Inspired by the moving response to its jewelry giveaway program, Finders Keepers, which took place in 2009, Devon Fine Jewelry is giving away even more jewelry this year. “This is our way of saying ‘Thank You, North New Jersey,’ and expressing our appreciation for 31 years of customer trust and loyalty,” says Nancy Schuring, Devon’s [...]
De Beers’ Diamdel provided opportunities to buy a full range of rough diamonds during sales events held in Q3 2010 via its online auction channel
Diamdel provided opportunities to buy a full range of rough diamonds during sales events held in Q3 2010 via its online auction channel. 238 lots were made available during Q3 2010 spanning goods in -3gr, 3-8gr and 2-15ct size ranges. Just under 99% of these lots were sold at their first presentation with only 4 [...]
THE WORLD’S FINEST GEMSTONES AND JEWELS AT CHRISTIE’S GENEVA IN NOVEMBER
Only at Christie’s November Auction in Geneva will the most demanding collectors find such an exceptional selection of almost 300 lots, including top quality gemstones from the legendary mines, historical jewels with royal provenance; as well as the finest period, vintage and signed pieces. Jean-Marc Lunel, Head of the Jewellery Department : “Golconda, Muzo, Kashmir: [...]
Sears Launches Knots of Love Charitable Jewelry Line
Sears announced the launch of the Knots of Love jewelry line, an exclusive new charitable jewelry line making its debut online and in-store this month. The line is being introduced with the support of Sun Source Jewelry and offers an extensive assortment of pendants, rings, and earrings, characterized by the signature Knots of Love heart. [...]
“Style-Conscious” Women Actively Spending in 2010, Accounting for Nearly 70% of Total U.S. Spending in Apparel, Accessories and Beauty; According to New Far-Reaching Study on U.S. Female Shoppers
Women who consider themselves “stylish” and follow the latest fashions spend three times the average on all apparel, accessory and beauty purchases by female shoppers in the U.S.; this according to a study conducted by Bain & Company in cooperation with Vogue magazine. The study, entitled “Why She Shops: The 2010 Fashion and Beauty Study,” [...]
DeJoria Brings Conflict-Free Diamond Jewelry to the US
John Paul DeJoria, the US billionaire most famous for creating such businesses as Paul Mitchell salon hair care, John Paul Pet and Patron Spirits, has today announced his UK-based online, upscale, conflict-free diamond company, DeJoria Diamonds, which he co-founded with his British business partner Jonathan Kendrick in 2003, has launched in the US as www.dejoria.com. [...]
Diamond Jewelry Retailer Tiffany Ranked 10th in Luxury Digital IQ Index
In a major shift from last year’s results, fashion brands hold eight of the top 10 slots in the second annual Digital IQ Index for Luxury. Only two brands, Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren, managed to hang on to their ‘Genius’ ranking, with newcomers Coach, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana making significant [...]
A PAIR OF IMPERIAL TOPAZ, RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, BY JAR, FORMERLY PROPERTY OF ELLEN BARKIN, HAS $.5 MILLION AUCTION ESTIMATE
Lot Description A PAIR OF IMPERIAL TOPAZ, RUBY AND DIAMOND EAR PENDANTS, BY JAR Each set with an elongated oval-cut imperial topaz, within a circular-cut diamond surround, enhanced by circular-cut ruby clusters, to the diamond-set link and hoop, mounted in silver and 18k rose gold, with French assay marks and maker’s marks, in a JAR [...]
$2 Million Bombshell Fantasy Bra to be Featured at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show with Musical Guests Grammy Nominated Superstars Katy Perry and Akon
Grammy nominated superstars Katy Perry and Akon will be the musical guests on THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW, taped in New York, to be broadcast Tuesday, Nov. 30 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Supermodels Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Rosie-Huntington-Whiteley, Candice Swanepoel,Chanel Iman, Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge, Behati Prinsloo and a bevy of [...]
Argyle Pink Diamond Tiara to be Accompany Rio Tinto’s exceptional pink diamonds
Rio Tinto’s exclusive Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender has arrived in New York, to be showcased alongside a much sought-after pink diamond tiara. The 2010 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender comprises 55 of the finest pink diamonds in the world, unearthed from the Argyle diamond mine in the remote East Kimberley region of Western Australia. Titled “Earth [...]
Jewelry Information Center Announces 2011 GEM Awards Date and Venue
Jewelry Information Center (JIC), the consumer education arm of Jewelers of America, will hold the ninth annual GEM Awards gala on Friday, January 7, 2011, in New York City. The 2011 GEM Awards returns to its original venue, Cipriani 42nd Street. The GEM Awards gala kicks off one of the most celebratory weekends in the [...]
$1.6 Million Television Framed with Diamonds, Aventurine and Topaz
A limited edition of 10 televisions with a base and outer frame consisting of about 19 kilograms of solid 22ct gold, and an outer frame adorned with 48 brilliant round cut 0.75ct Internally Flawless diamonds with the remaining area set with Aventurine & Topaz, are to be made by luxury designer Stuart Hughes. The inner [...]