Struggling NYC jewelers unite for Sparkle Week
New York--From the boutiques in SoHo to the 47th Street Diamond District, New York City is an international shopping destination for luxury goods, but the recession has been hard on Big Apple...
'Sparkle Week' to include luxury watch exhibit
New York--In conjunction with the first-ever "Sparkle Week Spring 2009," a weeklong celebration of jewelry to be held in New York City from April 20-26, the National Jewelry Institute will present a...
DMIA holding legal program Oct. 27
New York—The Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America (DMIA) is sponsoring a seminar on memos, consignments and other industry hot topics on Oct. 27 in New York City.
Annual Rap conference slated for September
New York—Diamond-pricing guru Martin Rapaport is encouraging anyone interested in hearing about the future of the diamond industry to join him next month in New York.
Boucheron follies
Boucheron has a scheduled a full calendar of events in celebration of its 150th anniversary, Fashion Week Daily has reported.
Diamond District tenants worried about rent increase
New York—Concerns are growing among tenants in New York City's Diamond District that rents could be on the rise in their longtime neighborhood, according to an article in The New York Times.
Gubelin Lab preps for Tucson with local gem testing
Lucerne, Switzerland—The Gübelin Gem Lab will be testing colored stones between Jan. 22-29 in New York City in preparation for the annual gem shows in Tucson, Ariz.
Pratt students take inspiration from H. Stern's jewelry box
New York—As part of a new collaboration between H. Stern and New York City-based Pratt Institute, students at the renowned art-and-design college have been asked to take inspiration from the...
Barthman hits homerun with Yankees promotion
New York—William Barthman Jewelers, the downtown New York City retailer whose store has served as a Wall Street landmark for more than 100 years, is offering its clients a special promotion to...
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...
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...
MJSA Expo to offer bevy of new tech options
Providence, R.I.—The latest in innovative technologies—from stone-setting advances to laser welding systems—will debut at this year's MJSA Expo New York, to be held March 18-20,...
Industry veteran Frank Gentile dies
Frank Gentile, a 50-year veteran of the jewelry industry, died on March 24. He was 80.
Geoffrey Roth Ltd. of Sedona Arizona presents second Alex Sepkus trunk show
On May 4th and 5th, Geoffrey Roth Ltd. will showcase the jewelry of designer Alex Sepkus. The Lithuanian-born designer creates one of a kind jewelry by beginning his design process at the workbench...
Breitling honors top retailers
New York—Luxury watchmaker Breitling honored seven jewelers at its 2007 "Retailers of the Year" luncheon held at New York City's Per Se restaurant on Jan. 12.
'Tis the Season: Bergdorf Goodman
The Elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Light is the theme of Bergdorf Goodman's holiday windows, which pay homage to the late American interior, costume and jewelry designer Tony Duquette. A...
Betteridge Jewelers calls on NYC agency for ads
A 110-year old, three-generation family jeweler based in Greenwich, Connecticut unveiled its new light-hearted campaign created by advertising agency Klein & Byers. Owner Terry Betteridge...
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,...
JA New York returns in late July
New York—The JA New York Summer Show will return to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City this year from July 27-30.
Swatch Group expands in U.S.
Weehawken, N.J.--The Swatch Group is expanding the presence of its Tourbillon boutiques in the United States, opening its second such U.S. store this month in New York City.