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Hello and glad to be part of this group! We have a lot of great information for our Fans, so I'm looking forward to having you join and then "liking" you back!
Here's our Business Page...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gloster-Global-TAO-Together-a…
If you've got a business page on Facebook, leave a Comment with your link as a great way to learn and share in the experience. Let's list and follow each other for the benefit of everyone in the group :-)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/43143361/t-a-o-pet-edition-dogs-togetherIn our signature T.A.O. Together as One design, two figures are linked to form a circle, their arms are entwined with the space between forming a heart.If you or someone you know is…
I know everyone has their favorite, so let the rest of the group know what it is!I'm curious where others shop for their favorite jewelry items, and what those brands are. If you want to let us know WHY they're your favorite, or the reason you're so…
Leading Jewelry Retailers Act on Pledge To Shun ‘Dirty Gold'By JCK Staff -- JCK Online, February 10, 2010Dozens of the nation's leading jewelry retailers are taking innovative steps to provide consumers with gold jewelry made in a more environmental…
I think you'll enjoy this newest video featuring some of our beloved kitties and doggies, along with a variety of pieces from our T.A.O. Together As One pet edition.http://video214.com/play/SjyLCbQizWpCiODnRVo0GQ/s/darkCombining love for our pets wi…
I would like to think so. Although both my grandfathers worked in the diamond district and didn't understand my decision, I wouldn't let my (then) fiance buy me a diamond ring for this very reason. There are social and ethical decisions to be aware…
My wife and I started a jewelry site Animal Charms just to make money to donate to animal rescues.. I'm about done with the 'stock' style jewelry and will finally getting around to making more of my own to put up there..
Then, once we get settled i…
Just wanted to drag this old topic back up.. I argued with Mark Choyt about this issue for a long time.. They were pushing the name 'ethical jewelry' forever and I told him that there was no way that we could ever sell something labeled 'ethical' be…
Hi Everyone!
I am writing about my mother who has long passed on, but has never been forgotten for even a day. I remember sitting on her lap and the warm hugs she would give. I remember being taught how to do many, many creative things, including ma…
Mother's Day is that special day that we remember to say "Thank You" to our mothers for the tremendous gift and special blessings they bring to our lives.I would love to hear of your examples from the past - of values, words of wisdom, and even memo…
by Fran Carpentier and Sara Brzowsky with Parade.comSigmund Freud (the ultimate “mamma’s boy,” some say) once posed the question “What do women want?”, and, decades later, the world still can’t adequately decide. If someone would just ask me, I’d te…
I got in there too... Thanks for sharing the poll with us !
just took part, interesting!
It's a well-known fact that most everyone likes to express their opinions - and this time is no different :-)Check out a new LinkedIn Poll that may be of interest to you...Other than style and appearance, what is your MAIN reason for purchasing uniq…
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- About Me
- Along with my husband, Michael Gloster, I am the owner of Gloster Global LLC. We are currently designing and manufacturing jewelry based on our original - very successful - sculpture designs. The jewelry will be available for retail purchase on our website, and made available at wholesale prices to other retail outlets (gift stores and galleries) for resale.
In coordination with that business we have written and recorded a theme song – Together as One. Versions of Together as One may be heard heard at www.glosterglobal.com accompanying videos we created that draw on our travel and work experiences in Africa and around the world. By promoting the music and its message, as well as the product, we will also be promoting fair trade practices, human rights and social justice.
Backing up our objectives, Gloster Global pays royalties to the Zimbabwean artists who collaborated on the original sculpture designs to help provide them with a sustainable means of support. We will also soon be establishing a non-profit foundation in which to deposit a portion of profits for charitable donations to other causes.
Universal symbols of our shared values, emphasizing the importance of family, friends, kinship and community, all of our designs are relationship themed, conveying connection, caring, and love. As meaningful, but still affordable gifts, they offer excellent marketing opportunities for family holidays, births, bridal gifts, and any number of important life events.
Right now we are also creating a line of animal themed jewelry, which will be targeted at all pet owners and pet lovers, and help support animal welfare and rescue.
Underlying my business and entrepreneurial pursuits is an academic background in Visual Arts, Art History, Women's, Cultural and Performance Studies, as well as experience in fashion merchandising. Commitment to social justice and civil society, sustainable economic and environmental development and fair trade, among other related causes, has likewise been critical to Gloster Global, and continues to inform its evolution.
Now, running Gloster Global affords me a unique opportunity to combine my expertise and experience in business, art and design, with my social and environmental interests by creating products with purpose: fair-trade art-based products that can be used to further much that is important to so many around the world.
- How many years have you been designing jewelry?
- 15 years!
- What is your favorite jewelry website?
- http://www.GlosterGlobal.com/
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SPECIAL Design for the Dog Lover - Pet Edition: Dogs Together
http://www.etsy.com/listing/43143361/t-a-o-pet-edition-dogs-together
In our signature T.A.O. Together as One design, two figures are linked to form a circle, their arms are entwined with the space between forming a heart.
If you or someone you know is truly a dog lover (like me), you will really enjoy this uniquely crafted design from our Pet Edition. (We… Continue
In our signature T.A.O. Together as One design, two figures are linked to form a circle, their arms are entwined with the space between forming a heart.
If you or someone you know is truly a dog lover (like me), you will really enjoy this uniquely crafted design from our Pet Edition. (We… Continue
Posted on July 8, 2010 at 6:38pm —
Leading Jewelry Retailers Act on Pledge To Shun 'Dirty Gold'
Leading Jewelry Retailers Act on Pledge To Shun ‘Dirty Gold'
By JCK Staff -- JCK Online, February 10, 2010
Dozens of the nation's leading jewelry retailers are taking innovative steps to provide consumers with gold jewelry made in a more environmentally and socially responsible way, according to a report released today by the Washington-based environmental group EART… Continue
By JCK Staff -- JCK Online, February 10, 2010
Dozens of the nation's leading jewelry retailers are taking innovative steps to provide consumers with gold jewelry made in a more environmentally and socially responsible way, according to a report released today by the Washington-based environmental group EART… Continue
Posted on June 10, 2010 at 6:18pm —
What Mothers Really Want for Mother’s Day
by Fran Carpentier and Sara Brzowsky with Parade.com
Sigmund Freud (the ultimate “mamma’s boy,” some say) once posed the question “What do women want?”, and, decades later, the world still can’t adequately decide. If someone would just ask me, I’d tell him flat out: Women want the essentials. True love. Romance. Kindness. Consideration. World peace. Good shoes -- and a bag… Continue
Sigmund Freud (the ultimate “mamma’s boy,” some say) once posed the question “What do women want?”, and, decades later, the world still can’t adequately decide. If someone would just ask me, I’d tell him flat out: Women want the essentials. True love. Romance. Kindness. Consideration. World peace. Good shoes -- and a bag… Continue
Posted on May 6, 2010 at 1:10am —
10 Ways to Appeal to Generation Y Jewelry Consumers
The Millennials are coming, and they have their own ideas about
shopping for jewelry. Here's how to invite them into your store.
By
Richard Dalglish, Managing Editor -- JCK Online, March 1, 2010
Award-winning jewelry designer Genevieve Yang, who's 23, recalls the
time she took some friends to see jewelry at a high-end department
st… Continue
shopping for jewelry. Here's how to invite them into your store.
By
Richard Dalglish, Managing Editor -- JCK Online, March 1, 2010
Award-winning jewelry designer Genevieve Yang, who's 23, recalls the
time she took some friends to see jewelry at a high-end department
st… Continue
Posted on April 5, 2010 at 7:37pm —
Leading Jewelry Retailers Act on Pledge To Shun 'Dirty Gold'
Dozens of the nation's leading jewelry retailers are taking innovative steps to provide consumers with gold jewelry made in a more environmentally and socially responsible way, according to a report released today by the Washington-based environmental group EARTHWORKS.
The report, "Tarnished Gold: Assessing the Jewelry Industry's Progress on Ethical Sourcing of Metals", evaluates progress jewelers have made… Continue
The report, "Tarnished Gold: Assessing the Jewelry Industry's Progress on Ethical Sourcing of Metals", evaluates progress jewelers have made… Continue
Posted on March 2, 2010 at 8:56pm —
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 10:28am on October 3, 2009,
Jinendra Jain said… - Hi,
Really being a beliver in Jainism , i appreciate you ideals and efforts,
I am from Jaipur, India .My firm Jai Impex is manufacturing jewelery --Gold, 92.5 sterling silver jewelery and beads strings , faceted and carved semi precious and precious stones.I supply to some designers and store owners and telemarketters at very competitive rates.Secrecy of all my buyers is maintained and for designers everey thing is kept confiendential. Please vist my site www.jaiimpex.com (under construction also) or email me jai_impexjinuji@yahoo.co.in and for chatting bussiness matters only add me on msn messenger jai_impex@hotmail.com
Thanks,
jj
- At 12:29am on August 12, 2009,
Carol Cone said… - Your enterprises are ideal and your pieces are wonderful. As a designer, I have struggled with the fair trade for many years. Thankfully, there are many more fair trade businesses now and it's easier to aquire beads that are both good for the environment and especially good for people!
Keep up the good work and I shall pass your good works on to those who would be most interested!!!!
xoxo
- At 10:42pm on August 6, 2009,
KaleidescopeJewels said…
- Thank you!! Your pendants and statues are great!!
- At 9:54pm on August 4, 2009,
Janis Madison said… - Hi Victoria,
Thanks for making the connection. Let's stay in touch.
J Original, Inc.
- At 9:48pm on August 4, 2009,
Linda Lafortune said… - Hello Victoria. Thank for your invite.
I will keep an eyes on your work by the web site .
See you Lila
- At 2:14pm on August 4, 2009,
Anna Lee Husband said…
- hi and thanks so much for your friendship! Yes, I'd be honoured to be connected with you too... please stay in touch, eh? :)
hugs,
~Anna Lee h. in Toronto
http://gahooletreedesigns.blogspot.com
http://sassydlite.blogspot.com
- At 1:42pm on August 4, 2009,
Danielle Renee' said…
- Thank you for the friend request Victoria!
- At 1:27pm on August 4, 2009,
Vince Crison said… - Hi victoria!
Thanks for the email and the friendship offer. I am glad to be associated with you. I am leaving on a two month cross country trip today and won"t be back until about the middle of Oct. But I will be staying in touch with everyone on my laptop. My best regards to you, vince crison
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