The annual Gem Awards will be virtual this year. The event, hosted by the Jewelers of America, typically takes place each January in New York City at Cipriani 42nd Street. Originally, the awards were postponed until July 16, but due to the coronavirus and the uncertainty surrounding vaccination rates, the event will not see a […]
Month: March 2021
An overview of the 2021 high jewelry collection from Van Cleef & Arpels
I like to place myself firmly when I look at Van Cleef Haute Joaillerie, because I know from experience how easy it is to get lost happily in the often fantastic themes that inspire it. I have wandered the world of fairy tales, myths and legends for many years covering these unique creations. I have […]
Miami’s future jewelry hub seeks jewelry design school – JCK
South Florida has a sparkling new jewelry hub. The Time Century Jewelry Center, a former downtown Miami mall, was acquired in 2018 by New York-based developer Time Century Holdings, which is turning the property into a jewelry and gem exchange offering retail space, sales wholesale and office space in a $ 50 million renovation. Last […]
Government plans crackdown on apps offering online cash loans
The government is planning a crackdown on apps offering cash loans, exploring new regulatory options that could ban coercive collection procedures, cap the interest rate and require mandatory records after reporting more and more people falling into the debt trap, with at least 12 cases of suicide since the end of last year. Often acting […]
Graff unveils a new high jewelry collection: Tribal
Graff’s new Tribal fine jewelry collection includes a stunning suite of emeralds Mikael Jansson for Graff Graff is known for its exquisite diamonds. The London-based jewelry house has acquired many notable diamond acquisitions, some of which have set world records. As a vertically integrated jeweler, the house cuts, polishes and sets these incredible diamonds in-house, […]
Jewelry design icon Elsa Peretti dies at 80 and more – SURFACE
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Signet aims to grow the jewelry industry and gain market share – WWD
Virginia Drosos has declared a sort of victory at Signet Jewelers, after going through a year of pandemic and finalizing a three-year strategic plan that made the company more digital and agile. Now, with fourth quarter profits and sales gains on the books, the CEO is setting new goals for the jewelry giant with the […]
Signet aims to develop the jewelry industry and gain market share
Virginia Drosos has declared a sort of victory at Signet Jewelers, after going through a year of pandemic and finalizing a three-year strategic plan that made the company more digital and agile. Now, with fourth quarter earnings and sales gains on the books, the CEO is setting new goals for the jewelry giant with one […]
JTV® and Jane Seymour announce partnership for jewelry collection
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee., March 17, 2021 / PRNewswire / – JTV®, the national jewelry retailer and broadcast network, today announced the launch of Jane Seymour Jewelry, an exciting collection featuring exclusive designs in partnership with Jane seymour, Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress. The line will debut with the reintroduction of the popular and inspiring brand […]
The father-son duo take on the luxury watch and jewelry industry
Jacob & Co becomes a competitor of luxury watchmaking and jewelry, led by Jacob and Benjamin Arabo Parked in the heart of the Big Apple and towing the bustling crowd of 57th street and avenue du Parc, the headquarters of iconic jewelry retailer, Jacob & Co, is seeing a change of direction. Jacob Arabo – […]
Dior presents the RoseDior Haute Joaillerie collection in Paris – WWD
PARIS – Ten years after her Bal des Roses collection, Victoire de Castellane returns to the theme with RoseDior jewelry made of textured petals paved with stone and thorny stems. Dior unveiled the fine jewelry collection in the brand’s new flagship store on rue Saint Honoré, drawing a flood of visitors to an upper floor […]
Three million struggling Australians access fast cash loans to pay their bills
Some retirees are resorting to desperate measures to pay their bills, with only a few dollars a day left over after covering their living expenses. Some rely on quick cash loans to get by – a system the federal government is now seeking to overhaul. Perth pensioner Robyne Anderson lives on just $40 a fortnight. […]
Former fashion designer launches Edgy Dust jewelry collection – JCK
Fashion designer Diva Pittala, founder of the cerebral clothing lines Pleasure Principle and People Used to Dream About the Future, the latter well known in fashion circles, turned to creating exquisite jewelry with a touch of high fashion. Pittala recently launched Dust, a small collection of 18k gold coins that uses colored enamel in innovative […]
Jared rolls out personalized jewelry design ‘foundry’ in 19 stores
AKRON, OH – Jared launched the “Jared Foundry” to make the custom jewelry experience more accessible. The hub is “a pioneering, bespoke in-store experience that amplifies Jared’s expert craftsmen and use of technology – including 3D printers – currently located in 19 select stores from New York to California,” according to a statement. Press. “People […]
Jared® Announces Immersive, Nationwide Custom Jewelry Design Experience
Jared is uniquely equipped to offer gifts and jewelry lovers the opportunity to bring their most complex vision to life, thanks to his team of 1,400 artisans and apprentices across the country – and unparalleled access to a global supply of stones and metals from responsible sources. “People seemingly love to personalize everything these days, […]
Logan Hollowell’s Bridal Jewelry Collection Features Unique Rings
For most people, choosing an engagement ring that represents your aesthetic is of the utmost importance. You don’t want what everyone has, instead you want your jewelry to look unique to you. One way to make sure you end up with a special ring (and not paired with your BFF, who is newly engaged) is […]
Jewelery industry hit by wave of stealing, JSA reports
The Jewelers’ Security Alliance reports that several jewelry stores in the United States have been the victims of street robberies in recent weeks. Scroll down to read incident details. To prevent such crimes, JSA offers these tips: Leaving a customer unattended with goods poses a serious risk of switch or theft. Wait one customer at […]
Meet the women movers and shakers of the gemstone and jewelry industry
The representation of women in the gemstone and jewelry industry has grown in recent years, but there is still a long way to go. Like many other spheres, this industry has been widely seen as a ‘man’s world’, where women have had to overcome significant obstacles to work in the sector. There has certainly been […]
Jewelery industry veterans unveil LuxeRox
(PRESS RELEASE) DENVER, CO – At the height of pandemic containment, jewelry industry veterans and good friends Nan Lung Palmer and Kelly Selcer Phoundoulakis found themselves regularly “in quarantine” on social distancing meals and play dates. dog as a way to stay in touch. They often thought about ways to combine their skills to launch […]
Dior’s latest jewelry collection features striking geometric patterns – Robb Report
Dior is known for its ultra feminine jewelry inspired by nature, the sky and love. Its latest collection, Gem Dior, presents a new architectural style that combines natural elements with the history of the couture of the house. Each piece features stacked and staggered links of varying sizes and heights, giving them a unique and […]
Local Man Changes Career During Pandemic to Focus on Jewelry Design | Local News
From Derek Mirabilio’s perspective, he lost nothing when he was fired last year. In fact, the former health administrator saw the abrupt end of one thing as an opportunity to focus on what he truly loved: making jewelry. “By ‘losing’ my job, I changed it to see it as an opportunity,” Mirabilio said as he […]