Van Cleef settles case with Mouawad, Heidi Klum
New York—A federal judge has dismissed the trademark infringement lawsuit Van Cleef and Arpels filed last year against Mouawad USA and Heidi Klum GmbH over a line of jewelry bearing the...
Suzy Menkes: Surf and turf at Place Vendome
Jewelry with themes including flowers, insects, fish and crustaceans were the focus at an affair recently held in Place Vendome, Paris, the International Herald Tribune reported.
Richemont reports 13 percent sales increase
Geneva—Sales for luxury goods company Richemont increased 13 percent in actual exchange rates (20 percent on a constant exchange rate basis) in the first three months of its current fiscal...
Sales down 7 percent for Richemont
Geneva--Luxury goods company Richemont saw sales drop 7 percent in actual exchange rates (12 percent on a constant exchange-rate basis) between October-December 2008, with the company calling today...
Latest Christie's auction sells 50 percent by lot
Geneva--A day after the three top diamond lots failed to sell at Sotheby's auction in Geneva, a Christie's auction in the same city sold only 50 percent by lot.
Swiss shows thrive as industry adapts to economy
Basel, Switzerland—America's economy may be in a lull, and the price of precious metals may hover at historic highs, but watch brands still drew in record-breaking crowds at the Swiss shows in...
Dallas auction to feature top jewelry designers
Dallas--Heritage Auction Galleries will offer up a "who's who" of the top names in designer jewelry at its May 11 Signature Jewelry Auction.
Harry Winston launches e-commerce site
New York--Luxury retail jeweler Harry Winston has launched an online store where it's offering the relatively less expensive designs in its high-end coffers.
Jaeger-LeCoultre opens its first two U.S. boutiques
Boca Raton, Fla.--Watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre is expanding its presence in the U.S. market with two new boutiques, the first-ever boutiques for the brand.
Jaeger-LeCoultre opens first two U.S. boutiques
Boca Raton, Fla.—Watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre is expanding its presence in the U.S. market with two new boutiques, the first-ever boutiques for the brand.
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...
Hollywood puts on the glitz for Oscar red carpet
Los Angeles--Style experts have noted that during times of a recession, while millions of Americans will cut back their spending and tone down displays of wealth, Hollywood's luminaries typically look...
Despite downturn, Richemont shows growth
Geneva--Swiss luxury goods group Richemont saw sales increase 2 percent to approximately $7.36 billion for the year ended March 31, 2009, with 10 percent growth during the first six months of the year...
'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...
Richemont acquires stake in Roger Dubuis
Geneva—Richemont has acquired a controlling interest in Geneva watch company Roger Dubuis SA in a private transaction with one of the brand's founding shareholders.
Tough time for watch sales
New York--Watch sales are suffering at the hands of the economic slump like the rest of the luxury market, but more modestly priced and classic timepieces are poised to hold their own better than...
What recession? Hollywood piles on diamonds
Los Angeles--As millions of Americans struggle to pay their monthly bills, the word on Main Street is that this is no time for the affluent to be showing off with flashy cars and lavish jewels.
AJDC selects Leila Tai as New Talent winner
San Francisco--The American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) has announced jewelry designer Leila Tai as the grand prize winner of its 2009 New Talent Contest.
Destino wins GIA's Liddicoat award
Carlsbad, Calif.--In tribute to his 16 years of "selfless and remarkable contributions," the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has bestowed Ralph Destino, the institute's chairman emeritus, with...