The executive talked about the importance of self-purchasers and how fuel cell electric vehicles are going to fuel demand for platinum.
Virginia retailer named JAPAC chair
The Jewelers of America Political Action Committee has elected Jenny Caro, owner of Jewelry by Design in Woodbridge, Va., as its new board chair.
New York--The Jewelers of America Political Action Committee has elected Jenny Caro, owner of Jewelry by Design in Woodbridge, Va., as its new board chair.
She takes over for Scot Congress, co-owner of Congress Jewelers in Sanibel, Fla., who served as chairman of the PAC for the last three years and oversaw significant growth for the committee.
Caro’s interest in jewelry began with a high school jewelry-making class before going on to earn a bachelor’s in fine arts and jewelry, teaching jewelry making at the high school level and then opening her own business.
Caro and her husband, John, opened Jewelry by Design in 1989 to specialize in custom designs and have expanded the store a number of times in the last few years.
She also has served on the JA board of directors since 2013 and is active in local politics, participating in her first fly-in to Washington D.C. with the JAPAC this past June.
In other industry appointment news, Frederick Goldman has named Roxanne Rabasco as its director of integrated marketing and communications, and Patrick Retzer has joined the Jayden Star team as fashion sales director.
In her new role, Rabasco will be responsible for planning, developing, managing and implementing new communication strategies as well as media management and public relations. She will be reporting directly to Chief Marketing Officer Robin Ettinger.
She joins the company after serving as the senior director of digital and social media marketing for Parlux Fragrances, where she helped build the social and digital media strategies for a number of fragrances.
Before that, she worked in the events and public relations department at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, helping launch two new chain hotels.
Meanwhile, at Jayden Star, Retzer will be responsible for managing key accounts and identifying new opportunities for the distributor to expand.
He has worked in management for a number of retailers, including Fred Meyer Jewelers, Shane Co., and Sterling Jewelers.
The Latest
The Indian jeweler’s new store in Naperville, Illinois marks its 350th location, part of its ongoing global expansion plans.
It will award a graduating high school student with about $10,000 toward a GIA diploma and an internship with the Seattle-based jeweler.
Tradeshow risks are real. Get tips to protect yourself before, during and after and gain safety and security awareness for your business.
Wheat Ridge, Colorado police took a 50-year-old man into custody Wednesday following a two-month search.
PGI partnered with four new and seven returning designers for its annual platinum capsule collection.
Nicolosi, president and CEO of The Kingswood Company, previously sat on WJA’s board from 2011 to 2018.
Meet Ben Claus—grand prize winner of For the Love of Jewelers 2023 Fall Design Challenge.
Karina Brez’s race-ready piece is a sophisticated nod to the horse-rider relationship.
The men are allegedly responsible for stealing millions in jewelry and other valuables in 43 burglaries in 25 towns across Massachusetts.
“Horizon” invites individuals to explore the limitless possibilities that lie ahead, said the brand.
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.
Supplier Spotlight Sponsored by GIA
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.