Wendy Johnson, a senior buyer’s assistant, has been with the retailer since 2007.

The auction house has appointed Emmanuel Danan as its new global managing director of Christie’s Luxury.

Luxury retail veteran David Wielemans will take on the role in April.

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Margot Grinberg has been promoted to the role.

After nearly 30 years of cable home shopping segments, JTV is now available for the cable-less crowd.

Rio Grande will promote AGTA gemstones and membership to its customers, while AGTA will promote education and industry standards.

Pinky Jalui, who has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, joins the lab as executive vice president of global business development.

Family business Baribault Jewelers has a celebratory activity scheduled for each month of the year.

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Jana Bethlem joins the jewelry and watch retailer from Christian Dior.

Geologist Arnt-Eirik Rørnes has taken on the role.

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The IJO also welcomed one new vendor member to its 13-member board, Brecken Farnsworth of Parlé Jewelry Designs.

Industry veteran Kevin Lane has stepped into the role.

Nominations are open now through March 24.

A column detailing how independent jewelers did last year and the top watch brands of 2022 were among the most-read stories last week.

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Executives from Fred Meyer Jewelers and Riddles Jewelers have filled the roles.

It will be located in San Antonio’s Alamo Quarry Market and will be Lee Michaels’ third location in the city.

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Stephanie Gottlieb, Jewelers Mutual’s Mike Alexander, and Craig Rottenberg of Long’s Jewelers are among the new board members.

Luxury retail executive Frédéric Levy has taken on the role.

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Morgan P. Richardson joins from La Perla.

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The seven newcomers include executives from David Yurman, De Beers, and GIA.

She has more than 20 years’ experience in watches and jewelry, and says sustainability is the “greatest single issue” facing the industry.

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Its focus are words like “sustainability,” “ethics,” and “responsible sourcing.”

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Another “Designer to Watch” and Kim Kardashian’s auction purchase were among our most-read stories.

She was previously the executive director of sales and marketing for the De Beers Group-owned company.

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Luxury retail veteran Claudia Cividino has stepped into the role.