J.C. Penney named 'Best Place to Work'
Plano, Texas—For the second consecutive year, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has given J.C. Penney a top rating on its Corporate Equality Index, which measures employers on their treatment of...
Feds sue Sterling for sex discrimination
Buffalo, N.Y.—A federal agency has filed suit against Sterling Jewelers, the parent company of both Kay Jewelers and Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry, alleging the chain discriminated against...
Can gay marriage boost the bridal biz?
San Francisco—In the state of California, the bridal market for jewelers got bigger after a mid May court ruling allowed counties to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Native American jewelry on display at GIA
Carlsbad, Calif.—A collection of Native American jewelry, including items from the Navajo and Zuni tribes, is now on display at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
GIA Four C's brochure available in Spanish
Carlsbad, Calif.—Due to the rapid growth of the U.S. Hispanic population, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has produced a Spanish version of its Four C's brochure.
Sterling hit with sex discrimination suit
New York—Fifteen current and former female employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against Sterling Jewelers, claiming they were paid less than their male counterparts, passed over for...
Bejeweled bonanza
Vintage jewelry company House of Lavande was recently honored at a dinner hosted by model Karen Elson and filmmaker and trapeze artist Sarah Sophie Flicker, Fashion Week Daily has reported.
Julian Center supporter wins necklace
As title sponsor of the Julian Centers seventh annual Starlight Ball, Pierce Jewelers of Carmel provided the raffle gift—a diamond pendant, IndyStar.com reported. The handcrafted pendant...
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.