Northridge, CA (ContentDesk) February 15, 2006 -- Zalemark, Inc. is set to unveil its limited-edition Legend of the Dragon pendant on March 10th at the Amelia Island, Florida, Concourse dElegance. The dragon pendant, designed by award-winning jewelry designer Steven Zale, was created from an actual artifact that dates back to the Warring States (475 B.C.). Zale recreated the priceless artifact in a limited-edition pendant and necklace, which will be shown and available for reservation for the first time at this event. Zalemark will join the DuPont Registry for a Down-East Boil Dinner on Friday, March 10th at 6:00 P.M preceding the Concourse events.
The dinner will mark the first time that the limited-edition pendant will be available for ordering. During the Concourse events that follow throughout the weekend, the pendant will be available for viewing and reservations in the DuPont Registry booth on the Concourse. The Legend of the Dragon pendant is made from 18-karat two-tone gold with 524 round brilliant cut diamonds, guaranteed G color, VS clarity, measuring 1.3 mm each for a total diamond weight of 6.55 carats. The accompanying necklace is made from 18-karat yellow gold with 461 round brilliant cut diamonds, guaranteed G color, VS clarity measuring 1.3 mm each for a total diamond weight of 5.76 carats. Together, the necklace and pendant make a stunning tribute to the dragon, a symbol that has been entrenched in Chinese history and culture for centuries, and represents the greatest power imaginable.
Only 88 limited-edition pendants will be made, after which the mold will be destroyed. The pendants are signed, dated and numbered, and each piece will come with an appraisal and a certificate of authenticity. Pieces with the number 8 in the serial number will be sold at $38,000 (plus applicable tax), and all other serial numbers will be sold at $33,000 (plus applicable tax).Zalemark, Inc. is a Northridge-based manufacturer of fine jewelry. Steven Zale, award winning jewelry designer, is the Chairman and CEO of the company.
Zalemark is a proud supporter of the children of Operation Smile..
Photography for Your Jewelry and Craft Website
Not only is it important to take good photographs for your website, it is equally important to make sure that your pictures load quickly. In this article we will cover a number of important issues:Photography set upCamera settingsEditing for WebsiteOther Important ResourcesPhotography set up:Your backdrop is your first concern. Where will you take pictures of your product, craft or object? Outdoor light seems to be the most recommended background. The outdoor lighting helps to create beautiful pictures. For jewelry, this option is not the best.
It is harder to photograph jewelry than other crafts. For jewelry there are many other options for setting up a small photography studio.How to Make My $15.00 Photo Studio http://www.home-jewelry-business-success-tips.com/jewelry-photography.htmlLapidary Art: Basic Jewelry Photographyhttp://www.lapidaryart.com/projects_2.htmlPhotographing Jewelry for Print and Webhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/lessons/vault/index.htmlCamera settings:Each...
Photography for Your Jewelry and Craft Website
My Jewelry Armoire
The older I get, the harder I find it to throw things away. By far, clothes are the most difficult for me to get rid of as I keep thinking that I will have occasion to wear again what hasn't been worn in years. Despite my reluctance, I decided to go through my wardrobe and donate anything I hadn't put on in over a year. It wasn't easy to let go of some things, especially when I remembered how much I had paid for them and how little they had been used. After several hours, my closet was clean and my dresser drawers were all organized, save for one.
The drawer in question was one that held a lifetime worth of gifts from my husband, friends and family in the form of jewelry. I had accumulated enough that I started putting them in one of the top drawers of my dresser, which was starting to look like a pirates treasure chest. Not only did I store my jewelry away, I rarely wore it anymore as digging through that drawer for the right piece seemed more trouble than it...
Four Styles Of Expressive Earrings - What Your Jewelry Is Saying To The World
Copyright 2006 Lulu Bells Treasures?
In our fast-paced world these days, we might not stop to think too much about our accessories beyond the simple questions of "What jewelry shall I wear today?" or "What goes best with this outfit?"
But our jewelry, in particular our earrings, can say much to the world that we might not even realize we are communicating. Gold earrings span the centuries and go back as far as 3000 BC that historians are aware of.
That is a very long time that something as standard in our wardrobes as earrings have been influencing our sense of style.
As with all jewelry, throughout the eras, gold earrings often expressed status.
Simply by wearing gold earrings, or earrings laden with gemstones, one was letting others know that they had the ability to purchase and own such items.
This is no longer completely the case in this day and age because gold earrings for example are more affordable, there are wonderful...
Four Styles Of Expressive Earrings - What Your Jewelry Is Saying To The World
"Diamond Price Locator" Launched by Diamondchatforum.com
Following the successful launch of diamondchatforum.com, WhiteSparkles Jewelry Thailand has now introduced a diamond price search locator on the website.It offers visitors to the site an unique opportunity to locate diamond prices based on specific criteria.Visitors can try out the "Diamond Price locator" by clicking on the link displayed on the diamondchatforum.com homepage.The price locator offers a price search for diamond sizes ranging from 0.30 carats to upwards of 5 carats. You can narrow down your search by choosing the clarity, shape and color of diamonds you want to compare.The price search is relatively easy and it gives an indication of current diamond pricing trends for a range of diamond sizes. WhiteSparkles Jewelry has always been instrumental in intiating ventures through its website for providing essential diamond education. A sizeable diamond database is maintained by the website and the prices are also updated depending on existing conditions of market supply and demand.Diamond...
"Diamond Price Locator" Launched by Diamondchatforum.com