Recession-minded jewelry designers get practical
New York--Jewelry has enjoyed quite a run on the Fashion Week catwalks for the last two seasons, but expect a bit of a retreat for fall 2009.
Watches, jewels latch on at von Furstenberg runway
In the vibrant caravan of color that was Diane von Furstenberg's runway show at New York Fashion Week, watches and jewelry anchored the designer's nomadic theme with a sense of classic luxury.
WJA names 2009 Awards for Excellence winners
New York--The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) has announced that it will honor fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, Jewelers of America's (JA) Matt Runci and the Gemological Institute of America...
Online voting begins for Couture Design Awards
New York--Online voting has begun for the 14th annual Couture Design Awards, a jewelry design contest presented by the Couture show that seeks to recognize and celebrate jewelry designers whose...
Tara Moor to hold U.S. launch at Couture
New York--Luxury jewelry brand Tara Moor, which counts points of sale across Europe and Asia, will make its U.S. debut at the Las Vegas Couture show next month.
PGI announces Platinum Couture Style Challenge
New York--Platinum Guild International (PGI-USA) is setting designers to the Platinum Couture Style Challenge once again this year, a showcase that provides an opportunity for designers and manufactur...
LupRocks.com, Nolcha partner up
New York--LupRocks.com, a jewelry-product-placement Web site, is joining forces with NolchaNetwork.com, a multi-faceted network focused on the emerging and independent fashion market.
DTC debuts 2009 Shining Light jewelry designs
Sandton, South Africa--The Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) launched an award-winning collection of diamond jewelry in South Africa last week, putting a new twist into an old competition.
Ebel names new North American president
Paramus, N.J.--Swiss watch brand Ebel, part of the Movado Group portfolio, has appointed Alan Chinich as president of its North American division.