Blue Nile ratchets up financing program
Seattle—For jewelers, the competition from online retailers during the holiday season is sure to heat up again this year.
A-list to design gold pendants for charity
New York--The World Gold Council (WGC) is asking A-list celebrities to design a gold jewelry item that will be auctioned off to charity.
A-list to design gold pendants for charity
New York—The World Gold Council (WGC) is asking A-list celebrities to design a gold jewelry item that will be auctioned off to charity.
Fashionable color sweeps the Spectrum Awards
New York--A sun-soaked penthouse studio in Greenwich Village was ablaze with every conceivable hue on Monday when the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) gave editors a preview of the winners and...
Fashionable color sweeps the Spectrum Awards
New York—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) gave editors a preview of the winners and the runners-up for its 2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards, which spotlight the beauty and diversity of...
Victoria's Secret unveils 2008 'Fantasy Bra'
Victoria's Secret unveils its annual jewel-encrusted "Fantasy Bra," with this year's creation totaling more than 1,000 carats and valued at $5 million.
Victoria's Secret unveils 2008 'Fantasy Bra'
Columbus, Ohio—With the holiday season approaching, Victoria's Secret unveiled its annual jewel-encrusted "Fantasy Bra" on Monday, with this year's lingerie creation totaling more than 1,000...
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...
Report: Even affluent plan to cut holiday spending
Schaumburg, Ill.--More than one-third of U.S. consumers, regardless of income, plan to cut holiday spending due to the worldwide economic crisis, new research from The Nielsen Co. shows.
Hollywood ingenues draw young ladies to jewelry
New York--Rather than flipping through Vogue and Harper's Bazaar for style tips, fashion-loving teens and 20-somethings are more likely to mine celebrity gossip magazines each week to see where their...
IDI launches designed-in-Israel jewelry contest
Ramat Gan, Israel—Israel is seeking to position itself as a manufacturer of unique jewelry through a new, local design competition.
Diamond jewelry wins on Emmys night
Los Angeles--For nominees and presenters attending the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, classic diamond looks, including simple studs, drop earrings and stacked diamond bangles, were the big winners...
Diamond jewelry wins on Emmys night
Los Angeles—For nominees and presenters attending the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, classic diamond looks, including simple studs, drop earrings and stacked diamond bangles, were the big...
Jewelry takes catwalk at Fashion Week
New York—Jewelry has had a fine showing on the runways of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City so far this week, with fashion designers accessorizing their Spring 2009 collections with...
Vogue advocates statement necklaces for fall
New York—For a nearly 800-page tome, Vogue magazine's fall fashion issue gives relatively short shrift to jewelry coverage, but its editors do advocate statement necklaces and faux fine jewels.
Macy's to launch private-label jewelry line
New York—Department store giant Macy's is about to call an exclusive jewelry line its own.
Diamonds win stage time at MTV's VMAs
Hollywood, Calif.--MTV's Video Music Awards tend to be among the most colorful of the awards shows, and last night's event didn't disappoint, with high-energy performances, edgy fashions and diamonds...
Diamonds win stage time at MTV's VMAs
Hollywood, Calif.—MTV's Video Music Awards tend to be among the most colorful of the awards shows, and last night's event didn't disappoint, with high-energy performances, edgy fashions and...
Bangkok jewelry fair to open despite safety concerns
Bangkok, Thailand—The 42nd edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair will run from Sept. 11-15, despite safety concerns over the reported political unrest in the Thai capital.
WJA San Diego announces jewelry design contest
San Diego, Calif.—The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) San Diego chapter is calling for entries for a jewelry design competition to commemorate the WJA's 25th anniversary.