Fine Jewelry Purchases Generate Charitable Donations
Scottsdale, AZ (ContentDesk) March 24, 2006 -- When customers purchase fine jewelry from New York and Scottsdale Arizonas Jewels 4 Charity, 20% of the purchase price is sent directly to their selected charity.
People who love to own and give fine jewelry dont need an excuse to buy what they love, but with its Shop, Save and Donate mission, Jewels 4 Charity gives them one anyway.
Purchases are made from the companys website at www.Jewels4Charity.com or from a charitys personalized catalog by calling the companys toll-free number.
The innovative new Internet and direct mail jewelry company offers customers significant savings on every purchase and gives them the opportunity donate to a worthy charity every time they shop.
The program is a classic example of a win-win philosophy at work.Savings are an important facet of the program.
When they select from an extensive collection of quality gold, diamond, gemstone or silver jewelry on the Jewels 4 Charity website, www.Jewels4Charity.com, shoppers save 10% to 40% below the On Sale prices advertised nationally by jewelry and department stores.
Every purchase comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, a lifetime warranty and a certificate of authenticity. Also included is a gift card, luxury packaging and a donation verification card.
But the savings are the least important part of the equation.
The true heart of the business is its charitable side.Before they complete their purchase, buyers must designate a charity from the list of qualified participating organizations.
Once the sale is complete, 20% of the purchase price is sent directly to that charity.
If a supporter prefers to request a donation without making a purchase, Jewels 4 Charity will make the donation in their name and send acknowledgement cards with no processing costs to either the charity or the donor.Current charities include organizations such as: the National Hemophilia Foundation, The Help Group, one of the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit organizations in the U.S. serving children with special needs, and Gods Love We Deliver which provides nutritious meals to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses.
To be eligible to receive funds from Jewels 4 Charity, charities must be a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing, verify judicious use of funds and complete the Jewels 4 Charity Application Form.After retiring from a successful 30-year career in jewelry marketing and merchandising, Jewels 4 Charity Director Pat Scheckner focused on a higher purpose for her talents and skills.
As she says, I feel very fortunate to have done so well in my career.
I wanted to give back some of the generosity and sharing that helped me be successful.
Jewels 4 Charity lets me use my resources to help and support organizations that reach out to others.
For further information about Jewels 4 Charity, contact Cathy Marley, (602) 788-3083 or Pat Scheckner at (480) 629-8583 or 1-888-J4C-GIVE (542-4483), 37821 N. 97th Place, Scottsdale, Arizona 85262 or visit http://www.jewels4charity.com/..
How to Start An Art Collection On a Shoestring Budget
Copyright 2006 Monique Hawkins
Collecting is a hobby enjoyed by many. Some collectors enjoy collecting all kinds of collectibles such as music boxes and other mechanical music, cars, jewelry, figurines, and many other types of items. Then there are those who enjoy collecting art. As a matter of fact, many individuals are inclined to forgo reprints and posters and start collecting their own unique art pieces for their homes and offices. If you are one of these people, here are some tips on starting your own unique art collection.
Before beginning an art collection, ask yourself if you interested in starting your own collection of original art.
Keep in mind that if you, like most people, do not have thousands of dollars to spend on famous original artwork, then it's time to consider alternative creative sources.
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Making Hemp Jewelry Is Fun and Easy
Making our ideas come to life and creating them with our own hands is a great source of satisfaction for many of us. Handicrafts such as making hemp jewelry have been and continue to be very popular among both hobbyists and would-be entrepreneurs alike. Aside from being a productive way to pass time, making hemp jewelry encourages creativity and is a great and inexpensive way to have fun either by one's own self or with friends and family. Growing hemp is illegal in the United States because it comes from a variety of the cannabis plant, from which the drug marijuana is derived. Commercial hemp is the fiber used in making hemp jewelry, and it's available in numerous arts and crafts stores nationwide.
The benefits of wearing and making hemp jewelry are numerous: it is attractive in its uniqueness, it is strong and durable, it can be customized in myriad ways, and it is environmentally friendly. Fashion designers, including Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, are including hemp-made...
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Five Must Have Mechanical Music Collectibles for the Music Box and Antique Collector
Copyright 2006 Monique Hawkins
Some music box and antique collectors may not realize that there are other forms of mechanical music to collect in addition to inlaid music boxes, musical jewelry boxes, ballerina music boxes, antique cars, antique jewelry, and other collectibles. These include Bird Organs, Barrel Pianos, the Pianola, the Welte-Mignon Orchestrion, and the Racca piano.
The Bird Organ
The bird organ is a small type of barrel organ about 6 inches square. The name comes from a type of barrel organ used to teach canaries how to sing. High pitched pipes which played simple tunes were used to teach a bird how to mimic the tune. Also known as "Serinettes", there is one collectible in Paris that dates back to 1765.
While some of these mechanical collectibles do not play well, they still make interesting items for the music box and antique collector.
Barrel Pianos
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JulRe Designs™ Jewelry to be Featured in 'Night of 100 Stars' Oscar Gala Celebrity Gift Bags
New York, NY (ContentDesk) February 21, 2006 -- JulRe Designs", the fashion jewelry design house that is quickly gaining attention of celebrities and the press alike, today announced that its unique necklaces from the new Ombre Crystal Collection will be included in the gift bags given to celebrities attending this years Night of 100 Stars Oscar Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on March 5, 2006. JulRe Designs was selected to participate in this popular event by Hollywood Connection, a leader in film, television, and music event promotion services. Each sparkling, vibrant necklace consisting of over 250 genuine Swarovski? crystals is a dazzling color palette with precious metal accents.
The 48 inch long pieces are extremely versatile and can be worn long and trendy, casually doubled, tripled for an elegant choker effect or wrapped around the wrist as a funky multi-strand bracelet.
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Seek Balance, Find Happiness
Today we are fully connected through technology; cell phones, internet and T.V are all available on demand 24 hours a day.
It has made our lives faster, more productive and infinitely more stressful.
This has created a need for us to reach out and connect on a more personal level.
For centuries, jewelry has served as the ultimate in personal expression.
Today time-starved shoppers are not only looking for hot trends, but for jewelry with soul and character.
Amy Peters' Studios new fall collection helps to fill this niche.
Unique messages that speak to our need for personal connections are at the heart of Peters' new collections. "Seek Balance, Find Happiness" and "It's not the Destination it's the Journey" are two of the key sayings available this season. This new inspirational collection helps women relax from the stresses in daily life.
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Digital Gram Scales
Are you looking to buy new digital gram scales? How do you know which one is right for you?
Digital scales are much more affordable today than they were a few years ago. Since the introduction of newer scales and more choices to the consumers in the market, the prices of digital gram scales have reduced considerably.
Some of the good brands of digital gram scales today are Escali, Libra and Tanita. Gram scales can be used not only for measuring the weight of gold and silver jewelry, but also the weight of food items in grams. The advantage of using digital gram scales is that they not only measure the weight of food precisely, but they also make a great gift for your friends.
As the name suggests, digital gram scales measure the weight of food items and jewelry in grams.
For converting grams into kilograms, just multiply it by thousand and use a conversion table for reference, or visit a conversion calculator online (at http: www.ex.ac.uk/trol/scol/index.htm)....
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