In 2010, Robert Manse joined Novell Design Studio’s family of jewelry companies. Robert’s vast experience in the jewelry industry has given Novell even more depth and experience in the area of fashion jewelry. His line of Balinese jewelry is extremely popular on Home Shopping Network and HSN.com, and soon his jewelry designs will be available at independent jewelry stores from coast-to-coast.

Robert Manse is proud to announce his new Facebook jewelry giveaway. Fans of his Bali RoManse collection can enter for a chance to win a handcrafted five carat oval Blue Topaz necklace, which has been hand-crafted in precious 925 sterling silver. This featured design is showcased on a 17 inch, hand-woven round wheat “Tolang-Naga” chain, and also has a toggle closure with an extended ring for a secure fit. All of Robert’s jewelry inspirations in his Bali RoManse Collection are hand-created by experienced artisans in Bali – the Island of the Gods.

Here’s how to enter to win:

1. “Like” Robert Manse Designs on Facebook.

2. Share the Robert Manse Designs Facebook page or any Bali RoManse product from this page on your Wall, and tag us in your posts. Facebook’s easy-to-use “Share” button can be found on most featured images and posts on the left side, while the “Tag This Photo” function is typically located on the right side.

3. You can share and post Bali RoManse products as many times as you like; each shared post in which you tag “Robert Manse Designs” gets you one entry into the Robert Manse Designs Facebook jewelry giveaway.

Visit the Robert Manse Designs Facebook page today. The jewelry giveaway* ends October 31, 2011.

More about Robert Manse
Prior to becoming a jewelry designer, Robert Manse started his TV hosting career in 2000 on QVC for the channel’s titanium jewelry category. Other television experience includes working with the Gem Shopping Network selling higher-end jewelry designs while partnered with Euphoria New York.  In addition to designer jewelry hosting, Robert’s strong industry history includes being Director of Marketing for Gold and Diamond Merchants Group, Director of Sales and Marketing for Royal Chain, President of Sales for S & R Designs, and most recently as a designer, TV host and merchandiser with Behnam Jewelry / Samuel B.

*Please note: Featured prize may not be substituted or replaced with cash award or any other alternative. No purchase necessary for a chance to win. Winner is subject to income tax laws in their area.

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the necklace is $300.

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Leading online jewelry authority The Jewelry Weblog recently featured Novell’s new initiative to put affordable platinum bridal jewelry into jewelry store showcases – The Great American Metal Exchange (GAME). The premise of GAME is simple; jewelry stores can exchange precious metals from merchandise that is unwanted, broken or just not selling for a platinum engagement ring collection with a substantial retail value. GAME answers questions that many jewelry stores have in a tough economy – what can retailer do with old jewelry that’s not moving? And how can a jeweler actually increase their inventory without spending a lot of money?

Read Novell’s GAME Puts Affordable Platinum in Jewelry Stores.

GAME has also been featured in Yahoo! News.

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It’s that time of the year again for the jewelry industry, and Engagement 101 is so excited for the annual JCK Show in Las Vegas (at Mandalay Bay). The leading wedding blog and website is highlighting the best in bridal jewelry during the weeks leading up to this trade show. In the May 4, 2011 Top Trends of the Week, the lead story is Novell’s Great American Metal Exchange.

NOVELL INTRODUCES NEW STUDIO PLATINUM BRIDAL CLASSICS COLLECTION

Jewelry stores who are looking for a way to get rid of unusable precious metals can now trade in their jewelry via Novell’s Great American Metal Exchange (GAME) program. The program lets jewelers trade in their under-performing, broken or damaged merchandise for Novell’s new Studio Platinum bridal-classics collection. The Studio Platinum collection is perfect for consumers with nouveau-classic taste, and the designs are carefully crafted to be affordable.

Learn more about Novell’s Great American Metal Exchange (GAME).

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The latest issue of The Jewelry Book is now available online. Visit www.thejewelrybook.com to download The Jewelry Book as a PDF, or to view as Flash animation. The Jewelry Book is an excellent resource for the latest jewelry designers and jewelry articles.

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A recent surprise proposal story has been featured on The Daily 101, a wedding planning blog for YourEngagementMag101.com. The gentleman presented his fiancé with a platinum engagement ring by Novell.

Read A proposal in Bryant Park.

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Jewelry industry trade magazine In Store features a guest blogger for Christmas time. Authorized Novell wedding band retailer Steven Tapper of Tapper’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry (Detroit, Michigan) shares his everyday thoughts on the 2010 holiday season. In his first three In Store blogs, Steven talked about feelings associated with the arrival of Thanksgiving Day, motivational techniques for the holiday rush and his plans to celebrate Christmas. This time of year can be make-or-break for many jewelry stores, and Tapper’s is one of the finest in the nation.

Read Watching the World Go Round and Round.

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Stacy Knows, a blog that reports on the latest fashion and beauty findings in the Westchester, New York area, features a new posting about Susan Blake-Lv2BFit, a retail clothing and jewelry store that just opened in Armonk (next to Lilies and Lace). Lv2BFit is the fashion part of the store, while Susan Blake handles the designer jewelry end. Having been in the jewelry business her entire life, Susan Blake features original fashion jewelry designs fashioned in rich yellow gold, hand-crafted sterling silver and diamond styles and other featured jewelry designers that just happen to be some of her own personal favorites.

Read Happy Holidays from Susan Blake and LV2BFit.

Find Susan Blake-Lv2BFit on Facebook.

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Sometimes shopping for wedding bands can be an uneasy task, especially if you do not know where to start. Novell’s wedding band blog is a featured blog on a new Squidoo lens – RSS from Jewelry Blogs. RSS from Jewelry Blogs collects feeds from some of the leading regional jewelry blogs and connects to them in one convenient place. It’s just a simple page with links that can be a useful tool for the future bride or groom that needs a good place to start.

Visit RSS for Jewelry Blogs.

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Gem Gossip - a leading fashion jewelry blog.

Gem Gossip, a popular fashion jewelry blog with a unique view of current jewelry trends, highlights The Jewelry Book’s special feature – “Jewelry Made in America.” Novell has for a long time believed that the “Made in America” theme has a pronounced and longstanding value for domestic jewelry manufacturers as a whole; it is an important issue and a strong selling point in an age of inferior imported jewelry products. “Made in America” should without a doubt equate to quality jewelry for consumers that may be battling through a tough economy.

You can read the entire article entitled “The Jewelry Book: all for ‘Made in America’” on Gem Gossip.

Along with Novell, the blog posting also mentions fellow American jewelry designers/manufacturers Alex Sepkus, Mark Patterson and Jack Abraham. The entire issue of The Jewelry Book and be viewed online or downloaded in a PDF version.

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