'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.
Montblanc bangle supports HIV/AIDS awareness
New York—Montblanc feted the U.S. launch of its "46664 Global Bangle Initiative" at its Madison Avenue boutique on Tuesday night, celebrating a line of bangles that will benefit HIV and AIDS...
Levinson Jewelers supports breast cancer awareness
Plantation, Fla.—Levinson Jewelers is supporting breast cancer awareness month with the "Soraya Ribbon," a necklace originally designed for Latin music singer/songwriter Soraya, who lost her...
JFC pledges $3M to charities
New York—Jewelers for Children (JFC) has committed $3,070,000 to its charity partners for the year ahead.
Tiffany gives $2 million for HIV/AIDS treatment
Philadelphia—Tiffany and Co. has given the Botswana-UPenn Partnership a $2 million grant to join with the Botswana Ministry of Health in building a facility for HIV/AIDS treatment in Botswana...
NRF welcomes passage of financial-rescue bill
Washington—The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed today's passage by the House of legislation to address the nation's financial crisis, saying the bill would help protect Main Street...
NRF welcomes passage of financial-rescue bill
Washington--The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed today's passage by the House of legislation to address the nation's financial crisis, saying the bill would help protect Main Street jobs in...
Space-tech could make life easier for diabetics
Nicole Schmiedel has created a design for a trendy-looking, electricity producing insulin pump wristwatch intended for type 1 diabetics. The timepiece named COR uses technology developed for the...
All Wired Up Jewelry inspired by mayors wife to create pendant supporting breast cancer awareness
All Wired Up Jewelry is donating a portion of the proceeds from its Rose Pearl Infinity Pendant to the Florida Suncoast Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, according to PR.com. The pendant,...
Congress co-founder loses battle with cancer
Bonita Springs, Fla.—Congress Jewelers' co-founder Dee Congress has passed away in Sanibel Island, Fla., after a 30-year battle with cancer. She was 65.
Dubey and Schaldenbrand benefits breast cancer research
New York—PK Time Group, the North American distributor of Dubey and Schaldenbrand wristwatches, will donate sales of its limited-edition Spiral Venus timepiece with pink mother-of-pearl dial to...
Charles and Colvard honors cancer survivor
New York—Nichelle Eggleston, an 18-year cancer survivor from New Castle, Del., has received a custom-made moissanite pendant from Charles and Colvard as the winner of the national "Milestone...
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.
Jewelers for Children funds 1,000th wish
New York—Jewelers for Children (JFC) funded its 1,000th wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America during the recent American Gem Society (AGS) Conclave in Seattle.
Warner Co. Jewelers owner dies
Fresno, Calif.—Casey Stephenson, owner of Warner Co. Jewelers in Fresno, Calif., died on Monday following a battle with cancer. He was 52.
NRF welcomes organized retail crime bill
Washington, D.C.—The National Retail Federation (NRF) is welcoming the introduction of legislation that would define organized retail crime as "the acquiring of retail merchandise by illegal...
Briefs: Macy's offers discount to encourage women to wear red today
Women who shop at Macy's today while wearing the color red will receive a 15 percent discount on apparel and accessories, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported.