Gold buying parties all the rage in tough economy
New York--Tough economic times, in combination with high metal prices, have people nationwide gathering in groups to sell their old gold jewelry, according to various news sources.
Gold jewelry demand expected to decline
New York--Consumers' desire to purchase gold jewelry will remain "weak" in 2009, and the metal's price again is expected to top $1,000 per ounce, a report released Tuesday detailing the gold market...
Prices, economy, to drain gold jewelry demand
Historically high gold prices and increased volatility in the market coupled with the economic downturn will have a dramatic impact on global gold jewelry demand in 2009, according to precious-metals...
Tiffany moderating, but not stopping, growth in '09
New York--Iconic jeweler Tiffany and Co. plans to open 13 stores this year despite bleary economic conditions, its latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows.
Bidz.com battles shareholders in class-action suit
Los Angeles--Online jewelry retailer Bidz.com Inc. and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Zinberg are locked in a legal battle with shareholders, who claim that the company was "knowingly...
Jewelers Mutual CIO Matthies honored by JBT
Neenah, Wisc.--Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. Chief Information Officer Joel Matthies was honored recently for his long-standing commitment to the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) and is now a member of...
Former Jewelry Television executive sues company
Knoxville, Tenn.--A former Jewelry Television executive who was among a group of staffers laid off last May is suing the company for age discrimination, alleging that he was axed because he had cancer...
Be prepared for the economic upturn
Now is a good time for jewelers to start thinking about the future--how to recover from this depressing recession as quickly as possible and how to adapt to the changes that are sure to alter the...