WASHINGTON, July 9 (Xinhua) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut its 2013 growth forecast for the world economy Tuesday to 3.1 percent, due to a slowdown in several key emerging market economies. The new figure is 0.2 percentage point lower …

Jason of Beverly Hills founder and designer Jason Arasheben, known for creating edgy and lavish jewelry for celebrities and athletes including Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Justin Bieber and LeBron James, is …

Some of the new deals sound good, but it is important to check the fine print. Starting a jewelry business and then getting sick was a financial strain for Cheryl Laughlin. Keeping up with her expenses became a challenge. “I really needed a way to pay …

The inaugural group exhibit will present expressive fine art and modern jewelry by the country's most recognized painters, sculptors, designers, and architects. These creative minds seek to elevate body ornamentation such as jewelry to the level of …

Artists' applications are being accepted for jury selection in 13 fine art categories including Ceramics, Digital Art, Drawing and Printmaking, Fiber (Wearable and Non-Wearable), Glass, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and …

The Naperville Woman's Club 54th annual juried Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday at Naper Settlement. The event features more than 100 local and national artists displaying original artwork in clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed …

Another building that is starting to change is the old Diana's Fine Jewelry building, which was purchased by Pedro Ormaza. “The first thing that they did was to clean out the back parking lot,” said Mary McGarry, president of the Downtown Business …

Artists will offer everything from garden art, pottery and photography to oil paintings, water colors, jewelry, stained glass, sculpture, woodworking and weaving. On-site visitors can enjoy live music all day along with food from Good Earth and Erberts …

But because an investor on June 20 demanded full payment of a loan, La Perla Fine Jewelers is closing to cover the $200,000 cost, La Perla said. "By having this investor exercise her rights — it cut me short," La Perla said Wednesday, the first day of …