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A recent press release published on PRNewswire on the 9th July, 2012, has revealed that Ed Levin Jewelry, one of the nation's best known companies for handcrafted jewelry, has been purchased by its very own CEO, Peter Tonjes. The changeover in ownership from the founder Ed Levin to the CEO, had taken place in the month of February this year.

The metal and gold jewelry markets had been influenced by the modernist jewelry movement pioneered by Ed Levin since the time he moved his business to Cambridge, Vermont. Ed Levin's introduction to the glittering world of gold jewelry and other handcrafted pieces had begun way back in New York, in the year 1950. Over the years his company had established its pristine reputation as one of the most successful and respected handcrafted jewelry companies in the United States.

Peter Tonjes, the new owner of the Company, had begun his career with the metal and gold jewelry handcrafting company in 1984. His integral role in production efficiency, design and plant modernization led to him being promoted to the levels of the CEO of the Company.

Tonjes is all set to take the Company to unprecedented heights of success by increasing the number of retailers dealing in gold jewelry and other metal adornments in its customer base. The Company's long held philosophy of serving quality products, family friendly environment, superior customer service and innovative designs will continue to be followed under his ownership.

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Pearl wedding jewelry has always reminded us of elegance and purity through their various styles and colors. There are so many shades in white and ivory that it becomes really confusing for excited brides to choose the one that best compliments their personality and appearance. In the contemporary pearl wedding jewelry markets, it is not unusual to find high quality and affordability through low priced items that add that extra bit of luster to the brides and her bridesmaids alike.

Fresh water pearl wedding jewelry has managed to notch a higher ranking in popularity through its multitude of shapes, colors and sizes. The freshwater pearls are often compared to the natural pearls, are valuable because of the mother of pearl that is comparable to that of natural pearls. Pearl wedding jewelry created from freshwater pearls have a bit of human interference as regards to the culturing process, but they help in significant savings and are becoming the first choice for many brides-to be.

More and more designers are now incorporating freshwater pearls in their pearl wedding jewelry collections. There is an increasing trend of using Chinese cultured freshwater pearls instead of used beads or gemstones in wedding jewelry because of their value in dollars and high versatility in colors and shapes.

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According to a recent press release on June 28th, Beth Divine Designs has introduced an online facility wherein brides and their bridesmaids-to-be can choose and customize crystal, gemstone and pearl jewelry for bridesmaids at the time of purchase. The online retailer has established a reputation in the market for bridesmaid jewelry. It's trademark handmade pieces, made from exquisite pearls and stones, as per the choice of color, theme and style of the wedding has been the first choice of many brides in the past.

The newly launched ordering options help purchase of bridesmaid adornments through a few clicks. The highly consumer friendly options helps selection between gold filled metals or silver, type of earring wires, gemstones , freshwater pearl jewelry shades and gemstones among others. Bridesmaids can also choose bracelets and necklaces through these highly customized options being offered by the retailer.

Beth Devine has said that all brides like giving meaningful and personal gifts to their bridesmaid and gifting customized crystal or pearl jewelry is the perfect choice for many. BethDivineDesigns.com is offering a 15% discount and free shipping for three or more items. Pearl jewelry has always added a mystical touch to weddings with their purity and elegance and gifting the same to bridesmaids can add a special touch to the album of memories.