Bailey’s Fine Jewelry boosts Boys & Girls Clubs

The Boys & Girls of Nash/Edgecombe Counties (NC) received a donation from Bailey’s Fine Jewelry as a part of its Give Back Program.

“We believe giving our time, money and heart to worthy community programs is as important to our business as offering the area’s finest selection of jewelry,” said Clyde Bailey, owner of Bailey’s Fine Jewelry.

Battery watches were collected at Bailey’s with all money being donated to selected charities. This program is a special way the local business supports its community for supporting them. Each month, Bailey associates choose charities they are involved in within the community.

The Bailey’s contribution will aid in continuing the vital services in which Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties provides. For more than 40 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties has been at the forefront of youth development, working with young people from a variety of economic, social and family circumstances.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties is dedicated to ensuring our community’s young people have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures. The local Club is an affiliate of the national organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the North Carolina Alliance.

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Cash for Gold USA Named One of Inc. 500′s Fastest-Growing Company in U.S.

SHARON, Mass., Aug. 14 /ELEGANO/ — CashForGoldUSA.com has been added to this year’s Inc. 500 – the premier list of America’s fastest-growing privately owned companies.

CEO Norm Schneider says he is “thrilled to be part of this elite group. I think it’s a testament to the level of trust we have with our customers, who come back to do business with us again and again.” Cash For Gold USA’s parent company, CJ Environmental (whose name appears on the prestigious Inc. 500 list) has recently launched CashForSilverUSA.com and CashForDiamondsUSA.com. Schneider says all three sites now offer higher payouts than their competitors, as well as no-risk guarantees. Schneider explains, “If a customer is unhappy with our payout for any reason, we’ll return their material to them at our cost. But we find that people are pretty happy doing business with us.”

Since 2006, CJ Environmental has increased its revenue by 1,394.5% – well above the average of the Consumer Products & Services companies that made the “fastest growing” list. In total, Consumer Products & Services companies earned over $44 billion during 2008.

One of the ways that CJ Environmental has grown so rapidly in a recession environment is its reputation for customer satisfaction. Their cash-for-gold program offers free, insured shipping as well as a guarantee to beat any of their competitors’ prices by 10%. Mr. Schneider says he’s excited to offer that same level of service to customers who have “been searching everywhere for fair prices for their gold, silver, and diamond jewelry.” Their new site (CashForDiamonds.com) openly shares inside information on the various cuts of diamonds and how they are assayed to determine value using the well-established 4-Cs – Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat (size) as the guideline for establishing market value. Schneider explains, “One of the reasons our company (Cash for Gold USA) is so successful is our straightforwardness with our customers. We aim to educate our customers so they can make informed decisions about selling their Gold, Silver and Diamond jewelry to maximize their returns.”

Their other website (CashForSilverUSA.com) allows sellers to quickly cash in on their unwanted silver in a reliable, secure manner. Cash for Silver USA will purchase sterling silver flatware, serving pieces and jewelry for superior payouts.

About the future, Mr. Schneider says, “I hope that we will continue to grow, but more importantly, that we can help our customers get quick, fair payouts for their unwanted gold, silver and diamonds during these tough economic times.”

CJ Environmental is also responding to its success with an increase in philanthropy, donating one dollar for every sale made through one of their sites to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Jeweler Takes Collection a ‘Step’ Further, Introduces New Ankle Bracelets

9 inch anklet $398 and 10 inch anklet $499 at heavenlytreasures.com

Heavenly Treasures is putting luxury at customers’ feet with gold ankle bracelets

ALLENHURST, N.J., Aug. 14 /ELEGANO/ — Summer is the perfect time for relaxing, catching some sun and even showing off a little leg. Understanding that ladies love to flaunt those gorgeous gams when the mercury rises, Heavenly Treasures is giving women everywhere the opportunity to know how it feels to “walk into Heaven” with one of their exquisite gold ankle bracelets. A trusted and premier cataloger and online retailer of fine jewelry, Heavenly Treasures is providing the perfect gift for that special someone or the ideal self-indulgence for those who enjoy the finer things in life.

“Every woman loves jewelry and these handsomely fashionable anklets are the perfect accessory for any occasion from that classic summer outing to a romantic night out on the town,” says Helen Beyda, Product Manager at Heavenly Treasures. “We cater to a very diverse consumer base with varying tastes and price ranges and we make sure that each of our customers has just the right item for them. No matter your preference, we carry a wide variety of ankle bracelets that will complement your style and add finesse and flair to any ensemble.”

The ankle bracelets, which are available in both 14K white, rose and yellow gold as well as sterling silver, come in dozens of styles and designs which will allow customers to mix and match if they choose. The anklets vary in prices from $30 to over $300, proving that quality jewelry doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. Each piece in the collection is designed carefully and crafted with the finest quality gold and or silver to ensure that customers are receiving the highest-grade jewelry on the market. From funky to formal, tasteful to timeless, Heavenly Treasures has the perfect ankle bracelet for any affair. For more information, visit http://www.heavenlytreasures.com/b6045.html

Platinum the pick among younger customers

This platinum, diamond and 2.24-carat tanzanite pendant from Gumuchian retails for $6,000. Gumuchian.com.

Platinum jewelry isn’t something retail jewelers ring up like mad at the register.

Sixty-three percent of panelists said platinum jewelry accounts for a mere zero to 10 percent of their sales, and the vast majority of respondents–95 percent–report that the metal makes up 20 percent or less of their total sales.

But when asked how the market has changed in recent years, it appears panelists have hope for the future popularity of this precious metal, which carries profit margins of 40 percent or more for 69 percent of survey respondents.

Consumer awareness of platinum has increased in the past five to 10 years, according to a number of panelists. This seemed to ring especially true among younger consumers, according to several panelists.

“Young girls want engagement rings in platinum,” one panelist wrote, while another predicted, “More young couples prefer platinum than yellow gold, it looks [like the] future is good for platinum jewelry, especially wedding rings.”

After rising to nearly $2,300 an ounce in March 2008, according to Kitco.com, platinum prices hovered around $1,283 per ounce at press time. Panelists were mixed on the best strategy for handling the metal’s fluctuating price.

Several reported that they adjust the price of goods in the store to reflect the metal’s market price, with one stating, “I do a lot more special order on platinum so I can adjust the price accordingly.” Others are just avoiding the metal altogether. “It has been like a roller-coaster ride and has caused me to hold steady and not buy until it stabilizes,” one panelist wrote.

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