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Court approves sale of Penny Preville

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Jewelry designer Penny Preville will continue on with a new parent company, thanks to the court-approved sale of the former company and all of its assets.

Martin Flyer president announces retirement

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:55:00 EDT

New York--Gary Flyer, president of bridal manufacturer Martin Flyer, has announced his retirement from the business.

JA New York to showcase emerging designers

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:45:00 EDT

New York--The JA New York show is offering new platforms and opportunities for designers to launch their careers in the jewelry industry.

Stuller hosts inaugural Owners Conference

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:20:00 EDT

Lafayette, La.--Stuller Inc. recently hosted its inaugural Stuller Advantage Owners Conference, which was designed to present retail jewelers with solutions to reduce cash investments and raise profitability.

JA, DCA partner on education

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:15:00 EDT

New York--Jewelers of America (JA) and the Diamond Council of America (DCA) have announced an educational partnership, which will provide JA members special access to DCA membership and education.

Movado appoints Gringberg president of Concord

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Movado Group Inc. has appointed Alex Grinberg worldwide president of Concord effective immediately.

Today show bridal party bedecked in De Beers

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:45:00 EDT

New York--Last week, Today show viewers nationwide chose De Beers wedding rings for the couple getting married on the annual "Today Throws a Wedding" segment. But the couples' fingers weren't the only places sparkling with the brand's jewelry.

Scott Kay to distribute cobalt-alloy designs

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

New York--Spectore/Edward Mirell has announced an exclusive agreement with Scott Kay, which will now distribute designs made of Spectore Technology Group's latest introduction, "CobaBlu," and other cobalt alloys.

De Beers adds Botswana sightholder

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Gaborone, Botswana--In a decision De Beers is terming "exceptional," the diamond giant has opted to add a sightholder in the middle of the contract period.

Cartier falls victim to multi-million robbery

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Cannes, France--The Cartier store in Cannes was robbed on Monday by three men that within a few minutes stole jewelry with an estimated total value of $21 million, according to a report on IDEX Online.

Paris Jackson gives father heart necklace

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Los Angeles--Michael Jackson's 11-year-old daughter, Paris Jackson, wrapped a heart-shaped necklace around the late entertainer's wrist as he lie in an open coffin last Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles, various news sources are reporting.

Prime Jewelry Group packages still available

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:15:00 EDT

Independent retail jewelers interested in the Prime Jewelry Group's two exclusive buying events this year still have time to register but space is limited.

Bidz.com offers bill-me-later option

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:31:00 EDT

Culver City, Calif.--Online jewelry auction site Bidz.com announced recently that is has made Bill Me Later's "no payment for 90 days" option available to eligible U.S. consumers making purchases on Bidz.com and Buyz.com.

NRF: June retail sales slide 0.2 percent

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:00:00 EDT

Cramped consumer spending and unseasonable weather across most of the country last month forced June retail sales to slide 0.2 percent seasonally adjusted compared with May and 3.8 percent unadjusted over the same period last year, according to the latest report from the National Retail Federation.

Report: Police receive Jacob the Jeweler's forfeited funds

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EDT

Detroit--A Manhattan jeweler who once outfitted Hollywood A-listers is now seeing his money distributed in a different fashion.

Kim Kardashian keeping up with diamonds in Africa

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and boyfriend Reggie Bush are getting a first-hand look at the diamond industry in Africa, traveling to the continent as representatives of Russell Simmons' Diamond Empowerment Fund.

IDI helping companies utilize Web power

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Ramat Gan, Israel--As part of its ongoing efforts to boost the Israeli diamond industry, the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) is helping companies utilize the Internet to its full advantage.

IGI expands Ramat Gan lab

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Ramat Gan, Israel--Due to an increased demand for services, the International Gemological Institute (IGI) has expanded its full-service gemological laboratory in diamond trade center Ramat Gan.

ASJRA announces conference schedule

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EDT

New York--The Association for the Study of Jewelry and Related Arts (ASJRA) has announced the schedule for its fourth annual conference, "In Its Time: Materials and Techniques Throughout Jewelry History."

De Beers may restart operations at Orapa No. 2

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EDT

Due to a "slight" improvement in trading conditions in the second quarter, De Beers is considering restarting an operation it originally had closed for the year, a company spokeswoman confirmed to National Jeweler.