Henricks Jewelers starts store-closing sales
Bonita Springs, Fla.--Henricks Jewelers in Bonita Springs, Fla., is liquidating its entire inventory after 27 years in business.
Weston Jewelers brings snow to sunny Florida
Weston, Fla.--Snow in southern Florida is about as common a sight as is beach wear in Alaska, but retail jeweler Weston Jewelers is making it happen this year for a children's hospital, creating an...
Investors grab stake in bankrupt Fla. jeweler
Westwood, Mass.—An investment capital company has acquired an ownership stake in Florida-based jeweler Henricks Jewelers, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last fall, but now...
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...
JSA warns Fla. jewelers of quickie burglaries
New York—The Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA) is ringing the alarm for jewelers in Florida, urging the retailers to take precautions and lock up all goods at night to avoid becoming victims of...
Jeweler to benefit South Florida children
Coral Gables, Fla.—South Florida retailer Montica Jewelry is adding its support to the upcoming "His House Children's Home Annual Charity Gala," an event benefiting South Florida children who...
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.
Congress Jewelers garners 'Industry Appreciation Award'
Fort Myers, Fla.—Southwest Florida-based Congress Jewelers has been honored with the 2007 Lee County Industry Appreciation Award, recognizing the company's exceptional levels of leadership,...
Gemesis launches grassroots marketing effort
Sarasota, Fla.--Gemesis is getting the word out about its lab-grown diamonds at the local level, starting with jewelers in Cleveland.
SJTA names certified retail jewelers
Atlanta—The Southern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA), organizers of the semi-annual Atlanta Jewelry Show, have awarded 27 retail jewelers with SJTA Certified Jeweler status.
Palm Beach Jewelry Show returns
Palm Beach, Fla.—The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show makes its return to the Palm Beach Convention Center in Palm Beach, Fla., over President's Day weekend, Feb. 16-20.
Diamonds that benefit Africa spark a chord
Portland, Maine--When Day's Jewelers President Jeff Corey debuted MotiGanz Diamond Group's "Made in Botswana" diamonds at his Portland, Maine, store before the holidays, he had a bold question for the...
JIS reports strong buying at spring show
Miami Beach, Fla.--The Jewelers International Showcase (JIS) held its annual Spring Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center last month, with organizers noting a slight decrease in both show size and...
Watch Dealers Network launches price-list resource
Davie, Fla.--The Watch Dealers Network (TheWDN.com) has introduced a new resource featuring U.S. retail price lists, reference numbers and descriptions of thousands of major watch brands.
Hamilton Jewelers elected to Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices
Palm Beach, Fla.—Hamilton Jewelers has been elected to The Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices, an international non-profit organization that promotes responsible ethical, social and...
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...
Can jewelers stay afloat in sea of sales?
Islamorada, Fla.--It's almost as if someone turned on the switch for the blue-light special and forgot to flip it back off.
Gemesis goes pink
Las Vegas—Gemesis, the Florida-based company known for its lab-grown yellow diamonds, has added a new shade to its color palette, the company announced last week during the JCK jewelry show in...
Levinson Jewelers sponsors CEO awards
West Palm Beach, Fla.—Levinson Jewelers helped to honor outstanding CEOs when the Plantation, Fla.-based independent retail jeweler served as a sponsor of South Florida Business Journal's "Palm...
Palm Beach jewelry show announces 2008 dates
Baltimore, Md.—The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show, one of the most well-regarded shows of its kind, will return to the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Palm Beach, Fla., once...