Getting Married With Gold at $900 Jan 28, 2008
com) offers a strategy to reduce the cost of wedding bands. Its myKarat program recycles broken and unused jewelry given by family and friends. (Canada Newswire)
Seven gold rings may help Salvation Army reach holiday fund-raising goal Jan 26, 2008
Rings five and seven are 14-karat gold wedding bands and ring six is a white gold wedding band. Ring eight is a band of less marketable value but a symbol of sacrifice and caring for others, Amick said. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
New American Gold Rush Jan 26, 2008
"Yes, wedding bands that married divorced," she said. She's cashing in now because gold prices are climbing from just over $400 an ounce three years ago to more than $900 today. (CBS News)
Firenze Jewels Announces Launch of Long Awaited Gift Section to Its Website Jan 19, 2008
Firenze Jewels is said to also include their extensive line of and wedding bands to this section. For those who would like to educate themselves better when browsing the website, Firenze Jewels invites all visitors to read their informative articles about the traditions and trends in bridal jewelry. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Sullivan's Jewelers Celebrates 20 Years at Middlebury Store Jan 9, 2008
Sullivan's Jewelers is offering a buy one get one free sale on wedding bands in January. Mr. Sullivan said one of greatest things about celebrating the 20th anniversary is helping people pick out an engagement ring, knowing that he helped one of their parents do the same thing. (Voices, CT)
Baubles and bling for golden mouse Jan 9, 2008
As the Chinese Lunar New Year - the year of the "golden mouse" - draws near, wedding bands and auspicious jade ornaments are hot sellers. The year 2008 is an ideal year for marriages and babies, partly because of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, partly because the numeral "8" or ba, is auspicious because it can be pronounced to mean "fortune" and "get rich.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Fulton council to discuss changes to food codes tonight Jan 9, 2008
Under Fulton's code, food service employees are allowed to wear jewelry while in food service areas, whereas state law prohibits jewelry except for plain wedding bands. The Fulton rules have only a general paragraph defining food handling by disease-infected employees, does not specify requirements for potentially hazardous foods, a minimal listing on shelfstock identification, no extension listing on parasite destruction, no specific area on utensil and dish lead level specifications and no... (Fulton Sun, MO)
Opulent rings are a rage Jan 6, 2008
Beautiful wedding bands from Gucci are a precious buy. The designs are bold and elegant with subtle elements thrown in. (India Times)
HopelessUtopian.com Offers Eclectic Mix of Original Web Content ... Jan 6, 2008
Whether readers are interested in diamond engagement rings, wedding bands or princess cut diamonds, the posts that draw upon the experts at Robbins Bros are among the most popular on HopelessUtopian. com. (PR Web (press release), WA)
Dozens of gay couples enter into civil unions at New Hampshire Statehouse under new law Jan 1, 2008
John Davey and Mark Brodeur brought gold wedding bands to exchange during their ceremony. Together 10 years since meeting online, Davey, 34, and Brodeur, 48, held a commitment ceremony with friends several years ago, but became the first couple to seek a civil union license in their hometown of Stratham when they became available last month. (International Herald Tribune)
Still not ready for Christmas? Shop Brazil in Union Square Dec 20, 2007
We sell a lot of wedding bands. SIDEBAR Food: P. (Somerville Journal, MA)
36 couples pose for photography contest at Terminal 3 Dec 15, 2007
The winners will be announced on January 4, and they stand to win a honeymoon package, which includes a trip to Paris, a pair of wedding bands and S 5,000. - CNA/ms. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Charity kettle stolen Dec 14, 2007
A 40-year-old woman reported that a relative stole two wedding bands valued at $1,000 and an engagement ring valued at $3,000 from her home in the 5300 block of Stokestown-St. Johns Road in Ayden on Wednesday. (The Daily Reflector)
Pedal to metal on gold jewelry prices Dec 11, 2007
He pulled out a catalog of wedding bands, pointing to a 3-millimeter gold band selling for $179, up from $139 a year ago. "Is 40 bucks going to stop you from getting married?" he asked. (Boston Globe)
Disney launches UK kids portal, Europe to follow Dec 8, 2007
One of Walt Disneys fairytale wedding bands in Orlando, FL -Perform Rock, Party tunes, Big Band. 2 to 10 piece bands with Male/Female vocals, horn section and master of ceremonies. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
More of this story Dec 8, 2007
The store also carries more than 350 men's wedding bands ... Inta sells engagement rings, wedding bands, diamonds, gemstones and colored diamonds in any setting imaginable, and also does custom work. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
$253 round-trip to Jamaica beaches Dec 4, 2007
Before the flight home, some lucky couple will win a beach bag filled with gifts and $5,000 in prizes (varies from platinum wedding bands, a free Sandals honeymoon and more). Book a minimum six-night honeymoon at any one of the twelve Sandals Resorts located in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia or the Bahamas withing 14 days of your test drive trip and the $99 one-day cost will be applied to your Sandals honeymoon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Platinum Jewelry Use Drops in Japan as Decline in Weddings Reduces Demand Nov 23, 2007
Often older wedding bands were heavier than some of the styles today and that makes a difference in overall consumption. . (Bloomberg -- Japan)
The Secrets of Secret Santas Nov 4, 2007
A catalog from the late 1950s includes Mickey Mouse watches, diamond wedding bands, toys, TV sets, golf clubs, power tools, even a three-speed portable record player. Then small retailers began disappearing as big box stores and discounters landed nearby. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
From elite to street Nov 2, 2007
" The first night, on January 5, will include free entertainment, from a mass origami project for children to DJs in Martin Place, jazz in Hyde Park and a concert in the Domain featuring Paul Kelly and the festival headliner Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. The first night line-up includes three couples tying the knot in Macquarie Street to the music of wedding bands from Scotland, France and Puerto Rico. The rest of the program concentrates on music and dance, including a performance on the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Williams to sell New York home Oct 30, 2007
The pair wore wedding bands during their relationship but refused to confirm if they were married. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
SCHOTTENHAMEL, 25, AND KHAN, 26 Oct 21, 2007
October 21, 2007 -- AUG. 17 - High school sweethearts Mallon Khan and Sabrina Schottenhamel knew since they were teenagers that they'd be together, so everything fell into place when they finally exchanged wedding bands. "Nothing could mean more to me than my actual wedding ring," says the bride. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Review: 'Fire' Tugs Heartstrings Oct 20, 2007
The watchful eye of Bier's direction zooms in on eyes, hands, wedding bands and the fluorescent green of pool water, giving the audience the lens to see inside the souls of the characters. The movie opens with the family getting ready for a funeral. (Click2Houston, TX)
Band of Horses Oct 14, 2007
And in Cigarettes, Wedding Bands, one of the most complicated songs on the album, he is bitter, syncopated, and convincing. The song builds, sinks down, then makes you wait like some of the best from the first album. (Yale Herald, CT)
Can Blue Nile Keep Sparkling With Diamond Jewelry Focus? Oct 3, 2007
The site already sells some non-diamond products such as wedding bands, watches and pearl necklaces. But some observers see expansion into handbags, clothes and shoes as a logical move. (Investors Business Daily)
Jeweler celebrates silver anniversary in Marshfield Oct 2, 2007
Holmes sold diamonds and wedding bands in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware for ArtCarved for 3 1/2 years 31 years ago before getting homesick for Massachusetts. While working for J.R. Dunn Jewelers in South Weymouth, he decided that it was time he pay his own bills and start his own business. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Weekend Auction of Stolen and Unclaimed Items Sep 22, 2007
There are even $5,000 wedding bands with owners unable to be found and even rare baseball cards. Munoz says power tools are some of the most popular items in every single auction. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Readerspeak: UK's objection on nose-stud is absurd Sep 20, 2007
If this is the case then even others should be fired for wearing ear rings, wedding bands etc. Vishwa, New Zealand, says: One needs to put both feet on one single boat only. (India Times, India)
Notes: New faces arrive in Detroit Sep 9, 2007
with his fianc;e, Amanda, to pick out wedding bands for their December wedding. "I was like a minute from my apartment [in Toledo] -- that's when I got the call," Clevlen said. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Ball and chain: Padres' rings kept off the field Sep 7, 2007
09/06/2007 3:51 PM ET Padres' rings kept safe off the field For players, wedding bands too important to wear at w 00000267 ork By Elizabeth Botello / MLB.com. Many married players, like Adrian Gonzalez, keep their wedding bands in the clubhouse ... SAN DIEGO - Wedding bands are seldom worn on the baseball field, at least not in PETCO Park. (MLB.com -- San Diego Padres)
Kate Walsh Gets McHitched Sep 4, 2007
The 39-year-old bride donned a custom-made gown from go-to celeb wedding dresser Monique Lhuillier along with diamond and platinum earrings from jeweler Neil Lane, which also designed the couple's hand made wedding bands. The 36-year-old 20th Century Fox exec wore the requisite penguin suit. (E! Online)
Kate Walsh Marries in Neil Lane Diamond Jewelry Sep 4, 2007
Diamond and platinum chandelier earrings and specially designed hand made wedding bands. SOURCE TK Archives. (PR Newswire)
Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams split, says People Sep 3, 2007
They have worn wedding bands but have scrupulously refused to confirm or deny that they are married. "We're letting people run with their assumptions," Ledger said in an interview last spring. (New York Daily News)
Sandals Resorts' "Test Drive Your Honeymoon" Program Allows Couples to Sample Honeymoon for $99 Per Person, including Airfare on Air Jam Aug 29, 2007
Throughout the day, couples will be vying for prizes such as matching Satin Finish engraved wedding bands from Colombian Emeralds International, a wedding gown courtesy of Destinations by Mon Cherie, a $250 gift certificate from 1-800-FLOWERS.com, a $100 Visa gift card from Bank of America, and, to top it off, a Sandals Resorts Luxury Included Honeymoon, with roundtrip airfare on Air Jamaica. Additional prizes include items from the Beverly Clark Collection, Destination Romance by Dawn, and a... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
What women want: Aug 19, 2007
Over the years, brides have moved away from yellow gold, both for engagement and wedding bands, in favor of platinum, which they consider more wardrobe-friendly, DiMasi observes. Men, she says, still tend to want gold. (Montana Standard, MT)
Benoits showered with help Aug 9, 2007
Their simple wedding bands had been thrown into a pile to be melted down, so the agent and some friends bought the Benoits two new bands of gold. A reader from Clayton learned that the Benoit family of six was gathering around a tiny table with three chairs. (News & Observer)
Look what I found Jul 29, 2007
Some ask him to help them locate lost necklaces and wedding bands. The detectorists, as they call themselves, spend hours pacing beaches, even if their glittering dreams of pieces of eight usually yield to more mundane realities. (Boston Globe)
7 7/7/07 Weddings at Great Escape Jul 8, 2007
A total of 98 couples were married at 12 Six Flags parks around the country -- and aside from complimentary breakfast and cake, they also got free wedding bands. Email Story. (FOX23 News, NY)
Kay Jewelers to be Presenting Sponsor of Six Flags 'Thrilled Ever After' 7/7/07 Wedding Extravaganza Jun 29, 2007
The Nation's Largest Specialty Retail Jeweler Will Provide Wedding Bands to Eighty-Four Lucky Couples Being Married at Six Flags ... To make their day even more special, Kay Jewelers will be providing each couple with a set of matching his-and-hers wedding bands ... The couples will enjoy their exclusive wedding ceremony at the parks and wedding bands provided by Kay Jewelers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ta Leoni Likes To Play Damaged Women Jun 26, 2007
In honor of that milestone, the couple got tattoos of their wedding bands. "Little letters for sweet nothings we have always said to one another," she said. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Prospective bride picks up lost rings, says she plans to marry Jun 15, 2007
Friday 15 June, 2007. A weeklong saga stretching from Erie to Venice, Italy, came to a sweet end Thursday when a woman picked up the three rings her boyfriend, Mike Peterson, lost on June 8. (NEPA News, PA)
Honest airport worker lands handsome reward Jun 15, 2007
After Lewis peeked into the bag to find individually wrapped diamond rings and wedding bands, he turned the sack over to police. Helzberg CEO Marvin Beasley said Lewis is a "shining example of what makes Kansas City a great place to live and work.". (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bride Gets Rings Groom Lost At Airport Jun 15, 2007
Airport Worker Found Wedding Bands ... -- Though he lost the engagement ring and two wedding bands, the prospective bridegroom apparently found true love. (KIRO TV, WA)
Man claims wedding rings found at Erie airport Jun 15, 2007
Friday 15 June, 2007. The Erie man told police he realized he'd lost the rings during a flight from Amsterdam to Venice and thought they had been stolen and were lost for good, said David Bagnoni, the airport's public-safety director. (NEPA News, PA)
Groom-to-be may have lost wedding rings at Erie airport Jun 14, 2007
An engagement ring and two wedding bands were found Friday at Erie International Airport. A worker found the rings in a small box that apparently slipped under a seat in a waiting area. (NEPA News, PA)
Airport worker finds engagement, wedding bands Jun 13, 2007
- An engagement ring and two wedding bands turned up in an airport waiting area but the misplaced treasures have yet to be claimed by a relieved bridegroom or anyone else. A worker found the rings Friday in a small box that apparently slipped under a seat in a waiting area at Erie International Airport. (MSNBC -- Travel)
2nd ceremony for Winehouse May 29, 2007
I've got to go to Tiffany's to get my engagement ring re-sized and we'll pick out matching wedding bands. " Amy plans to have a lavish wedding party near her North London home, but it is unclear if there will be a formal ceremony or just a blessing. A source said, "After talking it through with Blake and her parents, Amy has agreed to hold a big family bash near their North London home. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Palladium set to lead investment in precious metals May 22, 2007
Fortunoff started selling palladium wedding bands in November and has said the metal already represents 10 percent of the market. Meanwhile, supplies are declining because Russia, the producer of about half of global supply, will slash exports for a second straight year, according to Johnson Matthey, the largest marketer of the metal. (International Herald Tribune -- Business Asia)
Tackle Your Stumbling Block May 21, 2007
They had wedding bands. They had navy blue suits. (BusinessWeek)
Palladium Buying by Ford, Fortunoff, Hedge Funds May Spark Metal's Revival May 21, 2007
Fortunoff started selling palladium wedding bands in November and says the metal already represents 10 percent of the market. Supplies of palladium are declining because Russia, the producer of about half of the global supply, will slash exports for the second straight year, according to Johnson Matthey Plc, the largest marketer of the metal. (Bloomberg)
A look at faith, power: Book examines evangelical impact May 19, 2007
Jockey CEO Debra Waller spoke about how she required models to wear wedding bands when a man and woman were featured together in underwear advertisements. Lindsay believes his book will challenge stereotypes about evangelicals as "ignorant buffoons," while revealing the impact they have on American life. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bridal bling goes beyond wedding ring Apr 30, 2007
Picking out engagement rings and wedding bands is one thing there are so many more choices than diamond solitaires ringing up sales at jewelers' cash registers these days. But when it comes to what a bride is going to wear with her wedding gown, the decision may not be quite so clear-cut. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jail time? No problem Mar 21, 2007
They were prepared to move into and out of prison as the case made its way through the appellate courts, and for middle-aged guys with wedding bands on their fingers, they seemed unfazed at the prospect. If the Supreme Court let them down, their lawyer, who they said had a backup plan for everything, had a pardon from President George W. Bush in the works, even though the main man prosecuting them was his own appointee, United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Daily Collegian, PA)
They call it ‘Indy rock’ Mar 20, 2007
The ladies have no wedding bands but Bloomfield misses her pigeons, Gebhardt said. When she is on the road, her boyfriend will send her pictures of the pigeons, Gebhardt said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Notes: Miller's time to shine near Mar 17, 2007
com until April 16 for the opportunity to win a Sept. 17 ceremony at home plate, a dress for the bride and tuxedo for the groom, wedding bands, cake, bridal flowers, a DJ and a reception for up to 200 people. The top three finalists will be announced April 17, and fans will vote for the winner until June 2. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Father knows best Mar 4, 2007
" Tim Thomas/Tim Thomas Money was always tight in the Thomas household. In order for Tim to attend an elite goalie school one summer, his parents pawned their wedding bands to raise the cash. To help make ends meet at home when the family moved closer to Detroit to further his amateur career, young Tim sold apples door-to-door in the suburbs."I'd go get me 10 bushels of apples, and come home and have 'em sold, and then let Tim use that money to buy seven bushels," said the proud dad of the... (Boston Globe)
Read the story. Feb 27, 2007
com - Wedding Bands Found At CTA Bus Stop, Owners Sought ... Wedding Bands Found At CTA Bus Stop, Owners Sought ... They're standard wedding bands. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
A modern-day love story Feb 11, 2007
Sponsors also provided prizes such as a diamond engagement ring and wedding bands, kitchen appliances, dance lessons and a honeymoon trip. Family life. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
4 Senior Valentine Adventures Feb 7, 2007
It makes sense you educate yourself first about the kind of jewelry you plan to buy, be it a diamond ring or titanium wedding bands. Note stateside prices so you ll have a point of comparison on your travels. (Suite101.com)
Karated Gold versus Gold Filled Feb 4, 2007
Check out any gold rings or wedding bands that you have to find the hallmark. You should see both a manufacturer s symbol and a designation such as 10K or 14K punched into the metal. (Suite101.com)
Acting like he's hitched Jan 26, 2007
Rumours of a secret wedding are spinning around the showbiz couple after they were spotted wearing wedding bands while out and about in their home turf of Cobble Hill, Brooklyn this week. The spotlight-shunning duo reportedly applied for a marriage licence in December, but their fingers were bare during their recent visit to Australia over Christmas - prompting speculation the couple have secretly tied the knot in the New Year. (Daily Telegraph)
Kiwi chic: Auckland's thriving boutique culture Jan 23, 2007
Founded by artisans, Fingers represents over 40 New Zealand jewelry designers and carries everything from wedding bands to quirky sculptural pendants. Look for Roy Mason's ornate rings in pink gold. (CNN -- Travel)
Mock marriage no mockery Jan 22, 2007
Planning involved getting actual costs for tuxedo rentals, bridal clothes, invitations, wedding bands, catering, a honeymoon and other such wedding details from magazines, area businesses and research online. Positive feedback. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Your New Year's resolutions Jan 2, 2007
Mike Casey, Johnny s Hideaway comic: To clean out our Lost and Found items that have accumulated over the years, including 3,000 invitations to Johnny Esposito s 39th-birthday party, a size 52 girdle, 650 copies of Glenn Miller s singalong sheet music, 16 pairs of dentures, eight assorted hairpieces and 320 men s wedding bands. Victoria Schwartz, Tucker: To watch no more mystery TV shows until they become established hits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
