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Red carpet globetrotters shine in color AGTA Share     A humble Hollywood, in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, toned down the bling for the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards Jan. 17 in Los Angeles. It was simple elegance, with the mode of accessory a signature jewel - mostly earrings, and some really great bracelets and rings. Memorable statement pieces were set with vivid color gemstones and pearls against jewel tone gowns that favored shades of purple, blush and champagne nudes, and classic black. More
Campbell Bridges to be honored at memorial in Tucson AGTA Share
Three major gem and jewelry industry organizations have plans to pay tribute to the late Campbell Bridges at a memorial ceremony during the AGTA GemFair in Tucson. The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will remember industry icon Campbell Bridges, who was killed in Kenya last year near his mine in Tsavo. More Golden Globes jewels auctioned for Haitian Relief Fund NBC Washington Share
Celebrity bling is going to go to a good cause this weekend. Jewelry Designer Raju Rasiah has decided to donate all his jewelry that stars wear to the Golden Globes and SAG Awards through his Web site to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. More
Jewelers of America and Jewelers for Children Join Forces for Haiti Relief Diamond News Share
Jewelers of America (JA) and Jewelers for Children (JFC) have joined forces to raise relief funds that are essential for both immediate and long-term relief efforts in Haiti, which was devastated by an earthquake on Tuesday. The associations have pledged to match contributions between January 15-25, made at JFC's website, up to a total of $30,000. More Stella McCartney designs for Disney Jewelry Insider Share
Jewelry and fashion designers are the latest creative types to be tapped by Hollywood to bring buzz to upcoming film releases, and Disney/Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is shaping up to be spring's big sizzler. So it comes as no surprise that another big name has attached themselves to merchandise jewelry for the movie. More
Tourmaline sparks intrigue Color N Ice Blog Share
More than just a pretty face, the quintessentially chic tourmaline is the jewel of choice for top notch designers who prefer interesting tonal qualities in their featured gems. But digging a little deeper, one finds more to tourmaline than cover girl good looks. More January birthstone: Garnet The Deleuse Jewelers Blog Share
The gemstone garnet brings to mind a vision of sparkling little red stones set in clusters of florets worn by our great-grandmothers. The small bright red rounds resemble pomegranate seeds which is exactly what they are named from - the Latin word for pomegranate seeds, 'Granatum.' Amazingly, garnets are in all colors except shades of blue. More
Diamonds of color Tulsa World Share
Shirley Bassey never sang "Chocolate Is Forever." But crooning "it is all I need to please me" probably wouldn't arch too many eyebrows. After all, chocolate is loved by many women (and men, too). And the kind of chocolate we're talking about today lasts forever, too. More JVC welcomes new board members and chairman Jewelry News Share
Jewelers Vigilance Committee recently hosted its annual luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. More than 130 jewelry industry leaders gathered to welcome newly elected board members and JVC Chairman, Marc A. Green and to recognize retiring board members. Green is Vice Chairman of Lux, Bond & Green. More
Luxe brands glisten again BrandWeek Share
The swift regeneration of the U.S. banking system - and the concomitant return of the stock market to increases unseen since 2003 - has dominated the news of recent weeks. And why not? It's all in sharp contrast to the so-called Main Street economy, where unemployment remains high and retailers continue to struggle. So, is this any time for folks to pop for a platinum-channel-set diamond bracelet? Actually, it just might be. More Vietnam plans biggest jade Buddha UPI Share
A Vietnamese jewelry company said a team of 50 artisans will be employed to turn a 35-ton block into the world's largest jade statue of Buddha. The Voice of Vietnam said the statue is planned to measure 9.8 feet tall and the company plans to submit the finished product as a Guinness World Record. More 
New continuing education recognition program for GIA alumni GIA Share
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) today announced the release of a greatly enhanced Continuing Education Recognition Program using the Institute's online eLearning platform to deliver ongoing gemological training. More Christie's names jewelry chief, Curiel, its Asia president Bloomberg Share
Christie's International named its head of jewelry, Francois Curiel, president of the Asia operation, and gave his other position as Europe chief to the architect of the company’s near sold-out Yves Saint Laurent sale. More The value-conscious consumer emerges Rapaport Share
As Christmas sales have filtered through, with jewelry retailers reporting some better-than-expected results, it appears that consumers were extremely brand-conscious this holiday season. It seems that at the end of a tough and forgettable 2009, consumers loosened their purse strings somewhat and truly sought out value products for their loved ones. More |
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