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The Best of the Rest at Baselworld 2013
Ernst Benz Officer ChronoLunarMy roundup of products that I saw at Baselworld 2013 comes to an end with these products from various brand manufacturers and retailers. All are boldly masculine and...
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E-Commerce Jewelry Business Seminar at June Hong Kong Jewelry Fair
The jewelry trade platform, JewelleryNetAsia, will host a free seminar, “Successes in Jewelry eCommerce” during the June Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair 2013 (June 20 – 23). The workshops will take...
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Harry Winston and Swatch Group Pay $26.7 Million for 101-Ct. ‘Perfect Diamond’
The Swatch Group and HarryWinston are celebrating their new partnership with the purchase of a pear-shaped, D color, flawless diamond of 101.73 carats for more than $26.7 million at Christie’s Geneva...
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U.S. Sees First Increase in Gold Jewelry Demand in 7 Years
Gold jewelry making a comeback.Gold jewelry demand in the U.S. for the first quarter of 2013 grew by more than 5% year-over-year to reach a value of $986 million. This is the first increase in demand...
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$1M of Chopard Red Carpet Jewelry Stolen at Cannes Film Festival
Julianne Moore in Chopard jewelry during Cannes Film FestivalApproximately $1 million worth of Chopard jewelry was stolen from a hotel suite Thursday during the second day of the Cannes Film Festival,...
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Graff Luxury Watches At Basel
Diamond MasterGraff TourbillonGraff Diamonds doesn’t sell wholesale or deal with the watch and jewelry trade. So there was no reason for the brand founded by Laurence Graff to have a presence at...
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View the Chopard Jewelry Thieves Tried To Steal at Cannes
Cara Delevigne wears a diamond necklace and earrings from Chopard's 2013 Red Carpet Collection during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony and "The Great Gatsby" Premiere.Chopard...
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Hong Kong Jewelry and Gem Fair Goes Mobile
Buyers and vendors at the 2012 September Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair.Photo credit: Anthony DeMarcoUBM Asia has launched a mobile application for its Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fairs, which are...
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From Adversary to Partner, Terry Burman Named Chairman of Zale Corp.
Terry BurmanZale Corp.on Wednesday made a surprise announcement that Terry Burman was named board chairman of the Dallas-based jeweler, whose retail brands include Zales Jewelers, Zales Outlet and...
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U.S. and E-Commerce Businesses Fuel 10.4% Jump in Signet’s Q1 Sales
Signet Jewelers Ltd., the largest specialty retail jeweler in the U.S. and the U.K., said first quarter sales increased 10.4% year-over-year to $993.6 million. Same store sales increased 6.4% compared...
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Stephen S. Palmer Patek Philippe Grand Complication May Fetch $1.5 Million
Christie’s New York said it will offer the earliest and most significant example of a Patek Philippe grand complication as the highlight of its New York Important Watches auction on June 11. It is...
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June Hong Kong Jewelry Fair to Unveil New Attractions and Exhibitors
A new pavilion is among the highlights of the 26th edition of the June Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair to be held June 20 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 1,780...
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Tiffany Reports Strong Sales Growth in All Regions
Tiffany &Co. said Tuesday that worldwide net sales increased 9% year-over-year to $895 million for the first quarter of 2013. On a constant-exchange-rate basis, which excludes foreign currency...
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Las Vegas Jewelry Week Begins with JCK Luxury
The view inside JCK LuxuryThe first of the major jewelry shows in Las Vegas opened Tuesday with JCK Luxury. This is the first of five shows that I will be attending during a seven-day period. The event...
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More Activity During Second Day of Las Vegas Jewelry Week
29-Carat Vivid Yellow Beryl Ring by MiioriThere was a lot more activity during the second day of the JCK Luxury jewelry tradeshow Wednesday as more buyers and exhibitors are making their way to Las...
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Natural Pearl Necklace Fetches $1.6 Million at Christie’s London
Three-row natural pearl necklace sold for more than $1.6 million.The top lot of Christie’s London Important Jewels auction held Wednesday was a three-row natural pearl necklace that sold for more than...
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GIA President Donna Baker Resigns
Donna BakerDonna M. Baker suddenly resigned as president and CEO of the Gemological Institute of America due to “differing views on the direction of GIA,” according to a statement issued late Thursday...
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NOMOS Glashütte Supports Doctors Without Borders With Limited Edition Watches
Tangente 33 and Tangente 38NOMOS Glashütte has launched a limited edition of its classic mechanical watches to support Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) and their relief operations...
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New Colorful and Golden Jewelry Designs from the Couture Show
The NightFall collection by Lagos was one the many new collections unveiled by designer Steven Lagos. It consists of black spinel, 18k gold and diamonds. It is available exclusively at Neiman Marcus...
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Rare Gems, Fine Diamonds and Shimmering Gold on Display at JCK Las Vegas
Outside the entrance of JCK Las Vegas on opening day.The first day of JCK Las Vegas, the largest of the nine jewelry tradeshows that set up camp at Sin City, started off slow on May 31 but quickly...
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