CrimeApr 28, 2025
Customs Seizes Nearly 2,000 Pieces of Counterfeit Van Cleef & Arpels JewelryU.S. customs agents in El Paso, Texas, intercepted the package, which would have been worth $9 million if the jewelry was genuine.
OtherApr 03, 2014
Appointments: JBT, Gem Star, more
A former Zale Corp. executive joining Gem Star and elections for the Jewelers Board of Trade’s board of directors are among the recent career moves in the industry.
New York--A former Zale Corp. executive joining Canadian diamond company Gem Star and elections for the Jewelers Board of Trade’s board of directors are among the recent career moves in the industry.
Beverly Serraro is now a director of Canadian diamond and jewelry wholesale company Gem Star Inc. and will oversee the development of new business.
Serraro was the vice president of diamond sourcing for Zale and, prior to that, worked with Peoples Jewellers in in Toronto, traveling internationally to purchase diamonds.
The Jewelers Board of Trade has announced the names of the officers and directors elected to its board as of March 12.
Serving one-year terms are Richard Weisenfeld of Pranda North America Inc. as chairman; Todd Wolleman of Leo Wolleman Inc., first vice-chairman; Michael Kaplan of Rocket Jewelry Box Inc., second vice-chairman; Dione Kenyon, president; Brenda Pimentel, secretary; and Alisa Dumond, treasurer.
Re-elected to the board for a two-year term are Ann Arnold of Arnold Advisory Group; Anthony Capuano of HSBC Bank USA; Edward DeCristofaro of LDC Inc.; Philip Holden of the Gordon Company Inc.; Basant Johari of Kuber Manufacturing Inc.; Roderick Lichtenfels of W.R. Cobb Co.; Weisenfeld; and Wolleman.
Elected to the advisory board for a two-year period is Richard Greenwood of A.F. Greenwood Co. Inc., and re-elected to the advisory board for another two-year term is F. Daniel Pharr of Pharr Valuation & Business Services LLC.
Peter Cotton has been appointed vice president of national sales at Los Angeles-based jewelry company Jack Kelege & Co. where he will be responsible for co-branding campaigns to assist retailers in connecting with their customers.
Cotton most recently was the national director of sales at Whitehouse Brothers, and before that the western sales manager for several diamond jewelry designers. He also spent 12 years with North American Watch Corp where he was a sales representative for Corum and Piaget.
Bridal and fine jewelry brand Sylvie Collection is now being represented by southern California-based marketing, advertising and public relations firm Luxury Brand Group.
Sylvie Collection is headquartered in Plano, Texas and offers jewelry in platinum and 18-karat white, yellow and rose gold.
The Responsible Jewellery Council has certified Manufacture Horlogère ValFleurier against its code of practices for the company’s manufacturing facility in Buttes, Switzerland.
More on Other
The Latest
TrendsApr 28, 2025
Suzanne Kalan Launches Tech Ring Jacket CollectionHealth monitors become statement pieces when paired with the brand’s new collection of stackable diamond-studded bands.
Events & AwardsApr 28, 2025
JCK Industry Fund Announces 2025 Grant RecipientsTen organizations were selected this year.
Brought to you by
Watch: The Winston Red: GIA Examines the Smithsonian’s Newest AdditionSupplier Spotlight Sponsored by GIA
IndependentsApr 28, 2025
John Atencio Appoints 2 to Wholesale TeamKim Carpenter and Sam Gevisenheit have joined the brand.
Weekly QuizApr 24, 2025
This Week’s QuizTest your jewelry news knowledge by answering these questions.
CollectionsApr 25, 2025
Sylvie Looks to Water in New Sculptural Bridal Collection“Shell Auranova” is the next generation of the brand’s bridal line, featuring half-bezel engagement rings with bold and fluid designs.
FinancialsApr 25, 2025
Kering’s Jewelry Brands Persevere as Q1 Sales Sink 14%Boucheron and Pomellato performed well in an otherwise bleak quarter for Kering amid struggles at Gucci.
Brought to you by
Emerging Jewelers Accelerator Program Announces Second Cohort of Aspiring Jewelry Entrepreneurs Six new retail businesses were selected for the 2025 program, which began in January.
EditorsApr 25, 2025
Piece of the Week: Deborah Meyers Experience’s ‘The Birds’ EarringsDesigner Deborah Meyers created her birds from oxidized sterling silver, rose-cut diamond eyes, and Akoya Keshi pearl feathers.
SourcingApr 25, 2025
De Beers Sales, Production Fall in Q1 Amid UncertaintyThe company said it expects sightholders to remain “cautious” with their purchasing due to all the unknowns around the U.S. tariffs.
Supplier BulletinApr 24, 2025
Protect Your Customers and Your BusinessSponsored by the Gemological Institute of America
EditorsApr 24, 2025
Q&A: Wolf’s CEO Talks U.S. ExpansionSimon Wolf shares why the time was right to open a new office here, what he looks for in a retail partner, and why he loves U.S. consumers.
IndependentsApr 24, 2025
Longtime Iowa Jeweler Herman Ginsberg Dies at 99 A third-generation jeweler, Ginsberg worked at his family’s store, Ginsberg Jewelers, from 1948 until his retirement in 2019.
FinancialsApr 24, 2025
Charles & Colvard Delisted From Nasdaq Due to NoncomplianceThe company failed to file its quarterly reports in a timely manner.
SourcingApr 24, 2025
Young Diamantaires Transition to NonprofitThe organization also announced its board of directors.
TrendsApr 24, 2025
Amanda’s Style File: So CharmingCharms may be tiny but with their small size comes endless layering possibilities, from bracelets to necklaces and earrings.
MajorsApr 23, 2025
Bulgari Doubles Size of Jewelry Factory in ItalyLocated in Valenza, the now 355,000-square-foot facility includes a new jewelry school that’s open to the public, Scuola Bulgari.
Events & AwardsApr 23, 2025
PDPaola Creative Director Wins FGI’s ‘Rising Star’ AwardPaola Sasplugas, co-founder of the Barcelona-based jewelry brand, received the Fine Jewelry Award.
AuctionsApr 23, 2025
Rare Custom Rolex Daytona Heads to AuctionA platinum Zenith-powered Daytona commissioned in the late ‘90s will headline Sotheby’s Important Watches sale in Geneva next month.
MajorsApr 23, 2025
David Yurman’s New Campaign Stars Carmelo Anthony, Jaylen BrownThe basketball stars wear men’s jewelry from the “Curb Chain” collection.
MajorsApr 22, 2025
Zales’ Rebrand Takes Playful Approach to Fine JewelryThe Signet Jewelers-owned retailer wants to encourage younger shoppers to wear fine jewelry every day, not just on special occasions.
AuctionsApr 22, 2025
Christie’s to Auction JAR Jewelry CollectionThe 21 pieces, all from a private collector, will be offered at its Magnificent Jewels auction next month.
ColumnistsApr 22, 2025
The PR Adviser: Building Buzz Through Word of MouthLilian Raji answers a question from a reader who is looking to grow her jewelry business but has a limited marketing budget.
GradingApr 22, 2025
Avi Levy Is GCAL By Sarine’s New Chief Growth OfficerGCAL by Sarine created the new role to sharpen the company’s focus on strategic partnerships and scalable expansion.
IndependentsApr 22, 2025
Brinker’s Jewelers Acquires Fellow IndependentThe Indiana jeweler has acquired Scottsdale Fine Jewelers in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Events & AwardsApr 21, 2025
An Exhibition Exploring the History of Cartier Is Now on Display“Cartier: Design, Craft, and Legacy” opened earlier this month at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
IndependentsApr 21, 2025
New York Jeweler to Close After 111 YearsVan Cott Jewelers in Vestal, New York, is hosting a going-out-of-business sale.
