Who's your watch customer?
Las Vegas--It seems the trend toward personalization is not just for jewelry designers. Watch brands, when they aren't working on building a better timepiece, are getting deep into learning what makes...
Corum, poker pros, celebs 'Ante Up for Africa'
Las Vegas—A bevy of celebrities and professional poker players gathered in Las Vegas earlier this month for the second annual "Ante Up for Africa," a Texas Hold'em charity game held to raise...
Task force to standardize diamond grading
Las Vegas—A group of gemological experts from around the world are putting their heads together to establish international technical standards for diamond grading.
Leading Jewelers launches new brand program
Las Vegas—Leading Jewelers of the World (LJW) introduced a new, multi-tiered brand-positioning program for the association last week during the JCK jewelry show in Las Vegas.
Statement-making jewels rule Vegas shows
Las Vegas—Big and bold continue to be major jewelry trends, but designers at the JCK and Couture shows in Las Vegas last week have updated those themes with subtle design variations.
New site enables year-round buying, selling
Norwalk, Conn.—JCK Luxury and Premiere have launched a new Internet platform that will allow exhibitors and attendees of the Las Vegas-based event to leverage the Web to sell and find products...
Antique jewelry, watch show set for Vegas
Las Vegas—Expect to find rare signed pieces, gemstones, vintage pieces and antique watches from brands such as Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany and Harry Winston at this year's Las Vegas Antique Jewelry...
Piaget brings Swiss luxe to Vegas
Las Vegas—As it continues to expand its U.S. retail presence, Swiss retailer Piaget is opening a new corner store in The Shoppes at The Palazzo, Las Vegas' new luxury retail center.
Bold gold among top trends at Couture
Las Vegas—Yellow-gold jewelry, textured finishes and layered necklaces were the top trends at the Couture show, which closed on Monday.
NCDIA: Natural colored diamonds take off
Las Vegas—The Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) held its third annual year-in-review event at the JCK Las Vegas show last night, with both suppliers and retailers celebrating the...
DPS names 'Journey' design winners
Las Vegas—In less than a year, Journey Diamond Jewelry is off to an impressive start. Celebrating that success, the Diamond Promotion Service (DPS) announced the winners of the Journey Diamond...
WJC to break ground April 2008
Las Vegas—As thousands of jewelry retailers and exhibitors converge in Las Vegas for the start of the JCK show, managers of the World Jewelry Center (WJC)—a business hub for both the...
DreamzDesign launches 'I Thee Wed,' contest
Las Vegas—DreamzDesign will celebrate the launch of its new "I Thee Wed" collection and kick-off a $50,000 sweepstakes on June 2 at the JCK Las Vegas show.
Israeli Diamond Industry in full force at JCK
Ramat Gan, Israel—The Israeli Diamond Industry continues to increase its presence at trade shows with 65 Israeli companies set to participate in the JCK Las Vegas show in June.
G.L.D.A. adds Vegas 'Winter Show' in 2009
Tucson, Ariz.—G.L.D.A., promoters of the Las Vegas Gem and Jewelry Show held annually in May, and the Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show held each year in February, has announced the addition of the...
French companies to exhibit at JCK Las Vegas
Las Vegas—The JCK Las Vegas Show, to be held from June 1-5, will feature a French Pavilion, showcasing high-quality watches and fine jewelry from France.
Tiffany to open new store in Las Vegas
New York—Tiffany and Co. has announced plans to open a store in The Forum Shops at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in late summer 2007.
De Beers opens Las Vegas store, eyes more U.S. markets
Las Vegas—De Beers Diamond Jewellers—the independent retail joint venture between De Beers and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton—unveiled its latest store yesterday afternoon in...
World Jewelry Center names charter occupants
Las Vegas—World Jewelry Center (WJC) officials have announced the names of the first 10 tenants of the planned one-million-square-foot mixed-use jewelry center.
Quixotic Watch Company Launch Party
Quixotic Watch Companyowned by attorney Keith Galliher Jr., watch manufacturer Terry Allison Jr., and actor Steven Seagalis launching a U.S.-based luxury watch brand. The Launch Party takes place...