Unseasonably warm weather in February and March and an early Easter holiday shifted consumers’ spending appetite last month, though retailers in April still reported positive but modest growth. According to the National Retail Federation, the world’s largest retail trade association, April retail sales (excluding automobile, gas stations and restaurants) decreased 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted from [...]
One of the Most Important Royal Diamonds Ever to Come to Auction Sells For $9,699,618
Sotheby’s set a new world record of $108,377,219 for a various owner jewellery sale, with the conclusion of its two‐day Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale, surpassing the record set by Sotheby’s Geneva in November 2010 of $105 million. Over the two days 24 lots sold for over $1 million. The Beau Sancy, one of the most important [...]
Jenna Fischer Wore IPPOLITA jewelry on Late Late Show
Jenna Fischer made a guest appearance on “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson” wearing an IPPOLITA 18k gold Stardust flower pendant necklace. For purchase information please visit www.ippolita.com.
CuffLinks.com and Jacob & Co. Reach Exclusive Online Distribution Agreement
CuffLinks.com, the premier destination for cufflinks, and celebrity jewelry designer, Jacob & Co. today announced the launch of an exclusive online distribution partnership. The strategic alliance will merge the world’s most expensive cufflinks collection with the largest online retailer of cufflinks in the world. A favorite among celebrities, Jacob & Co. has crafted one-of-a-kind pieces [...]
Jeweler Bergio International Report 22% Increase in Revenue
Bergio International, Inc. announced the first quarter results for 2011. The Company reported an increase in revenue of 22% for total net sales of $329,947 for the 1st quarter ended March 31, 2012, as compared to $270,551 for quarter ended March 31, 2011. The gross profit was up by 117% compared to the same period [...]
De Beers Talisman Diamond Crown Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Rocks 974 Diamonds Including a 73 Carat Rough Diamond
To mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, De Beers has unveiled its Talisman Crown, featuring 974 hand selected diamonds, including a 73 carat rough diamond. According to De Beers the crown was inspired by The Talisman Wonder. De Beers explains that the diamonds signify achievements of the past, while the negative spaces of the unset crown signify both future aspirations [...]
Patek Philippe World Time Sells for CHF 1,190,500 at Antiquorum’s May Auction
Antiquorum’s May 13 auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces, Featuring the 40th Anniversary of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak” totaled CHF 7,466,737 with 148 % sold by value. This brought the total of Antiquorum spring sales in Geneva to 13,766,737 CHF Lively bidding for the collection of 469 modern and vintage timepieces was seen [...]
‘JEWELS FOR HOPE : THE COLLECTION OF MRS. LILY SAFRA’ TOTALS US$37.9 MILLION ALMOST DOUBLE PRE-SALE EXPECTATIONS DUE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE AUCTION PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT 32 CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS: 12 MORE THAN PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
The highly anticipated auction of ‘Jewels For Hope: The Collection of Mrs. Lily Safra’, held on the evening of May 14 at Christie’s Geneva, realised a total of US$37,924,551 / SFr.35,115,325. 100% sold by lot and by value, this superb collection far exceeded its total pre-sale estimate. As a result of its success, The Lily [...]
Debra Messing Wears H.Stern Jewelry at The Joyful Heart Foundation Presents: The 5th Annual Joyful Revolution Gala at Cipriani
“SMASH” star Debra Messing attended The Joyful Heart Foundation Presents: The 5th Annual Joyful Revolution Gala at Cipriani wearing an H.Stern Cobblestones ring in 18k noble gold with assorted gemstones ($5,800), an H.Stern Highlights ring in 18k noble gold with amethyst ($1,900) and a pair of H.Stern Spring earrings in 18k yellow gold with pink [...]
Markets in USA and Europe Remain Strong; India and Russia Regain Buoyancy; Increased Focus by Luxury Brands in Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa
Global luxury goods sales are defying initial concerns over Eurozone turmoil and fears of a cool down in emerging markets, and will exceed €200 billion in 2012; this according to Bain & Company, the leading advisor to the global luxury goods industry, in the Spring 2012 Update to its industry bellwether “Luxury Goods Worldwide Market [...]
New SAINT HONORE campaign: An international communications campaign that captures the essence of Paris in a unique style…
SAINT HONORE unveiled its new advertising campaign at Baselworld 2012, the international watch fair. It brings together three stars in the same image: the Eiffel Tower, the French model Laurine, and the Opéra watch. Made by the Parker+Parker agency and shot by fashion photographer Sébastien Cottereau, the new SAINT HONORE campaign celebrates the SAINT HONORE [...]
Bella Heathcote Wears Anita Ko Jewelry at Dark Shadows Premier
Bella Heathcote attended the premiere of her new film, Dark Shadows, wearing a pair of Anita Ko 18k rose gold Snake stud earrings. For purchase information please visit www.anitako.com.