Sales of designer jewelry down?
New York--When one thinks of designer jewelry, names like John Hardy and David Yurman instantly come to mind.
Jewelry designer John Hardy goes green to give back
Jewelry designer John Hardy, whose workshop is located in Bali, is giving back to the environment, The Plain Dealer reported. Hardy is planting bamboo trees on the deforested island of Nusa Penida,...
Weston Jewelers brings John Hardy to Pridefest
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.—Weston Jewelers in collaboration with John Hardy New York will present the John Hardy Men's Collection at Pridefest South Florida.
John Hardy sold in management buyout
New York—John Hardy, the Bali-based jewelry brand known for its commitment to "sustainable luxury," has been sold in a management buyout to Damien Dernoncourt, president of the company for the...
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.
Holiday jewelry sales surge for online luxury retailer JRDunn.com
For the month of December, online jewelry retailer JRDunn.com reported a 61 percent increase in the number of orders shipped compared to last year. The privately-owned company said it experienced...
Anticipation builds for Couture 2009
New York--Anticipation for the Couture 2009 show in Las Vegas continues to grow, with more than 3,000 qualified retailers already registered to attend, and more than 200 of the industry's most...
Jewelry takes catwalk at Fashion Week
New York—Jewelry has had a fine showing on the runways of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City so far this week, with fashion designers accessorizing their Spring 2009 collections with...
Viewpoint announces new CEO
New York—ViewPoint, the New York City-based sales and marketing agency, has named Laura Brown as chief executive officer.
Town and Country Awards honor international designers
Las Vegas—The eight designers recognized at the Town and Country Awards held during the Couture show at the Wynn Las Vegas on Friday night hailed from countries around the globe.
Goodbye, matchy-matchy: Metals are getting all mixed up
New York—Fashionistas have finally figured it out: Rules are meant to be broken.
SimplexDiam's liquidation business thriving
New York--SimplexDiam Inc. has made more than $15 million in closeout jewelry acquisitions in the past 30 days, the company announced recently.
Designer Showcase to open in New York
New York—The National Jewelry Institute will inaugurate its first-ever exhibition of contemporary jewelry from leading designers, the "2008 Designer Showcase," opening this week at the Forbes...
Jewelers host events, avoid talk of economy
Carmel, Ind.--At Moyer Fine Jewelers, the calendar will be fuller than usual this holiday season, with a trade-up-your-diamond soiree, silver trunk shows featuring David Yurman and John Hardy, and...
2008 Centurion announces entertainment lineup
Tucson, Ariz.—The 2008 Centurion Show, scheduled from Fed. 2-6, offers a new entertainment lineup, ranging from comedy competitions to stargazing.
New site offers designer-jewelry rentals
New York—Budget-conscious consumers interested in keeping up with the latest designer-jewelry trends can now turn to Bling Yourself Inc., a Web site that allows women and men to rent luxury...
John Hardy appoints senior v.p.
Bali, Indonesia—John Hardy, the Bali, Indonesia-based jewelry firm, has tapped Carole Silverman to fill the new post of senior vice president of sales and marketing.
JRDunn.com adds Stephen Webster to designer mix
Lighthouse Point, Fla.—Stephen Webster is the latest name to join the growing roster of jewelry designers and watchmakers available on JRDunn.com, one of the Internet's largest online...
Schwarzschild Jewelers to open new store
Richmond, Va.--Schwarzschild Jewelers, one of the oldest retail businesses in the Richmond region, will open a new, more spacious store in the Cary Court Shopping Center at 3144 West Cary St. on...
Exclusive: Holiday sales strong for retailers despite 'Blood Diamond'
Jewelers who spoke with National Jeweler today reported strong holiday sales increases this past week, mainly in diamond jewelry, with very little fallout thus far from the release of the movie Blood...