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The Month of May is All About Gold at Jewelry Television and JTV.com

Gold lovers, May is YOUR month at Jewelry Television and JTV.com. Our jewelry line up includes solid gold jewelry, gold over sterling silver, and many other gold jewelry options that can make owning new gold jewelry affordable. With gold prices soaring, the Jewelry Television team has worked hard to bring you the best possible pricing for bold gold looks as well as classic styles. Look for exciting new gold jewelry styles in our Color & Karat Event on May 1; Gold Kickoff event on May 4; Morganite on May 6; Moda Italia: The Best of the Vicenza Gold Fair May 13 & 14; Stratify on May 16; Best Friends Diamond Weekend May 19 & 20; Semi-Annual Tanzanite Event on May 18 - 20; and our ever-popular Memorial Day Red, White & Blue Tag Sale May 26-28. Gemstone collectors, keep an eye on jtv.com for special selections of Chrome Diopside, Tanzanite, and Royal Kalahandi Iolite, just to name a few. 

Jewelry Television's mission has always been to "open the world of jewelry and gemstones to everyone," and our JTV.com Learning Library catalogs many fascinating articles by industry leaders including JTV co-founder Jerry Sisk and articles from the prestigious GIA (Gemological Institute of America). You can learn more about The Wonders of Gold and Gold Alloying, as well as scan fascinating educational materials on gemology, gemstone treatments, gemstone and jewelry history and lore, and much more in the JTV Learning Library, only on jtv.com! Click this link to go to the JTV.com Learning Library. 

And speaking of gold, did you know that Jewelry Television offers a gold exchange program called JTV Gold Exchange? With so many "gold buying" programs out there, we wanted to be sure our customers were getting the best price possible for their broken and unwanted gold jewelry--so we created our own program just for you! Best of all--it's as simple as 1, 2, 3. #1: Request a free gold packet. #2: Send in your gold. #3: Receive our offer. It all takes place in just days. Click this link for more information: JTV Gold Exchange.

April 3, 2012 review from a customer on the JTV Gold Exchange

"I dropped my gold packet off in a Fed-Ex drop-box on Mon. at 4PM, and I was watching the video of it being opened the very next day! I wasn't expecting alot of money, maybe 1/6th of the current RETAIL value. I figured selling my old, broken gold to JTV would get me just slightly more than a pawn shop, and JTV is certainly more reputable, but I was very surprised and happy to be offered twice what I expected!!! I accepted the offer immediately! Don't hesitate, they give you plenty of options to decline their offer and get your gold back." - SparkleWhileYouCan, Gettysburg, PA  

Read More Customer Reviews on the JTV Gold Exchange here. 

 

Jewelry Television and Vanna K Introduce New Jewelry Line

Please join Jewelry Television Host Sharon and Vanna K on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 6-8pm Eastern for the debut of Vanna K for Bella Luce®. Vanna K jewelry designs have been featured in numerous fashion magazines and worn by well-known celebrities.  Recently, Vanna K was awarded the prestigious 2011 JCK Jewelers Choice Award by more than 12,000 jewelers nationwide. You can shop the exclusive Vanna K for Bella Luce® jewelry line now on jtv.com.

Known in the industry as the "crowned queen of unique micro pave engagement rings" Vanna K's tag line is "Every Queen Needs Her Crown." Here at Jewelry Television, we couldn't agree more, Vanna K!

We had a moment to ask Vanna K a few questions for our blog readers and her responses are posted below. Enjoy! 

JTV: Why did you decide to translate your Vanna K Diamond collection into Bella Luce®?

Vanna K: Vanna K is known in the fine jewelry industry for its extraordinary quality, unique design, and of course, its tremendous sparkle.  In order to satisfy our growing fan base and their demand for
affordable designer jewelry, after much thought, we decided to design a platinum-plated sterling silver collection exclusively designed for JTV, called Vanna K for Bella Luce®.   This partnership with JTV is so fitting because of course, Bella Luce® is known for its high quality simulated stone which has unmatched sparkle compared to any other simulated stone on the market. I’m so excited to be here at JTV and have the opportunity to share my newest designs with the JTV family and audience, which I know is so loyal and yet very discerning.

JTV: What are the signature elements of your collection?

Vanna K: Vanna K for Bella Luce® is a “platinum plated sterling silver” creation which translates to a big bold look of platinum for a fraction of the price. All Vanna K for Bella Luce® pieces are made with extraordinary quality; the same quality that women have come to love in my Vanna K platinum and 18 karat gold collection.  The  Vanna K for Bella Luce® collection is no different in craftsmanship.  For the first time, the Vanna K brand is being offered in sterling silver. For many years, I resisted the call to create a sterling silver line, but we simply could not resist the growing demand of our customers.  And we wanted to offer this for the first time to the wonderful viewers of JTV.  

JTV: Why the created sapphire as a symbol? 

Vanna K: Each Vanna K for Bella Luce® piece has my signature “Vanna K” stamp on it, signifying that this is a genuine Vanna K design.  And another fun fact to my collection is that each piece has a Bella Luce® sapphire simulant set directly into the metal and placed next to the Vanna K stamp.  My selection of the sapphire as my trademark color is personal and symbolic.  I wanted to add my own personal and emotional touch to each piece with this Bella Luce® sapphire simulant. I chose the sapphire because my inspiration to design jewelry stemmed from my father, who is an expert artisan and designer himself. Of course, we all know that the sapphire is the birthstone of September, which is my father’s birthday. 
Additionally, my very first jewelry that my father gave me were a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings and I continue to cherish those earrings until this day.  So the sapphire has a very special place in my heart.

 

 

 

Green Moissanite Jewelry Event with Charles Winston on Jewelry Television and JTV.com

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am about having our first, “Moissanite Fire Event” on JTV. This series of shows on Saturday, April 14^th starts at 2AM and ends at 8PM (All times are EST) on Jewelry Television, but you can always pre-shop the Moissanite Jewelry Event on jtv.com.

We are launching many debut Moissanite jewelry items. One that really stands out are the items with the GREEN Moissanite. I consider this color of Moissanite extremely “RARE.” Why do I consider it rare? Because Charles & Colvard, no matter how hard they try, cannot recreate the color green. The green Moissanite was an accident that is highly unlikely to ever repeat itself. Therefore, there is a finite amount of the green Moissanite and JTV has committed to 100% of the green Moissanite stones that Charles & Colvard have on the shelf! 

Green Moissanite is the most beautiful green you have ever seen. It is not “emerald green”, rather the softer green that one may find in a diamond or green sapphire. Combine the magnificent color with the fire that Moissanite is known for and you have a rare, gorgeous stone that is so limited in quantity, I cannot guarantee we will be able to make more than a few styles with this color!

Two of the item numbers for the green Moissanite are for a ring (MSF122R--pictured left) and a pendant (MSF122P). They are both 8mm round Moissanite jewels set in .925 NICKEL-FREE, sterling silver, plated with the EXCLUSIVE metal, Platineve®. There is a third item with the green Moissanite, but I will leave that as a surprise for the show.

One more item I am particularly looking forward to sharing with you is my first BVB item on JTV! We made this special item exclusively for JTV, brought in a healthy quantity….and worked our fingers to the bone to get the pricing as low as humanly possible. The BVB is so spectacularly priced, I cannot tell you the item number in this blog for fear of selling it out before I arrive at JTV this weekend. However, I assure you, we have enough to make it through the first few hours of programing. Therefore, I urge you to tune in to the 2AM or 9AM shows to make sure you can get in on this phenomenal deal. 

One other special feature of the BVB item is the use of my limited edition mark on Moissanite Fire items…which are my initials built into the design. Now, even when this item is out of the packaging, everyone will know it is a “Charles Winston.” This signature Charles Winston “CW” built into the item is engraved within filigree style work on the back of the item (the undergallery.)

Another new item I am excited about bringing is a new cross pendant with a 5mm round, white, Moissanite jewel. My crosses are always quick sell-outs, so please, if a cross is your desire, you must hurry and claim yours!

We have a plethora of new rings, earrings and pendants. There are so many BRAND NEW, DEBUT items to fill the 8 (possibly 10) hours of programming. I assure you, every single hour will have something to amaze you.

Chat Live with Charles Winston on jtv.com/chat

Please note; I am hosting my first ever, live chat at JTV’s Facebook page on Friday, April 13^th at 4PM. The chat is scheduled to end at 4:30. Obviously, if it is going strong, we will try to pull strings to allow it to go a bit longer, but for now, I am told it is a 30 minute limit. This will be your opportunity to ask me all the questions you want as related to my shows on JTV, Moissanite…or just about anything else you like. These interactive chats are a lot of fun. I have been hosting chats online since 1998….and I can tell you, everyone has a blast.

To join the fun, go to www.jtv.com/chat at 3:50pm on Friday, April 13th to log in. From here, you will be able to chat live with me, look at the items on the web as I discuss them and make an advance purchase! If you cannot access the chat on jtv.com/chat, you can also chat live on Jewelry Television's facebook page at facebook.com/jewelrytelevision. Just select the Live Chat icon and join in the chat. 

The workmanship, styling, and extreme value that I have always brought you in Moissanite continues. I can’t wait to see you on Saturday, April 14 at 2AM – 4AM, 9PA – 11AM, 2PM – 4PM and 6PM – 8PM. All times are EST. Ciao for now!

~Charles~

 

Titanic Jewelry Collection - Jewelry Television and JTV.com Commemorate Maiden Voyage

Jewelry Television is honored to work alongside the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to commemorate the 100 year Anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Titanic. To quote their website, "It is said the best way to respect and honor those who gave their lives is to simply tell their stories," and that is what the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN endeavors to do. 

Jewelry Television has designed the JTV Titanic Jewelry Collection; inspired by the glamorous passengers. (Photo right is Dorothy Gibson, and the rose brooch she inspired in the JTV Titanic Jewelry Collection, jtv.com item number TCJ003 . Photo Credit: Randy Bryan Bigham) Read more about these women and the jewelry inspired by them in JTV's Learning Library here. The museum website states: "The women of the Titanic would plan for months to bring the right fashionable apparel aboard such a luxurious ship. Along with extensive outfit planning came accessorizing: large hats, mink stoles, gloves and of course, the jewelry. Jewelry of that time was depictive of the Art Nouveau and Edwardian eras. Art Nouveau jewelry was influenced by naturalis involving unusual designs within a symmetrical frame often encompassing foliage, leaves, enamel, pearls, crystals and gemstones. Edwardian designs included more formal jewelry: tiaras, brooches, rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets and sautoir necklaces. Many were set with brilliant gemstones, including diamonds, crystals and of course, pearl."  It is our pleasure to present the JTV Titanic Jewelry Collection to you. 

JTV and Titanic Museum "Grandeur in the Smokies" Sweepstakes

Would you like to visit the Titanic Museum and even JTV, both nestled here in the foothills of the beautiful Smoky Mountains in Tennessee? Well, we are offering you a chance to so! Enter the JTV and Titanic Museum "Grandeur of the Smokies" sweepstakes now through April 10th, 2012 at 11:59pm Eastern Time for your chance to win the entire JTV Titanic Jewelry Collection, tours of the museum and JTV, a week's lodging, and so much more. Read all the details here.  

Here's a quick behind-the-scenes video of some of the collection: 

Jewelry Television and JTV.com Children's Jewelry Selection Increases

Just in time for Easter gift giving, Jewelry Television and JTV.com are offering more children's jewelry and gifts than ever before! Choose from gold Birthstone earrings and  birthstone charms; 14 karat gold or sterling silver Disney character earrings, pendants, necklaces and charms; Disney character kid's watches; JTV's Imagination Charms Kid's Collection (charms with holes through the middle to slide over the bracelet rather than hanging from a ring); and of course, children's jewelry boxes to safely store your child's precious jewelry. And coming soon--kid's pearl bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, and pendants! 

So why not save yourself a trip to the dentist? Skip the loads of candy and give that special child in your life a gift to last a lifetime--fine children's jewelry from Jewelry Television and jtv.com. - Dana Sebby, JTV.com Community Manager (and aunt to lots of nieces who will be enjoying some of these goodies in their Easter basket this year!)

Jewelry Television, Charles Winston Moissanite Fire™, and The Red Carpet a Winning Combination

The JTV offices are all abuzz about the Jewelry Television Moissanite Fire™ shows with Charles Winston coming up on Saturday March 24, from 9-11am Eastern with Michelle, and again from 4-6pm Eastern with Nikki. I asked Charles to do a guest blog for the JTV audience about what he is most excited about in the upcoming shows, and here it is. Enjoy! - Dana Sebby, JTV.com Community Manager

I am so excited about my upcoming Moissanite Fire™ shows on JTV, March 24^th. The successes of all my previous visits to Jewelry Television have opened the door for me to bring you some of my more sophisticated Moissanite jewelry designs.  And with all the excitement from the recent “Red Carpet” event in Hollywood, I am more excited about wowing YOU than I was in wowing the glitz and glamour of the award night!

One item of note, the ring that got the most attention on the red carpet this year is also a JTV 5-diamond customer choice! You loved it so I brought it with me to Hollywood. Guess what? The stylists loved it too. It is JTV item MSF048R. Due to the high demand and now the red carpet exposure, I had to bring it back!!! I cannot wait to show you the images and possibly the video that includes this ring and many other Moissanite Fire designs!

Another exciting event for this show is the first ever, Moissanite Fire eternity band. Yes, the most brilliant and blingy jewel in the world can now go all the way around YOUR finger! It is JTV item MSF116. This is sure to be a quick sell out.

Finally….not really finally, but I can’t write about every item….I have another debut item that is sure to make you the Belle of the Ball. JTV.com item number MSF120 is a ring that will make you stand out from the crowd. This statement piece is wall-to-wall bling, from the dubbed by a blogger, the “King of Bling.”  This ring will wow you when you get it home and enjoy the top view….but wait until you look at the gallery! I have incorporated my trademark “W” with the Moissanite jewel set into the “W.”

The workmanship, styling, and extreme value that I have always brought the JTV customer continues. I can’t wait to see you on Saturday, March 24 at 9AM – 11AM and 4PM – 6PM EST. Ciao for now!

~Charles~

JTV.com Learning Library: Gems & Gemology "Gemstone Enhancement and its Detection in the 2000s: Impregnation and Luster Enhancement"

JTV.com's Learning Library is delighted to share with you this excerpt from the important article "Gemstone Enhancement and its Detection in the 2000s: Impregnation and Luster Enhancement" from Gems & Gemology, Vol. 46, No. 3.* Part Four of Four segments to be shared in the JTV.com Learning Library, this fourth excerpt explored the impregnation and luster enhancement of gemstones. Read Part Four in its entirety at jtv.com/library to learn more about these important treatments. 

From: *Gemstone Enhancement and its Detection in the 2000s: Impregnation and Luster Enhancement" by Shane F. McClure, Robert E. Kane, and Nicholas Sturman, from GEMS & GEMOLOGY, Vol. 46, No. 3, pp. 218–240. © 2010 Gemological Institute of America, Fall 2010
Published on JTV.com: January 2012

JTV.com's Learning Library: Gems & Gemology "Gemstones Enhancement: Dyeing and Bleaching" (Part 3 of 4)

JTV.com's Learning Library is delighted to share with you this excerpt from the important article "Gemstone Enhancement: Dyeing and Bleaching" from Gems & Gemology, Vol. 46, No. 3.* Part Three of Four segments to be shared in the JTV.com Learning Library, this third excerpt explored the dyeing and bleaching of gemstones. Read Part Three in its entirety at jtv.com/library and to learn more about the treatments applied to the pearls shown in this fantastic image, and many others.

From: *Gemstone Enhancement and its Detection in the 2000s: Thermal Enhancement and Diffusion Treatment by Shane F. McClure, Robert E. Kane, and Nicholas Sturman, from GEMS & GEMOLOGY, Vol. 46, No. 3, pp. 218–240. © 2010 Gemological Institute of America, Fall 2010
Published on JTV.com: January 2012

JTV at the 2012 Tucson Gem Shows (part 6): Wrapping Up the Gems, Jewelry, Beads and More

Tucson 2012 continues with a jam packed day full of meetings and exploration. I visited one of the outer shows with JTV Style and Trend Jewelry expert Judy Crowell (pictured left.)  Judy travelled to Tuscon to research both color palette options for this Spring and Summer, as well as find new gemstones and beads to include in JTV's  "Stratify™" and Blooming Jewels™" Jewelry Collections. 

This particular show was much less formal than the AGTA or even the GJX  shows. There is an eclectic blend of gems, minerals, and products from a vast array of countries from around the world.  

You will see actual miners that have driven their trucks across the country to Tucson loaded with their treasures.  You can find wooden baskets carved from Banyon Trees, to giant Geodes. There were fossils, crystals, and slices of stones that look like they were hand painted with intricate details. Carved statues, tons of rough gem gems.

We were surrounded by beads of every possible origin. Pearls are a trending fashion theme, and with new advances in their culturing, they are beautiful, and offer endless possibilities for design. Everywhere you looked there was more and more inspiration for beautiful jewelry to be made from beads, pearls, or both!                         
                           
Tanzanite One Foundation representative, Hayley Henning (their rep) provides the JTV customer with a market update on the state of Tanzanite, and the beauty of this Gemstone.               
                           
Jay and Shawn filming the Jewelry Television "daily wrap up". Today they talked about the many JTV gemstone finds of the day--Fire Opals, Watermelon Tourmaline, Paraiba Tourmaline and much more! 

This beautiful southwest sunset greeted us as we left the show today. The Tucson gem shows are always a whirlwind, but the fun is far from over. Tune in to Jewelry Television and visit JTV.com all week long as we unearth JTV's "Tucson Treasures" for you! 

- Dan                         

JTV at the 2012 Tucson Gem Shows (part 5): Behind the Scenes Look at the Jewelry

Here's a few more "sneak peeks" on some beautiful JTV jewelry you can expect to see during our Treasures from Tucson Event, which began Saturday, February 4th on Jewelry Television and JTV.com. We are excited to have some of the Five Diamond Rated items back in stock and to bring you new jewelry as well! (Editor's note: all prices subject to change.)

Yet ANOTHER five diamond rated item back in stock to celebrate JTV's Treaures of Tucson Event! This Southwest inspired Hubei Turquoise necklace features sterling silver beads and toggle.  Equally appropriate with a business suit or jeans this design easily transitions from day to evening!  Our JTV price for this classic design is only $59.99. (JTV item number MDH153T)

                         
Over 4.50 carats of lush green Moldavite featuring cushion and baguette cut stones in classic 10kt gold.  Diamond accents highlight the heart shaped prongs.  Elegant, and unique, this ring will have your friends "green with envy"!  $329.99 (JTV item number BER036)                           
                           
This pendant is a Rhapsody in Blue!  A 4.50 carat Brazilian Swiss Blue Topaz center stone is highlighted with blue and white diamonds that total over 1/5 carat! The rich blue topaz features a checkerboard cut which brings even more brilliance to this stylish design!  10kt Gold, $269.99 (JTV item number DDM084)                           
                           
From the exotic land of Nepal…this regal Kyanite center stone weighs an estimated 2.70 carat.  This 10kt gold design features blue and white diamonds and features a vintage appeal.  $209.99 (JTV item number NBR158)                          
                           
This exciting debut item features a unique Canadian Ammolite Triplet weighing an estimated 1 carat.  The Pear shaped Chrome Diaopside highlight each side of the center stone.  The Chrome Diopside weighs over 1/3 carat.  There are also diamond    accents, all set in 10kt gold.  $259.99 (JTV item number DDM170R)         

Check the JTV blog (jtv.com/blog) tomorrow (Monday, February 6th) for my wrap up of our time at the 2012 Tucson gem shows. As always, you can see all of my photos on the Jewelry Television facebook page (facebook.com/jewelrytelevision) in the album entitled "Treasures from Tucson 2012".

- Dan