Danica Patrick gets her own Tissot
Le Locle, Switzerland--Race car driver Danica Patrick will soon add a limited-edition watch to her name.
Omega reveals Winter Olympics watch
As the Omega clock counting down to the start of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver reaches the minus-one-year mark, the watch brand is releasing two special limited-edition watches to...
Donna Distefano makes a deal with the Devils
New York--Jewelry designer Donna Distefano has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with the owners of the New Jersey Devils and will launch a private collection of high-end jewelry for the...
NYC jeweler scores big with Yankee Stadium promo
New York--New York jeweler Michael C. Fina played an historic role in the final days of Yankee Stadium as the 2008 Major League Baseball season drew to a close.
Hublot debuts black-diamond marvel
Nyon, Switzerland--Hublot has upped the ante on "unique," crafting a white gold and black diamond timepiece that does not reveal a single grain of gold.
Rolex honors 2008 Player of the Year Lorena Ochoa
Palm Beach, Fla.--Rolex has awarded its 2008 Player of the Year award to Lorena Ochoa, the world's No. 1 ranked female golfer since April 2007, and winner of seven tournaments in 2008.
Harry Glinberg plays jeweler to sports stars
Wauwatosa, Wisc.--To borrow from sports lingo, it's a Cinderella story. Ride up to the third floor of a Wells Fargo building in the Milwaukee suburb of Wauwatosa, Wisc., and find Harry Glinberg...
BW Simon seminars to help jewelers increase profits
St. Louis, Mo.--BW Simon International is shoring up its educational offerings to help jewelers run their businesses more efficiently and effectively.
D.E.F. kicks off first major fund-raiser
New York—The Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F) held its first major fund-raiser in Dallas last week, raising more than $320,000 for an educational program in South Africa.
Police score touchdown in Super Bowl rings case
Attleboro, Mass.--Police have arrested the man they say is the mastermind behind the June robbery of a Massachusetts jewelry manufacturing plant, a take that included the rings presented to the Super...
Longines names Stefanie Graf new ambassador
Saint Imier, Switzerland--Longines must have a sweet spot for tennis champions.
Winning bidder emerges in B.A. Ballou auction
East Providence, R.I.--WRC Management LLC emerged as the winning bidder in the auction for the assets of jewelry findings manufacturer B.A. Ballou, an attorney involved in the case told National...
Olympian Michael Phelps helps debut Omega flagship
New York--Omega ambassador and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps helped open Omega's first-ever flagship boutique in New York City on Wednesday.
Jeweler awards $25K for half-court hoop shot
Albany, N.Y.--A 24-year-old Cohoes, N.Y., native has won $25,000 in cash from Northeastern Fine Jewelry for scoring a hoop shot in a half-court shooting contest.
New York State Jewelers Association turns 100
New York--The New York State Jewelers Association (NYSJA) will host its Centennial Anniversary celebration with a gala dinner on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York...
JSA: Jewelry crimes up 16.6 percent in 2008
New York--The total number of jewelry industry crimes increased 16.6 percent last year, with total dollar losses of $103.5 million, according to the Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA) 2008 Annual Crime...
Struggling NYC jewelers unite for Sparkle Week
New York--From the boutiques in SoHo to the 47th Street Diamond District, New York City is an international shopping destination for luxury goods, but the recession has been hard on Big Apple...
Leo DiCaprio stars in TAG's new ad campaign
Basel, Switzerland--TAG Heuer ads featuring the brand's newest ambassador, award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio, will start appearing this summer, executives said during a dinner held at BaselWorld.
Swarovski heiress to launch lifestyle brand
New York--Jewelry designer and Swarovski heiress Vanessa Swarovski Piedra will debut her new lifestyle brand at the upcoming ENK Accessorie Circuit show.