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Swatch Group Finalizes $1 Billion Acquisition of Harry Winston
The Harry Winston Salon in Harrods London department store.The world-renowned Harry Winston luxury brand is now under new ownership. The Swatch Group Ltd. said late Tuesday that it has successfully...
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Another Strong Year for Signet Jewelers
Signet Jewelers, the largest specialty retail jeweler in the U.S. and U.K., continues to benefit from strong retail sales in U.S., which more than offset weaker figures in the U.K.The Bermuda-based...
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A Look at Gina Lollobrigida’s Bulgari Jewels
Natural pearl and diamond pendants, Bulgari, 1964, worn by Lollobrigida when she met Princess Margaret at The Taming of the Shrew premiere in London in 1967. Estimate: $600,000 - $1 millionThroughout...
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Fabergé Flies with VistaJet
Contemporary interpretation of the Fabergé by artist Ian Davenport on the tail of a Bombardier Global 6000.Luxury jewelry brand, Fabergé, has teamed up with luxury aviation company, VistaJet, in a...
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Montblanc Silver Jewelry Line Combines Elegance and Attitude
Caractère Essential-Chic silver ring ($600), the Essence Prodigieuse silver and wood ring ($650) and the white lacquer and silver Caractère Chic-issim Bracelet ($1,170). Photo credit: Dan King of Dan...
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Style of Jolie Jewelry Collection Funds Girls School in Afghanistan
Angelina Jolie in a black spinel necklace she designed with Robert Procop.Angelina Jolie has reportedly said that the all-girls school she is building in Afghanistan funded by her eponymous jewelry...
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The Former Harry Winston Diamond Corp. Files First Earnings Report Under New...
The new Dominion Diamond Corp. logo.Dominion Diamond Corp., the company formerly known as Harry Winston Diamond Corp., said that consolidated sales from continuing operations increased 8 percent to...
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Birks Unveils 16-Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond
The Birks jewelry store in Edmonton, Canada, is selling a 16.01-carat fancy intense yellow diamond set on a diamond pavé platinum ring. The natural colored, Asscher cut, VVS1 diamond was recently...
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Zambia Restriction on Gem Sales A Major Setback for Gemfields
Mila Kunis in a Gemfields ad.The Zambia Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development issued a directive Friday stating that all auctioning of emeralds be held in Zambia, arguing that their sale in...
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Dominion Diamond Completes $553 million Acquisition of Ekati Diamond Mine
Ekati Diamond MineDominion Diamond Corp., formerly known as Harry Winston Diamond Corp., said Wednesday it has completed its acquisition of the Ekati Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories and...
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LVMH Watch and Jewelry Revenue Down 1%
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, said Monday that first quarter revenue for its Watches and Jewelry division fell 1 percent to 624 million euros ($815.6 million) due to cautious buying by multi-brand...
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Nominations Being Accepted for JNA Awards
2012 JNA award winnersApplications and nominations are now being accepted for the second annual JNA Awards, which honors and recognizes excellence and innovation in the jewelry industry with a focus on...
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Aaron Faber Gallery to Host ‘Dramatic Jewelry: The Five Masters’
"The Blow Shadow" by Paolo MarcolongoThe works of five international jewelry artists will be on display beginning May 9 at Aaron Faber Gallery in an exhibition titled, “Dramatic Jewelry: The Five...
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Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair Reports Strong Growth in Buyers...
Asia’s Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair – March reported an attendance increase of 9.7 percent compared to the prior year’s edition. The event held March 4 – 7 in Halls 3, 6 & 8 of the...
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The Princie Diamond Sells for a Record Breaking $39.3 Million
The 34..65-carat Princie DiamondUpdate: A 34.65-carat fancy intense pink cushion-cut diamond sold for more than $39.3 million at Christie’s New York Spring Magnificent Jewels auction Tuesday.The sale...
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74-Carat Diamond Fetches A Record $14.1 Million
A 74.79-carat, pear-shaped diamond sold for more than $14.1 million at Sotheby’s New York Magnificent Jewels sale Wednesday, setting a new auction record for any white diamond sold in the Americas and...
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Pandora Names Allan Leighton as CEO
Allan LeightonPandora said Thursday that Allan Leighton, current chairman of the jewelry company, will succeed Bjørn Gulden as CEO on July 1.Gulden is stepping down to join sports brand, Puma, as its...
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Technical Innovations and Aesthetic Developments of Timepieces on Display at...
The Portico Gallery of the Frick Collection museum where the timepiece exhibit is being held.An exhibition that just opened at the Frick Collection museum explores the discoveries and innovations made...
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Another Wave of Innovation From Outside the Jewelry Industry with...
The jewelry industry has an image problem. Younger consumers find the jewelry store environment intimidating. More importantly, these same consumers, who spend much of their time with digital media,...
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