Columnist Jan Brassem says if and when it comes out, there’s no reason Apple’s highly anticipated iWatch shouldn’t be carried and sold by traditional retail jewelers.

Michelle Graff

The jewelry exhibition will display 12 commissioned pieces from contemporary Greek designers alongside ancient works.

Ashley Davis

It will be located within Fox’s Seattle and contain the largest selection of Todd Reed jewelry outside of the brand’s own showrooms.

Michelle Graff

In her latest diary entry, jewelry designer Jacqueline Stone details her experience exhibiting in JA New York’s New Designer Gallery.

Jacqueline Stone

Harry Winston Inc. has made a $1 million gift to the UCLA Children’s Discovery and Innovation Institute to create the Harry Winston Fellowship Fund. 

Michelle Graff

Swiss watch brand Raymond Weil announced Thursday that Elie Bernheim is its new CEO, taking over for his father, Olivier Bernheim. 

Michelle Graff

Owners of an antique and estate jewelry business discuss the ups and downs of dealing in objects from the past and how they’re positioning the store for the future. 

Brecken Branstrator

A Rolex Ref. 6263 “Paul Newman,” named after the actor-turned-racer, sold for $231,750 at Antiquorum, more than three times its pre-sale high estimate.

Michelle Graff

Sotheby’s anticipates that a 15.23-carat fancy intense orangy pink diamond could garner as much as $7 million at its April 29 sale in New York.  

Michelle Graff

Platinum Guild International announced that it is partnering with designer Monique Lhuillier to promote the metal across a number of mediums. 

Michelle Graff

Rolex SA announced the appointment of its third CEO since 2008 on Tuesday, tapping current Zenith head Jean-Frédéric Dufour to lead the luxury watch brand. 

Michelle Graff

Diamond supplier Lazare Kaplan International Inc., which remains unable to file complete financial statements, estimates that its third quarter sales fell 9 percent year-over-year.

Michelle Graff

Despite last week’s court ruling, public companies listed with the Securities and Exchange Commission still have to trace their supply chains and file conflict mineral reports, the Jewelers Vigilance Committee said.  

Michelle Graff

Five winners have been named in Gemvision’s Matrix Design contest, which recognizes the best work of designers who use computer-aided drafting tools to create jewelry.

Over the past few weeks, Nordstrom has made a number of announcements regarding new locations for both full-line stores as well as its off-price division, Nordstrom Rack. 

Michelle Graff

TAG Heuer has updated the men’s and women’s Carerra models for 2014 ahead of a new and “very different” advertising campaign slated to launch in June.  

Michelle Graff

Jewelers for Children announced that a number of big industry players have signed on to be sponsors for its 2014 Rings of Strength event in Las Vegas. 

Michelle Graff

Watches crafted in rose gold with gray straps and dials and the introduction of timepieces that are priced to sell--keeping in mind in today’s still-price-conscious consumer--are just two of the trends from Baselworld 2014.

Michelle Graff

Spending a total of four hours with a media buying consultant resulted in a statistical epiphany, so to speak, for one Pennsylvania retailer, changing the way he divvies up his budget among radio, broadcast television and cable.

Michelle Graff

The world’s largest flawless vivid blue diamond is expected to sell for as much as $25 million next month, when the 13.22-carat gem hits the auction block at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale.  

Apple reportedly has made filings in four different countries to extend its corporate trademark protection to include jewelry and watches, though it hasn’t yet moved to do so in the United States, a recent report states. 

Michelle Graff

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum was the backdrop for the unveiling of Tiffany & Co.’s 2014 Blue Book, an annual publication that showcases the company’s latest and most spectacular jewelry designs. 

Michelle Graff

To help set them apart from the pack, Jim Tuttle of Seattle’s Green Lake Jewelry Works offered tips for jewelers to add custom design to their services at his seminar at Conclave on Thursday. 

Brecken Branstrator

During his presentation at Conclave Thursday, retailer Peter Stavrianidis offered tips for jewelers to build customer loyalty and retention. 

Brecken Branstrator

Kay Jewelers has launched a Kentucky Derby-themed collection of charms and bracelets to commemorate the race, which is scheduled to take place this weekend at Churchill Downs in Louisville.