JIC names 2009 Gem Award recipients
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) has announced the honorees of its 2009 Gem Awards Gala, with Chopard, Russell Simmons and Glenda Bailey to be feted at the Jan. 9 event.
Dancing with the Stars' Harris to host JIC awards
New York—Dancing with the Stars co-host Samantha Harris will play master of ceremonies at the Jewelry Information Center's (JIC) 2009 GEM Awards, a gala event that takes place each year in New...
JIC honors eight former chairs
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) honored eight of its former chairs in recognition of their years of dedicated service to the organization.
JIC names David Bouffard chair
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) has elected David Bouffard of Sterling Jewelers as chair, effective July 28.
JIC gets jewelry message to consumers in June
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) worked the air and radio waves last month in an effort to get consumers more interested in fine-jewelry and wedding trends.
JIC calls for 2009 Gem Awards nominees
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) is inviting all of its members and, for the first time, others in the jewelry and watch industry, to submit nominations for the 2009 JIC Gem...
JIC site adds downloadable content
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) has added new downloadable content to its Web site, JIC.org.
JIC posts holiday vlogs
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) has recently introduced a series of holiday-related vlogs to its Web site in support of the busiest selling season of the year.
JIC announces Gem Award honorees
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) has announced that Signet Group Chief Executive Terry Burman will be honored with the 2008 JIC Gem Award for Lifetime Achievement at the organizati...
JIC marketing program to drive retail traffic
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) has unveiled a new program designed to help retailers drive traffic into their stores with the help of strategic marketing, public relations and...
JIC launches vlog
New York—Consumers interested in the latest jewelry trends can now view them online via the Jewelry Information Center's (JIC) new vlog (or video Weblog), which launched on June 15.
JIC: Jewelers to increase holiday advertising
New York—More than one-third of jewelers surveyed by the Jewelry Information Center (JIC) are somewhat or very likely to expand their channels of advertising this holiday season.
JIC announces Gem Award recipients
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) will honor Kwiat, Jack Heuer of Tag Heuer and journalist Jill Newman at its annual Gem Awards, slated for Jan. 12 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New...
JIC reveals top fall trends at JA show
New York—Bold cuffs, organic forms and personalized pieces are some of the hottest trends for fall jewelry, according to a Jewelry Information Center (JIC) seminar held at the JA New York...
JIC adorns Rachael Ray for Oscars
Los Angeles—When Rachael Ray attended the 79th Annual Academy Awards and the Governor's Ball on Sunday night, she donned jewelry that the Jewelry Information Center (JIC) helped her select.
JIC honors elite trio at Gem Awards
New York—Taking a break from its efforts to promote fine jewelry, the Jewelry Information Center (JIC) turned the spotlight on three of the industry's finest on Friday night, paying honors to...
JA to present 'J-Biz,' roundtable at JCK
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) will host a full-day seminar series, covering such topics as marketing, customer management and jewelry trend-spotting, plus an executive roundtable session on...
WJA announces Awards for Excellence nominees
New York—The Women's Jewelry Association has recognized 29 women as nominees for its annual Awards for Excellence, which will take place at Chelsea Piers in New York City on July 29.
Designers give consumers a dose of cuff love
New York—Wrists will continue to be a hot spot for jewelry throughout spring and fall, with charm bracelets, bangles and cuffs rising up as the top options for 2007.
DPS names 'Journey' design winners
Las Vegas—In less than a year, Journey Diamond Jewelry is off to an impressive start. Celebrating that success, the Diamond Promotion Service (DPS) announced the winners of the Journey Diamond...