Week in Photos--October 19, 2014

By Michelle Graff
michelle.graff@nationaljeweler.com

October 23, 2014

A luxury goods company won a battle against websites that sell counterfeit goods in London while Jewelers Mutual gave jewelers a lesson on how to use social media safely, and National Jeweler launched the inaugural edition of its online-only magazine.

Also this week, two industry organizations designed to do good announced the names of the organizations to which they’ll be making donations.

See photos from the week’s top headlines in this slideshow.

Luxury goods conglomerate Richemont recently scored a win in the High Court in London when the court ruled that trademark owners can get court orders to compel Internet Service Providers to block or impede access to websites that sell counterfeit versions of their goods. Read more here.
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This week, Jewelers Mutual hosted two webinars to teach jewelers how they can utilize social media to drive traffic and consumer engagement while still keeping the store and employees safe, including factors to consider when deciding which networks to use and what to post. Read more here.
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This week, Jewelers Mutual hosted two webinars to teach jewelers how they can utilize social media to drive traffic and consumer engagement while still keeping the store and employees safe, including factors to consider when deciding which networks to use and what to post. Read more here.
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National Jeweler launched the inaugural issue of its online-only magazine Wednesday, covering topics from alternative financing to creative in-store holiday events to the best stud earrings to stock this season. Read more here.
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Jewelers for Children announced the winners of its 2014 Local Grants program, which divides $100,000 among 10 charities that are nominated by members of the industry and voted for on Facebook. Read more here.
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The “Graff ruby,” weighing 8.62 carats and possessing the rare vivid hue known as pigeon’s blood, is expected to sell for between $6.8 and $9 million. It is among the lots included in Sotheby’s auction next month in Geneva. Read more here.
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The Diamond Empowerment Fund will give a total $240,000 to educational charities this year. The money will be awarded to its three existing beneficiaries as well as the Flaviana Matata Foundation. Read more here.
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LoveGold held a “Golden Hour” event Wednesday evening to launch the new “Charm Bar” at the Beauty & Essex Pawn Shop on New York City’s Lower East Side. Created in collaboration with LoveGold.com contributor and EZ Pawn Shop Vice President Lauren Kaminsky, the bar has more than 300 one-of-a-kind vintage gold charms for sale.
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Luxury goods conglomerate Richemont recently scored a win in the High Court in London when the court ruled that trademark owners can get court orders to compel Internet Service Providers to block or impede access to websites that sell counterfeit versions of their goods. Read more here.

This week, Jewelers Mutual hosted two webinars to teach jewelers how they can utilize social media to drive traffic and consumer engagement while still keeping the store and employees safe, including factors to consider when deciding which networks to use and what to post. Read more here.

National Jeweler launched the inaugural issue of its online-only magazine Wednesday, covering topics from alternative financing to creative in-store holiday events to the best stud earrings to stock this season. Read more here.

Jewelers for Children announced the winners of its 2014 Local Grants program, which divides $100,000 among 10 charities that are nominated by members of the industry and voted for on Facebook. Read more here.

The “Graff ruby,” weighing 8.62 carats and possessing the rare vivid hue known as pigeon’s blood, is expected to sell for between $6.8 and $9 million. It is among the lots included in Sotheby’s auction next month in Geneva. Read more here.

The Diamond Empowerment Fund will give a total $240,000 to educational charities this year. The money will be awarded to its three existing beneficiaries as well as the Flaviana Matata Foundation. Read more here.

LoveGold held a “Golden Hour” event Wednesday evening to launch the new “Charm Bar” at the Beauty & Essex Pawn Shop on New York City’s Lower East Side. Created in collaboration with LoveGold.com contributor and EZ Pawn Shop Vice President Lauren Kaminsky, the bar has more than 300 one-of-a-kind vintage gold charms for sale.