The Swiss watchmaker said the company’s plans to use a new version of the Hallmark crown on jewelry would confuse consumers.
5 Jewelry News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
A. Jaffe finds a buyer and our editor-in-chief delves into the back-and-forth between De Beers and Martin Rapaport.
New York—Here are five jewelry news stories from the week of July 16 that should not be missed.
1. Paramount Jewels To Buy A. Jaffe for $5.2M
Paramount Jewels is an affiliate of Paramount Gems/Parag Diamonds, the company that tried to buy A. Jaffe earlier this year.
2. Martin Rapaport vs. De Beers
Rapaport lambasted De Beers in his annual breakfast presentation in Las Vegas and has since publicly claimed the diamond company is destroying transparency in the trade. Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff examines the genesis of his claims.
3. Pearls of Wisdom from the WJA Visionary Awards
Female leaders in the industry on women’s empowerment, creating a positive impact and advice for current and future leaders.
4. And the New Designer of the Year Award Goes To ...
Kathleen Sleigh, who created a mirror-centric line of fine jewelry she’s called Darsana.
5. All the Jewelry ‘Bachelorette’ Becca Has Worn
The current star of the popular reality show sports the likes of Mastoloni and Gabriel & Co.
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It will award a graduating high school student with about $10,000 toward a GIA diploma and an internship with the Seattle-based jeweler.
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PGI partnered with four new and seven returning designers for its annual platinum capsule collection.
Karina Brez’s race-ready piece is a sophisticated nod to the horse-rider relationship.
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The jeweler credits its recent “Be Love” campaign and ongoing brand revamp for its 17 percent jump in sales.
The co-founder of Lewis Jewelers was also the longtime mayor of the city of Moore.
Elvis Presley gifted this circa 1967 gold and diamond watch to Dodie Marshall, his co-star in “Easy Come, Easy Go.”
Concerns about rising prices, politics, and global conflicts continue to dampen consumer outlook.
May’s birthstone is beloved for its rich green hue and its versatility.
Jacqui Larsson joins Opsydia with nearly two decades of experience in the industry.
Last month in Dallas, David Walton pushed another jeweler, David Ettinger, who later died.
The “Tiffany Céleste” collection reimagines designer Jean Schlumberger’s interpretations of the universe.
The brand also created a 100-carat lab-grown diamond necklace in honor of its centennial.
Tim Schlick has been promoted from his previous position as COO.
It’s the second year for the event, slated to take place in October in Toronto.
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Sales will be paused while the relocation takes place over the next few months.
“SIS x MISA Denim and Diamonds” is a collaboration between the designer and celebrity stylist Misa Hylton.
The retailer is moving to a newly designed space in the same shopping center.
Gifts that are unique and thoughtful are top of mind this year, according to the annual survey.