Zale Sales Rise, Discontinues Jessica Simpson Line
Feb 22, 2012Zale Corporation announced that its sales continued to rise in its second quarter–although it is not yet profitable and is discontinuing its Jessica Simpson line.“We are pleased with five consecutive quarters of positive comps,” said CEO Theo Killion in a conference call following the release of Zale's financial results. “But we realize we ...
read storyArgyle Unearths 12 Carat Pink Diamond, Biggest in Its History
Feb 22, 2012The Argyle mine in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia has just unearthed a 12.76 ct. pink diamond, the largest in its long history of discovering notable pinks.The diamond, dubbed The Argyle Pink Jubilee, is a light pink stone, considered similar to the Williamson Pink, which Queen Elizabeth II received as a wedding present and wore ...
read storyFamed Stylist Rachel Zoe Designs Tiffany Windows
Feb 22, 2012Tiffany & Co. has commissioned fashion stylist and designer Rachel Zoe to design commemorative window displays memorializing “Hollywood glamour from the 1930s through the 1970s." The displays feature iconic Tiffany jewels to celebrate the 2012 Academy Awards. Tiffany & Co. has commissioned fashion st...
read storySchenectady Jeweler Named Chair of Local Chamber
Feb 22, 2012Ray Bleser, founder of Schenectady-based Northeastern Fine Jewelry, has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the Chamber of Schenectady County.Bleser brings 32 years of business experience to the role. His previous endeavors include founding Northeastern Coin Gallery in 1980, which he rebranded into Northeastern Fine Jewelry shortly...
read storyHoover & Strong Acquires Performance Contracting
Feb 22, 2012Hoover & Strong jewelry manufacturing has acquired Performance Contracting, a division of Carrera Casting specializing in machine set band productions. "We are very excited about this acquisition," Torry Hoover, president of Hoover & Strong, said in a statement. "The combination of knowledge and experience from both companies w...
read story5 Diamond Developments You Should Be Following: Week of Feb. 22
Feb 22, 2012Five stories on the industry’s radar this week:- Hong Kong show "better than expected." Diamond thieves arrested in Hong Kong.- Ben Janowski’s observations from show season. "Hong Kong diamond thieves arrested in Hong Kong," and other stories on the diamond industry's radar this week. ...
read storyLazare Kaplan Director to Appear at Clinton Conference
Feb 22, 2012Lazare Kaplan Botswana managing director Alfred Dube has been invited by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to participate as Botswana’s representative to the “Global Business Conference,” a high-level gathering of world business leaders in in Washington, D.C., according to a statement from LKI. Lazare ...
read storyPandora’s U.S. Revenue Holds Up, But Drops Worldwide
Feb 21, 2012While Pandora’s worldwide revenue decreased in fiscal 2011, its U.S. sales have mostly held steady, interim CEO Marcello V. Bottoli tells JCK in an exclusive interview.“We are seeing some very positive trends in the U.S.,” Bottoli says. “The U.S. is holding up better than other markets. The macro economic environment is better than Western Europ...
read storyGIA Introduces Online Only Grading Reports
Feb 21, 2012The Gemological Institute of America’s famed lab is now offering online-only grading reports.The new format, dubbed the GIA Diamond eReport, costs 10 percent less than GIA’s standard reports. It is currently only available for natural, D-to-Z color diamonds from 0.15 to 2.99 cts. The Gemological Institute of...
read storyThe Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2012
Feb 21, 2012The Pantone Color Institute promises to “transport consumers to an enchanting place, free from the stresses of everyday life,” according to its selection of 10 hues for fall 2012.Inspirations from fashion designers (including Carmen Marc Valvo and Betsey Johnson) who participated in choosing next season’s on-trend colors include love potions, su...
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Zale Sales Rise, Discontinues Jessica Simpson Line
Feb 22, 2012Zale Corporation announced that its sales continued to rise in its second quarter–although it is not yet profitable and is discontinuing its Jessica Simpson line.“We are pleased with five consecutive quarters of positive comps,” said CEO Theo Killion in a conference call following the release of Zale's financial results. “But we realize we ...
read storyArgyle Unearths 12 Carat Pink Diamond, Biggest in Its History
Feb 22, 2012The Argyle mine in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia has just unearthed a 12.76 ct. pink diamond, the largest in its long history of discovering notable pinks.The diamond, dubbed The Argyle Pink Jubilee, is a light pink stone, considered similar to the Williamson Pink, which Queen Elizabeth II received as a wedding present and wore ...
read storyFamed Stylist Rachel Zoe Designs Tiffany Windows
Feb 22, 2012Tiffany & Co. has commissioned fashion stylist and designer Rachel Zoe to design commemorative window displays memorializing “Hollywood glamour from the 1930s through the 1970s." The displays feature iconic Tiffany jewels to celebrate the 2012 Academy Awards. Tiffany & Co. has commissioned fashion st...
read storySchenectady Jeweler Named Chair of Local Chamber
Feb 22, 2012Ray Bleser, founder of Schenectady-based Northeastern Fine Jewelry, has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the Chamber of Schenectady County.Bleser brings 32 years of business experience to the role. His previous endeavors include founding Northeastern Coin Gallery in 1980, which he rebranded into Northeastern Fine Jewelry shortly...
read storyHoover & Strong Acquires Performance Contracting
Feb 22, 2012Hoover & Strong jewelry manufacturing has acquired Performance Contracting, a division of Carrera Casting specializing in machine set band productions. "We are very excited about this acquisition," Torry Hoover, president of Hoover & Strong, said in a statement. "The combination of knowledge and experience from both companies w...
read story5 Diamond Developments You Should Be Following: Week of Feb. 22
Feb 22, 2012Five stories on the industry’s radar this week:- Hong Kong show "better than expected." Diamond thieves arrested in Hong Kong.- Ben Janowski’s observations from show season. "Hong Kong diamond thieves arrested in Hong Kong," and other stories on the diamond industry's radar this week. ...
read storyLazare Kaplan Director to Appear at Clinton Conference
Feb 22, 2012Lazare Kaplan Botswana managing director Alfred Dube has been invited by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to participate as Botswana’s representative to the “Global Business Conference,” a high-level gathering of world business leaders in in Washington, D.C., according to a statement from LKI. Lazare ...
read storyPandora’s U.S. Revenue Holds Up, But Drops Worldwide
Feb 21, 2012While Pandora’s worldwide revenue decreased in fiscal 2011, its U.S. sales have mostly held steady, interim CEO Marcello V. Bottoli tells JCK in an exclusive interview.“We are seeing some very positive trends in the U.S.,” Bottoli says. “The U.S. is holding up better than other markets. The macro economic environment is better than Western Europ...
read storyGIA Introduces Online Only Grading Reports
Feb 21, 2012The Gemological Institute of America’s famed lab is now offering online-only grading reports.The new format, dubbed the GIA Diamond eReport, costs 10 percent less than GIA’s standard reports. It is currently only available for natural, D-to-Z color diamonds from 0.15 to 2.99 cts. The Gemological Institute of...
read storyThe Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2012
Feb 21, 2012The Pantone Color Institute promises to “transport consumers to an enchanting place, free from the stresses of everyday life,” according to its selection of 10 hues for fall 2012.Inspirations from fashion designers (including Carmen Marc Valvo and Betsey Johnson) who participated in choosing next season’s on-trend colors include love potions, su...
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Zale Sales Rise, Discontinues Jessica Simpson Line
Feb 22, 2012Zale Corporation announced that its sales continued to rise in its second quarter–although it is not yet profitable and is discontinuing its Jessica Simpson line.“We are pleased with five consecutive quarters of positive comps,” said CEO Theo Killion in a conference call following the release of Zale's financial results. “But we realize we ...
read storyArgyle Unearths 12 Carat Pink Diamond, Biggest in Its History
Feb 22, 2012The Argyle mine in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia has just unearthed a 12.76 ct. pink diamond, the largest in its long history of discovering notable pinks.The diamond, dubbed The Argyle Pink Jubilee, is a light pink stone, considered similar to the Williamson Pink, which Queen Elizabeth II received as a wedding present and wore ...
read storyFamed Stylist Rachel Zoe Designs Tiffany Windows
Feb 22, 2012Tiffany & Co. has commissioned fashion stylist and designer Rachel Zoe to design commemorative window displays memorializing “Hollywood glamour from the 1930s through the 1970s." The displays feature iconic Tiffany jewels to celebrate the 2012 Academy Awards. Tiffany & Co. has commissioned fashion st...
read storySchenectady Jeweler Named Chair of Local Chamber
Feb 22, 2012Ray Bleser, founder of Schenectady-based Northeastern Fine Jewelry, has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the Chamber of Schenectady County.Bleser brings 32 years of business experience to the role. His previous endeavors include founding Northeastern Coin Gallery in 1980, which he rebranded into Northeastern Fine Jewelry shortly...
read storyHoover & Strong Acquires Performance Contracting
Feb 22, 2012Hoover & Strong jewelry manufacturing has acquired Performance Contracting, a division of Carrera Casting specializing in machine set band productions. "We are very excited about this acquisition," Torry Hoover, president of Hoover & Strong, said in a statement. "The combination of knowledge and experience from both companies w...
read story5 Diamond Developments You Should Be Following: Week of Feb. 22
Feb 22, 2012Five stories on the industry’s radar this week:- Hong Kong show "better than expected." Diamond thieves arrested in Hong Kong.- Ben Janowski’s observations from show season. "Hong Kong diamond thieves arrested in Hong Kong," and other stories on the diamond industry's radar this week. ...
read storyLazare Kaplan Director to Appear at Clinton Conference
Feb 22, 2012Lazare Kaplan Botswana managing director Alfred Dube has been invited by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to participate as Botswana’s representative to the “Global Business Conference,” a high-level gathering of world business leaders in in Washington, D.C., according to a statement from LKI. Lazare ...
read storyPandora’s U.S. Revenue Holds Up, But Drops Worldwide
Feb 21, 2012While Pandora’s worldwide revenue decreased in fiscal 2011, its U.S. sales have mostly held steady, interim CEO Marcello V. Bottoli tells JCK in an exclusive interview.“We are seeing some very positive trends in the U.S.,” Bottoli says. “The U.S. is holding up better than other markets. The macro economic environment is better than Western Europ...
read storyGIA Introduces Online Only Grading Reports
Feb 21, 2012The Gemological Institute of America’s famed lab is now offering online-only grading reports.The new format, dubbed the GIA Diamond eReport, costs 10 percent less than GIA’s standard reports. It is currently only available for natural, D-to-Z color diamonds from 0.15 to 2.99 cts. The Gemological Institute of...
read storyThe Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2012
Feb 21, 2012The Pantone Color Institute promises to “transport consumers to an enchanting place, free from the stresses of everyday life,” according to its selection of 10 hues for fall 2012.Inspirations from fashion designers (including Carmen Marc Valvo and Betsey Johnson) who participated in choosing next season’s on-trend colors include love potions, su...
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Zale Sales Rise, Discontinues Jessica Simpson Line
Feb 22, 2012Zale Corporation announced that its sales continued to rise in its second quarter–although it is not yet profitable and is discontinuing its Jessica Simpson line.“We are pleased with five consecutive quarters of positive comps,” said CEO Theo Killion in a conference call following the release of Zale's financial results. “But we realize we ...
read storyArgyle Unearths 12 Carat Pink Diamond, Biggest in Its History
Feb 22, 2012The Argyle mine in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia has just unearthed a 12.76 ct. pink diamond, the largest in its long history of discovering notable pinks.The diamond, dubbed The Argyle Pink Jubilee, is a light pink stone, considered similar to the Williamson Pink, which Queen Elizabeth II received as a wedding present and wore ...
read storyFamed Stylist Rachel Zoe Designs Tiffany Windows
Feb 22, 2012Tiffany & Co. has commissioned fashion stylist and designer Rachel Zoe to design commemorative window displays memorializing “Hollywood glamour from the 1930s through the 1970s." The displays feature iconic Tiffany jewels to celebrate the 2012 Academy Awards. Tiffany & Co. has commissioned fashion st...
read storySchenectady Jeweler Named Chair of Local Chamber
Feb 22, 2012Ray Bleser, founder of Schenectady-based Northeastern Fine Jewelry, has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the Chamber of Schenectady County.Bleser brings 32 years of business experience to the role. His previous endeavors include founding Northeastern Coin Gallery in 1980, which he rebranded into Northeastern Fine Jewelry shortly...
read storyHoover & Strong Acquires Performance Contracting
Feb 22, 2012Hoover & Strong jewelry manufacturing has acquired Performance Contracting, a division of Carrera Casting specializing in machine set band productions. "We are very excited about this acquisition," Torry Hoover, president of Hoover & Strong, said in a statement. "The combination of knowledge and experience from both companies w...
read story5 Diamond Developments You Should Be Following: Week of Feb. 22
Feb 22, 2012Five stories on the industry’s radar this week:- Hong Kong show "better than expected." Diamond thieves arrested in Hong Kong.- Ben Janowski’s observations from show season. "Hong Kong diamond thieves arrested in Hong Kong," and other stories on the diamond industry's radar this week. ...
read storyLazare Kaplan Director to Appear at Clinton Conference
Feb 22, 2012Lazare Kaplan Botswana managing director Alfred Dube has been invited by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to participate as Botswana’s representative to the “Global Business Conference,” a high-level gathering of world business leaders in in Washington, D.C., according to a statement from LKI. Lazare ...
read storyPandora’s U.S. Revenue Holds Up, But Drops Worldwide
Feb 21, 2012While Pandora’s worldwide revenue decreased in fiscal 2011, its U.S. sales have mostly held steady, interim CEO Marcello V. Bottoli tells JCK in an exclusive interview.“We are seeing some very positive trends in the U.S.,” Bottoli says. “The U.S. is holding up better than other markets. The macro economic environment is better than Western Europ...
read storyGIA Introduces Online Only Grading Reports
Feb 21, 2012The Gemological Institute of America’s famed lab is now offering online-only grading reports.The new format, dubbed the GIA Diamond eReport, costs 10 percent less than GIA’s standard reports. It is currently only available for natural, D-to-Z color diamonds from 0.15 to 2.99 cts. The Gemological Institute of...
read storyThe Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2012
Feb 21, 2012The Pantone Color Institute promises to “transport consumers to an enchanting place, free from the stresses of everyday life,” according to its selection of 10 hues for fall 2012.Inspirations from fashion designers (including Carmen Marc Valvo and Betsey Johnson) who participated in choosing next season’s on-trend colors include love potions, su...
read story
Zale Sales Rise, Discontinues Jessica Simpson Line
Feb 22, 2012Zale Corporation announced that its sales continued to rise in its second quarter–although it is not yet profitable and is discontinuing its Jessica Simpson line.“We are pleased with five consecutive quarters of positive comps,” said CEO Theo Killion in a conference call following the release of Zale's financial results. “But we realize we ...
read storyArgyle Unearths 12 Carat Pink Diamond, Biggest in Its History
Feb 22, 2012The Argyle mine in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia has just unearthed a 12.76 ct. pink diamond, the largest in its long history of discovering notable pinks.The diamond, dubbed The Argyle Pink Jubilee, is a light pink stone, considered similar to the Williamson Pink, which Queen Elizabeth II received as a wedding present and wore ...
read storyFamed Stylist Rachel Zoe Designs Tiffany Windows
Feb 22, 2012Tiffany & Co. has commissioned fashion stylist and designer Rachel Zoe to design commemorative window displays memorializing “Hollywood glamour from the 1930s through the 1970s." The displays feature iconic Tiffany jewels to celebrate the 2012 Academy Awards. Tiffany & Co. has commissioned fashion st...
read storySchenectady Jeweler Named Chair of Local Chamber
Feb 22, 2012Ray Bleser, founder of Schenectady-based Northeastern Fine Jewelry, has been appointed chair of the board of directors of the Chamber of Schenectady County.Bleser brings 32 years of business experience to the role. His previous endeavors include founding Northeastern Coin Gallery in 1980, which he rebranded into Northeastern Fine Jewelry shortly...
read storyHoover & Strong Acquires Performance Contracting
Feb 22, 2012Hoover & Strong jewelry manufacturing has acquired Performance Contracting, a division of Carrera Casting specializing in machine set band productions. "We are very excited about this acquisition," Torry Hoover, president of Hoover & Strong, said in a statement. "The combination of knowledge and experience from both companies w...
read story5 Diamond Developments You Should Be Following: Week of Feb. 22
Feb 22, 2012Five stories on the industry’s radar this week:- Hong Kong show "better than expected." Diamond thieves arrested in Hong Kong.- Ben Janowski’s observations from show season. "Hong Kong diamond thieves arrested in Hong Kong," and other stories on the diamond industry's radar this week. ...
read storyLazare Kaplan Director to Appear at Clinton Conference
Feb 22, 2012Lazare Kaplan Botswana managing director Alfred Dube has been invited by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to participate as Botswana’s representative to the “Global Business Conference,” a high-level gathering of world business leaders in in Washington, D.C., according to a statement from LKI. Lazare ...
read storyPandora’s U.S. Revenue Holds Up, But Drops Worldwide
Feb 21, 2012While Pandora’s worldwide revenue decreased in fiscal 2011, its U.S. sales have mostly held steady, interim CEO Marcello V. Bottoli tells JCK in an exclusive interview.“We are seeing some very positive trends in the U.S.,” Bottoli says. “The U.S. is holding up better than other markets. The macro economic environment is better than Western Europ...
read storyGIA Introduces Online Only Grading Reports
Feb 21, 2012The Gemological Institute of America’s famed lab is now offering online-only grading reports.The new format, dubbed the GIA Diamond eReport, costs 10 percent less than GIA’s standard reports. It is currently only available for natural, D-to-Z color diamonds from 0.15 to 2.99 cts. The Gemological Institute of...
read storyThe Pantone Fashion Color Report for Fall 2012
Feb 21, 2012The Pantone Color Institute promises to “transport consumers to an enchanting place, free from the stresses of everyday life,” according to its selection of 10 hues for fall 2012.Inspirations from fashion designers (including Carmen Marc Valvo and Betsey Johnson) who participated in choosing next season’s on-trend colors include love potions, su...
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