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Supplier News: Frederick Goldman signs Canada deal

OtherDec 18, 2014

Supplier News: Frederick Goldman signs Canada deal

 Frederick Goldman announced that it is partnering with Nouvo Mode to do sales and distribution for the Goldman, ArtCarved and Triton brands in Canada beginning in January.

New York-- Frederick Goldman announced that it is partnering with Nouvo Mode to do sales and distribution for the Goldman, ArtCarved and Triton brands in Canada beginning in January.

Created in 2007, Nouvo Mode’s other jewelry clients include Alex and Ani, Scott Kay Inc., Breuning, Hera, Sartoro, Philip Stein, and Ernst Benz.

“We look forward to tapping into their expertise with luxury brands to expand our presence and engage with new customers and retailers,” said Frederick Goldman chairman and CEO, Jonathan Goldman.

Bovet 1822 signs new UK distribution deal
Watch brand Bovet 1822 has signed an exclusive distribution partnership in the United Kingdom with British jewelry and luxury goods brand Asprey.

Bovet owner Pascal Raffy has strengthened this partnership for the long-term by becoming an Asprey shareholder and board member, the company said.

Additionally, Asprey will represent Bovet watches in the United States in its boutiques in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and Miami.

Starting in 2016, Asprey will have its own collection of timepieces designed and manufactured by the House of Bovet.

SimplexDiam wins Martin Ross inventory

Closeout jewelry and diamond supplier SimplexDiam Inc. announced that it was the winning bidder in the bankruptcy auction of inventory assets from the Martin Ross Group of Canada.

The assets include 6,000 carats of diamonds--the majority of which are Canadian in origin--valued at $5 million wholesale.

Simplex said it will redistribute the diamond inventory to retailers and wholesalers at trade shows and in their New York offices. Interested buyers can contact the company at SimplexDiam.com/contact.

Prior to its bankruptcy filing, the Martin Ross Group of companies included Libman and Co. and was one of the largest jewelry manufacturers in Canada.

GemOro releases new microscope

GemOro, a division of Dallas-based Sy Kessler, has debuted its Elite 1067ZX Plus microscope, with new features such as full LED lighting, an LED gooseneck overhead light source and a magnetic rollerball stone holder.

It also now has a handle to assist with easy and safe transportation, improved eye pieces providing 10X-67X magnification and an optional 2X auxiliary lens available for magnification boosting.

The microscopes will be available beginning in January from all GemOro dealers worldwide for a $999 introductory price. For the nearest authorized dealer, contact GemOro at 800-527-0719 or GemOroProducts.com.

Michelle Graffis the editor-in-chief at National Jeweler, directing the publication’s coverage both online and in print.

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