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Russell Simmons to keynote JCK Las Vegas
Norwalk, Conn.—JCK, producer of the JCK Las Vegas show, has announced that Russell Simmons, hip hop mogul, philanthropist and Simmons Jewelry Co. co-owner, will kick off the 2008 show as a...
Simmons Jewelry Co.'s 'Green Bracelet' to benefit DEF
New York—Simmons Jewelry Co. has launched its first Green Initiative creation, the "Green Bracelet," scheduled to hit retail stores at the end of this month.
NGOs, Simmons: Diamonds important for African development
New York—It seems that just about anybody with a stake in the diamond business and Africa is speaking out this week, eager to have his or her voice heard as Hollywood shines its spotlight on...
Simmons Jewelry launches 'Green' campaign
New York—Simmons Jewelry Co., co-owned by Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons, has launched a new ad campaign in support of the company's Green Initiative collection.
JIC issues final call for GEM Awards tickets
New York--Seats are still up for grabs for the seventh annual Jewelry Information Center (JIC) GEM Awards gala, taking place this Friday at Manhattan's Cipriani 42nd Street.
Simmons' DEF PSA to air on Monday
New York—A new public service announcement (PSA) will begin airing nationwide on Monday in an effort to draw more attention to—and raise more money for—music mogul and jeweler...
Ponahalo Diamonds sell for $6.3 million
New York--The Ponahalo Diamonds, the two stones cut from a 316.15-carat piece of rough mined in South Africa, sold for more than $6 million at a Christie's auction held on Oct. 15 in New York City.
Ponahalo Diamonds sell for $6.3 million
New York—The Ponahalo Diamonds, the two stones cut from a 316.15-carat piece of rough mined in South Africa, sold for more than $6 million at a Christie's auction held on Wednesday in New York...
Former President Clinton caught green-handed
New York—In a last-minute burst of inspiration, former President Bill Clinton took the stage last night at the VH1 Save the Music 10th Anniversary Gala sporting Simmons Jewelry Co.'s "Green...
Russell Simmons to be honored at Hollywood Style Awards
Los Angeles—Russell Simmons and the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) will be honored at the 2007 Hollywood Style Awards, scheduled for Oct. 7 at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater.
Schwartz to donate bracelet for Simmons' gala
New York—Jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz will donate her "Evil Eye" bracelet to the "Art for Life" gala, hosted by Russell Simmons and Kimora Lee Simmons, and benefiting New York City youth...
DEF names Zale's Goldberg as board co-president
New York--The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has announced the election of two new board co-presidents: Zale Corp. Chief Executive Officer Neal Goldberg and Hip-Hop Summit Action Network President and...
D.E.F. kicks off first major fund-raiser
New York—The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F) held its first major fund-raiser in Dallas last week, raising more than $320,000 for an educational program in South Africa.
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.
Russell Simmons to host DEF benefit
New York—Russell Simmons, together with Hamptons magazine publisher Jason Binn, will host the first official fund-raiser for the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF), the Simmons-founded non-profit...
Hip-hop jewelry goes on the block
New York—Phillips de Pury and Co. is changing up its usual lineup of contemporary art auctions by putting a whole lot of bling on the block is an auction titled "Hip Hop's Crown Jewels."
Gordon's Jewelers launches men's jewelry line
Irving, Texas—Gordon's Jewelers makes dressing up easier for men with the launch of its new line, Urban Style: Jewelry for the Modern Man. The collection includes stainless steel bracelets,...
Russell Simmons among honorees at Gem Awards
New York--Nearly 500 jewelry industry professionals and media representatives turned out for the Jewelry Information Center's (JIC) seventh annual Gem Awards, held on Jan. 9 at Cipriani 42nd Street in...
Russell Simmons' D.E.F. sees more 'green'
New York—Simmons Jewelry Co. President Scott Rauch has presented on behalf of the company a donation totaling $311,535 to the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.).