Rounds, white metals hold sway in bridal
The economy might be in the dumps, but the bridal market has always been perched above it all in terms of consumers' willingness to spend.
Hollywood gets lesson on diamond importance
Los Angeles--Diamonds flashed from all ends of the 81st Annual Academy Awards held on Sunday evening, but even before the red-carpet parade began, the precious stones were the highlight of a private...
A-list celebs to raise money for Southern Africa
Los Angeles, Calif.—The Diamond Information Center (DIC) is encouraging female celebrities to wear diamonds proudly on the red carpet this season with the "Raise Your Right Hand Ring for...
DIC's Morrison honored for AIDS activism
New York--The Treatment Action Group (TAG), an organization dedicated to AIDS research and treatment advocacy, has honored Diamond Information Center (DIC) Director Sally Morrison for the significant...
DPS holiday: Back to basics with 26 percent boost
New York—This holiday season, the Diamond Promotion Service (DPS) is hoping to strike a traditional chord with consumers, returning to that old diamond refrain, "forever."
Michelle Obama brings diamond glamour to D.C.
Washington, D.C.--Newly minted First Lady Michelle Obama sparkled in diamonds for the events surrounding the historic inauguration of her husband Barack Obama as the nation's 44th, and first...
Wealthy clients investing in significant jewels
New York--The sinking economy has meant a lot of bad news for independents: Retail is down overall and jewelry sales were off for many over the holidays.
DEF names Zale's Goldberg as board co-president
New York--The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has announced the election of two new board co-presidents: Zale Corp. Chief Executive Officer Neal Goldberg and Hip-Hop Summit Action Network President and...
Diamond-industry vet to promote lab-grown diamonds
Basel, Switzerland—Gemesis Corp. has announced that Joan Parker, most recently head of public relations for the De Beers/LVMH retail venture, will act as a brand ambassador for its lab-grown...
De Beers details 'unprecedented' holiday ad blitz
New York--Stressing the appeal of owning "fewer, better things," De Beers' newly intensified holiday marketing campaign will promote the diamond jewelry gift as a rock-solid "icon of enduring value"...
'Unbreakable Kiss' supports AIDS research
New York--In recognition of World AIDS Day, A Diamond Is Forever has sponsored the "Unbreakable Kiss Mistletoe Installation" in New York City's Madison Square Park.
Simmons' DEF PSA to air on Monday
New York—A new public service announcement (PSA) will begin airing nationwide on Monday in an effort to draw more attention to—and raise more money for—music mogul and jeweler...
CRJP names North American director
London—The Council for Responsible Jewelry Practices (CRJP) appointed Catherine Sproule its director of North American operations on Wednesday.
Diamonds still a celebrity's best friend
Los Angeles—So much for the "Blood Diamond"-fueled war between Hollywood and the diamond industry. Celebrities from "Little Miss Sunshine" Abigail Breslin to "The Queen" Helen Mirren, sported...
Hip-hop mogul Simmons to announce diamond initiative
New York—Upon his return from a fact-finding mission to Africa, Russell Simmons is set to announce initiatives related to the diamond industry and his company, Simmons Jewelry Co.
De Beers taps O'Mahoney for p.r. post
New York—De Beers Diamond Jewellers, the joint retail venture between the De Beers Group and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has announced the promotion of Erin O'Mahoney to public relations...
De Beers details 'unprecedented' holiday ad blitz
New York—Stressing the appeal of owning "fewer, better things," De Beers' newly intensified holiday marketing campaign will promote the diamond jewelry gift as a rock-solid "icon of enduring...
Aber/Harry Winston appoints communications officers
New York—Aber/Harry Winston appears to be raising its public and media profile, as the company announced on Tuesday a round of newly appointed communications officials.