Textured gold, quartz among hot trends at Feninjer
Sao Paulo, Brazil—Textured yellow gold, quartz in a variety of colors and bold geometric looks were among the top trends at Feninjer, the largest jewelry show in South America, held from Aug....
H. Stern founder Hans Stern dies
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—Founder and chairman of the board of H. Stern Jewelers, Hans Stern, died on Oct. 26 at the age of 85.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Paraiba name
A judge dismisses a $120 million lawsuit filed by Paraiba.com that accused two U.S. gemological laboratories and a California gemstone company of unfairly using the name "Paraiba tourmaline."
Couture show sees increased exhibitors, attendees
New York—During a year of low turnout at the jewelry shows, organizers of the high-end Couture show have reported attendance levels nearing 4,900, a record high for the show.
Paraiba seller sues over same-name stones
Santa Cruz, Calif.—Paraiba.com has filed a $120 million lawsuit against two gemological labs and an African tourmaline seller, alleging that the naming and selling of non-Brazilian stones as...
Breitling to time Red Bull Air Race
Grenchen, Switzerland—Breitling, known for its aviation watches, has signed on as official timekeeper for the Red Bull Air Race World Series for the next three years.
JA New York returns in late July
New York—The JA New York Summer Show will return to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City this year from July 27-30.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Paraiba name
San Jose, Calif.—A judge has dismissed a $120 million lawsuit filed by Paraiba.com that accused two U.S. gemological laboratories and a California gemstone company of unfairly using the name...
Jewelers Mutual names industry-relations director
Neenah, Wis.—Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. has named Patricia Syvrud, G.G., director of industry relations and market development for its sales and marketing team.
Sotheby's to offer jewels of Brazil's 'first lady'
Geneva—Jewelry from a number of noteworthy women will be on the auction block during Sotheby's spring sale of Magnificent Jewels, the auction house has announced.
African nations slated to attend IDI conference
Ramat Gan, Israel—Delegations from a majority of African diamond-producing countries will attend Israel's Third International Rough Diamond Conference.
International chains look to emerging markets
New York—International retailers are looking at emerging markets such as Latin America to drive their growth through 2012, according to a recent study by CB Richard Ellis Group.
Jewelry buying house CIRCA expands
New York—International buying house CIRCA, which provides a liquid market to consumers for previously owned jewelry, is opening offices in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Special Delivery attendance up 13 percent
New York—JA New York's Special Delivery Show, featuring a cash-and-carry format ideal for jewelry retailers heading into the holiday season, returned to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center at...
JA New York 'Special Delivery' this weekend
New York—The JA New York Special Delivery Show returns to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan this Sunday with more than 450 exhibitors, making it the largest show to date. It...
Tanzanite One announces two new sightholders
London—Tanzanite mining and marketing firm Tanzanite One Ltd. has appointed AG Color Inc. of New York and Paul Wild OGH of Germany as new sightholders, bringing its total list of sightholders...
WTO extends Kimberley Process waiver for six years
Geneva—The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Council for Trade in Goods agreed in principle to renew its waiver that allows countries to block trade in conflict diamonds until 2012.
Gulf region, Middle East welcome first gem show
Dubai, United Arab Emirates--The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has debuted the ICA Show in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, making it the first exhibition dedicated to colored gemstones...
BHP clears U.S. hurdle in bid for Rio Tinto
London—BHP Billiton announced on Thursday that The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have essentially cleared the way for its proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto,...
Wal-Mart 3Q net sales up 7.5 percent
Bentonville, Ark.--Net sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. increased 7.5 percent to $97.63 billion for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, compared with $90.83 billion for the same period last year, the...