Judith Ripka crafts silver pendant for Autism Speaks
New York--To raise awareness for National Autism Awareness Month, which begins tomorrow, jewelry designer Judith Ripka has created a puzzle-shaped pendant that will benefit advocacy organization...
DIC's Morrison honored for AIDS activism
New York--The Treatment Action Group (TAG), an organization dedicated to AIDS research and treatment advocacy, has honored Diamond Information Center (DIC) Director Sally Morrison for the significant...
'Unbreakable Kiss' supports AIDS research
New York--In recognition of World AIDS Day, A Diamond Is Forever has sponsored the "Unbreakable Kiss Mistletoe Installation" in New York City's Madison Square Park.
Neda Behnam launches Diamonds For A Cure
New York--Jewelry designer Neda Behnam, a breast cancer survivor for 10 years, has been giving a portion of herself to breast cancer awareness efforts for years, but the celebrated designer recently...
Dogeared necklace to benefit women's charities
Los Angeles--Jewelry manufacturer Dogeared has designed and produced a new necklace, available in sterling silver or dipped in gold, that will benefit a variety of women's charities.
Weston Jewelers brings snow to sunny Florida
Weston, Fla.--Snow in southern Florida is about as common a sight as is beach wear in Alaska, but retail jeweler Weston Jewelers is making it happen this year for a children's hospital, creating an...
Workers protest Colibri's quick closing
East Providence, R.I.--A crowd of more than 200 protested outside the headquarters of shuttered jewelry manufacturer The Colibri Group, claiming the company violated federal law by not giving them...
Industry veteran Joel Newman dies
New York--Joel Newman, a veteran industry member who spent more than 30 years in jewelry sales, passed away on Dec. 29 after a heart attack. He was 62.
A 2009 prediction: Designers will drive palladium
New York--It's purely a matter of time: Palladium fashion jewelry will be the next designer darling.
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...
Post switch makes for price reduction at The Touch
New York--Jewelry designer Steven Edward The Touch is changing things up at the company's manufacturing facilities.
Study: Online jewelry sales drop 24% this holiday
Reston, Va.--Online sales of jewelry and watches didn't fare well this holiday season (Nov. 1-Dec. 24), falling 24 percent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest research...