Sotheby’s sale of Important Watches this evening was led by a highly rare Patek Philippe chronograph which fetched CHF 722,500 ($815,637) and one of the most exclusive examples of a stainless steel Rolex Daytona “Paul Newman” with inverted lines, which realised CHF 206,500 ($233,150). Covering five centuries of watchmaking history, from 1580 to the present [...]
Veratad Technologies and Jewelers Vigilance Committee Partner with DCIT to Offer First Point of Sale Software with Integrated Fraud Prevention and Compliance Solutions for Jewelers
Veratad Technologies, LLC, a world class provider of Identity Verification and Compliance Solutions and the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), the trusted jewelry industry resource for trade and consumers , announced today that DCIT, Corp. will now offer Veratad’s IDMatch+PLUS, virtual identity verification along with JVC membership to its BusinessMind software solution customers. DCIT, a company [...]
Gemvara Moves Headquarters to Boston
Gemvara, Inc., the online retailer of customer-designed fine jewelry, today announces the relocation of its corporate headquarters from Lexington, MA to downtown Boston. The company will start the move from its current space in Lexington to One Financial Center in early June. The move comes as Gemvara continues to expand on all areas of its [...]
Rosario Dawson wore Baccarat in Cannes, France
Actress Rosario Dawson wore a Baccarat Bracelet to the (BELVEDERE) RED party in Cannes to celebrate the European launch of (BELVDERE) RED featuring a performance by Duran Duran held at the VIP Room Famous Club on May 13, 2011 in Cannes, France. source: D’orazio
Rachel McAdams Wears Amrapali Jewelry during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival
Rachel McAdams wore Amrapali Jewelry to the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Premiere during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2011 in Cannes, France.
Jan Iverson Appointed Editor-in-Chief of GIA’s Gems & Gemology
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has announced Jan Iverson as the Editor-in-Chief of Gems & Gemology (G&G), its award-winning quarterly research journal. G&G publishes, in print and online, the latest peer-reviewed research on diamonds and colored stones—where they are found, their special characteristics, simulants and synthetics, treatments, and identification techniques. Iverson’s appointment, effective June 1, [...]
Unique Settings of New York Launches “Multiple Diamond Quality” Program
Retailers struggling to offer consumers more options with their diamond quality are breathing a sigh of relief over the announcement of Unique Settings of New York’s new “Multiple Diamond Quality” program. Renowned in the industry for their ability to meet independent retailers special requests, Unique Settings of New York has developed a new service that [...]
Diamond Jewelry Among Items to be Auctioned Off by US Treasury July 13th
While most items may be viewed at the main previews located at the VSE Pompano Beach, FL Warehouse, some items are located at off-site vendor locations and can only be previewed at those locations. Property release will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2011 once final payment has been received. Warehouse hours are [...]
NBA DIAMOND JEWELRY Unveiled in Chicago Market at Albert’s Jewelers
Gameplan Concepts, a California-based jewelry company, announced today that it has launched the NBA DIAMOND JEWELRY brand in the Chicago market with Albert’s Jewelers. “Albert’s is happy to introduce these magnificent Chicago Bulls gold and diamond pieces by Gameplan. It is the finest collection of its kind. We welcome all fans and friends of the [...]
Jewelry Designer Announces Launch of New Website for the Embraceling
Kristine Lewis, the designer behind Crazyartgrrl Jewelry, has launched a new website to showcase her most popular product, the innovative Embraceling for women. The bracelet, which will be the feature on www.Embraceling.com, is a signature piece with memory coil that wraps around the wrist without the need for a traditional clasp. It is one of [...]
Diamond Jewelry Retailer Zale Corporation Appoints Matt Appel as Chief Administrative Officer
Zale Corporation (NYSE: ZLC) announced the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Matt Appel, has been appointed as Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, Mr. Appel will be responsible for real estate, supply chain and logistics, merchandise planning and allocation, information technology, warranty, repair and credit products, as well as the ongoing management of the Company’s finance [...]
Internet Jewelry Retailer Bidz.com Sales Down
Bidz.com (Nasdaq:BIDZ), a leading online retailer of jewelry, announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. Net revenues for the first quarter of 2011 were $24.9 million, a decrease of 11.7%, compared with $28.2 million reported in the first quarter of 2010. The percentages of the Company’s domestic and international sales for the [...]