Miss Michigan USA, Rima Fakih, winner of the 59th annual miss USA pageant has been crowned as MISS USA 2010. Rima Fakih’s MISS USA 2010 prize package includes: a custom diamond tiara and jewelry designed by Diamond Nexus Labs; The official Diamond Nexus Labs crown for Miss USA 2009 features 1,936 flawless gemstones for a [...]
Tennis Champion Maria Sharapova to Wear Tiffany Earrings at the Madrid Open
Tiffany & Co. has announced that tennis champion Maria Sharapova will wear Tiffany earrings at the Madrid Open, May 7 – May 16 at La Caja M?gica in Madrid, Spain. The three-time Grand Slam winner has selected earrings from the Elsa Peretti Color by the Yard collection to accent her on-court ensemble. Designed with perfectly [...]
GIA, Law Officers Join Forces to Fight International Jewelry Crime
Special agents and detectives from international law enforcement agencies gathered at the Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) Carlsbad campus recently for a two-week crash course in gemology that was specifically requested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Law officers from Brazil, Colombia, Belgium, India, Thailand, the UK and the UAE joined detectives from the [...]
Canadian figure skater and 2010 Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette – Latest face of Birks Jewelry brand
BIRKS has announced that Joannie Rochette, Canadian figure skater and 2010 Olympic bronze medalist, will be the latest face of the brand. Joannie won the hearts of Canadians, Olympic fans worldwide, and BIRKS, when she took to the ice for the ladies long program at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Joannie mesmerized [...]
Canadian figure skater and 2010 Olympic bronze medalist Joannie Rochette – Latest face of Birks Jewelry brand
BIRKS has announced that Joannie Rochette, Canadian figure skater and 2010 Olympic bronze medalist, will be the latest face of the brand. Joannie won the hearts of Canadians, Olympic fans worldwide, and BIRKS, when she took to the ice for the ladies long program at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Joannie mesmerized [...]
Gabaake Gabaake Takes over from Varda Shine as DTC Botswana Chairman
The Board of Directors of the Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Gabaake G. Gabaake as the Board Chairman of DTCB. Mr. Gabaake takes over from Ms. Varda Shine who has served as the DTCB Board Chairperson since September 2007. Mr. Gabaake is currently the Permanent Secretary in [...]
Jacob & Co. Timepieces Are Among the Highest Selling Lots at Antiquorum Geneva Auction
In a testament to the continued strength of the Jacob & Co. brand and the increasing appeal of its highly-complicated watches, two of the luxury watchmaker’s tourbillon timepieces achieved top ranking sales in the prestigious Antiquorum auction of ‘Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks and Horological Tools,” held at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva, [...]
Former De Beers Diamond Jewellers CEO Joins American Achievement
American Achievement Corporation (AAC), a leading manufacturer, publisher, and supplier of products and services that recognize and inspire personal achievement and celebrate special moments in life, today announced that Alyce Alston has been named President and Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Alston has unparalleled experience as an outstanding brand builder, product innovator and dynamic marketing executive. [...]
Head of DTC Sightholding Company Michael Werdiger Among 7 UBS Clients Charged with Hiding Over $100 Milion in Secret Swiss Bank Accounts
Charges have been filed against seven individuals who collectively hid more than $100 million from the IRS by using sham companies to conceal their ownership of secret Swiss bank accounts held at UBS AG (UBS). Among those charges is Richard Werdiger, who owned, operated, and controlled, among other companies, Michael Werdiger, Inc. (MWI). Among other [...]
De Beers Canada Partners with NWT Literacy Council
De Beers Canada has announced a new partnership with the NWT Literacy Council that brings family literacy skills training to six NWT communities over the next two months. The new initiative is timed to coincide with De Beers’ eighth annual Books in Homes community tours. Every spring since 2003, De Beers has provided free books [...]
Melania Timepieces and Jewelry Collection to Launch on QVC This Month
International jetsetter, model and entrepreneur Melania Trump thrives on the cultural diversity of the three cities she calls home: New York City, Paris and Palm Beach. Inspired by the bustling arts, architecture, design, and fashion scenes that surround her at every turn, the Slovenian, aqua-eyed beauty decided it was time to bring those inspirations to [...]
Signet Appoints Ronald Ristau as Chief Financial Officer
Signet Jewelers Ltd today announced that it has appointed Ronald (Ron) Ristau as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from June 26, 2010. He will join Signet on April 15, 2010 as Chief Financial Officer Designate and will be based in Akron, Ohio. He succeeds Walker Boyd who retires, as previously announced, on June 25, [...]