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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) Today Kathy Lo Rocks — www.kathylo.com — the queen of modern photo jewelry adored by mothers everywhere, launches a complete line of eye-catching and custom made jewelry designs using a photo of any special person, place or thing that has memory value.

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Hamilton just introduced a Limited Edition black PVD X-Wind chrono. It has a Swiss made automatic chronograph movement. The stainless steel case is 44 mm wide, 15 mm thick and is finished with a black PVD treatment. There are only 2000 being made and you can buy them for $1,395 as shown above and $1495 for the Rose Gold PVD version shown below. They are both available at eWatches.
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By Mary L. Johnson Since several readers have written in with questions of their own, the “Gemological Answers” column this month will field a few of those queries—specifically on diamonds. Question: What rules (numerical or otherwise) does the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) use to determine the differences in shape names between the following: * “Square emerald cut” and “Cut-cornered square step cut” * “Emerald cut” and “Cut-cornered rectangular step cut” * “Rectangular step cut” and “Square step cut”?
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Newport Beach, Calif.—Collectors Universe Inc. has announced that its diamond authentication and grading division, the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL), has been approved by Christie’s auction house to provide diamond-certification services for stones consigned to Christie’s for sale.

Christie’s catalogs will include references to the GCAL certificate in the description of the item.

“Some diamond dealers worldwide use a new Gem Certification and Assurance Lab certificate when trading gems,” Christie’s Europe International Director and Chairman Francois Curiel said in a statement.
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Bulgari SpA reported that first half of the year sales grew by 8.9 percent to 487.8 million euros ($600 million), driven by good performances in jewelry, watches, and perfumes. At comparable exchange rates, removing currency fluctuations, sales growth was 14.8 percent, the luxury retailer said.

Accessory sales fell 8.2 percent for the period because of the weakness of the Japanese market.

Net profits for the first six months ended June 30 rose 32 percent to 58.4 million euros ($71.8 million).

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High-resolution image with brown alligator strap (Retail: $4,250).

The unique SERENA GARBO watch by Bertolucci mixes sensuality and modernism with its new 18 carat rose gold bezel. The curved sapphire crystal and mother-of-pearl dial complete the harmonious subtleness and elegance of SERENA GARBO.

The SERENA GARBO Collection also offers pieces with full-cut diamonds on a steel or rose gold bezel available with a metal bracelet or alligator strap.

Conceived from a classic love story on the Italian Riviera, Bertolucci captures the sensuality and mystery of the Mediterranean.
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 During the first half-year of 2007, the French group Hermès International recorded a turnover of 721.1 million euros, an increase of 8.2% at constant exchange rates, thanks to an upturn in second quarter sales (+10%). In view of the impact of exchange rates, growth on a like for like basis was however only 2.9%. Net profit meanwhile rose to 128.1 million, compared to 117.5 million during the first six months of 2006 (+9%).
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