Fashion Jewelry Research Articles

Petty commodities, serious business: the governance of fashion jewellery chains between China and Ghana

AbstractIn many parts of the world, people access consumer goods mainly via informal economic networks. In this article, I analyse the governance of petty commodity chains through a case study of Chinese fashion jewellery produced for the Ghanaian market. ‘Petty commodity chains’ denotes a particular type of global value chain, where production, trade, and distribution are carried out by small, unregistered businesses, between which personalized relationships and informal infrastructure enable transactions. These chains are neither controlled by lead firms at the production or distribution ends, nor made up of pure market linkages. Weak formal institutions and an intensely competitive commercial environment encourage business actors to establish enduring relationships. Credit relations run through long stretches of the chain and create mutual dependencies. The concept of ‘beholden value chains’ is introduced to describe the co‐dependency between business actors and the coordination of activities in petty commodity chains.

New strategies for measuring and sorting shaped glass stones using image processing

Summary This article aims to propose progressive methods for objectively evaluating significant mechanical and geometrical characteristics of gemstones used for making fashion jewellery. These characteristics significantly affect the overall visual aesthetic look of the respective jewellery stones. Different image processing methods are used in industrial microscopy to design new products. The key aspects for having a successful design is thoroughly analysing the material for possible gem-stone defects and properly defining their behaviour when using different optical systems. Using a high-tech experimental laboratory, the authors carried out a control measurement. The main contribution of this paper is the design, implementation and verification of the functionality of new methods for evaluating the quality of machine cut jewellery stones. These progressive methods have the potential to succeed in industrial microscopy or defectoscopy.

Activation plan through consumer awareness analysis of fashion jewelry and paradigm shift

As various cultures and trends are shared with the internet supply, consumers who consider fashion important are having more interests in fashion jewelries and consumption preferences became diverse. Thus, there is a need for consumer awareness investigation. Accordingly, the purpose of this paper is to study consumer awareness of fashion jewelry and to suggest an activation plan. With these study methods, fashion jewelry awareness, material, design, brand, purchasing preference elements were extracted and analyzed through advanced research of theoretical backgrounds and fashion jewelry according to the paradigm shift of fashion jewelry. As a result, firstly, for awareness of fashion jewelry, most single workers do not know and they prefer silver or gold when it comes to the material. Secondly, their purchases show in order of earings, rings and necklaces, and thirdly, when they purchase fashion jewelries, designs are the most important and even for brands, designs are significant. Fourthly, for designs, they prefer stylish and simple items which go with themselves well and fifthly, 2-3 days once and for online shopping sixthly, they prefer something sensual for trend. Thus, fashion jewelry activation according to consumer awareness by suggesting database of the consumption patterns and trends, various designs, quality products, various items and multi-functions according to fashion trends through design, material, colors, style, trend, consumer-oriented style as components of fashion jewelry activation plan is expected.

현대 패션 주얼리 디자인에 나타난 '경계 흐려짐' 현상 - 복식 및 신체와의 관계를 중심으로 -

This study analyzed the expressive phenomenon of a blurred boundary in fashion jewelry focused on the relationship between fashion jewelry and costume or fashion jewelry and body. The method of this study was to analyze recent documentaries about jewelry theories in regards to 607 cases of fashion jewelry design in fashion books, fashion magazines, fashion internet sites from 2000 to 2014. The results were: First, phenomenon of blurred boundary between fashion jewelry and costume was expressed in a see-through wear form made of luxury material (gold and diamond) or paste material, a similar form (like fashion accessories made of crystal, bids, and gold chain), an integration of fashion accessories and jewelry, and an attached jewelry on fashion accessories. It reflected a rearrangement of conventional relationships, a blurred relation of function and meaning, dissolution of jewelry form stereotypes, jewelry styling, a harmony of function and decoration, and an alteration to the central role of a fashion image. Second, the phenomenon of a blurred boundary between fashion jewelry and body was expressed in a body organ wrapping, body surface adhesion and sculptural jewelry based on body pose. It reflected a separation from conventional space of jewelry expression, a realization of mystery and fantastic, an expression of new body surface and a blurred boundaries of fashion jewelry and body art. Aesthetic characteristics were analyzed into metaphor and integration by separation from the conventional relationship of fashion jewelry and costume or fashion jewelry and body.

Recycling Religion: Lance Armstrong’s Postmodern Spirituality of Suffering and Survivorship

For much of his triple career as heroic cancer survivor, sports champion, and, latterly, fallen idol, Lance Armstrong, a professed atheist, has worn a silver necklace with a cross pendant. Why does he wear this Ur-symbol of Christian religious faith? Speculative answers range from ‘residual superstition’ to ‘fashion jewellery’ and ‘tactical deception’. Here, Armstrong’s own declared beliefs as refracted through his autobiographical accounts are analysed within a mono-mythic framework, with particular emphasis on ‘survivorship’, his implicit spirituality of suffering. The Armstrong case of a personalised construction of faith praxis sheds light on the eclectic ‘liquid’ religio-spiritual style of postmodernism. It helps portray the negotiation of the religious-in-the-secular, the sacred-in-the-profane (and vice versa), and illuminates the problematic nature of dualistic accounts of religion and spirituality in contemporary culture. Armstrong’s ‘recycling’ of traditional religious iconography out of context of origin demonstrates the persistence, durability, and elasticity of religio-spiritual symbolic culture.

A Study on Fashion Jewelry Design by Floral Doors Appearing at Buddhist Temples - Focusing on CAD Design -

A Study on Fashion Jewelry Design by Floral Doors Appearing at Buddhist Temples - Focusing on CAD Design -

Study on the representation of the color of fashion jewelry

Study on the representation of the color of fashion jewelry

소비가치에 따른 패션주얼리의 선호도

본 연구는 패션주얼리의 디자인, 색상, 재료에 대하여 소비가치에 따른 선호도 분석을 목적으로 하며, 이를 위해 여성소비자 156명을 대상으로 하였으며, 소비가치 조사도구는 VALS (Values and Life Style) 기법에 의하여 원리원칙 지향적 가치, 지위 지향적 가치, 행동 지향적 가치 등 세 가지의 유형으로 구분하여 실증분석을 실시하였다. 그 결과를 살펴보면 먼저 소비가치에 따라 패션주얼리 디자인 특성에 따른 선호도에 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 소비가치에 따라 패션주얼리 보석 세팅 개수에 따라서는 선호도에 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났으나, 보석재료에 따라서는 선호도에 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 패션주얼리 색상특성에 있어서는 소비가치에 따라 선호도에 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 소비가치에 따른 패션주얼리 선호도에 차이가 전개되고 있는데, 이러한 원인은 사용가치 보다는 소비자의 소비가치에 의해 제품의 선호도가 변화하는 것을 알 수 있다. 따라서 소비가치에 따른 타겟화 과정을 통해 보다 효율적인 전략 도출이 필요하다. This study aimed to analyze preferences depending on consumption value in relation to fashion jewelry design, colors, and materials. For this, 156 female consumers participated in it as subjects, and for a research tool of consumption value, VALS (Values and Life Style) technique was employed to make an empirical analysis by dividing it into three types such as principle-oriented value, status-oriented value and behavior-oriented value. Research findings indicate that above all, there are differences in preferences depending on characteristics of fashion jewelry design depending on consumption value. It was found that there are differences in preferences depending on numbers of setting of fashion jewelry depending on consumption value, but it was found that there are no differences in preferences depending on jewelry materials. In addition, it was observed that for color characteristics of fashion jewelry, there are differences in preferences depending on consumption value. There are differences in preferences for fashion jewelry depending on consumption value, which indicates that preferences for products change depending on consumers' consumption value rather than use value. And it can be an explanation for this reason. Therefore, it is necessary to work out a more efficient strategy through a process of setting up a target according to consumption value.

Effect of the La alloying addition on the antibacterial capability of 316L stainless steel

316L stainless steel is widely used for fashion jewelry but it can carry a large number of bacteria and cause the potential risk of infection since it has no antimicrobial ability. In this paper, La is used as an alloying addition. The antibacterial capability, corrosion resistance and processability of the La-modified 316L are investigated by microscopic observation, thin-film adhering quantitative bacteriostasis, electrochemical measurement and mechanical test. The investigations reveal that the La-containing 316L exhibits the Hormesis effect against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 and Escherichia coli DH5α, 0.05wt.% La stimulates their growth, as La increases, the modified 316L exhibits the improved antibacterial effect. The more amount of La is added, the better antibacterial ability is achieved, and 0.42wt.% La shows excellent antibacterial efficacy. No more than 0.11wt.% La addition improves slightly the corrosion resistance in artificial sweat and has no observable impact on the processability of 316L, while a larger La content degrades them. Therefore, the addition of La alone in 316L is difficult to obtain the optimal combination of corrosion resistance, antibacterial capability and processability. In spite of that, 0.15wt.% La around is inferred to be the trade-off for the best overall performance.

Morbidades referidas por trabalhadoras que produzem joias folheadas em Limeira, SP

RESUMO INTRODUÇÃO: a cidade de Limeira (SP) se caracteriza por ser um polo de empresas do ramo de joias folheadas e bijuterias, sendo a maior parte da mão de obra composta por mulheres. OBJETIVO: verificar as morbidades referidas por mulheres expostas ao cianeto no setor de bijuterias e joias folheadas na cidade de Limeira em 2007. METEDOLOGIA: estudo transversal realizado com 383 trabalhadoras, comparando-se um grupo de 191 mulheres trabalhadoras em galvanoplastias consideradas qualitativamente expostas ao cianeto com um grupo de 192 mulheres não expostas ao cianeto. Foi aplicado o Índice de Capacidade para o Trabalho, o Questionário de Tolerância de Fagerström e um questionário sociodemográfico e ocupacional. RESULTADOS: O grupo considerado exposto ao cianeto apresentou: menor média de tempo de trabalho no cargo (p = 0,008), maior proporção que trabalha com produtos químicos (p < 0,001), que usa Equipamento de Proteção Individual (p < 0,001), que recebe equipamento das empresas em que trabalham (p < 0,001), menor quantidade de morbidades referidas (p = 0,042), mas maior prevalência de bronquite crônica (p = 0,027), sinusite crônica (p = 0,022) e disfunções da tireoide (p = 0,022). CONCLUSÕES: os resultados apontam para a necessidade de pesquisas de coorte que analisem a associação entre os agravos apresentados e a exposição ao cianeto.

Formative Characteristics of Eco-friendly Fashion Jewelry -With the Focus on Necklaces-

Formative Characteristics of Eco-friendly Fashion Jewelry -With the Focus on Necklaces-

A study on the Characteristics of Logos in Fashion Jewelry Brand

A study on the Characteristics of Logos in Fashion Jewelry Brand

Avon Products, Inc.

AbstractChemicals (MIC: SIC: 2844 NAIC: 325620)Avon Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products. Co. has three product categories: Beauty, which consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and toiletries; Beauty Plus, which consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel and accessories; and Beyond Beauty, which consists of home products, gifts and decorative products. Co.'s Health and Wellness products and mark., a global cosmetics brand that focuses on the market for young women, are also included among these three categories. Co. operates in six regions: North America; Latin America; Western Europe, Middle East and Africa; Central and Eastern Europe; Asia Pacific; and China.

Avon Products, Inc.

AbstractChemicals (MIC: SIC: 2844 NAIC: 325620)Avon Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products. Co. has three product categories: Beauty, which consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and toiletries; Beauty Plus, which consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel and accessories; and Beyond Beauty, which consists of home products, gifts and decorative products. Co.'s Health and Wellness products and mark., a global cosmetics brand that focuses on the market for young women, are also included among these three categories. Co. operates in six regions: North America; Latin America; Western Europe, Middle East and Africa; Central and Eastern Europe; Asia Pacific; and China.

Loss-of-Function Mutations in the Filaggrin Gene and Allergic Contact Sensitization to Nickel

Allergic contact dermatitis is one of the most frequent dermatological problems affecting 7% of the general population. Impaired skin barrier function facilitates the penetration of contact allergens and irritants into the epidermal layer and is regarded as an important cofactor promoting the process of allergic contact sensitization. Filaggrin is crucial for the maintenance of the skin barrier function. Loss-of-function mutations within the filaggrin (FLG) gene are associated with skin barrier diseases such as ichthyosis vulgaris and atopic eczema (AE). To assess the impact of FLG on allergic contact sensitization and plausible intermediate traits, the two prevalent FLG mutations R501X and 2282del4 were typed in 1,502 individuals of the KORA C population-based cohort with extensive dermatologic phenotyping. Associations of FLG mutations with AE could be replicated. Strong associations were seen with dry skin, palmar hyperlinearity, and keratosis pilaris. In addition, an association with contact sensitization to nickel and contact sensitization to nickel combined with intolerance to fashion jewelry, but not with other contact allergens, was observed. From these data, we conclude that a genetically determined FLG deficiency manifests as dry skin and features of ichthyosis vulgaris. In addition, FLG deficiency may also represent a risk factor for contact sensitization to allergens.

Avon Products, Inc.

AbstractConsumer Products Manufacturing (MIC: 4 SIC: 2844 NAIC: 325620)Avon Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products. As of Dec 31 2007, Co.'s products are categorized into three product categories: Beauty, which consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and toiletries; Beauty Plus, which consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel and accessories; and Beyond Beauty, which consists of home products and gift and decorative products. Co.'s Health and Wellness products and mark., a global cosmetics brand that focuses on the market for young women, are also included among these three categories. Co.'s business is conducted primarily in one channel, direct selling; and operated throughout six regions.

Avon Products, Inc.

AbstractConsumer Products Manufacturing (MIC: 4 SIC: 2844 NAIC: 325620)Avon Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products, which fall into three product categories: Beauty, which consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and toiletries; Beauty Plus, which consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel and accessories; and Beyond Beauty, which consists of home products and gift and decorative products. Co.'s Health and Wellness products and mark., a global cosmetics brand that focuses on the market for young women, are also included among these three categories. Co.'s business is conducted primarily in one channel, direct selling; and operated throughout six regions.

Avon Products, Inc.

AbstractConsumer Products Manufacturing (MIC: 4 SIC: 2844 NAIC: 325620)Avon Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products, which fall into three product categories: Beauty, which consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and toiletries; Beauty Plus, which consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel and accessories; and Beyond Beauty, which consists of home products and gift and decorative products. Co.'s Health and Wellness products and mark., a global cosmetics brand that focuses on the market for young women, are also included among these three categories. Co.'s business is conducted primarily in one channel, direct selling; and operated throughout six regions.

Avon Products, Inc.

AbstractConsumer Products Manufacturing (MIC: 4 SIC: 2844 NAIC: 325620)Avon Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products, which fall into three product categories: Beauty, which consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and toiletries; Beauty Plus, which consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel and accessories; and Beyond Beauty, which consists of home products and gift and decorative products. Co.'s Health and Wellness products and mark., a global cosmetics brand that focuses on the market for young women, are also included among these three categories. Co.'s business is conducted primarily in one channel, direct selling; and operated throughout six regions.

Avon Products, Inc.

AbstractConsumer Products Manufacturing (MIC: 4 SIC: 2844 NAIC: 325620)Avon Products is a global manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products, which fall into three product categories: Beauty, which consists of cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and toiletries; Beauty Plus, which consists of fashion jewelry, watches, apparel and accessories; and Beyond Beauty, which consists of home products and gift and decorative products. Co.'s Health and Wellness products and mark., a global cosmetics brand that focuses on the market for young women, are also included among these three categories. Co.'s business is conducted primarily in one channel, direct selling; and operated throughout six regions.