Reflecting back on what I saw and heard at the Vegas shows, one week later, my overriding sense is that jewelers were on the receiving end of a lot more finger wagging than I’ve seen in the past Nearly every...
For the last two years, I’ve sat in on Enlightened--Swarovski Elements’ trends presentation during the Las Vegas jewelry shows to find out what four “megatrends” its forecasters believe will be the most likely to influence fine-jewelry design in the next...
Let me start off this blog post with my general impressions from the Couture and JCK shows in Las Vegas. As you might have read elsewhere, the shows were better than expected, although both were being measured against some pretty...
Warren Buffet is forecasting that 25 percent of all fine jewelry companies, across the distribution pipeline, will be out of business within 12 months. I received this information on deep background from a very trustworthy source. As you're probably aware,...
Yesterday, Friday morning, was the first in our series of four breakfast educational sessions at the 2009 Couture show. Held at the opulent Wynn Hotel, the breakfasts are part of our America's Best Jewelers program, which not only recognizes top-performing...
Early yesterday morning, scanning through my Google News Alerts, I came across a headline that read “Silver Jewelry--Is It Fashion Or Fine Jewelry?” After finishing up my first Couture 2009 appointment, I quickly answered that question for myself. The Couture...
Being as much stars as the competitors themselves, the judges on reality shows such as American Idol and Dancing With the Stars are rarely at a loss when it comes to spectacular jewelry. But I was particularly impressed with pieces...
I spent the bulk of Tuesday afternoon getting my schedule together for the big trip next week out to Las Vegas for the jewelry shows. While there’s a lot to be excited about, one of the appointments that’s most intriguing...
Did you remember that postage rates went up last week? I sure didn’t, and on May 11 I found myself wishing I hadn't decided to drop off some letters the day before. It’s times like these that the Forever stamps...
Not to get our expectations out of proportion, but the indicators keep lining up in suggestion of an improving market. After good news recently from Signet--parent of the Kay and Jared chains--and an upgrade by analysts of its stock from...
As a journalist who follows the jewelry industry pretty carefully, it's always interesting for me to read articles by the non-trade press on topics as complicated as the diamond market. Case in point this week: This now-infamous article about Russia...
Gemstone jewelry featuring vivid, intense hues has an allure that transcends the seasons. Here are a few of our favorites, from everyday items to bridal and couture-level masterpieces. Kirk Kara Platinum hand-engraved engagement set from the “Charlotte” collection, with engagement...
While watching the film The Wrestler for the first time the other night, I couldn’t help but comment to my fiancé that I felt like I’d recently seen actress Marisa Tomei au natural more often than clothed, what with her...
I flew to Berlin two days ago, essentially, to attend a dinner party. If that sounds decadent, well, you don’t know the half of it. Last night, A. Lange & Söhne, the prestige watch brand from Germany’s Saxony region, staged...
I've been writing about growing momentum in the good news category of late--finally. Today, more to add. Signet, parent of Sterling Jewelers, the largest U.S. jewelry-specific retailer and operator of the Kay Jewelers and Jared chains, has had its stock...
I have blogged before about the importance of giving in tough times, and I stick by my belief that donating to charitable causes becomes even more important in a bad economy. I signed up here at work today to take...
My father was a naturalist for the National Park Service, intimately involved in the birth and growth of the primacy of the discipline of ecology in our nation's approach to its natural resources and heritage that began in the 1950s....
I don’t love to admit it, but I cannot stop watching Bravo’s Real Housewives show. All the dramas of Atlanta? Yep, tuned in for that season. The O.C.? Of course. And now I’m onto New York City, faithfully setting my...
De Beers spokeswoman Lynette Gould confirmed last week that the diamond giant is slashing 25 percent of its U.K. staff, cutting down the number of employees for the Diamond Trading Co. (DTC), Forevermark and "De Beers Group functions," from about...
Attempting to pair face-framing gemstone jewelry with an already embellished top or frock can inspire a bit of a wardrobing conundrum, but teen sensation Miley Cyrus pulled off the look with aplomb for her appearance at the Academy of Country...
Back in January at the JA New York Show, one of the new kids on the block that drew my attention was Atelier Minyon. The designer is a newcomer to the States, having opened up shop just this past winter...
Looking for a diamond that's simply out of this world? Well, New York diamond dealer Nilesh Sheth, president of Nice Diamonds, might have just what you need. Some time ago, Sheth purchased two strange stones from a rough diamond dealer...
Two nights ago, I was whisked off to Philadelphia for a private tour of “Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy,” a fascinating exhibit opening tomorrow at the Franklin Institute science museum. More than 100 artifacts, including gilded 16th...
No secret that there's a nasty economic undertow dragging on our industry. Many are hoping simply to keep their heads above water until the heavy surf subsides. Finally, several items have surfaced that I see as positive. The first came...
San Francisco-based jewelry designer Rebecca Overmann's busy schedule has her skipping from trade shows to trunk shows across the nation while also trying to balance studio time to bring her designs to life. I met up with the Savannah College...
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