CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri was an officiating VIP guest at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the Hong Kong International Show, which commenced at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on March 5. In this honorary role, he was accompanied by Rep. Starry Lee Wai-king, a member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong representing the [...]
Swarovski Crystals Sparkled center stage at the 82nd ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS
Swarovski, the world leader in cut crystal, once again shone center stage at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California on March 7th. The David Rockwell designed Swarovski crystal Oscar Curtain, made of over 100,000 crystals weighing an incredible three tons provided the shimmering background and a spectacular statement for presenters and award [...]
Disney and Swarovski to Launch Alice in Wonderland Inspired Jewelry Collection
In celebration of the highly anticipated Walt Disney Pictures film Alice In Wonderland, Disney Consumer Products and Swarovski, the world’s largest producer of cut crystal, are launching an all new collection of jewellery pieces. Consumers will be taken inside the world of “Underland” to commune with the unexpectedly mad and caring characters in the latest [...]
Jeweler James Avery Makes Donation to Nationwide Adoption Ministry
James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer based in Kerrville, Texas donated 300 sterling silver Joy of My Heart charms to be given to each adoption made this year through Arrow Child and Family Ministry. The Joy of My Heart charm includes a large heart that embraces a smaller heart, symbolizing a parent’s love for his [...]
Marlows Call For More Public Awareness On The Spread Of Diamond Simulants
Leading certified diamond specialist Marlows are calling for more to do be done internationally about the spread of the diamond simulate known as Moissanite, after helping out a customer at their store recently who had been duped into buying the Russian-made fakes, according to Marlows. The customer had entered Marlows recently to match up an [...]
Madonna’s New Material Girl Junior Collection to Feature Jewelry
The forthcoming Material Girl Junior Collection, inspired and designed in collaboration with Madonna and her daughter Lourdes, will include footwear, handbags and jewelry, ranging in price from $12.00 to $40.00. MG ICON, the newly formed joint venture between Madonna and Iconix Brand Group, Inc., has announced its first direct-to-retail license agreement with Macy’s, Inc. for [...]
Madonna’s New Material Girl Junior Collection to Feature Jewelry
The forthcoming Material Girl Junior Collection, inspired and designed in collaboration with Madonna and her daughter Lourdes, will include footwear, handbags and jewelry, ranging in price from $12.00 to $40.00. MG ICON, the newly formed joint venture between Madonna and Iconix Brand Group, Inc., has announced its first direct-to-retail license agreement with Macy’s, Inc. for [...]
Tiffany Introduces a Garden of Dazzling Jewels to Highlight Nature’s Beauty and Jeweler’s Commitment to Sustainability
Tiffany & Co. introduces a sparkling new jewelry collection that celebrates spring’s ritual of renewal and nature as a key inspiration of Tiffany design. Tiffany Garden is based on diamond floral created by legendary jewelry designer Paulding Farnham (1859-1927), whose vision of American design was shaped by the landscape’s untamed beauty. Trained in botanic illustration [...]
Smithsonian Museum Displays Michelle Obama’s Inaugural Ball Gown and Jewelry
First Lady Michelle Obama has formally presented the gown she wore to the 2009 inaugural balls to the Smithsonian’s First Ladies Collection Tuesday, March 9, during a ceremony at the National Museum of American History. The gown will be displayed in the center of a new gallery addition to the museum’s popular exhibition, “The First [...]
Bidz.com Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009
Bidz.com (Nasdaq:BIDZ), a leading online retailer of jewelry, announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. Net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $27.5 million, compared with $35.1 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2008. During the quarter, the Company reported B2B sales of $2.4 million, compared [...]
Rachel Bilson Designs Everlon Bracelet with Diamond Knot with 20% Proceeds Going to Diamond Empowerment Fund
Rachel Bilson who traveled to Botswana and South Africa late last year to learn about diamond mining and the impact it has made in the lives of the people there with the Diamond Information Center, has designed a bracelet, with $20 from each sale going to the non-profit Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF). The bracelet, which [...]
India Found to Be One of the Fastest Growing Jewelry Markets
A study undertaken by Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has stated that India is one of the fastest growing jewellery markets in the world; the growth in this industry is likely to be driven by growth in jewellery exports to the major markets, like USA and Europe, and growing demand for jewellery in the [...]