Storied stones net $750,000 at auction
New York -- A collection of 605 loose diamonds seized during a 2003 raid in Manhattan's Diamond District pulled in $750,000 at auction Friday, The New York Times reports.
Tiffany donates millions to environmental projects
New York—The Tiffany and Co. Foundation gave $1 million each to three revitalization projects in lower Manhattan, where Tiffany will open a store in October.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Damiani to host cancer benefit
New York—Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow will make an appearance at the St. Regis in Manhattan this Thursday to support Damiani's efforts to bring hope to cancer patients in New York...
Kenjo 'gives time' to nonprofits
New York—Watch store Kenjo, through its 2008 Giving Time Initiative, is providing complementary use of its Manhattan flagship store to nonprofit organizations in New York City that need a venue...
Yankee star, Barthman raise funds for vets
New York—New York Yankees center fielder Johnny Damon brought his star power to downtown Manhattan when he and William Barthman Jewelers hosted an exclusive charity event to benefit injured...
The SoHo glam
Swarovskis new concept store has a new home in New York, Fashion Week Daily reported. The Swarovski Crystallized Cosmos and Lounge will be opening in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan. Instead of...
Isn't it grand?
The fine jewelry division of fashion house Chanel is hosting "Nuits de Diamants," or "Night of Diamonds," in The Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom on Jan. 16.
Model sues jewelry company for suggestive ad
New York—A model has filed a $5 million lawsuit against a jewelry company, claiming the video advertisement she starred in tarnished her wholesome image by depicting her in a pornographic way.
NYC diamond dealer arrested in truck hijacking
New York--Federal authorities have arrested 12 men, including a New York diamond dealer, and charged them with conspiracy in the December 2007 hijacking of a delivery truck in Manhattan believed to...
Court approves auction of Fortunoff's assets
New York--A bankruptcy court judge has approved bankrupt retailer Fortunoff Fine Jewelry and Silverware LLC's request to auction off its assets, excluding goods obtained on memo, later this month,...
'Special Delivery' opens to higher attendance
New York—The JA New York Special Delivery show opened yesterday at the Jacob K. Javits Center in Manhattan to higher attendance than last year, with retailers clamoring to stock up on...
Men mute, women speechless in holiday diamond ad
New York—Perhaps women really do prefer the strong, silent type—especially if he comes bearing diamonds.
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."
IGI brings holiday cheer to NYC commuters
New York—For the second year in a row, the International Gemological Institute (IGI) is sponsoring a Metro Card giveaway for commuters rushing through Shea Stadium in Queens, N.Y., during the...
Olympian Michael Phelps helps debut Omega flagship
New York--Omega ambassador and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps helped open Omega's first-ever flagship boutique in New York City on Wednesday.
Clearly First names supermodel Vendela as official spokesperson
New York—Clearly First, a Manhattan showroom that features Scandinavian fashions, home accessories and gift items, has named supermodel Vendela Kirsebom Thomessen as its official spokesperson.
Cut by Tolkowsky opens North American headquarters
New York—Cut by Tolkowsky, the brand whose tagline reads "The World's Original Ideal Cut Diamond," has opened its new North American headquarters at 19 West 44th St. in Manhattan.
An effort to tempt Macy's from a century-old home
Macy's is in the early stages of negotiations with the developers of a $14 billion proposal to rebuild Penn Station and its surrounding Manhattan neighborhood. The developers—Stephen M. Ross of...
Man spent millions in stolen cash on Jewelry Television
New York—A Brooklyn man is accused of stealing more than $3.6 million from the New York City Comptroller's office and spending it on purchases from Jewelry Television.
NGOs to hold conflict-diamond press event tomorrow
New York—As conflict diamonds get the full media body slam with the release of Blood Diamond this week, representatives from Global Witness and Amnesty International will head up a press...