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Links of London Rings at it seems. It's witty. It's ironic. It's young and we, there's a sense of humor. LISOVICZ: Humor. There really is a sense of humor. AYTON: . in the (20:22:50) design. LISOVICZ: But yet it's very good links of london jewelry that will hold up right? AYTON: It's heirloom quality. It's sterling silver. It's 18 karat gold. LISOVICZ: What kind of prices do your products range, because it started with the cufflinks, hence the name, but (20:23:00) you've expanded greatly now. So what are the range of prices? AYTON: Well, we start as low as $50 and we go up to $2,000. But I think that our key price point is probably (20:23:10) $150 to links of london sale $250. LISOVICZ: One of the problems you see with something that is fashion driven in any way is expansion too quickly. You're now in a couple of dozen stores around (20:23:20) the world. A second store coming up in New York in the high end rent district. You've got one on Madison... (more)

xinsuinidong
Endows men
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linksjkl
Sterling ideas that paid off
With an animated sterling silver pig - one of her earliest creations - Annoushka Ducas created one of the hottest accessories for London yuppies in the early 1990s. Throngs of young City types snapped on the caricatured cufflinks, a quirky addition to an otherwise staid executive ensemble links of london. Ducas went on to Links of London Bangles of sterling silver animals: from miniature pooches dangling off keyrings, to a bulbous frog suspended from loop earrings Back to School Chubby Red Pencil Charm. Since then Ducas has steered the design direction of her company, Links of London, from wildlife and nature to sharply contemporary homeware - an integral component of any thriving 90s "lifestyle" brandname Disc charm. The acclaimed London-based designer - she was named Silver Designer of the Year at the 1996 United Kingdom Jewellery Awards - was in Hong Kong to oversee her first Asian outlet which opens tomorrow. But the Prince's Building branch will be more than another... (more)

wedding dress
Bridal Gown Fabric Glossary II
Except those above mentioned, there are other common fabric used in making the wedding dresses. Fabric terms: Organza: Crisp and sheer like chiffon, with a stiffer texture similar in effect to tulle, but more flowing; popular for skirts, sleeves, backs, and overlays. Peau de Soie: A soft satin-faced, high-quality cloth with a dull luster, fine ribs, and a grainy appearance. Pique: A knit fabric with a waffle-weave appearance, pique has distinct sides. The outside resembles a honeycomb or waffle and the underside is flat and smooth. Polyester: An inexpensive man-made fiber that can be woven into just about anything, including duchesse satin Rayon: Similar to silk, but more elastic and affordable. Satin: A heavy, smooth fabric with a high sheen on one side; very common in bridal gowns. Silk: The most sought-after, cherished fiber for wedding dresses (and also the most expensive); there... (more)

shenxiaogz
Tiffany Co Home for Modern Designers sale
"Tiffany is not exclusive enough, not old-monied enough to attack the old-monied market. And I don't think it has the reputation as a home for modern designers. It really has to decide where it is and who its target group is." But Chaney says that despite the fact tiffany bangles has yet to make money in Europe, it is there for the long haul and will not give up easily. While Chaney is sticking to mostly jewels in Europe, brand extensions galore are happening in the U.S. In 1987, the company launched the fragrance Tiffany, along with a collection of scarves. This followed on the heels of a growing list of other luxury-goods items like handbags, wallets, briefcases and tiffany rings. The problem with all this diversification, some feel, is that it is distracting. And the result has been an overall reduction in quality. Nadine Franc, a jeweler in the Boston area who deals in new and estate jewelry, says the quality of Tiffany's pieces has declined over the... (more)