Online voting begins for Couture Design Awards
New York--Online voting has begun for the 14th annual Couture Design Awards, a jewelry design contest presented by the Couture show that seeks to recognize and celebrate jewelry designers whose...
Renowned painter launches jewelry collection
New York--Painter Yogendra Sethi has unveiled a signature collection of one-of-a-kind art jewelry. The pieces are based upon a palette of natural fancy-color diamonds and precious gemstones set in...
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PGI names winners of first Basel platinum awards
New York--Platinum Guild International (PGI) has chosen three manufacturers as winners in the first annual Platinum Design Awards from this year's BaselWorld watch and jewelry show.
'Passion Awards' loom for bench jewelers
Spartanburg, S.C.--Organizers of the Bench Jewelers Conference have issued a call for entries to the fifth annual Bench Jewelers Passion Award Design Competition, a contest open to all professional...
Field Museum to highlight ancient jewelry
Chicago--Jewelry from the ancient Near East will be the focus of attention in a new exhibit to hit The Field Museum in Chicago next month.
Consumers purchase antiques in struggling economy
Miami, Fla.--Consumers are continuing to purchase antiques, including jewelry, paintings, furniture and collectibles, as investment opportunities during this struggling economy, according to DMG World...
WJA to host 'DIVA' jewelry design competition
New York--The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) is inviting female jewelry designers from all walks of the industry to submit entries for its DIVA Gives Back design competition.
JA names Affiliate Design Competition winners
Jewelers of America (JA) has announced the winners of its 19th annual Affiliate Design Contest, a showcase of unique jewelry designed and crafted by JA members nationwide.
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.
Mikimoto crafts prestigious award for Glenn Close
New York--Pearl powerhouse Mikimoto has been tapped to create the The Hollywood Reporter's prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, which will be presented to Emmy Award-winning actress Glenn...
Revenues slide 58 percent at Sotheby's
New York--Revenues fell 58 percent in the first quarter for international auction house Sotheby's.
Jane Seymour tells story behind 'Open Heart'
New York--Award-winning actress Jane Seymour might be best known as the star of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, but off-screen, getting into painting, philanthropy and now jewelry design have proved to be...
Your brand story starts at the door
National Jeweler's first product panel brings together jewelers from around the country to share their thoughts, strategies and advice on visual merchandising, from design trends to display tips.