2009年9月22日星期二

About Fake JUICY COUTURE Charms&Charm Bracelets

Recently there have been a number of fake Juicy Couture Charm bracelets on Ebay & people again are buying them for a lot of money thinking they are the real thing . I find it really frustrating and angry seeing these buyers being ripped off!!!

So I have decided again to try & help you guys out there decide if you are bidding on an authentic bracelet or is it a nasty counterfeit one!!!!

At the end of the day its up to you but if I can help one person with this guide then it makes me glad..

As I have said before the craftmanship on authentic Juicy Couture charms & bracelets is second to none the details they put in are amazing.They use top of the range materials & will always be presented in their nice-looking boxes

I have decided to put these pictures of the fake bracelets at the top with hopefully helpful pointers to help you out, then you will see pictures of some of the authentic charms that are on these bracelets so you can compare the colours & quality & the workmanship that go into these charms
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Please be aware that a lot of sellers at the moment are putting these fake charms & bracelets in Juicy Boxes!! If you are unsure if the charm or bracelet is authentic check the Juicy website or I will advise if you would like an opinion

They are also giving them strange names.....Hey Beauty Lipstick Sport Fruit Music Eiffel tower Golden Clock Heels Charming gloves etc they are all cheap fakes!!!

They use those names because u can never find any other information on the website..even the Juicy website..check first..

The other thing to look out for is the pink heart box there have been a few fake necklaces & bracelets with these...yes Juicy do some items in these boxes but they are normally brown inside unless its kids jewellry then its pink....if you look at the lid with the Juicy logo you can see its a cheap copy....so please don`t be fooled into thinking you are getting a great bargin ask LOTS of questions & check what feedback these sellers have xx

I have been doing a bit of searching today & have found a site called ioffer (put it in a search then do Juicy Couture charms) this is where these people are getting the fake bracelets charms & boxes!!!

well, all in all, fake is not permitted in our world..remember think first and do some researcch, never buy things esp. jewelry out of cheap price...

the same goes with links of london, the more ppl buy, the more risk u would take on ebay..

Buying Sterling Silver and the new Hallmark Act

What is pure silver?
A soft white precious metal with a 999 parts per 1000, 99.9% silver and 0.1% unclassified impurity.
What is silver? By legal definition, silver maybe hallmarked when the content is equal to, or exceeds, 800 parts per 1000, 80% pure silver and 20% alloy. The alloy provides the hardness, (strength and durability).
What is sterling silver? By legal definition, sterling silver is a metal that contains a minimum of 92.5% silver, the remaining 7.5% usually being copper. Whilst copper is used now, tin and lead have also been used in the past.
Fineness and Millesimal Marks
Fineness Marks denote that the article has been tested and is of at least the fineness stated
Millesimal Marks is the fineness in millesimal form, i.e. sterling silver is 925 and Britannia is 958
UK / European Hallmarks
Prior to 1998, all silver that was registered in this country carried;
1. a Sterling Guarantee Mark, i.e. Lion or Crown
2. an Assay Mark, indicating the silver was tested by an English assay office and it met with the legal requirements for silver purity and quality. The Assay Mark donating the town of assay, i.e. Anchor, Crown, Castle
3. a Date Letter, normally in a shield, circle or square, denoting the year of Assay
4. In addition, some pieces also carried; a fineness mark, i.e. 975 and
5. a Duty Mark showing that the relevant taxes had been paid.
However, in 1973 a new act and a subsequent amendment referring specifically to hallmarks in 1997, was passed. This amended the UK detailed marking requirements to better reflect the approach generally taken in Europe. From this point forward;
* it is no longer compulsory to include the date letter
* the fineness, will invariably, be marked in parts per 1000. Whilst the Lion or Crown may be stamped next to the millesimal mark, it is no longer compulsory
* there will be no mark to distinguish British goods from imported goods, marked here in the UK
* the two original standards of silver, 925 in 1000 (Sterling) and 958 parts in 1000 (Britannia) remain, whilst in addition 999 and 800 parts in 1000 have been added.
Please note that, only an item clearly hallmarked with a British Makers Mark and a Date Mark prior to 1998, can be described as being English silver, as after this date there is no distinction made between items made in the UK and those imported into the UK.
All items being sold as gold, silver or platinum in the UK must be hallmarked to confirm they meet the required legal standards, unless;
1. the product weighs less than 7.78 grams for silver. 1 gram for gold.
2. the product has already been tested and hallmarked in a country which is a signatory to the International Convention On Hallmarking and it bears the convention Common Control Mark
3. the article bears other European national hallmarks which provide an equivalent guarantee to consumers
USA Hallmarks
In the USA, the National Gold And Silver Marketing Act 1906 required that any product marked sterling or 925 must contain 925 per 1000 parts of silver. In 1961 an amendment required that the makers trade mark, registered with the US Patent Office (PTO), was to be stamped next to the silver standard mark, creating a hallmark of quality and guaranteed fineness.
The USA are one country who use an antiquing process to provide an anti-tarnish coating to their charms. Please be aware that these items should be described as antiqued. By definition, antique silver is pre 1920!
Thailand
There is no hallmarking system within Thailand. Some independent Thai jewellery manufacturers have found it necessary to meet the National Gold And Silver Marketing Acts of the USA and, or, the requirements of the Assay offices within Europe, as the markets have demanded they do so. Some Thai companies are registered with either one or both offices and present their products for hallmarking before goods are provided for sale in their country of destination. If they come through the US Paten Office they will carry a makers mark and a fineness mark. If they come through the European Assay offices, the item will carry an assay mark, a makers mark and a fineness mark. However, within the UK items below 7.78 grams in weight may only carry a fineness mark as these items are exempt from requiring hallmarks.
Hill Tribe Thai Silver can be 95-99% silver.
Tibetan Silver and Bali Silver
Originally, traditional Tibetan Silver was hand made and may have a silver content as high as 99%-99.9%, but, Tibetan Silver may also have no silver content at all. Original, traditional Bali Silver, may have a silver content as high as 92.5-96%, depending on the region in Bali that it came from, but, Bali Silver may also have no silver content at all. Buyers must beware when buying Tibetan and Bali Silver.
So What Is A Hallmark?
Before 1998, it would be fair to have stated a hallmark was a mark struck upon English silver and gold articles that met established standards of purity. However, the act redefined hallmark as a mark indicating quality or excellence. A mark struck to stamp gold and silver articles that meet established standards of purity;
(d) struck in an EEA State other than the United Kingdom being marks which (i) have been struck by an independent body in accordance with the law of that state; (ii) provide information which is equivalent to the information provided by the marks mentioned in section 4(1)(a)(i)(ii) of this act and which is intelligible to consumers in the United Kingdom
Therefore, it is not incorrect to state an item is hallmarked when it has been marked outside of the UK. Likewise, it is not incorrect to state an item from the USA, that carries a Registered Makers Mark and fineness mark, as being US hallmarked. What is incorrect is if an item is declared as hallmarked when there is;
1. no registered USA Mark accompanying the fineness mark or
2. no assay mark
3. or no Common Control mark
The 925 Mark....
925 is not an English mark to denote sterling silver. It is a simply a fineness mark, used worldwide, by reputable manufacturers who guarantee the content of the pieces they produced. Which also means it can be used by unscrupulous manufacturers too! (An English Fineness Mark will be accompanied by two other marks and the 925 will be stamped within a shape, as required by UK law).
Stamped simply with 925, as many items under 7.78 grams are, does not necessarily mean that the item is not sterling silver. It may simply mean that the item is exempt from requiring a hallmark from an Assay office. There are very high costs involved in obtaining marks from the assay office, this being one of the reasons why English hallmarked silver has a higher price in general. In the case of small items, such as earring findings and small charms, assay marks would cause these items to increase dramatically in price. A Sponsors Mark (required) costs 12p per item and the Assay Mark (required) costs approx 78p per item. This is excluding the additional registration of the Sponsors mark, the purchasing of the punch and the general registration with the Assay office! In the USA, these costs are even higher.
At the end of the day, know your seller. Read your sellers feedback and if you have a question, ask the seller. If they are genuine, they will know what they are selling and they will be able to answer your questions. If they do not answer to your satisfaction, then do not buy and remember, if the listing states it is English silver, it must be pre 1998, so ask the seller the year of manufacture or take another fact from the information above.
The Assay Office in Birmingham, the US Paton Office, along with full transcripts of the Acts quoted in this guide, are all available on-line. Before writing this guide I checked the facts contained within, in an effort to provide a very factual guide that would perhaps, stop the misunderstanding that has caused difficulties for buyers on EBay.

source: links of london on quizilla

2009年9月14日星期一

links of london, How Can You Get Men be So Charming?

It is the sensible choice if you buy interesting and cute little links of london sweetie bracelet. At the modern society , presents as an effective way for
communicationlinks of london sweetie ring become more and more popular. And the gift you choose should directly express your taste and true heart. To tell you the truth, gentlemen also have a great interest in delicacy and special little accessories, which I have deeply realization. Take Links of London as a truehearted gift which represents healthy and longevous to express your thanks and love for your father or give silver links of london bracelet to your boyfriend which can make him smile from the bottom of his heart.

Different kinds of links of london sweetie bracelets and links of london charms from links of london will be
promoted every season. Inspired by vehicles, such as slip board bikes, electronic bikes, taxis, buses and so on, gold charm bracelets the designs of this season are lifelike,

links of london sweetie bracelets lovely and are unputdownable. In addition, the pendant shape of heart and food are also detailed and try to be different. Links of london collection has won wide popularity as the king card brand, the most famous design is the hand chains with different pendants as decorations. links of london braceletsWe make more styles of the links of london bracelets of Sweetie by adding more different materials. Though there are no condoles on gold charm bracelets like freshwater pearl, pink crystal and shells, they are not humdrum. Moreover, add the links of London bracelets into links of london bracelet and charm bracelet can produce new effects which can make them more attractive. You may choose your favorite charm bracelets from 18K gold and pure silver and others like links
of london sweetie bracelet, sapphires, pink gem and white crystal stone as decorations.

The new watches look like bracelets which are simple and fashion are the new designs of charm bracelet, the designs refer to the hand chains. I believe no matter you give links of london sweetiethe jewelries and watches of links of london bracelet to your father or your boyfriend, their unique charm and temperament will fully represent. So I suggest that links is your best choice as a gift if you are a sage customer.

2009年9月11日星期五

memo 2:Links of author opens flagship store in Dubai

Following its success in London, New York, Paris, Hong Kong and another major call capitals across the globe, Links of author eventually arrives in metropolis with the grand opening of its store at the Wafi Retail Extension.

The class showcases a unique selection of luxury jewellery for men and women, watches, accessories and gifts that capture the essence of the well-loved English brand - elegant, whimsical, relevant and versatile. The exquisite pieces are crafted from sterling silver and 18kt gold and are hallmarked at the Assay Office, Goldsmiths Hall, in author or

Edinburgh.
Speaking on the launch of the newborn boutique, Janet Jokat, Head of Retail, Links of author explained, 'Over the last 17 years, Links of author has grown considerably and now has 55 retail outlets including metropolis and a network of high quality stockists worldwide. The brand has won numerous awards including the UK Jewellery Brand of the Year in 2005 and 2006, further giving assurance to our clients that every item that comes from our stores are only of the highest quality. metropolis has undoubtedly established itself as a major luxury destination and we are happy cater to its highly sophisticated market.'

Tamjid Abdullah, Deputy Managing Director of Damas, the exclusive relation of Links of London in the Middle East enthused, 'Our clientele in the region will definitely benefit from the wide arrange of call options Links of author is making available to them. This international brand is synonymous with contemporary elegance and superior accomplishment and its continuing success is brought about by its adherence to the strictest standards from organisation to production.'

Once described as 'A clever brand that hits every marker,' Links of author is at the forefront of design, creating memorable jewellery collections such as Sirens, Lovestruck and Purity Pearl, which creatively blend diamonds and precious gems with 18kt gold and sterling silver. For men, the brand offers finely crafted rings, chain pendants, cuff links and another choice accessories to complement the sophisticated look.
Recently, Links of author has launched its first major Watch Collection which includes six watch families together with some exciting special edition gemstone pieces. All the watches are Swiss-made in sleek stainless poise cases with a sapphire crystal watch glass and generously sized crowns.

Links of author quickly established a reputation for beautifully crafted affordable luxury jewellery and gifts. The brand has attained the respect not only of its growing clientele but also another players in the luxury market.Links of author - metropolis is conveniently located at the First Level, Wafi Retail

Memo-Sweetie Watch - Links of London’s Latest Watches Collection Launched on 05/18/2009

This Spring, Links of London introduces three exciting new check collections to its ever expanding offering, first launched in 2007.
The much anticipated addition to the Sweetie jewellery assemblage are the bright and
beautiful Sweetie watches. Other additions to this year’s ranges are Capital and Portobello - watches that feature timeless organisation and echo eras gone by.

Prompted by the success of the Sweetie bracelet, Links of author has created the Sweetie watch, capturing the fun and frivolous nature of Sweetie through check design. For a more fashion nervy take on Sweetie, watches with rose gold and black PVD finishes compliment striking black mother of pearl dials.

Bringing together Links of London’s strengths of exceptional creativity and imaginative design, choose from a selection of gold & silver watches that feature diamonds and pink sapphires in a contemporary style. Precious stones frame the cases in horizontal lines or bounce across the selector in a playful way. For the ultimate wrist candy, Links of author has created a toothsome diamond encrusted Sweetie check that incorporates over 450 diamonds on its dial, case and around the bracelet.

Links of author was named Jewellery Brand of the Year for the third year running at the prestigious UK Jewellery Awards 2007, held in author last week. It is the first time that a jewellery brand has won this coveted title for three consecutive years – a truly outstanding achievement.

Links of author always have something exciting and new to offer. That could be a nodding dog or a champagne bubble blower, an 18ct gold truelove bracelet or a disco diva charm. Links of author fuck the element of personalisation and allow for jewellery engraving on jewellery gifts, embossing on leather or freedom of choice at the command bar. They like to hint at a significance of British eccentricity and humour in all that we do. But most of all, we love presentation and all of our items are tissue wrapped, pouched, boxed, ribboned and bowed, preserving that element of mystery and indulgence.

from: www.quizilla.com/user/linksoflondonline/profile

2009 spring

2009 spring, Links of London will introduce three new watch series for the 2009 models in
the table by adding new members.
The long-awaited public Sweetie jewelry watches are both stylish and chic.
The other two watches series of Capital and the Portobello enduring style, without affecting the times.
Sweetie
Sweetie Bracelet Links of London, following the success of design Sweetie wrist watch style design Jinxian Sweetie lively sense of the times.
Focus more on the fashion people, you can choose rose gold or black PVD, and accompanied
by black-pearl dial Fritillaria.
Links of London with original and special design in mind, watch the series also includes inlaid with diamonds and rubies of the stylish new look. Gemstone decorated with stripes and circular designs throughout the dial and crystal glass.
The most luxurious watch a Sweetie, on dial, case and bracelet set with 450 diamonds
total.
Price starting from HK $ 3600
Portobello
Is an antique and ancient ornaments can be found in the streets, this exclusive streets in London, a metropolis full of flavor and vigor, Portobello series of watches to make possession of such characteristics.
The classic characteristics of noble quality, so that the whole series of more contemporary.
Series of square and round full of classic designs and materials can also choose a steel or rose gold, and the movement also has chronograph functions are available.
Price starting from HK $ 4800
Capital
Captial series is a Links of London for a new generation of men of the word.
Watch design classic introverted, both at work during the day or night leisure wear no harm ... of course, accurate timekeeping for you!
Extra large steel or rose gold case with the materials, accompanied by the date shown and is suitable for busy city men's wear.

2009年9月10日星期四

Links of London

High silver jewelry from the United Kingdom Brand Links of London, has always been high quality pure silver and elegant design has become a brand synonymous with the brand's founder is one of the services for senior restaurant fish traders, in a serendipitously getting results shady circumstances, produce a salmon-shaped silver cufflinks to our customers, and then the remaining cuff sold on consignment, and began a jewelry business, from the share of the customer's sincerity began, Links of London in good faith implementation of jewelry designs.
Links of London silver jewelry by well-known to spend a hundred-percent pure silver mixed with copper and other materials produced 925 pure silver, each one is a pure product with the U.S. guarantee, because in the United Kingdom can be called pure silver, you must quality certification mark to strictly follow the United Kingdom the criteria laid down by the Constitution, as well as through the quality inspection by the licensing verification, to ensure the purity and abundance of silver.
Links of London silver jewelry in addition to well-known outside of that this year the brand has also offered a 18K gold jewelry, fashion modeling-based design, such as gold coupled with corruption, and to piece together the beauty of fashion, or with different sizes of small beads strung into necklaces are fashionable women's choice.
To facilitate the match ladies clothing, Links of London started in 2000 launched a watch series, designed to the classic style and decorated with different colored strap and this year launched a limited edition jewelry watches, diamond and sapphire glow charming atmosphere.