the rocky trails, to a few long terraces built right by the stony river bed where purple irises are grown for sale in distant Marrakech.

Even children work for the family. I saw one eight-year-old boy cheerfully using a stick to dig a deep hole in the river bed, to excavate gravel from between the rocks to sell for building work.

On a high trail I found a brother and sister, about eight and ten respectively, looking after four sheep grazing on the steep rocky slope below. They asked in French for “mange” – and were delighted with a battered chocolate bar from my rucksack.

On the twisting stone trails beyond Armed we met pack mules carrying goods – and occasionally people – between the villages.

These sure-footed animals are the ‘white vans’ of the mountain trails. A good one costs around 800 euros, said Driss, and gives years of service.

Towards the end of our circular five-mile trek we zig-zagged down the mountainside opposite Armed, and clambered over rocks to enjoy fresh orange juice prepared by hand in a tiny wooden shelter just feet from a spectacular waterfall.

That trek – plus another 3.4 miles after lunch – meant my muscles were ready for the next day’s much harder route of almost constant ascending and descending.

Saga customers on a Morocco Mountains holiday get four days on these trails, to decide with a guide if they can tackle harder routes. I felt I was up to the challenge.

It was immediately all uphill from the Dar Imlil guest house the following morning, along steep winding tracks through pine woods, planted to stem soil erosion, to the 2,300m Tizi N Tamatert mountain pass.

Stopping for a cold drink at a tiny stone hut, I could enjoy a sweeping view to the snow-covered peaks around Mount Toubkal, with my destination, the village of Tinoughrine, looking tiny in the valley of the river Imnane 600 vertical metres below.

By the time we had descended the long snaking path, a chef and his mule had already made the trip over the pass and down into village to cook our lunch.

Thunder rolled and rain threatened, so we went inside for a traditional lamb meatball tagine – a stew slow-cooked in a shallow earthenware dish with a curved conical lid – round bread, salad, fruit and the ubiquitous mint tea.

After lunch there was, at last, some flat walking ahead of us, high above the valley floor towards the village of Ikiss, where we scrambled down a watercourse to cross the shallow but fast flowing river.

Our guide Driss carried one of our small party across on his back, but I joined the others in wading barefoot through the chilly waters – a welcome respite for hot and tired feet.

River levels are checked before Saga clients set out on their trek – so if the level has risen in the interim and made a crossing difficult, walkers would take an alternative route.

The long climb back to the return mountain pass at 2,100m was hard on the legs, but with every twist and turn in the route, another sweeping mountain perspective emerged to take the breath away.

By the time I descended to the village of Aguersioual to slog the final miles along the valley floor back to Imlil, I had a great sense of achievement – and the memories of some truly awesome terrain.

I always felt in safe hands. There are two mountain guides with each trek, so if anyone falls ill, one guide remains with that person and arranges assistance either by mobile phone or from one of the villages along the trail.

After all this exertion, you will relish two final nights in the Kenzi Farah Hotel in Marrakech, well-placed to enjoy the sights and sounds of an exotic city – and perfect for some rest and relaxation.

Saga travellers are at least 50, their travelling companions at least 40 – and if any are brave enough to trek up to 3,800 metres in the Himalayas, in the shadow of Mount Everest, there’s a package for that too.

I’m not sure i’m ready for that just yet.

Key facts – Walking in Morocco

:: Best for: Fairly fit adventurous types who want to experience the beauty of the mountains.

:: Time to go: Avoid the high temperatures of June/July and the hard winter months.

:: Don’t miss: Colourful, labyrinthine Marrakech souks where you barter for leather, shoes, jewellery and metalwork.

:: Need to know: Locals dislike being photographed, but respond to a friendly “bonjour”.

:: Don’t forget: Footwear with ankle support. Mountain trails can be narrow and uneven, with loose stones.

Travel facts

Chris Court was a guest of Saga Travel which offers an eight days’ Trekking in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco trip in early December from ?1,249.

Package includes return flights into Marrakech and transfers, travel insurance/cancellation cover, excursions, tour manager and experienced trekking guides, five nights’ at Dar Imlil guest house and two nights at Kenzi Farhi Hotel, usually half-board. Dar Imlil also provides all lunches, and wine/beer with dinner.

Connecting flights ex-Manchester and Glasgow around ?100 return.

Saga reservations: 0800 056 5880 and http://www.sagaholidays.co.uk

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Discover the Latest Graduation Gift Guide from Big Fat Balloons

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Halifax, West Yorkshire (PRWEB UK) 22 June 2011

Over the summer, thousands of school children, college and university students will receive the results of their GCSEs, A-levels, degrees and other exams. This means that family and friends will on the search for gifts to congratulate them on their exam success.

Choosing the most appropriate gift, however, isn?t always easy. To help, Big Fat Balloons, the balloons, teddy bears and gift store, has put together a step-by-step guide to buying graduation gifts that always make the grade.

As Sophie Baxter, managing director, Big Fat Balloons commented:

?Unlike birthdays, anniversaries or other annual celebrations, graduations are relatively rare occasions. Friends and family therefore, don?t always know what type of gift is appropriate or find it hard to come up with suitable gift ideas. This is why we?ve put together our Graduation Gift Buying Guide.?

Step 1 ? To buy or not to buy a graduation gift?

The relationship between the gift buyer and school or college leaver is the main consideration when deciding whether or not to buy a graduation gift.

Close relatives, parents, grandparents or siblings, for instance will usually want to buy a gift. While for more distant relations or friends of the family, a graduation or congratulations card will probably suffice.

Step 2 – Set a budget

Big Fat Balloons advises gift buyers to set a budget and stick to it. Even inexpensive gifts, with a little thought, time and creativity, can be priceless to the recipient.

Low ? under ?20

Graduation teddy bears make light hearted keepsake gifts for all graduates. Or for something more personal, an album or scrapbook filled with photos from their time at school or college, makes a gift to cherish.

Medium – ?20 – ?50

If the recipient is leaving home for university then a going-away hamper, filled with useful necessities like toiletries, food and drink is a useful idea. Equally, a top up card for their mobile phone is a welcome gift and a great way to encourage them to keep in touch.

High – ?50 plus

Watches or jewellery make memorable graduation gifts. It?s also easy to personalise jewellery and watches by having the gift engraved.

Step 3 ? useful or frivolous graduation gifts

Making the decision on whether or not to buy a useful gift or one that?s pure fun, will help with idea generation.

Useful graduation gifts

If the school or college leaver is continuing in education then books relating to future studies or planned careers are useful and money-saving ideas.

For more generous budgets, toasters, kettles and irons are useful gadgets for anyone leaving for university. Meanwhile, a laptop is a necessity for most students these days, and would make a most welcome gift.

Frivolous graduation gifts

Anything goes for this section, whether it?s a cuddly toy, box of luxury chocolates, perfume or a favourite book or CD. For something that little bit different, experience gifts can help to expand their horizons. Whether it?s white water rafting or a pamper day, there?s bound to be something to excite.

?If you?re still stuck for ideas, at Big Fat Balloons we have a range of graduation balloons available. They are sent already inflated with helium in large stripy boxes and make wonderful and surprising gifts,? said Sophie.

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Donegal Importers Announces Rebeka Kahn Artwear Jewelry is Now Offered Online in the USA – Starting October 1, 2011 Free FEDEX Shipping on All Orders

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:43:50 +0000

(PRWEB) June 22, 2011

From her home studio in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains, ceramicist Rebeka Kahn creates bewitching neckpieces, earrings and bracelets, each one incorporating uniquely sculpted ceramic and glass elements inspired by her surroundings & the clay itself.

Each piece of Rebeka Kahn jewellery is just as unique as the person who ends up wearing it. With every ceramic element in every creation singularly hand-crafted, glazed and fired in Rebeka’s home studio, every piece receives the individual attention from the artist that the wearer deserves.

Rebeka says ?I draw a lot of my inspiration from the clay itself. Sometimes I just close my eyes and feel the clay, roll it between my fingers for a while and just allow the natural flow of the clay tell me its story.”

“The clay has come from the ground after thousands of years of layer upon layer of once beautifully coloured mountains, rivers and organic materials such as rock and woods, taking with it the whispers of it?s stories never to be revealed… Or maybe the clay is in some way telling its own story and secrets through my hands?… perhaps it is the clay which is actually manipulating me and not the other way around? Who knows?” stated Rebeka

Also pointed out by Rebeka, “A journey of reincarnation, taking something which is so very old and transforming it into something new, so as it can become old again and have a whole other lifetime of new stories to tell, shedding a new life on its very ancient past.?

Rebeka goes on to say “I add glazes and glass to each ceramic element, and twice-fire them in my own kilns, or outdoors in dramatic, large naked flames! By hand forming each piece and carefully selecting the right glazes and glass, (I try to use recycled glass from wine, sherry or beer bottles!) this allows me to control every aspect of the design, from inspiration right through to the final polish.”

Finally Rebeka noted “Of course, some things you can’t control. Like the natural elements that inspire the designs, glass and ceramics often have a mind of their own, and natural reactions in the firing process often create effects we hadn’t dreamed of, and inspire new designs in turn.”

Each finished piece can take up to three weeks to create from start to finish.

It all conspires to make every piece an individual work of art, as unique and special as the person that ends up wearing it. Each piece is a one-off in it?s own right.

Donegal Importers is one of the largest sellers of celtic jewelry in the United States.

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Mishca Jewels London Exclusive Collection Launch

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 10:54:14 +0000

London, England (PRWEB) June 30, 2011

British Designer Jewellery Brand Mishca Jewels London is proud to announce the launch of its Rococo Collection, featuring stunning and unique high-end fashion jewellery pieces. The Rococo Collection is characterized by fancy chains and delicate and ornate designs, taking its inspiration from 18th century French Rococo art and architecture. Full of artistic expression, the collection unravels the importance of the nature and beauty which this period captures.

Crafted from Sterling Silver and Gold Vermeil adorned with the finest semi-precious gemstones, all jewellery pieces in the Rococo Collection stay true to the creativity and innovation which is intrinsic to the brand culture and mission. The invigorating new collection of luxury fashion jewellery features inspiring designer jewellery pieces perfect for the independent woman who strives to differ.

Mishca founder comments “Our new collection is aimed at embodying history and lavish intricacy into the jewellery, as well as providing a unique and feminine offering to the modern woman. The reaction has been superb and the collection has already made waves in the market, proving highly popular with customers.” Price points for the collection start from ?50 and it includes a range of designer necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Mishca has enjoyed relentless success in 2011 with its increasing portfolio of stockists and proud celebrity following, including the likes of singers Pixie Lott, Kimberley Walsh and celebrity psychologist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos to mention a few. The jewellery has also been featured at glamorous fashion events and on television shows, including Fashion TV, GMTV, The BBC, ITV and Channel 5.

Mishca offers a wide range of designer jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. If you are looking for a unique and elegant piece of designer jewellery, visit Mishca Jewels online at mishca.co.uk. All jewellery comes wrapped in beautiful branded Mishca gift boxes with next day UK delivery and Fast International Delivery.

For further information, feel free to contact Mishca:

Website: http://www.mishca.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 (0)20 7193 1995

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SEO Specialist?s Advice on How to Get a Relevant Brand Name on YouTube Within 10 min

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:59:19 +0000

London, United Kingdom (PRWEB) June 30, 2011

If you do not have access to the relevant username it can be very frustrating for many corporations, and has a negative impact on the brand name.

SEO Specialist provides examples of 10 major airlines which can claim back their YouTube names.

(YouTube.com/YourName) with very little work involved. But first, why is usernames an issue?

User names are not like birth certificates, they are not given to users or companies automatically. A corporation must apply for a username to be able to get it.

Popular usernames are in high demand due to factors such as recognition, type in traffic and the fact they are memorable.

Many different companies might fight for the same name. In fact, many company names are similar and perhaps the jewellery brand, the radio station, craft retailer and the Japanese TV channel with the same name would all deserve to use pandora as their username (ie: YouTube.com/user/Pandora).

If a username is taken, but never used, it can be referred to as username cyber squatting. The chances of getting cyber squatters usernames increase over time if they are hold inactive.

Why confusing names can hurt your brand?s reputation

Many businesses choose to not operate in social media at all due to the fact that somebody took their username. Others decide to become active in social media under the second best username available. But is second best good enough?

“Our SEO specialists believe it?s better to be active in social media with an alternative username, rather than not being there at all, say Markus Jalmerot, chief executive of SEO Specialist Limited. He continues: “But using the second best name on YouTube can seriously hurt the brand perception. A company might look unprofessional, weak and less trustworthy without the relevant name on YouTube”.

What?s even worse is that brand names might be devalued by the negative exposure. Imagine if the current owner of a username will put up inappropriate videos, allow spam on the wall or make it look really bad. People might of course believe they arrived at the wrong place, but will their trust in the major brand also decrease?

It?s therefore advised to follow the steps below how to get a deserved YouTube username for free.

3 steps to claim a corporate YouTube name

It only takes a few minutes of your time to get a deserved corporate YouTube name. Here is what to do.

1. Go to the current profile

Start going to the current profile, such as youtube.com/YourName/

If working with social media for Emirates, go to youtube.com/Emirates/

2. Look out for activity

There is two things to look out for:

-Any activity in the last 6 months?

-Any videos uploaded?

-Is the user actively participating in watching or commenting on videos or channels?

If the user haven?t logged in to YouTube for at least six months and never uploaded any video content, chances of getting through a username claim on YouTube increase heavily.

3. Fill out YouTube username claim form

Both trademark holders and non trademark holders can fill out the ?trademark infringement form?. If not having a trademark, it can still be possible to get a username due to inactivity for over 6 months for the current user.

Go here and then choose ?Trademark issue with a username?.

10 airlines without their deserved YouTube names

Many major brands could easily get their rightfully deserved YouTube name, due to inactivity or trademark issues. A few examples:

-Air China

-Air France

-Aer Lingus

-EasyJet

-Emirates

-Etihad Airways

-RyanAir

-SpanAir

-Thai Airways

-WizzAir

How SEO Specialist got their YouTube name

SEO Specialist take usernames seriously and just succeeded to get their proper name on YouTube; SEOSpecialist. All in our SEO company was very pleased with the news and thought the story could be shared, so others can gain the same benefits.

It took less than 10 minutes to read through the legal text, file a complaint and after about 3 weeks our company received an email from YouTube saying we now have access to our YouTube username.

When filing a claim with YouTube, you only have space for about 40 words to fill out. Here is what SEO Specialist wrote:

?Dear YouTube, We find the current username seospecialist could mislead others to believe it?s us (SEO Specialist Limited). The user has been inactive for over 2 years and is probably a username squatter (no activity, no uploaded videos etc)?

SEO Specialist is a London based SEO company, offering a wide range of search engine optimisation services, such as SEO consulting and performance based SEO.

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India Clothing ? Sarees, Salwar Kameez & Kurtas for Summer 2011

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:53:34 +0000

New Delhi, Delhi (PRWEB) June 30, 2011

ShalinIndia, an India shopping online store, brings, for men and women, a new range of summer dresses in coarse cotton fabric and natural colors. They are airy and designed to absorb sweat better.

Beat the heat this summer with unique summer dresses from India. Enjoy the sunshine under the protective cover of light and airy Indian clothing ? sarees, salwar kameez, caftans, skirts, tops, long rectangular scarfs for women and kurtas and pyjamas for men.

ShalinIndia?s summer dresses are made of coarse cotton fabric woven on handlooms. ?Coarse cotton fabric absorbs sweat better and as a result the fabric does not stick to your body,? says Shalini Verma, founder of ShalinIndia. “Besides, the loose fit of these dresses makes them airy and helps evaporate body sweat faster,” adds Shalini Verma.

?The Indian saree is one of the most graceful dresses ever made for women. ShalinIndia?s handloom woven cotton sarees, salwar kameez and caftans in subdued natural colors are specially designed to cater to the tastes of non-Indian women. Similarly, the long kurta and pyjama set, a comfort dress for men, makes for a great evening wear. One can wear them for the evening parties and stand out from the rest, while feeling relaxed and comfortable,? adds Shalini Verma.

?ShalinIndia also brings for summer 2011, unique crinkled and beaded colorful cotton scarves that serve not only as elegant accessories for women, but also help to protect the face and body from the scorching Sun. These long cotton scarves are multi- purpose, and one can drape them as sarongs while enjoying on the beach,? added Shalini Verma.

Fashion is incomplete without jewellery. Accordingly, ShalinIndia brings traditional and antique style India jewelry in sterling silver and gemstones. Silver has unique cooling properties and, therefore, suitable in warm weather. This also explains why silver jewelry is so popular among Indian women. ?Among our jewelry, especially suitable for summer, are belly-chains, armlets, and ankle bracelets in sterling silver; they are casual, charming and popular with women of all ages,? said Shalini Verma.

ShalinIndia aims to make India online shopping easy for its customers. Its products are stored in India, US, UK, France, Germany and Canada. Shalini Verma says, ?we deliver on time and reliably in any part of the world; our customers also do not need to worry about customs charges as items are often shipped from the same country locations, and we provide ?no questions asked? return and refund facility to our customers.?

ShalinIndia is an online India shopping store selling mainly jewelry, clothing and home and garden products. Besides, selling its products through its own site, shalinindia.com, it also sells its products as ShalinIndia brand through Amazon in the US, UK, France, Germany and Japan, and through eBay in the US and UK.

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Win Fantastic Prizes When Staying at Accor Singapore Hotels ? Book ?Stay, Spin & Win? Promotion

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:29:12 +0000

(PRWEB) July 01, 2011

Business travelers and tourists checking in at Accor Singapore hotels have been beaming with joy since February 2011. As part of the regional campaign – ?Stay, Spin & Win? promotion, Accor Singapore hotels are rewarding travellers with total prizes worth up to S$ 8,000 including coveted items such as Apple?s iPhone 4, iPad, Blackberry Torch, Universal Studios Tickets etc. on top of the complimentary inclusions of buffet breakfast, 24-hr Internet access and a one-day hop-on hop-off city tour.

To stand a chance of winning, travelers can choose to book their Singapore hotel stays at any of Accor Singapore hotels including Grand Mercure Roxy Singapore, Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay, ibis Singapore on Bencoolen and the new ibis Singapore Novena starting from S$ 163++ (US$ 129++) per room per night. Selected winners will then be informed via email and be invited to ?Spin the Wheel? online and win an array of giveaways.

?Our 4 hotels are strategically located at the various key business, entertainment and tourist locations in Singapore. They are popular choices for both business travellers and tourist because of their close proximity to major office buildings, Central Business District, Novena Medical Centres, Convention & Exhibition Centres, tourist attractions such as Orchard Road, Clarke Quay, Singapore Arts Museums, Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa, Chinatown. With the ?Stay, Spin & Win? promotion, it?s a great way to stretch the dollar for more than a room night?s stay,? said the Regional General Manager of Accor Singapore, Kevin Bossino.

To-date, more than 19,000 room nights have been booked on ?Stay, Spin & Win? promotion and a total of more than S$ 4,000 worth of prizes had been given away while chances to win a prize is still high.

Singapore is a popular destination for both business and leisure travellers. Visitor arrivals have been on the uphill trend since beginning 2011. With many exciting happenings in the coming months such as the current Great Singapore Sale and the upcoming Singapore Food Festival as well as major exhibitions such as International Water Week, Game Asia, Singapore Gifts & Premium Fair etc, ?Stay, Spin & Win? promotion would be an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers to take advantage of the extra and value-added benefits.

The ?Stay, Spin & Win? promotion is valid for booking until 15th July 2011, for room stays up to 31st August 2011. This offer includes a free one-day city tour, 24-hour free Internet access, buffet breakfast and stand a chance to be selected to ?Spin & Win? attractive prizes. For more information, visit Accor website

List of ?Stay, Spin & Win? winners and prizes to-date:

Zheng Pei Zhen (China) : DUKw Tour for 5 persons
Kaplan Lawrence (South Africa) : Universal Studios Entrance Tickets for 2 persons
Kendra Edmonds (Australia) : iPhone 4
Professor Jupp Rodney (Australia) : 3-Night Novotel Nusa Dua Bali Stay
Francis Aubert (Australia) : S$ 50 F&B Voucher
Bucat Thomas (Australia) : S$ 50 F&B Voucher
Carolyn Demisch (Korea) : DUKw Tour for 5 persons
Frederick Wang (Taiwan) : iPad with WiFi + 3G
Andrew Curran (United Kingdom) : DUKw Tour for 5 persons
Okumura Takashi (Japan) : S$ 50 F&B Voucher

Upcoming Events & Holidays in Singapore:

July 2011????

International Water Week
GameAsia
Singapore Gifts & Premium Fair
Singapore International Jewellery Show

August 2011

Singapore National Day ? 9 August 2011
Hari Raya Puasa ? 30 August 2011

About Accor Singapore:

Accor, the world’s leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 90 countries with 4,100 hotels and close to 500,000 rooms. Accor’s broad portfolio of hotel brands – Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, hotelF1 and Motel 6, and its related activities, Thalassa sea & spa, Len?tre and CWL – provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With 145,000 employees worldwide, the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise.

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Hong Kong – EFTA Free Trade Agreement Bolsters Hong Kong?s Economy: GuideMeHongKong.com

admin — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:29:27 +0000

Hong Kong (S.A.R.) (PRWEB) July 01, 2011

Hong Kong and the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – have signed a landmark free-trade agreement (FTA) last week. Hong Kong company registration portal, http://www.GuideMeHongKong.com, anticipates the deal to bolster Hong Kong?s economy by creating more business opportunities catalysed by increased trade as well as investment flows.

The FTA that is in line with the provisions of the World Trade Organisation encompasses a spectrum of areas. It includes trade in goods such as fish and other marine products, processed agricultural goods as well as industrial goods and trade in services in sectors such as financial services, logistics, maritime, medical services and telecommunications. Other areas include investment, protection of intellectual property rights, government procurement, competition and environment.

Commenting on the move, Ms. Jacqueline Low, the Director of Janus Corporate Solutions – the parent of the GuideMeHongKong.com site said, ?The free trade agreement will only give Hong Kong?s economy a considerable leverage as it will offer EFTA traders and investors preferential access to Hong Kong?s markets. Similarly, businessmen and entrepreneurs considering Hong Kong company formation can explore and expand their business in the EFTA countries with the certainty that the absence of legal or discriminatory barriers make for greater ease in doing business. It is a clear win-win situation for both parties.?

The agreement that is expected to come into force in mid-2012 comes on the back of healthy trade growth between Hong Kong and the EFTA countries in recent years. Analysis from GuideMeHongKong.com shows that total bilateral merchandise trade between the two parties have amounted to approximately HK$ 76 billion in 2010 and has seen an average annual growth rate of 13.8% between 2006 and 2010. Major items imported from the EFTA countries included jewellery, watches, clocks, silver and platinum, owing to Hong Kong?s high ratio of high net worth individuals (HNWIs). Total bilateral trade in services between Hong Kong and the EFTA countries saw an annual growth rate of 8.2% between 2005 and 2009, and totalled to nearly HK$ 10 billion in 2009, due to sectors such as financial services, transportation and merchandising.

?The encouraging uptrend in total bilateral merchandise trade and trade in services coupled with the confirmation of the Hong Kong – EFTA Free Trade Agreement represent ?double happiness? which will in turn raise Hong Kong?s economic ante. This will act as an incentive and give more reason for investors and entrepreneurs to incorporate a Hong Kong company. As such, we anticipate a robust demand for our Hong Kong company formation services in the coming months,? added Ms. Low.

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Click Consult Publishes Latest Client Web Development Performance Reviews

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:36:28 +0000

(PRWEB) July 02, 2011

Cheshire-based market leading agency specialising in internet marketing, Click Consult, are expanding their portfolio of client testimonials by publishing the latest performance reviews from some of their most esteemed clients.

One such company is Marlows Diamonds, who are based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and offer diamonds for every occasion with a diverse range of certified diamond jewellery cuts, settings, designs and styles. The review focuses on the tailored website development services that Click Consult implemented for Marlows.

The performance evaluation details elements of the web development project, such as the initial brief, which was to develop an increased web presence and help Marlows to offer something different from local competition.

Click Consult implemented a brand new pricing matrix which allows site users to create bespoke rings and other jewellery that is tailored to their specific requirements and personal taste. In addition, the web development team at Click Consult worked to improve the overall usability and functionality of the website and increase customisation options, resulting in a site which offers a unique user experience.

“When established businesses, such as Marlows Diamonds, approach Click Consult to help them with any aspect of their digital marketing strategy, we are confident we can guarantee them a level of service which stands above other UK internet marketing agencies. Being able to release this positive case study from Marlows Diamonds is a tribute to our high level of transparent customer service and our hard-working web development team.” said Matt Bullas, Managing Director of Click Consult. “I think this also shows that our ability to offer direct customer service on a personal level is reflected in the positive results we consistently achieve. We know how important it is to build a business relationship with a client and dedication to this philosophy often pays dividends.”

For more details about Click Consult, visit the testimonial section of their website at http://www.clickconsult.com/portfolio-and-reviews.html or call 0845 205 0292.

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Shaun Leane and Daphne Guinness: The Glove Launch

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:29:25 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 6 July 2011

Last Thursday saw Jay Jopling host an intimate evening in celebration of Daphne Guinness and Shaun Leane?s one-of-a kind collaboration; The Glove.

A diamond set armour-inspired piece that has spent five years in the making by the award-winning jewellery designer.

The Glove is perhaps one of the most technically advanced pieces in the world of artisan jewellery; In 18ct white gold, Contra Mundum or ?against the world? combines an armour-like structure with the aesthetics of an evening glove, made in either lace or silk.

The piece is made up of more than a thousand grams of gold and is set with over 5,000 pav? white diamonds. Striking diamond birds cascade around the arm, as though caught in mid-flight. The hand is protected with a bold metal cuff, hand-forged and beautifully engraved.

Made in two parts, the cuff can be worn alone as a hand glove, or extended into an evening glove. Every detail in the piece, including the chainmail, has been carefully constructed by hand to ensure a perfect fit to Daphne?s arm.

The exclusive launch was attended by Tom Ford, Suzy Menkes, Lily Cole, Livia Firth and Alexander McQueen?s Creative Director Sarah Burton. Guests watched Daphne?s beautiful presentation of the piece – dressed in the bespoke glove and shrouded in white silk tulle, her lie-in state symbolised the concept of the objet d?art; Sir Thomas Malory?s compilation of the legendary tales of the Knights of the Round Table.

As the evening drew to a close, guests were presented with a gift bag containing a solitaire diamond and a beautiful message signed by Shaun and Daphne as a remembrance of a beautiful summer evening.

Press Contact:

Nancy Wong

+44 (0)20 7405 4773

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Unparalleled Level of Service to the Luxury Insurance Market

admin — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:38:53 +0000

London (PRWEB) July 07, 2011

Quintessentially, the leading global private members? club and luxury lifestyle group has recently added another string to its bow with the launch of Quintessentially Covered ? a bespoke insurance service which provides its clients with expert guidance and unparalleled levels of assistance.

They specialise in Luxury Insurance; the service providing cover for a range as expansive as the Quintessentially Group itself! Yachts, jewellery, mansions and super cars can all be covered, but so can holidays, businesses and even pets. Policies and cover are tailored to the client?s individuality and lifestyle ? meaning no two policies are ever the same. By taking note of every detail, their Personal Account Directors are able to shape a product into one that gives full coverage, 24/7/365.

In March 2011, after countless requests for a personal and pragmatic approach to insurance from the membership, Quintessentially Covered was launched. Backed by Europe?s largest independently owned insurance broker, Quintessentially Covered – a service now available to both members and non-members alike, was created to challenge the initial expectations of insurance by delivering tailor-made solutions in the inimitable Quintessentially style.

Multiple policies can be moved to a single renewal date ? saving both time and confusion. It is also possible to be contacted as regularly as the client might like to make sure that any additions or changes to your portfolio are adequately covered.

This pragmatic approach has led to early acclaim from its many satisfied customers, who have all praised the level of service from the company.

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Claimable Gold Jewelry Shipping Insurance. KMG Gold Announces New Precious Metal Shipping Insurance Program

admin — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:29:51 +0000

Winnipeg, Manitoba (PRWEB) July 11, 2011

KMG Environmental Inc. is excited to announce their new insurance program which is designed specifically for shipping precious metals. KMG Gold is the only precious metal recycler or gold buyer to offer shipping insurance that is fully insured and claimable.

Most major carriers offer shipping insurance, but none of their insurance is claimable for precious metal, gems, or bullion. In fact, scrap gold, coins, jewellery, gems etc. are prohibited shipments with some carriers. Most will take your money for insurance, but if your precious metals are lost or stolen you cannot make a claim. In short, you may lose your precious metals and your insurance fee.

KMG insurance is underwritten through the highly trusted and world famous armoured car people. KMG precious metal shipping insurance rates are half that of the major carriers and are fully claimable. Insurance is available up to $ 50,000 per parcel with the option for more coverage by special arrangement. Watch our video on Real, Claimable Precious Metal Shipping Insurance here.

KMG Gold recycles precious metals, including; gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium as well as diamonds.

Mike Gupton, KMG Gold?s president, says ?This is a great program for our customers who wish to ship precious metals and feel secure knowing their shipments will be fully insured against loss.?

KMG Gold leads the gold buying industry by making detailed information about precious metals, the current gold buying market environment, and other helpful tips for gold buyers and gold sellers available on their website kmggold.com

For more information on KMG, visit http://www.kmggold.com or call 1.877.468.2220.

Media Contacts: Michael Gupton, President, KMG Environmental Inc., (204) 452.4653

Press Kit: Attached

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A Silver Breeze Announces its ?Win Your Chamilia Bead? Contest

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:37:57 +0000

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 11, 2011

A Silver Breeze announces the launch of its ?Win Your Chamilia Bead? contest. Contestants simply need to register and subscribe to the online newsletter, available at Silver Breeze online store, to be entered for the six biweekly draws of a sterling silver bead. No purchase is necessary.

All contestants must subscribe to the newsletter in order to be eligible. Subscribers can then multiply their chances of winning by sharing the contest with friends. The more friends accept their invitation, the more chances they have of winning! The winner?s names will be posted on A Silver Breeze’s Facebook page. Be sure to Like A Silver Breeze on Facebook in order to see the winner?s names.

A Chamilia sterling silver bead, with a retail value of US$ 35.00, will be drawn on July 15, July 30, August 15, August 30, September 15 and September 30, 2011, at the Wilton Mall location.

For further rules and regulations, please visit our online store.

A Silver Breeze was founded with a philosophy in mind: give women the freedom to be themselves and embrace a sense of style that?s unique to each woman. A Silver Breeze offers women quality sterling silver jewellery that is interchangeable, like the Chamilia, Miss Chamilia, Kameleon and Bijoulee collections.

Stores are located at the Aviation Mall in Queensbury, New York, at the Wilton Mall in Saratoga, New York, and online at http://www.asilverbreeze.com. Be sure to browse the online store to see the all-new Chamilia Siena and Miss Chamilia collections, available for pre-ordering. Free shipping is available anywhere in the USA.

A Silver Breeze ensures every customer?s shopping experience will be an unforgettable one.

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Devonshire Diamonds Inc. Annouces New Customer Support and Research Team

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:35:53 +0000

Toronto,ON (PRWEB) July 12, 2011

In a world where short changing consumers and taking ethical liberties is often synonymous with good business practice, Devonshire Diamonds stands out because of their commitment to ethics, quality and customer relationship. Any item they provide has the complete confidance of obtaining a coloured diamond that is of the best quality, and also independently validated by GIA, and also be treated with respect and integrity from the initial communication through the sale. When searching for a full-service organization that will help with the purchase and opportunity.

When obtaining a fancy colored diamond through any organization, one of the very first questions that are going to be asked is if the diamonds you?re thinking about were purchased from an honest origin. Sad to say, there are many companies still dealing in ?blood diamonds?, also known as ?conflict diamonds?. Knowing for sure what type of diamond company your purchase will support is a great starting point, as most business owners are interested in not simply receiving high quality diamonds, but also in placing their investment where they?re certain it hasn?t caused any human suffering.

Devonshire Diamonds confirms that every stone that they offer comes from reputable and honorable sources, and is not a part of any kind of company which recommends or even facilitates the ?blood diamond? industry. You can shop all of the many beautiful colours as well as all gorgeous cuts they offer you, realizing that everything they have in their assortment is purchased and sold with honesty.

Another aspect of working together with Devonshire Diamonds is that they focus on building and maintaining long-term relationships with their customers. In this day of “make the money at all costs?, much of the customer service experience suffers. When working with Devonshire Diamonds, rest assure that their interest isn?t just in delivering the highest quality colored diamonds, but that they want to make the experience to be positive in every way. Their objective will be to make their client so happy with their experience that they will come back to them for additional investments! They want their clients to be happy with not simply the quality of the purchase, but your overall experience as well.

To accomplish this objective, they encourage each customer to inquire about as many questions as their situation calls for, and to call at any time for a no cost and private consultation. They are thrilled to answer any and all queries about either purchasing coloured diamonds, or just about choosing a gorgeous one of a kind jewellery piece by means of their artisan contact. While many of their customers are knowledgeable at purchasing coloured diamonds, and require very little direction, there?s also many who are only discovering this phenomenal form of investment. They understand this, and will take what ever time the buyer needs to make the very best decision. With their no-pressure strategy, Devonshire Diamonds has begun to get discovered by investors and jewelry-seekers as well.

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Expo Gift Shop Launches New Website Offering Special Gifts for All

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:31:14 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 13 July 2011

Expo Gift Shop is pleased to announce the launch of their new website expogiftshop.com offering quality gifts and presents for family, home and garden with free UK delivery on all items. A range of currency and payment options are available, making this an ideal site for sending gifts to loved ones in the UK from anywhere in the world with no expensive delivery charges.

Gifts for all occasions and family members are included in the wonderful new range of items launched on Expo Gift Shop.

Main Categories:

Baskin Robbins Ice-cream cakes

Beauty & Fragrances

Jewellery & Watches

Oil Burners & Candles

Gadgets

Home & Garden

Unusual Gifts

Occasions

Family

There are a wide range of items available to buy online, gifts for ladies, gents, children and even for home and garden.

Along with our traditional gifts such as perfumes, jewellery, toys etc. Expo Gift Shop also has some unique and unusual gifts on offer such as our fantasy and fairy range or our Baskin Robbins Ice-Cream Cakes.

Looking for that something special for the home Expo Gift Shop has a wide range of candles and oil burners, together with various other decorative and practical presents, suitable for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room or garden.

Finding ideal gifts for different people can often cause hours of frustration going to and from various shopping centers. Now find gifts for everyone in one convenient place without even having to leave the comfort of home. All presents are delivered to any address – wherever in the world it may be!

Expo Gift Shop makes buying gifts easy and fun. For more information on the online gift shop, visit Expo Gift Shop

Expo Gift Shop Launches New Website Offering Special Gifts for All

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:31:14 +0000

London (PRWEB UK) 13 July 2011

Gifts for all occasions and family members are included in the wonderful new range of items launched on Expo Gift Shop.

Main Categories:

Baskin Robbins Ice-cream cakes

Beauty & Fragrances

Jewellery & Watches

Oil Burners & Candles

Gadgets

Home & Garden

Unusual Gifts

Occasions

Family

There are a wide range of items available to buy online, gifts for ladies, gents, children and even for home and garden.

Expo Gift Shop makes buying gifts easy and fun. For more information on the online gift shop, visit Expo Gift Shop

International Fashion Brand Launches at Specsavers Opticians

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:54:14 +0000

London, UK (PRWEB UK) 25 July 2011

Two internationally renowned British high street success stories have joined forces to offer style-conscious specs wearers international designer looks at accessible prices.

From 24 July 2011, Specsavers stores nationwide will stock the largest selection of Karen Millen glasses anywhere on the high street, as the collection becomes the latest addition to Specsavers’ extensive portfolio of designer glasses.

Juan Carlos Camargo, frame buyer at Specsavers, says: ‘Karen Millen is an internationally renowned fashion brand that’s a natural extension to our range. We’re very pleased to have them on board.

‘Like Specsavers, Karen Millen is well established on the British high street. The brand is highly distinctive and synonymous with quality, individuality and effortless glamour. We’re confident that the range will really appeal to our customers.’

Karen Millen Eyewear was introduced in 1998 and is designed in-house by the 15-strong Karen Millen team, which is also responsible for the design of all clothing and accessories for the brand.

Gemma Metheringham, creative director and joint managing director at Karen Millen says: ‘When you try on any Karen Millen product and look in the mirror it should make you smile, because you look good and feel confident. Karen Millen is about flattering people, which really matters when you’re talking about glasses as you wear them every day.’

Karen Millen Eyewear is available from Sunday 24 July 2011 in Specsavers Opticians stores throughout the UK and Ireland. Glasses are priced at ?125, including Pentax single vision lenses and scratch-resistant coating as standard.

Issued by Beattie Communications on behalf of Specsavers.

http://www.specsavers.co.uk/

Specsavers notes to editors:????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

????Specsavers was founded by Doug and Dame Mary Perkins in 1984 and is now the largest privately owned opticians in the world.
????The couple still run the company, along with their three children. Their son John is joint managing director.
????Specsavers has more than 1,500 stores throughout the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Spain, Australia and New Zealand.
????Annual turnover for the Specsavers Group was ?1.36 billion for 2009/10 and is forecast to reach ?1.55 billion in 2010/11.
????Specsavers optical stores and hearing centres are owned and run by joint venture or franchise partners. Together, they offer both optical and hearing services under one roof.
????Specsavers employs more than 26,000 staff.
????Specsavers was voted Britain’s most trusted brand of opticians for the tenth year running by the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands survey 2011.
????More than one in three people who wear glasses in the UK buy them from Specsavers * – 9,700,000 glasses were exported from the warehouse to stores in 2009.
????Specsavers was ranked No 1 for both eye tests and glasses in the UK *.
????Specsavers is the largest retail provider of home delivery contact lenses in Europe and one of the top two retail suppliers of continuous wear lenses in the world.
????Specsavers is now the largest retail dispenser of digital hearing aids in the UK and offers a hearing service from more than 400 locations.
????Specsavers supports numerous optical and hearing charities, including Guide Dogs and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. During its three-year support for Diabetes UK it raised more than ?250,000 to fund various projects.
????Since 2003 more than a quarter of a million glasses have been collected and recycled by Specsavers stores for Vision Aid Overseas, for use in developing countries. Specsavers has raised over ?370,000 for the charity since 2006, with almost ?245,000 going towards its work in Zambia.
*GfK NOP

Karen Millen notes to editors:

????Karen Millen is one of the great success stories of British Fashion, having become the first truly global design-led accessible fashion label to emerge out of the UK.
????The brand has flag-ship stores in prestigious fashion cities around the world including London, Madrid, New York, Moscow, Berlin, Sydney, L.A and Hong Kong with the most recent opening in Le Marais in Paris.
????Karen Millen was the first retailer to successfully bring designer-led clothing to the consumer at high street prices in 1981 and will celebrate its 30th anniversary for Autumn Winter 2011.
????The brand is now available in more than 300 stores and concessions in over 40 countries worldwide with global retail sales of circa ?250 million.
????Early 2011 saw the brand establish itself as an independent company, having been part of the Aurora group since 2004.
????International retail sales now account for over 60% of brand turn-over with new openings for 2011 planned in Morocco, Poland, Russia, Indonesia, Ukraine and Jordan.
????Ground-breaking historic international expansion into new territories for a uniquely positioned British brand include Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Estonia with targeted future markets including China, India, Vietnam and Mexico.
????The brand’s transactional website launched during September 2007 in the UK and now ships to 22 countries with visitors from 216 countries.
????In November 2010 the brand launched a standalone US website and will also launch standalone sites in Germany, France and Australia.
????Each collection is created by the in-house atelier headed up by Gemma Metheringham, joint Managing Director of Karen Millen. Both Gemma and the team are dedicated to the brand and work across all the Karen Millen lines including apparel, swimwear, footwear, accessories and jewellery, creating 12 collections a season with new items delivered in-store each week.

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GlobalSign?s Lila Kee Named a ?Power 100 Women of the Channel? by CRN Magazine

admin — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:43:21 +0000

Boston, MA (PRWEB) July 26, 2011

GlobalSign, one of the longest established Certification Authorities (CA) and specialists in online security, today announced that Lila Kee, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of US Business Development, has been recognized as a Power 100 Woman of the Channel by CRN Magazine. The “Who’s Who” list recognizes female executives for their accomplishments over the past year, based on their achievements and the amount of influence they wield over the technology channel. This year?s Women of the Channel were chosen by the editors of CRN Magazine from a field of vendor channel organizations, distributors and solution providers.

As Chief Product Officer and Vice President of US Business Development, Lila is constantly looking for ways to optimize GlobalSign?s security offerings, forging strategic partnerships with other industry leaders to bring the most cutting edge security solutions to the channel. Over the past year, Lila led the Product Development strategy and implementation of GlobalSign?s channel-ready client certificates as a service offering. GlobalSign resellers and partners can now extend publically trusted digital credentials required for securing code, encrypting email, digitally signing documents and utilizing the online authentication capabilities of browsers and VPN to individuals and entities.

Lila introduced three main product types: PersonalSign, DocumentSign, and Code Signing certificates through the GlobalSign Certificate Center (GCC) partner portal, equipping resellers with an easy method to register, provision, and manage digital IDs ordered on behalf of their customers. But it was Lila?s vision for making digital signature security available to electronic document workflow service providers that has established her as a true leader in her field. Lila was instrumental in creating and delivering Adobe Certified Document Services, (CDS) for service providers to host on behalf of Enterprise customers as a value added service to document work-flow and management activities already provided. Adding a secure signature to high stake documents associated with healthcare, financial transactions, and government services was a natural extension to these service providers.

?This year?s Power 100 Women of the Channel list honors the most successful and influential women in the IT channel ? a traditionally male-centric industry. The Power 100 list is an elite subset of our annual Women of the Channel list, which recognizes the 100 most influential women of the channel based on their overall achievements, and their influence in the technology industry,? said Kelley Damore, VP, Editorial Director, Everything Channel.

?We are so proud and excited for Lila to receive this honor,? said Motoo Noda, Chief Executive Officer, GMO GlobalSign Inc. ?Lila is not only a wealth of knowledge and leading mind in the industry, but also an amazing person to work with. Her passion for her work is infectious. She is a great role model and someone we can all aspire to.?

The Power 100 Women of the Channel will be listed on CRN.com. The overall Women of the Channel list will appear in the July 2011 issue of CRN Magazine.

About Everything Channel

Everything Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, Everything Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. Everything Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about Everything Channel, visit us at http://www.everythingchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/everythingchnl.

About UBM plc

UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world?s buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.

About GMO GlobalSign

Established in 1996 and as a WebTrust accredited public certificate authority, GlobalSign offers publicly trusted SSL Certificates, EV SSL, Managed SSL Services, S/MIME email security and Code Signing for use on all platforms including mobile devices. Its Trusted Root solution uses the widely embedded GlobalSign Root CA certificates to provide immediate PKI trust for Microsoft Certificate Services and internal PKI, eliminating the costs of using untrusted Root Certificates. Its partnership with Adobe to provide Certified Document Services (CDS) enables secure digitally signed PDF documents, certified transcripts and e-invoices. These core Digital Certificate solutions allow its thousands of authenticated customers to conduct secure online transactions, data transfer, distribution of tamper-proof code, and protection of online identities for secure email and access control. The company has a history of innovation within the online security industry and has offices in the US, UK, Belgium, Japan, and China.

About GMO Internet Group

GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The group is the top provider of domain registration, web hosting, ecommerce, and payment processing solutions in Japan and operates a host of other Internet services including global online security services, search engine marketing and online securities trading. At the center of the group is GMO Internet, Inc. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Please visit http://www.gmo.jp/en for further details.

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PLFixtures has Added Sheffield 16-Gauge Stainless Steel Sinks & Kitchen Faucets, CECO Cast Iron Sinks & Copper Sinks from the Copper Factory

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:33:29 +0000

North Berwick, ME (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

Sheffield 16-Gauge Kitchen Sinks are the newest addition to PLFixtures’s growing list of heavy duty kitchen sinks. Features include:

?18/10 16 Gauge 304 Stainless Steel

?Most Sheffield 16-Gauge Sinks Include INCLUDE Accessories

?Sheffield Sinks Include Professional Stainless Steel Basket Strainer with Silicone Seal for Each Bowl

?Mounting clips included

?Brushed Satin finish

?Full Sound-Deadening

Sheffield Kitchen Faucets Feature:

?ANSI Solid Brass

?Ceramic disc valves

?Stainless steel braided supply lines

Shop For Sheffield Products At PLFixtures

CECO cast iron sinks are a great choice for anyone looking for the durability of cast iron with a high quality porcelain enamel finish that is highly acid resistant.

?CECO cast iron sink’s self-rimming design makes them easy to install

?Cast iron construction causes quieter operation especially when a garbage disposal is used as there is much less vibration. PLFixtures will be shipping these sinks directly to the consumer from the CECO factory warehouse in California. F.O.B. (Free Shipping)

Standards”

ASME A112.18.1-2000

Commercial Standard CS 77.63

Federal Specification WWP 541B

CECO Cast Iron Links

PLFixtures is proud to now be a reseller for The Copper Factory brand of hammered copper lavatories, hammered copper kitchen sinks, copper switch plates and outlet covers, copper knobs and pulls and even copper bathtubs and copper registers! Products made from hammered copper are timeless. For over 10 millennium copper has been part of the human experience. It’s uses have ranged from sterilizing water, to jewellery, as currency, as wiring, sinks, in pipping and now to attractive products for the home. All Copper Factory sinks are:

?Hand crafted by experienced artisans

?Solid heavy 100% copper construction

?Copper Kitchen Sinks Accept a standard 3.5″ kitchen basket strainer.

?Rich Antique Copper living finish.

?Available in Antique Copper or Satin Nickel

Shop for The Copper Factory Products

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