Americans Show Their True Colors - Red, White, & Blue - While Celebrating The Olympic Spirit

RICHMOND, Va., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Interest in patriotic jewelry is on the rise. Leading jewelry retailer Stauer (www.Stauer.com) announced it has seen a sales growth of 20 percent for its men's and women's red, white, and blue pieces as well as an increase in orders for its sapphire & diamond American flag pin. The company reports the uptick started prior to the 4th of July holiday and believes it will continue through the 2012 Summer Olympics which begins Friday, July 27, 2012 and ends Sunday, August 12, 2012.

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"Although July 4th only happens once each year, many of our customers celebrate our nation's independence every day by wearing an American flag necklace, pin or pendant," said Stauer President Mike Bisceglia.  "American patriotic jewelry has been popular – and meaningful – since the early 1900s. As our country prepares for the upcoming Summer Olympics, people are looking to make a statement while showing their love for the U.S. and our athletes."

As part of its patriotic Americana collection, Stauer offers men's and women's jewelry in many forms including earrings, necklaces, pins, and even pocket knives featuring an American flag theme.

Stauer's Sapphire & DiamondAura™ Patriot Pin/Pendant, $149, is an eye-catching pin/pendant combination that blends precious gems and patriotism for a fashion statement that never goes out of style. http://www.stauer.com/item/Sapphire-%26-DiamondAura-Patriot-Pin%2FPendant/19575.

Stauer's American-made Old Glory 3" Lock Back Knife, $129, has a blade which is crafted using the finest grade, meticulously-honed steel for a razor-sharp edge. The handle is undeniably patriotic, impressively inlaid with coral, and Mother of Pearl stripes, and a blue lapis banner with a single Mother of Pearl star to complete the homage to the American flag. http://www.stauer.com/item/Old-Glory-3%22-Lock-Back-Knife/21517

For more of an understated show of Team U.S.A. support, Stauer's Americana Ruby, Sapphire, and Pearl bracelet and earring set, $129, is a triumphant tribute to our country. The natural enhanced rubies, combined with brilliant blue sapphires, and lustrous white genuine cultured pearls, makes a colorful statement. http://www.stauer.com/item/Americana-Ruby-Sapphire-%26-Cultured-Pearl-Set/22572/

Founded in 2005, Stauer is one of the largest direct retailers of jewelry, watches and accessories in the United States with annualized sales over $200 million. To see these Stauer pieces and more, please visit  www.Stauer.com. 

SOURCE Stauer