Jewelry PR Division

STORM Watches is a proud sponsor of this year's EMA's, MTV's European Music Awards has especially commissioned 4 Unique Limited Edition watches that will be your access all areas pass to the legendary MTV Europe Music Awards 2006, being held in the Scandinavian party town of Copenhagen on November 2nd.

You will get the full VIP treatment at the pre-party and then get to see the main event itself, where some of the biggest names in music are performing. Finish the night off in style dancing until the early hours at the VIP after show party.

To enter the competition you must be 18 or over. Competition closing date 14th October 2006.

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It has been used to crown kings and fill cavities, for high-end jewelry and high-flying space travel. Gold has long represented wealth, power and prestige, and a new exhibit showcases just how remarkable this rare and precious material is. "Gold" opens Saturday at the American Museum of Natural History and runs through Aug. 19.

Gold is a unique mineral in a number of ways, said Jim Webster, one of the curators for the show — it's malleable, so it can be stretched into the slimmest of wires or flattened into the thinnest of sheets. It's reflective, which is why it has been used on astronauts' helmets to reduce glare.

It can be worked and handled in its native form, right out of the ground, and doesn't need to be heated or smelted like other minerals such as copper. And it doesn't really tarnish or corrode, so even coins on sunken ships that spend hundreds of years on the ocean floor can be found in perfect condition.

The American Gem Trade Association awarded Hannibal's Brandy Hurt with a Spectrum Award, which is known as the Oscar of the jewelry world. She designed and created a reversible pearl necklace to enter in Spectrum's bridal division. It features an opal set in 18 karat white and rose gold with more than 3 carats of diamonds. The 21-year-old beat out jewelry designers from around the world. "I was surprised! The majority of the winners are based in New York, L.A., or Florida. Nobody from the Midwest ever wins," Bradi said. "I think it's exciting for the people around here to have an award winning designer in their area." Brandy doesn't plan to sell her award winning necklace. If she did, it would retail for around $25,000.

The Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council, the source for business intelligence about the gem and jewelry industry, has launched a new interactive website that hosts videos, a forum and a blog in order to allow interaction between the jewelry consumer and the jewelry industry.

The JCOC helps industry professionals from some of the biggest names in jewelry (Cartier, Tiffany, Swarovski) to make informed decisions based on consumer research, trends, and jewelry market information. Using their knowledge and know-how, JCOC.tv is designed to be a social networking site specifically for the jewelry industry. JCOC.tv members have access to educational, entertaining, insider video about gems, jewelry and watches, posted by worldwide, industry experts. The forum and blog allow for interaction between industry expert, designer and consumer where both parties can learn from each other.

JCOC.tv just launched this month, so if you are a jewelry industry expert, designer or jewelry enthusiast--head on over and become an active member of the only social video network for the jewelry industry.

* Photo credit: Tiffany & Co.

Russell Simmons is set to host the first official Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) Benefit with Hamptons magazine publisher Jason Binn according to The National Jeweler Network. DEF is a non-profit charity that Simmons founded that is committed to the empowerment of communities where diamonds are a natural resource.

The event, being held on September 1st, is by invitation only and in lew of an entry fee, guests will purchase a special "Green Bracelet," featuring rough diamonds and malachite from the Simmons Jewelry Co. The bracelet costs $125 of which $20 will go to DEF. There will also be a silent auction featuring products from Tiffany & Co. and David Yurman, as well as several fashion brands.

*Photo Credit: SimmonsJewelryCo.com

Most admit (or at least I do) that they watch the Oscar's for the dresses and fashion savvy (or lack thereof) seen on the red carpet. Least we forget about the gorgeous jewelry that will take your breath away? Here are some of my favorites from Oscar's 80th:

You can see a vast array of celebrities and their jewelry at Yahoo Movies with images provided by Wire Image. Were there any jewels that captured your attention at the Academy Awards?

*Photo Credit: Wire Image & Yahoo Movies

The Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association will host its Annual Gala Awards Night on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada during the JCK Las Vegas Show, one of the most important jewelry trade shows in the world. The awards to be presented include the Retailer of the Year, E-Tailer of the Year, Doyenne of the Year, given to an influential woman in the industry each year, as well as the Pioneer Award which is given to an important figure in the Indian community whose leadership was instrumental in the industry's success.

This year the association will honor the Wal-Mart Group as the "Retailer of the Year." Ms. Pam Mortensen, General Merchandising Manager of the Jewelry Division will be accepting the award at the dinner.

The "E-Tailer of the Year" is being presented to Bidz.com. Mr. David Zinberg, President and CEO, will accept the award for Bidz.com. Bidz.com was founded in 1998 by Zinberg and now ranks second among online jewelry sites, with a 17 percent market share. Bidz.com recently launched a sister site Buyz.com, which sells jewelry for a fixed price.