Timex appoints new senior VP
Middlebury, Conn.—Timex Group B.V. has announced the appointment of Kathleen Walas as senior vice president of corporate communications and corporate social responsibility, effective immediatel...
'Hollywood Collection' hits Atlanta
Atlanta—The Kazanjian Foundation's "Jewels for Charity Hollywood Collection" is coming to the Atlanta Jewelry Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre from March 1-3.
Charriol official luxury brand of Phoenix Suns
La Jolla, Calif.—Designer jewelry brand Charriol is the new official luxury brand of the Phoenix Suns basketball team.
A-list to design gold pendants for charity
New York--The World Gold Council (WGC) is asking A-list celebrities to design a gold jewelry item that will be auctioned off to charity.
Corum chairman Wunderman dies
Nice, France—Watch-industry icon and philanthropist Severin Wunderman died of a severe stroke on June 25, while at his vacation home in Nice, France. He was 69.
A-list to design gold pendants for charity
New York—The World Gold Council (WGC) is asking A-list celebrities to design a gold jewelry item that will be auctioned off to charity.
JFC pledges $3M to charities
New York—Jewelers for Children (JFC) has committed $3,070,000 to its charity partners for the year ahead.
Report: Luxury retailers to target Internet in '09
New York—Use of the Internet and an increased sense of social responsibility are among the factors that will influence luxury buyers in 2009, the New York-based Luxury Institute predicts.
Gerald Genta supports 'Dream Doctors'
Geneva—Swiss watch brand Gérald Genta is working to bring laughs to sick children by donating a one-of-a-kind watch to the charity auction of the Théodora Foundation.
Celebs design watches for charity
Biel-Bienne, Switzerland—What do Eric Dane, Mary J. Blige and Russell Simmons all have in common?
SoCal 24K club to honor Herb Bridge
Beverly Hills, Calif.—Herbert Bridge of Ben Bridge Jeweler, based in Seattle, will receive an Excellence in Service Award from the Jewelers 24-Karat Club of Southern California at a celebration...
Jeweler and philanthropist I. W. Marks dies
Houston, Texas—Jewelry business and philanthropic leader I.W. Marks died yesterday of Aden carcinoma and multi-organ failure. He was 73.
Despite economy, Super Rich still spending
New York—Despite news of a looming recession, 80.3 percent of the "Super Rich," or consumers with a net worth of at least $30 million, will increase their spending on luxury goods and services...
Gold necklace gift from Princess Diana sold at auction
A necklace given to a medium by Princess Diana weeks before her death sold for $14,000 at Christie's in South Kensington, England, the World Gold Council has reported.
Tiffany and Co. event raises $6,000 for Nashville Red Cross Chapter
Rare pieces of Louis Comfort Tiffany jewelry from the Tiffany Archives helped to raise $6000 for the Nashville Area Chapter of the American Red Cross Local Disaster Relief Fund, Tennessean.com...
Wrong setting for Jacob the Jeweler
A cocktail party hosted by celebrity jeweler Jacob Arabo for Hale House was canceled after Daily News phoned the charitable organization to inquire about its association with Arabo. Also known as...
Sir Richard Branson sells his Frederique Constant watch for charity
A Frederique Constant timepiece worn by Virgin Group Chairman Richard Branson was among the items auctioned at a charity event at the Hangar in Brisbane, Watch Luxus reported. The limited edition...