U.K. jewelers join boycott of proposed Alaska mine
London--Six U.K. jewelry retailers representing 260 stores have pledged not to buy gold from the proposed Pebble mine in Alaska.
Alaskan gold mine fight heads to London
London--A delegation of native Alaskans and commercial fishermen will head to London next week to confront mining industry giant Anglo American PLC about the controversial Pebble mine project.
Push for generic diamond promotion continues
London--Diamond industry leaders will gather in London later this month to discuss forming an organization that would handle the marketing and advertising of diamonds for the industry as a whole,...
Wittelsbach nets record $24M at Christie's
London--A 35.56-carat blue diamond broke through the financial gloom on Wednesday, setting a new world record price for a diamond sold at auction.
Christie's to auction blue Wittelsbach diamond
London--The Wittelsbach diamond, a 35.56-carat fancy deep grayish-blue diamond with a long history, is among the gems slated for auction at Christie's "Jewels: The London Sale" next month.
Platinum price reaches record high
London—Platinum's price reached a record high for the second day in London, trading above $2,000 an ounce, reports Bloomberg News.
Gold, platinum prices continue surge
London—Platinum hit a record high of $1,409 per ounce in London today, as gold prices hovered near a 28-year peak, Reuters reported.
Links of London to launch watch collection
New York—Links of London is perhaps best known for its eclectic collection of charms and bracelets, but next week the jewelry brand will add a highly anticipated watch collection to the mix,...
Fingerprint wedding bands
London-based jeweler Andrew English creates wedding rings and bands engraved with your partner's fingerprint. Each commissioned set is designed to the couples specific taste. The bands are available...
Garrard's American debut
A chandelier hangs outside the first U.S. location for London-based jeweler Garrard, which opened this Tuesday at Two Rodeo in Los Angeles. The celebrity presence and awards show season make Los...
Burkle links with Stephen Webster
Last Wednesday, Ron Burkle—billionaire supermarket tycoon and owner of London jeweler Garrard—signed a deal with Stephen Webster. The investment and expertise of Yucaipa Cos., Burkle's...
Mahogany clock biggest lot at Sotheby's auction
London—A Mudge and Dutton mahogany longcase clock, which sold for $94,908, was the top lot at Sotheby's Fine Clocks, Watches, Scientific Instruments and Mechanical Music auction, held here.
Olympic gold goes on display
Colorado Springs, Colo.—The National Jewelry Institute will host "Olympic Gold: 1908-2006, The Ultimate Achievement of a Life in Sports," an exhibit that spotlights gold medals won by more than...
Report: Tanzanite One defers production
London--Mining company Tanzanite One Ltd. said on Tuesday that due to decreased demand, it has postponed plans to increase production until 2012, and that it is in talks to cut its Tanzanian workforce...
Cameron paints London silver
Cameron Silver, owner of Decades, an upscale vintage shop in Los Angeles, hosted a night of shopping at Dover Street Market in London. The event also included a sneak preview of pieces that will be...
Report: Luxury consumers becoming more discerning
London--Today's luxury consumers are looking for more than just a label, a new report by London-based diamond giant De Beers Group shows.
Now Amy says Yes!, Yes!, Yes!
Amy Winehouse recently got engaged to Blake Fielder-Civil. The Brit rocker needed a day to consider the proposal, but she finally accepted and slipped on her Tiffany-bought engagement ring at a gig in...
Burman to remain Signet CEO until 2011
London--Signet Jewelers announced today that Terry Burman has agreed to remain Group chief executive officer until Jan. 29, 2011, at which time he will retire.
Protest outside Graff over proposed mine
London--Survival International is calling for a protest outside of Graff Diamonds' flagship London store to demand that Gem Diamonds pulls out of a diamond mine planned on the land of the Kalahari...
Sales up slightly for De Beers in '08
London--Sales for De Beers SA increased 1 percent in 2008, with the global economic crisis hitting the company hard in the fourth quarter.