Jaeger-LeCoultre opens its first two U.S. boutiques
Boca Raton, Fla.--Watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre is expanding its presence in the U.S. market with two new boutiques, the first-ever boutiques for the brand.
Jaeger-LeCoultre opens first two U.S. boutiques
Boca Raton, Fla.—Watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre is expanding its presence in the U.S. market with two new boutiques, the first-ever boutiques for the brand.
Money4Gold enters service agreement with competitor
Boca Raton, Fla.-Money4Gold, a company that provides payouts to groups and individuals who want to sell their precious metals, has announced that it has entered into a service agreement with industry...
Altier Jewelers retains TransMedia to add PR sparkle to Boca Raton's most prestigious jewelry store
Altier, a third-generation family jewelry business in Boca Raton, Fla., has retained TransMedia, one of Florida's largest independent public relations firms. Tom Madden, chief executive officer and...
Altier Jewelers names new manager
Boca Raton, Fla.—Altier Jewelers, best-known for its rare collections and custom jewelry designs, has announced the appointment of Angelo Comparato to manager of its downtown Boca Raton...
Bulgari sees potential in expanding U.S.
Over the next few years, Bulgari would like to increase its presence in U.S. department stores and expand into Dallas, Boca Raton, Fla., and Seattle. The third-largest jewelry retailer currently has...
Celebs go 'eco-chic' in lab-grown stones
Boca Raton, Fla.—Up-and-coming celebrities who made their mark on Hollywood this past year rocked cultured-diamond jewelry at the Hollywood Breakthrough Awards on Dec. 9.
East Coast Jewelry hosts 'Gems of Time'
Miami, Fla.—East Coast Jewelry's "Gems of Time Invitational" event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation kicked off at the Setai Hotel in South Beach, Fla., recently, with Vacheron Constantin...
Jaeger goes 'green' with Leonardo DiCaprio
New York--Jaeger Le-Coultre has joined forces with actor and green activist Leonardo DiCaprio for the "Time to Care" fund-raising program designed to benefit green-friendly efforts worldwide.
Credit crunch puts squeeze on jewelry chains
New York--For a growing number of consumers, paying for jewelry on credit isn't as easy as swipe, sign and smile anymore.
JIS poised to expand in 2008
Boca Raton, Fla.—On the heels of record-setting attendance for the Jewelers International Showcase (JIS) April show, organizers of the event have announced they will expand the size of JIS'...
Moissanite lawsuit headed to court
Morrisville, N.C.--Moissanite maker Charles and Colvard and manufacturer K and G Creations are prepared to take their legal battles to the mat after attempts to resolve their dueling lawsuits outside...
Holiday shoppers stick with classic jewelry styles
New York--Contrary to constant reports of the country's economic ruin, jewelers nationwide who spoke to National Jeweler on Monday reported brisk sales over the weekend, with customers investing in...
Tennis star an ace in pearl business
Boca Raton, Fla.—Tennis star Alina Jidkova has launched Bemypearl.com, an online retail store that sells high-quality pearl jewelry at discounted prices.
MJSA announces Vision Award winners
New York—The Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) recognized 18 designers with its 2007 MJSA Vision Awards on March 18 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.
Jaeger goes green with DiCaprio
New York—Swiss watch company Jaeger Le-Coultre has teamed up with actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio on a fund-raising program designed to benefit green-friendly efforts...
Lab-grown diamonds get celebrity endorsement
Sarasota, Fla.—For years, the natural-diamond industry has used celebrities to promote the beauty and glamour of the stones. Now Gemesis Corp., which produces lab-grown colored diamonds, is...
Exclusive: Jewelers look to this week to boost holiday sales
Jewelers who spoke with National Jeweler today reported mixed sales results during the last week of the holiday shopping season, with many retailers citing about the same or lower sales results...
Moissanite money inspires dueling lawsuits
Charlotte, N.C.—Moissanite maker Charles and Colvard and manufacturer K and G Creations are locked in a head-to-head battle in a North Carolina court, over which one owes the other money.