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Jewelry Central Launches Enhanced Web Site
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 23 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jewelry Central, the New York based jewelry retailer, unveiled a redesigned Web site today. The new look focuses on providing customers with an easy and enjoyable shopping experience, with an emphasis on engagement rings, wedding rings and loose diamonds. The improved Web site features state of the art technology and a streamlined navigational layout that simplifies browsing. The product pictures are also larger to give customers more detailed views.The company's location in New York's Diamond District, has given it the unique opportunity to forge exclusive partnerships with the largest and most respected manufacturers in the industry. It is these partnerships that allow the company to provide their clients with exceptional values that they can't find anywhere else. Since 1999, Jewelry Central has grown into an internationally recognized brand, with customers worldwide.
The company offers consumers the option of designing their own custom diamond jewelry by choosing from hundreds of settings and thousands of certified diamonds. Shoppers can create their own engagement rings, three stone rings, solitaire pendants and diamond earrings by following three easy steps. As you view different settings, you can click on the available diamond shapes to see what the finished piece will look like. You can switch back and forth between the diamonds and various settings until you find the perfect combination to suit your taste. In essence, you are visually designing your own creation on the screen before placing the order.
With the unique diamond search tool, you can select from different diamond shapes by specifying various criteria, giving you endless possibilities to find the perfect diamond.
The "Wish List" and "Diamond Comparison" features make it even easier to find the perfect diamond or design the ring of your dreams. You can compare diamonds side by side by adding them to your "Diamond Comparison," and store all of your designs in the "Wish List." All "Design Your Own" jewelry comes with free overnight shipping and a money back guarantee.
The company also offers a wide range of high quality pre-set diamond and gemstone engagement rings, necklaces, solitaire pendants, stud earrings and tennis bracelets. Long time customers are very happy with the company's robust selection of classic and modern styles. A strict quality control process ensures that every customer receives only the best quality item, by inspecting every piece of jewelry before it ships.
Customers regularly submit unsolicited testimonials praising the quality of their purchase and their overall shopping experience. Jewelrycentral.com is a one of a kind internet shopping destination, which gives clients a rich, diverse selection of top notch merchandise with exceptional customer service.
Please visit www.jewelrycentral.com for more details.
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DAVIDESIGNED Celebrates the 2009 Emmy Awards with ‘Gifting’
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 14 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DAVIDESIGNED, Couture Designer, has decided to join in on the Emmy® Awards festivities by offering up some "gifting" himself! In celebration of their talents and the awards in recognition of them, David is offering an outfit to each of the following Emmy category award winners (sorry, ladies only):Outstanding lead actress in a comedy series.
Outstanding lead actress in a drama series.
Outstanding lead actress in a mini-series or a movie.
Outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.
Outstanding supporting actress in a drama series.
Outstanding supporting actress in a mini-series or a movie.
Each recipient of the above awards will be eligible to contact David to make arrangements to be fitted for a design of their choice; selections will be made from his current inventory of "Look Book" fashions and will be custom fitted to their personal dimensions as couture design dictates - the hallmark of DAVIDESIGNED's Exclusive Prive' service.
After all, it is only right that the latest award recipients should celebrate their newest trophy win with a new outfit; and what better way to do it than with couture? Each award winner should call David directly at the phone number listed below, or contact him by sending a message through his Web site, also listed below and highlighted as a hyperlink. This offer is to remain active and available for three (3) months beyond the evening of the 2009 Emmy Awards of September 20, 2009, so qualified awards winners should not delay in claiming their gift!
DAVIDESIGNED is a one man show: as a couture designer, he works almost completely by himself; David hand-selects fabrics, accessories and notions, designs and makes his own patterns, and handcrafts every creation. He excels at one-on-one exclusive designing and fitting, and utilizes ages old, established techniques to assure impeccable quality in construction and design implementation. He has created single fashion designs for clients, as well as wardrobes to accommodate the need to mix-and-match and accessorize appropriately.
"Youth has never looked so sophisticated, age never so young and ebullient," says David Van Akin.
Designs featured herein have been made for purposes of Web site look-books, inventory samples, and runway shows; all designs are custom made to the client's, and of course, David's, specifications. Every effort will be made to accommodate the client, should a suitable design choice not arise from the current inventory with regard to color, size, and design.
DAVIDESIGNED's list of loyal clientele proves the allure and timelessness of his work, which includes celebrities and discerning women of culture. His "one on one" couture approach prevails. He personally selects the fabric and all other materials for the garment, and actually handcrafts the total product. What he envisions is a select clientele who are totally on board with this "exclusivity."
Available by appointment only, and may be reached at (310) 275-9353, or the company Web site: www.davidesigned.com.
NEWS SOURCE: DAVIDESIGNED
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JimmyJazz.com Awarded ‘Best In Class’ eCommerce Site by Interactive Media Awards
NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 9 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The leading urban fashion retailer in the eastern United States, Jimmy Jazz, is now the proud recipient of an Interactive Media Award (IMA). The privately held company was awarded the "Best In Class" prize for its new eCommerce / Lifestyle Web site, JimmyJazz.com. "We are delighted by this distinction among our peers," commented David Wachter, Vice President of eCommerce for Jimmy Jazz. "When we approached building a 'world class' specialty apparel site and lifestyle section, we went right to the customer to find out how they wanted to shop. This award confirms we listened to the consumer's wish list."
The award-winning site was critiqued in 5 specific Web areas: design, content, feature functionality, usability, and standards compliance and cross-browser compatibility. In total, JimmyJazz.com scored an astonishing 483 points out of 500, making it the judges' favorite site among others.
Aside from its recognized Web efforts; Jimmy Jazz continues to be a leader in urban fashion by expanding its stores in the east coast. The retailer opened over 10 more doors this year, which include shops in North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and Michigan.
For more information on JimmyJazz.com and/or employment opportunities, please visit www.JimmyJazz.com.
About Jimmy Jazz
Based in Brooklyn, New York, Jimmy Jazz 85+ stores are well known throughout the eastern United States for over 20 years. They offer uniquely inspired original urban fashion, accessories and shoes with high energy and style.
Stores feature premier lifestyle brands including Ed Hardy, Rocawear, Timberland, Akademiks, Baby Phat, Coogi, Adidas Originals, Creative Recreation and Nike, to name a few. They receive merchandise daily from vendors who are creating the hottest styles and colors, providing an ever-changing showcase of the newest fashion available for men, women, and kids.
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