MajorsApr 29, 2014
Marchesa launching fine jewelry line at Macy’sThis holiday season, Macy’s will begin selling both bridal and fashion Marchesa jewelry with the majority of pieces to be priced between $5,000 and $10,000.
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SourcingApr 28, 2014
Shree Ramkrishna celebrates 50th anniversaryDiamond manufacturer Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (SRK) recently marked its 50th anniversary by “Celebrating the Legend,” its founder and chairman, Govind Dholakia.
SourcingApr 28, 2014
Q1 production climbs 18 percent for De BeersAnglo American plc reported that De Beers produced 7.5 million carats of rough diamonds in the first quarter ended March 31, up from 6.4 million carats in the prior-year period.
EditorsApr 28, 2014
A conversation with: Monique PeanWoolly mammoths and walruses and dinosaurs, oh my! Jewelry designer Monique Pean has carved out an interesting niche, literally -- she digs in the dirt for unique fossils--in the accessories market.
OtherApr 27, 2014
Central American company acquires ChippenhookSigmaq Group has acquired Chippenhook Corp., a U.S.-based designer of visual merchandising, packaging and fixture products.
OtherApr 27, 2014
Appointments: Crimmin now VP of GIA lab operationsMatt Crimmin has been appointed vice president of laboratory operations at the Gemological Institute of America, where he will oversee regional lab operations with a focus on Africa and the Middle East.
FinancialsApr 27, 2014
Sales up, but Amazon losing ground in some statesQuarterly sales continue to climb for Amazon.com Inc. though a new study shows the online retailer is losing sales--particularly of larger-ticket items--in states where it collects sales tax.
EditorsApr 25, 2014
Lessons from my fatherI am writing this blog post from the sunny lanai (fancy Florida word for what we just called a porch when I lived in Pittsburgh) of my parents’ house in Florida.
EditorsApr 24, 2014
When the Times doesn’t dazzleThis past winter, one of my esteemed industry colleagues included a saying in one of his blogs that I had never heard before: If you really want to be wary of the mass media, read an article on a topic about which you are particularly well informed.
OtherApr 23, 2014
Conference to explore jewelry history, techniquesThe history, science and artistry of fine jewelry will be explored at the Northwest Jewelry Conference in August, with jewelry historians and industry professionals holding presentations and seminars.
SourcingApr 23, 2014
Report: Ivory Coast officer violating embargoUnited Nations experts report that a senior Ivory Coast army officer might be using profits from diamond sales to buy arms, violating the country’s longstanding embargo just as it was getting close to returning to the diamond trade.
Events & AwardsApr 22, 2014
Dates set for invite-only Prime showThe Prime Jewelry Group will host an invitation-only buying event in Miami this summer, bringing together high-end independent retailers with manufacturers.
OtherApr 21, 2014
In NYC, designer Ross shares secrets to successEngaging in social media, participating in trade shows and developing a consistent campaign are among the factors designer Kara Ross attributes to her success.
SourcingApr 21, 2014
Rough diamond sales climb 15 percent for AlrosaThough diamond prices were stagnant, the volume of rough sold by Alrosa in 2013 was enough to offset it, resulting in increased year-over-year sales.
TechnologyApr 21, 2014
Tech bytes: Companies focus on revamping sitesA slew of new websites for companies including the International Gemological Institute, Mastoloni and Frederic Duclos are among the recent web developments in the industry.
SourcingApr 20, 2014
DEF event scores additional sponsorsA pair of large mining companies and one of the world’s biggest retailers are among the latest industry players to pledge their support for the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s annual gala in Las Vegas.
MajorsApr 20, 2014
Another chain taps into the LGBT wedding marketRogers & Hollands has added bridal jewelry designed for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, community to the inventory of two Chicago-area stores.
OtherApr 17, 2014
Saul Gottlieb, of Gottlieb&Sons, dies at 88Saul Gottlieb, a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States in 1948 and started his own diamond company, has died at the age of 88.
SourcingApr 17, 2014
Diamond Development Initiative expands into the DRCThe Diamond Development Initiative, the organization working to improve the lives of artisanal miners around the globe, is partnering with Promines to improve the governance of metals mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, expanding the organization’s scope beyond diamonds.
MajorsApr 17, 2014
Date set for shareholder vote on Signet-Zale dealZale Corp. announced late Thursday that its shareholders will vote on the company’s proposed acquisition by Signet Jewelers Ltd. at a special meeting scheduled for May 29.
Events & AwardsApr 17, 2014
US Antique Shows partnering with PolygonOnline trading platform Polygon will sponsor and have a presence at multiple U.S. Antique Shows this year and in 2015, giving attendees tours of the website and explaining membership opportunities.
EditorsApr 17, 2014
How CitySports is creating an experience I ran a half-marathon Sunday and I did OK, considering the confluence of severe snowstorms and the flu that deterred my training.
AuctionsApr 16, 2014
Diamond earrings sell for nearly $9M at Christie’sA pair of D-color internally flawless diamond earrings sold for $8.6 million at Christie’s Wednesday, missing their highest pre-sale estimate but still garnering enough to top the sale.
GradingApr 16, 2014
Ahead of meeting, CIBJO issues reminder on rubiesCIBJO’s Coloured Stone Commission has released a report reiterating the terminology that needs to be used for lead glass-filled rubies.
MajorsApr 16, 2014
When it comes to reputation, Rolex takes the crownConsumers rank Rolex as one of the most reputable companies in the world, placing it alongside brands such as Disney, Google and BMW, one institute’s recent study shows.
