The announcement coincided with its full-year results, with growth driven by its jewelry brands.
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1. Fine Jewelry Trend: Bezel, Set, Go!
Designers are moving away from intricate, highly wrought settings and toward the bold, minimalist appeal of bezels.
2. Utah Jeweler Sentenced in Money Laundering Case
Justin Christopher of now-closed JC’s Custom Jewelry pleaded guilty back in August and was sentenced two weeks ago.
3. 5 Takeaways on In-Store Traffic So Far This Season
What ShopperTrak’s Black Friday data tells us about foot traffic patterns, what retailers did best and more.
4. The Woman Working to Profile 100 Female Jewelry Designers
Linda Kozloff-Turner is writing a book about influential women designers and also aims to do a museum exhibition to accompany it.
5. Angolan State-Owned Diamond Co. Backs Out of De Grisogono
Sodiam said it is divesting a stake in the Geneva-based brand for “reasons of public interest and legality.”
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Looking ahead, the retailer said it sees “enormous potential” in Roberto Coin’s ability to boost its branded jewelry business.
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Owner David Mann is heading into retirement.
While overall sales were sluggish, the retailer said its non-bridal fine jewelry was a popular choice for Valentine’s Day.
The mining giant also wants to offload its platinum business as part of an overhaul designed to “unlock significant value.”
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The site has been down since Thursday evening, just ahead of its spring auctions.
The late former U.S. Secretary’s collection went for quadruple the sale’s pre-sale estimate.
Three fifth graders’ winning designs were turned into custom jewelry pieces in time for Mother’s Day.
Kimberly Adams Russell is taking over the role from her father, David Adams, marking the third generation to hold the title.
As a token of womanhood, this necklace depicts when Venus was born from the sea.
The deal gives the retailer control over the distribution of Roberto Coin jewelry in the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, and Central America.
The company’s Easton location will remain open.