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Carrie of 'Sex' makes pearls her new signature
New York—If Carrie Bradshaw had one signature piece during her six season run as Sex and the City's leading fashionista, it would have to be her nameplate necklace. In the movie version,...
June 10, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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The look: Pearls
Mikimoto spokeswoman Maureen Gribbin told In Style magazine that a long pearl strand is a sexier take on the classic pearl choker and allows for multiple looks.
April 03, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Jeweler Mikimoto displays pearl and diamond-studded biwa
On Friday, luxury jeweler K. Mikimoto & Co., Ltd. exhibited a pearl and diamond-studded biwa lute at its main store in Tokyo. The instrument is a replica of an ancient five-string biwa made of red...
October 09, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Mikimoto introduces South Sea grading system
New York—Pearl house Mikimoto has created a grading system for its South Sea cultured-pearl collections.
June 07, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Yohji's pearl power
Designer Yohji Yamomoto and Japanese jewelry firm Mikimoto are embarking on a joint venture to create a new jewelry collection centered around pearls. The 20-piece collection will include necklaces,...
April 10, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Mikimoto hires luxury-sales vet
Beverly Hills, Calif.—Mikimoto America has hired Dawn Moore to oversee its retail operations in Beverly Hills, Calif.
March 21, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Mikimoto joins forces with fashion designer
New York—Two iconic Japanese design forces, Mikimoto and clothing designer Yohji Yamamoto, will collaborate on a fine jewelry collection set to launch this fall.
April 23, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Couture show sees increased exhibitors, attendees
New York—During a year of low turnout at the jewelry shows, organizers of the high-end Couture show have reported attendance levels nearing 4,900, a record high for the show.
June 12, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Survey: Luxury consumers want Winston
New York—Due to its great reputation and status as the "ultimate in diamond design," Harry Winston has been named the top luxury brand by wealthy consumers, according to the Luxury Intitute's...
February 11, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Survey: Harry Winston top luxury jewelry brand
New York—Uber-rich consumers rate Harry Winston as the leading luxury jewelry brand, according to the Luxury Institute's 2007 Luxury Brand Status Index.
January 18, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Survey: Luxury consumers prefer Harry Winston
New York—Venerable New York jeweler Harry Winston has been ranked first among jewelry brands in the 2006 Luxury Brand Holiday Gift Guide.
November 07, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
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Milan's 'About J' show debuts
Milan, Italy—About J, a brand-new by-invitation-only show created and organized by the The Vicenza Fair, debuted this weekend in luxury capital Milan, boasting the best of the worldwide jewelry...
March 04, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Space still open for GIA's pearl-farm trip
Carlsbad, Calif.—A few spaces are still available for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Alumni Association's trip to the Pacific Rim for an in-depth and detailed look at the world of...
March 26, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Platinum a shining star at Golden Globes
Los Angeles—At Monday night's 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards, fashion faux pas were notably few, and platinum proved to be the metal of choice as celeb after celeb showed up on the red carpet...
January 17, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Leviev appoints U.S. sales director
New York—Leviev has named Patrick Toth to the position of U.S. sales director. He and the company's sales team will be based out of the Manhattan-based Leviev store on Madison Avenue, which is...
January 18, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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JVC announces new board, irradiated-gemstone seminar
New York—More than 150 jewelry industry leaders gathered at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City on Jan. 11 to welcome the Jewelers Vigilance Committee's (JVC) newly elected board.
January 28, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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PGI to host Golden Globes jewelry preview
Los Angeles—Platinum Guild International (PGI-USA) announced a return to Hollywood as it hosts the Golden Globes Red Carpet Jewelry Preview from Jan. 11-13.
November 02, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
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Brian Schubot takes helm of Jules R. Schubot Jewellers
Troy, Mich.—The second-generation owners of Jules R. Schubot Jewellers in Troy, Mich., are passing the store's reigns on to their son, Brian Schubot.
November 21, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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'GemFest Basel' to focus on pearl reports
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) invites trade members and GIA alumni to a discussion on the institute's new pearl reports at its "GemFest Basel" event, to be held on...
March 27, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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