IndependentsJul 28, 2021
Estelle Hedaya, Full of Life and Loved by All, Laid to RestThe funeral for Hedaya, the final victim identified in the Surfside condo collapse, took place Tuesday in her native Brooklyn.
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IndependentsJun 16, 2021
Guy Benhamou of Charles Garnier Paris Dies at 69Benhamou was also the founder of gold jewelry manufacturer OroAmerica.
WatchesJun 08, 2021
Mansour Ojjeh, the TAG in TAG Heuer, Dies at 68Ojjeh was a legend in the world of Formula 1 racing and owned TAG Heuer from 1985 to 1999.
MajorsMay 26, 2021
John Robert Goldman, a ‘Character’ Who’ll Be Missed By All, Dies at 67Goldman was part of the family that started Medco Jewelry Corp. and also worked at Gordon’s Jewelers, Richline and Cynergy.
IndependentsMay 25, 2021
Jim Dunn, Florida Jeweler and Philanthropist, Dies at 78 Dunn is remembered for his tireless work ethic, and his kindness and generosity.
IndependentsMay 20, 2021
Former WJA Chapter President Karen Golembeski DiesShe was president of the WJA New England chapter from 2005 to 2012.
MajorsMay 05, 2021
Jean Claude Michelou, Colored Stone Expert and Mentor to Many, DiesThe longtime editor of ICA’s InColor magazine succumbed to COVID-19 on Monday.
MajorsMay 03, 2021
Tiffany’s Debbie Kaufman Remembered as a Bright Light With a Big SmileThe 30-year Tiffany & Co. veteran died unexpectedly in late March.
IndependentsApr 26, 2021
Longtime Los Angeles Master Jeweler Fernando Abenoza Dies at 79A lover of tango and music as well as jewelry, Abenoza succumbed to COVID-19 in December.
EditorsApr 12, 2021
Looking Back on the Legacy of Alex WooEditor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares memories of the designer, who died of cancer late last month at 47.
IndependentsApr 05, 2021
Jewelry Loses Its Kindest Voice, Alex WooThe designer died of cancer, age 47.
IndependentsMar 31, 2021
Philadelphia Jeweler Robert Wolf Dies at 91Wolf is remembered for his fierce devotion to his family and his love of all things fun.
MajorsMar 22, 2021
Elsa Peretti, a One-of-a-Kind in Jewelry Design, Dies at 80Peretti started off modeling and designing for Halston before joining Tiffany in 1974, where she created modern, timeless jewelry.
IndependentsMar 16, 2021
Tivol Matriarch Ruthie Tivol Dies at 91She is remembered as a force of nature with an impeccable sense of style and a keen eye for up-and-coming designers.
MajorsMar 16, 2021
Industry Pillar Nate Light, Architect of Modern-Day Sterling Jewelers, Dies at 86He grew the company from a chain of 32 stores to a national retailer with more than 1,000 doors.
IndependentsMar 09, 2021
Julie Moreno Franco, a Salesperson Known for Her Smile, Dies of CancerFranco started in the jewelry industry in 1982 at OroAmerica and also spent 14 years at Charles Garnier.
IndependentsMar 03, 2021
Longtime Georgia Jeweler Johnny Johnson Dies at 74 In addition to running Edward-Johns Jewelers for 42 years, Johnson was an active member of the community in Cobb County, Georgia.
IndependentsFeb 25, 2021
Industry Leader and Jeweler Herbert Littman Dies at 91He and his brother grew the largest privately-owned jewelry retail chain in the U.S. before Fred Meyer purchased it in 1998.
IndependentsFeb 24, 2021
Joseph Varjabedian, Founder of Jova and Z.Jova, Dies at 63A fixture in the jewelry industry, Varjabedian started his business more than two decades ago in New York City’s Diamond District.
IndependentsFeb 22, 2021
NY Diamond District Jeweler Norman Landsberg Dies at 94The longtime member of the industry, seen as an icon on 47th Street, died from complications related to COVID-19.
IndependentsFeb 11, 2021
Award-Winning Jewelry Designer Jose Hess Dies at 87He led many industry organizations during his career and was a champion of American designer jewelry.
IndependentsFeb 09, 2021
Georgia Jeweler Bill Rosenfeld Dies at 77Rosenfeld, an active member of his community, will be remembered for his “festive spirit” and “tender heart.”
IndependentsJan 29, 2021
Alaska Retailer George Walton of Gold & Diamond Co. Dies at 71He built his high-end store in Anchorage by offering top-line customer service and product.
GradingJan 05, 2021
William Hanneman, a Gemologist Who Made His Field Affordable, Dies at 93A pillar of the community, he used his chemistry degree and analytical mind to teach himself gemology and then create a line of affordable instruments.
TrendsDec 31, 2020
These Were Our 10 Most Popular Stories of the YearStories about diamonds, particularly diamond engagement rings, dominated.
