A group of six robbers, who attempted to rob the Michael Jones Jewellery Store in Northampton, UK, were stopped in their getaway path by a brave handbag wielding grandmother. Footage of the attempted theft from the jewelry store, which sells diamonds and jewelry, was captured by a video camera and has been featured on the [...]
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 [...]
Disney Consumer Products is collaborating with high-end designers Rousseau, Hayden-Harnett, Rotenier, and TomTom to launch a luxury accessory and shoe collection for women inspired by the high-tech 3D adventure, TRON: Legacy, releasing in U.S. theaters Dec. 17, 2010 in Disney Digital 3D and IMAX 3D. Designed for the young female urbanite, the new TRON: Legacy [...]
“Bling is back, helping fashion icon grab title of richest European as shares of his luxury goods outfit LVMH-maker of Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon, surge 57%,” says Forbes, which has ranked Bernard Arnault of LVMH as the 7th richest man in Forbes billionaire list.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced that more than 100 jewelry industry jobs will be available at this year’s Jewelry Career Fair and Open House at the Institute’s Carlsbad world headquarters on Oct. 22. Well-known companies such as Ben Bridge, Blue Nile, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co. and Zale Corporation will be looking [...]
“Promise”, a design collaboration between creative jeweller Fawaz Gruosi, founder of de GRISOGONO and the stunning British singer Cheryl Cole. Cheryl performed at de GRISOGONO’s exclusive party during the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, sparking the energetic and evolving relationship between the star and the jewellery house. The ring combines design chic with fashion [...]
The creation of the new Faberge ‘classics collection’ is underway, with an initial twelve pieces featuring diamonds, and averaging a retail price of over EUR100,000, is due to be available during the autumn for the Christmas market. Faberge’s strategy is to re-establish Faberge, one of the most revered names in history and to this day [...]
Energy Muse Jewelry, an admired chic jewelry line, is pleased to announce launch of their latest addition, Sacred Charm. The new arrivals are named in three different forms apart from the “Serenity” necklace which stands on its own: “Riches” Rune,” Romance” Rune and “Radiant Health” Rune. One may ask what is a Rune? They were [...]
Dressed in an array of bright and bold solid colored gowns, television’s biggest stars dazzled in brilliant diamonds styles on the red carpet at the 62nd Annual Emmy Awards. Statements were made in classic diamond drop earrings, breathtaking diamond bracelets and diamond cocktail rings. From comedy to drama, scripted to reality, the small screen’s brightest [...]
Diamond jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. today announced that tennis champion Maria Sharapova will wear earrings from Tiffany’s new collection of dazzling yellow diamonds at the 2010 US Open, August 30–September 12, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. Tiffany’s yellow diamonds are among the rarest and most sought-after [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]