Tiffany & Co. celebrates its legendary style with Tiffany Twist, a new collection that turns 18 karat gold and sterling silver into jewelry of chic simplicity. The collection is inspired by the time-honored craft of hand-twisting wire that creates a three-dimensional spiral motif. Tiffany designers curve and drape the spiral into a bow pendant with [...]
Maria Sharapova to Wear Tiffany Diamond Earrings at the 2011 French Open
Tiffany & Co. today announced that three-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova will wear Tiffany diamond earrings at the 2011 French Open, May 17 through June 5, at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. The drop earrings that Ms. Sharapova has selected feature rose-cut diamonds, an early faceting style that resembles the petals of a rose. [...]
SWAROVSKI’S COLLABORATION WITH DISNEY CONTINUES WITH THE “PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES” COLLECTION
Swarovski presents its latest Pirates of the Caribbean collection based on Walt Disney Pictures’ and Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ next swashbuckling adventure in the popular film series, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” directed by Rob Marshall, and opening in theaters on May 20, 2011, in Disney Digital 3D. The “Pirates of the Caribbean: On [...]
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry Hosts “Nurses and Teachers Appreciation Week”
Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is recognizing the hard work and dedication that North Carolina nurses and teachers give to our local communities by hosting its second annual “Nurses and Teachers Appreciation Week.” As a small token of Bailey’s appreciation for the positive impact these individuals provide on a daily basis, Bailey’s will offer a special incentive [...]
Bain & Company Predicts Eight Percent Growth in Global Luxury Goods Sales in 2011; Five-to-Six Percent Annual Growth Through 2014
Buoyed by strong first quarter momentum in the U.S. and Europe and continuing growth in China and other fast growing luxury markets—including Russia, Brazil and the Middle East—worldwide luxury sales are projected to grow to €185 billion in 2011, up eight percent from €172 billion in 2010; this according to Bain & Company, the leading [...]
Jennifer Lopez wore Hellmuth Diamond Hoop Earrings as well as a Le Vian Diamond Bracelet and two Amrapali Diamond Bracelets to EXTRA’s celebration of the release of her new album “Love?”
Jennifer Lopez wore Hellmuth Diamond Hoop Earrings as well as a Le Vian Diamond Bracelet and two Amrapali Diamond Bracelets to EXTRA’s celebration of the release of her new album “Love?” at The Grove on April 29, 2011 in Los Angeles, California
AGS, Verichannel launch AGS Diamond Search platform
The American Gem Society, in partnership with Verichannel, announced today the launch of a specialized search engine for diamonds graded by AGS Lab, available from AGS suppliers. The online service is integrated into the members-only section of the AGS website, and is also accessible to AGS members from the Verichannel platform itself. “AGS Diamond Search” [...]
PIAGET ANNOUNCES JESSICA ALBA AS THE NEW FACE OF ITS POSSESSION COLLECTION
Building on the success of its previous collaborations, Swiss jeweler Piaget has tapped Jessica Alba, one of Hollywood’s most popular and beautiful stars to be an ambassador for its Possession collection of jewelry. Known for her starring roles in “Fantastic Four,” “Sin City,” “Valentine’s Day,” “The Killer Inside Me,” “Little Fockers,” as well as the [...]
Venetian Jewelry Importer, Direct from Venice, Sparkles with Niche Custom Product Line
In an effort to satisfy growing client demand, Tom Dickenson and his company, Direct from Venice, have reached exclusive agreement with a classically trained expert Murano glassmaster to sell individual one-of-a-kind pieces of the artist’s own design, as well as to design custom jewelry according to specific client request. This represents an unprecedented entrance into [...]
Birks Launches Silhouette Collection Which Combines modern look of silver and diamonds
The BIRKS SILHOUETTE Collection is comprised of pieces that are easy to wear and stylishly simple. This playful collection combines the traditional art of the silhouette and the modern look of silver and diamonds. For a limited time, Birks is offering free engraving (up to 10 letters) with your online order. This web-exclusive item will [...]
Police Seek Help with Armed Robbery of Jewelry Store
On Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at 2:08 PM., officers from the Santa Monica Police Department responded to the rear parking lot of 2025 Wilshire Boulevard regarding a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred. The victim, employed as sales representative for a jewelry company, reported that he had just finished having lunch and [...]
Diamonds Are A Writer’s Best Friend – Rare Montblanc Pen Adorned With 4,600 Diamonds To Highlight May Auction
International auctioneers, Bonhams & Butterfields, is pleased to announce the company’s eighth offering of exceptional writing instruments in the United States on May 23, 2011. The auction contains over 200 lots and offers a diverse selection of excellent fountain pens, chiefly Montblancs, with a number of fine pens from other top makers as well. The [...]