A recent report has shown that Liberty Interactive Group - the parent company of QVC - saw their revenue drop to $1.8 billion during the first quarter of this year, a fall of 6 percent. Adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortization also dropped, by 15 percent to $341 million. The decreases in group revenue were due to the poor performance of QVC, with first quarter revenue for...

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) was the first humane organization to be established in the Western Hemisphere, and now has more than one million members. A non-profit organization, the ASPCA aims to provide means for the prevention of cruelty to animals across the USA, through methods such as humane education, shelter outreach, animal-assisted therapy and legi...

For Brazilian designer Carla Amorim, what started out as a hobby became a successful career and a lifelong passion for jewels and adornments. Born in Brasilia, Carla uses the futuristic architecture, varied culture and exuberant nature of her home city as inspiration for her works, alongside her catholic faith. Initially a hobby whilst she studied for her bachelor’s degree in languages from ...

Born in into a family of jewelers, Carl Blackburn is a California-based designer that has been building his career and reputation since the late 1980’s. Over the last two decades his company has gone from a one-man operation to internationally recognized brand that produces high quality jewelry. Since 2003 he has been operating an artisan’s studio, and producing iconic pieces that are ...

The last few years has seen the emergence of Singelringen - the first ever unisex ring for singles. Launched just four years ago, the ring has since sold over 250,000 units worldwide, and due to huge demand the makers of Singelringen have now launched an entire collection of single’s jewelry. Singelringen was founded in Sweden in 2005 by entrepreneur Johan Wahlback. He noticed that engagemen...

Dawn Rhodes is a renowned polymer clay artist who has been creating beaded jewelry for over seven years, and is the founder of SHADES Jewelry Designs. Dawn is semi-self-taught. Her jewelry making interests began a few summers back when she created her own seed bead bracelets, and cross necklaces using beads and charms, which she then gave as Christmas presents to her friends and family. The gifts ...

Over the past few years the art of making your own jewelry has become more and more popular around the world. This can be attributed to a number of reasons, but the primary factors are the relatively low cost of producing your own pieces, and the uniqueness of the item that you are creating. Mass produced jewelry and accessories can be found in shops everywhere, and in a desire to stand out from t...