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'May is Gold Month' for fifth year running
New York—"May is Gold Month" will return for its fifth year as a national retail promotion aimed at increasing consumer sales of gold jewelry throughout the month of May.
March 12, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
U.S. gold jewelry demand decreases in 2007
London—A 4 percent increase in gold demand coupled with a price that raced toward the long-held $850 per ounce record, created a record-breaking $79 billion demand for gold in 2007, the World...
February 13, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Gold demand rises in 3Q despite high prices
New York—The ongoing financial crisis directly impacted the global gold market in the third quarter of 2007, with investors rather than jewelry buyers pushing total demand to a new record of...
November 14, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
WGC launches new ad campaign
New York—The World Gold Council (WGC) will invest $6 million into an advertising campaign designed to stimulate American consumer demand for gold jewelry.
March 22, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
U.S. gold-jewelry sales increase 6 percent
New York—Gold-jewelry retail sales in the United States increased 6 percent in 2006, the strongest growth for the category since 1999, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).
March 09, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
'May Is Gold Month' opens to all retailers
New York—"May Is Gold Month," the national retail campaign that aims to increase gold-jewelry sales during the month of May, is now inviting independent retailers to participate for the first...
February 20, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Record dollar demand for gold in 2006
New York—Worldwide demand for gold in 2006 hit a record $65 billion, despite a 13 percent supply decrease in tonnes, according to the World Gold Council (WGC).
February 15, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Gold jewelry to rock Fashion Week runway
New York—Gold jewelry will be the highlight of at least one runway show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fall 2007, which kicks off at Bryant Park in New York City this Friday.
February 01, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Leading Jewelers of the World names new senior VP
Michael C. Barlerin, former chief executive of the World Gold Council, Americas, has been appointed to the new position of senior vice president of marketing for Leading Jewelers of the World (LJW).
May 04, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Gold jewelry demand declines 21 percent in 1Q
New York—Gold jewelry demand declined 21 percent in the first quarter of 2008 as compared to the same period in 2007, marking the lowest quarterly level on record since 1993, according to the...
May 21, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Designer launches gold Loving Heart for Father's Day
In time for Father's Day, designer Jean Schnaak has launched the Loving Heart pin and the 10-karat gold Pocket Heart, the World Gold Council has reported.
June 02, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Gold necklace auctioned for charity
A 14-karat gold necklace designed by Mia Katrin for Jewel Cotur LLC will be sold in a live auction benefiting the American Heart Association next month, World Gold Council reported.
January 18, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Gold Gehry piece from Tiffany
Tiffany and Co. has launched a new collection in conjunction with architect Frank Gehry, World Gold Council reported. The collection entitled Orchid includes hook earrings, brooches and pendants with...
May 06, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Global gold-jewelry demand breaks records in 2Q
London—Dollar demand for gold in the jewelry, retail investment and industrial sectors reached new financial heights in the second quarter of 2007, according to research by precious-metals...
August 16, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Van Cleef sees gold shine through economic clouds
Luxury jeweler Van Cleef told Reuters that strong gold prices will keep the intrinsic value of jewelry high, World Gold Council reported.
January 25, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Kylie celebrates Brit win with gold flake cocktail
Pop artist Kylie Minogue celebrated her win for the Best International Female Solo Artist at the Brit awards with a £35,000 Flawless cocktail, the World Gold Council reported.
February 26, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
IIJS opens with call for generic jewelry promotion
Mumbai, India—Indian officials at the 25th annual India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), which opened today at the NSE Complex in Goreagon, Mumbai, are looking forward to a robust five days...
August 07, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
WGC: 1Q gold-jewelry demand soars
London—Demand for gold jewelry in the first quarter of 2007 increased 17 percent in tonnage terms and 38 percent in dollar terms, compared with the same period in 2006, a new study finds.
May 17, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Gold Expressions 2007 launches at Vicenzaoro
Vicenza, Italy—With an emphasis on yellow gold and lighter-weight designs, the Gold Expressions 2007 collection officially launched at the Vicenzaoro Winter Fair, which opened on Sunday.
January 16, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Gold Kylie jewellery range revealed
Kylie Minogue, the ambassador of the family-owned jewelry brand Tous, has a new collection of rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants in yellow and white gold, the World Gold Council reported.
July 23, 2008 | National Jeweler Network



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