Diamond Jewellery Market Growth in East

05 July 2011 – /RTPR/– Recent figures suggest that the market for diamond jewellery in the near future is expected to be driven by increased growth in India, China and the Gulf.

These emerging Eastern markets have demonstrated significant growth in the past few years, with diamonds proving increasingly popular as both a luxury item and a long-term investment.

By 2015, it is predicted that India, China and the Gulf will equal or surpass the market share of the US, which currently stands at 35 to 40 per cent. In 2010, India and China were already up 31 and 25 per cent respectively.

However, with worldwide reserves of diamonds at an all-time low, this new growth in Eastern countries means the balance between supply and demand is set to become more mismatched than ever; forecasts warn that demand is likely to outpace lower levels of diamond supply for many years to come.

With diamonds only getting rarer, it’s likely that the value of diamonds will continue to ascend on a global scale in the same way that gold and silver prices have already, increasing the natural treasure’s worth in the long term.

Although diamond prices have already begun to reflect the imbalance between supply and demand, the view that diamonds are an ‘investment vehicle’ that has the potential to grow – or at least remain the same – means customers are continuing to buy.

When compared to the inflated prices of gold, diamonds also – for the time being – pose a more affordable alternative in an unsteady economy.

It is yet to be seen how the rising value of diamonds will affect the production and/or prices of popular jewellery brands, popular in both the East and West, which feature diamond-encrusted pieces in their collections. For now, however, fans of Pandora jewellery and the like need not worry.

Visit the Jewel Hut, one of the UK’s leading jewellery websites, today to view an extensive collection of diamond jewellery.

Contact Details: The Jewel Hut: http://www.thejewelhut.co.uk
95 High Street
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 3AU
Tel. No. 01384 78431
E-mail: luke.mcnaney@thbaker-watches.co.uk

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OMEGA Watches to be US PGA Timekeeper

05 July 2011 – /RTPR/– Already a sponsor of numerous golfing tournaments around the world, OMEGA Watcheshas renewed and expanded its links with the US PGA Tour.

The Swiss watches brand has signed a five year deal to be the organisation’s Official Timekeeper. The new partnership will be launched at the 2011 PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club which begins on 8 August and will run through to the PGA’s Centennial year celebrations in 2016.

The new deal will encompass two of golf’s best known events, the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup, alongside a number of popular subsidiary contests. The commitment from the watch manufacturer includes advertising on TV broadcasts of the sport and marketing support for the PGA’s Player development efforts.

As the Official Timekeeper of The PGA of America, the company will also provide timings and other support to the Senior PGA Championship, the PGA Championship and Grand Slam of Golf, and the Official Licensee of the 2012 and 2014 Ryder Cup. The sponsor also allows the manufacturer presenting Sponsor rights at certain events and the status of Official Timekeeper of the Professional National Championship.

As well as organising prestigious golf events, the US PGA also organises representation and accreditation for the 27,000 men and women PGA professionals who work with golf clubs as golf tutors, course managers and other associated roles.

OMEGA watches also supports golf outside of the United States, serving as title sponsor of the European Masters, the Mission Hills World Cup of Golf and the OMEGA watches Dubai Desert Classic. The roster of Brand Ambassadors includes a number of current golf stars such as Sergio Garcia and Michelle Wie and one of the game’s all-time greats, Greg Norman.

With a rich history in sports timekeeping, OMEGA watches has served as Official Timekeeper at 24 Olympic Games since 1932. It has extended its agreement with the International Olympic Committee through to 2020.

OMEGA watches are available at the Watch Hut, the UK’s largest watch website, at http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk.

Contact Details: The Watch Hut: http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk
95 High Street
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 3AU
Tel. No. 01384 78431
E-mail: rich@thbaker.co.uk

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Sekonda Watches Party on TV’s Popstar to Operastar

05 July 2011 – /RTPR/– The party is nearly over for ‘Popstar to Operastar’ contestants Joe McElderry and Cheryl Baker but it never stops for Sekonda watches.

Over the past five weeks, Sekonda has showcased its colourful range of Party Time watches in its role as official show sponsor of ITV1’s singing competition.

In that time, the eight celebrity contestants have been whittled down to finalists McElderry and Baker, who will compete against each other to be crowned the winning ‘Operastar’ on Sunday’s final show.

Although the final curtain will come down on ‘Popstar to Operstar’ for another year, fans of Partytime won’t have to wait that long to see their favourite Sekonda watches return to the screen.

The new series of ‘Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model’, which commenced on Sky Living on Monday (04 July), will feature the modelling hopefuls sporting Sekonda Partytime watches as part of one week’s challenge.

Sekonda watches’ starring role in Living’s fashion show follows last year’s photo shoot, which saw contestants wearing Casio Baby-G watches and led to show winner Joy McLaren being selected as an official brand ambassador.

Although it is not yet known whether this year’s winner will enjoy a similar deal modelling Sekonda Partytime watches, the brand itself is sure to benefit from another turn in the TV spotlight.

Each Partytime watch boasts a bold, single colour strap with a glittering stone-set bezel, providing a colour for every party any time of the year.

With Christmas approaching, it’s likely that Sekonda will continue its sponsorship of ITV shows over the festive period following annual slots in 2009 and 2010, which won the watch brand even more fans in the run-up to Christmas.

A wide range of Sekonda watches, including the Partytime range, can be viewed at the Watch Hut, the UK’s largest watches website.

Catch the finale of ‘Popstar to Operstar’, sponsored by Sekonda, on Sunday 10 July at 8pm ITV1. For more information on where you can next catch Sekonda on TV, visit thewatchhut.co.uk.

Contact:

The Watch Hut: http://www.thewatchhut.co.uk

95 High Street
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 3AU
Tel. No. 01384 78431
E-mail: luke.mcnaney@thbaker-watches.co.uk

 

Find Best Deals on Car Hire to London At Carrentals.co.uk

05 July 2011 – /RTPR/– Travellers heading to London this summer can start the savings early by booking their rental car online with Carrentals.co.uk, one of the leading internet car hire specialists. Customers can browse the current prices and special offers from 50 leading car hire firms to help find the best rates at over 15,000 travel destinations around the world.

There are dozens of convenient car hire pick-up locations across London, making it easy to get mobile soon after landing in the capital. A car rental UK booked online through Carrentals.co.uk can be picked up in train stations like St Pancreas International, all of the capital’s airports and many well-known hotels. By visiting their website, customers can compare the latest rates from international rental outfits such as Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Holiday Autos, Opodo and Thrifty to find the deal that’s best for them.

Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, comments, “Our goal is to get the right rental car into our customer’s hands at the best price possible. London is no cheap holiday, but the savings from booking with us translates into more cash to spend on highlights like the London Eye and the Tate Modern. Having a rental vehicle also makes it cheap and easy to visit nearby towns like Cotswolds or Brighton for the day.”

There are almost too many attractions in London. Visitors have the daunting challenge of choosing from sites like the Tower of London, The British Museum, Madame Tussaud’s and the hundreds of options for dining, drinking and evening entertainment. With a car rental London there is more time for sightseeing and greater convenience in terms of moving about the capital with total flexibility. Public transport and taxis are not cheap in London, so many travellers discover the cost of a rental car is actually a cheaper way to go.

Carrentals.co.uk compares hire car rates and deals from over 50 rental companies including Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt in more than 15,000 locations around the world. To check out current car hire prices visit www.carrentals.co.uk.
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK’s leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 15,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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