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CRJP names North American director
r to joining the Canadian Jewellery Association, Sproule held positions as the Canadian public relations director for the Diamond Trading Co.'s Diamond Information Center and as the senior director of communications for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.The CRJP promotes responsible ethical, social and environmental practices throughout the diamond- and gold-jewelry supply chain, from mine to retail.... |
Consumers need greater tanzanite exposure
... efforts to promote tanzanite jewelry, like this ring by Jooal (JooalInternational.com), to consumers.London--Tanzanite may have been discovered four decades ago, but not all American consumers know the exotic East African gemstone when they see it, a soon-to-be-released consumer survey finds.Commissioned by the Tanzanite Foundation and conducted by the jewelry Consumer Opinion Council (JCOC), the... |
Prices, economy, to drain gold jewelry demand
...ramatic impact on global gold jewelry demand in 2009, according to the latest Gold Survey from precious-metals consultancy GFMS Ltd.According to the report, the average gold price increased from $695.39 per ounce in 2007 and $871.96 per ounce in 2008 to $908.41 per ounce in the first quarter of 2009.That price could increase to a new high above the $1,000 mark, with $1,100 a "real possibility," as... |
WGC: Drop in gold jewelry demand 'less severe'
jewelry demand 'less severe' - WGC,Drop,gold,jewelry,demand,severe' /> Though consumer demand for gold jewelry fell during the second quarter of 2009, market signs could be pointing to stabilization in the market, perhaps leading to an uplift in sales for gold jewelry pieces like this "Sunshine Ring" by Ana Cavalheiro. Crafted in 18-karat yellow gold, the design features a 2... |
Super Bell CEO Lo Huang forms new global jewelry coalition
...at it has formed an expanding jewelry industry coalition of leading manufacturers, distributors, prestigious designers and globally recognized consumer brands. jewelry categories will include diamonds, gold, platinum, silver, colored gemstones, bridal and watches. “I have decided to take a leadership role by beginning to gather the finest of our industry to work with me on this project,” said Lo H... |
Volatile platinum pricing to continue
...percent from 2007 levels, and jewelry demand in particular was hit by the sharp increase and volatility of the platinum price, according to the report.The surplus in the platinum market, or total new supply less fabrication demand, stood at 454,000 ounces during 2008, up from 385,000 ounces during 2007.The average price of palladium in 2008 was $353.77, slightly lower than the 2007 average of $359... |
WGC: Investors spur gold demand in Q1
...future inflation."In terms of jewelry, gold demand was down 24 percent on year-earlier levels, with most countries suffering a decline as consumers responded to high and volatile gold prices, compounded by difficult economic conditions, the report states.Industrial demand for gold was also down, decreasing 31 percent compared with the same period last year, with the electronics sector being the ma... |
The jewelry industry goes green
... Pomeroy, who has been in the jewelry business since the late '60s.But today, the marketplace for earth-friendly, "green" materials has burst wide open.One of the jewelry industry's biggest refiners, Hoover and Strong, now works only in 100-percent recycled precious metals through its Harmony Metals and Gems program. And the term "conflict-free diamonds" has become nearly as familiar to customers ... |
Claire's promotes James Conroy to Corporate President
...riced fashion accessories and jewelry, announced the promotion of James G. Conroy to President of the Company. As the second highest ranking corporate executive, Jim will continue to report to Gene Kahn, CEO.In his expanded role, Jim will now supervise the management of the Corporate Merchandise function which has responsibility for global merchandise concept, product development, and supply chain... |
Forecast: Signs of glimmer for diamond demand
...rchases of non-bridal diamond jewelry won't improve until at least the second half of the year, when pent-up demand among consumers who have held off spending for so long is finally unleashed. "I think eventually those that need to buy gifts will start buying gifts again," he says. "Once people have jobs and they feel comfortable in their positions, they will start buying gifts again for thei... |
Emmy Award actresses mad about drop earrings
...er-the-top, much-buzzed-about jewelry wardrobing seemed to have little influence on the styling choices of modern-day television actresses.While characters on the 1960s drama flit about in matched earrings and necklace sets, a vast majority of the nominated or presenting attendees at last night's awards show followed a more subtle style dictum: wear diamond drop earrings and pair them with bracele... |
Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show to be held in May
...nowned dealers in the antique jewelry and watch industry. The most prominent dealers will arrive from countries across the globe. Dealers will exhibit rare and unusual historical antique and vintage pieces, gemstones, and antique watches from famous brands including Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany’s, Harry Winston, Patek Philippe and Van Cleef & Arpels. Show hours are from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday, M... |
Natural History sale to highlight tourmaline
...diverse group of high-quality jewelry, gemstones and lapidary works of art.The highlights of the auction are more than 50 lots of tourmaline in various shades, featured as polished and unpolished minerals, unmounted stones and jewelry.Of particular interest is a multi-color suite of jewelry composed of 59 tiny, intricately hand-carved flowers by German lapidary master Manfred Wild, estimated betwe... |
Report: Silver prices strong throughout '09
...s that in many of the world's jewelry-making markets, demand shifted to silver products as a lower cost substitute for gold and platinum jewelry, yet 2009 demand for silver still experienced a decline, albeit a smaller one than gold and platinum.Total supply, meanwhile, rose a modest 2.4 percent in 2009, due primarily to an increase in secondary supply as consumers sold silver jewelry and decorati... |
Contemporary jewelry gets daylong museum program
...exploring contemporary studio jewelry on Saturday, Sept. 12."jewelry Study Day: Material and Technique in Contemporary Art jewelry Design" will take place at the museum's Columbus Circle location in Manhattan with the intent of introducing visitors to the leading trends, techniques and processes in the field of jewelry design.Kicking off the day, jeweler Ed Brickman will teach a sold-out class on ... |
Badgley Mischka - Runway
... presumably be major festivities to mark the milestone when they open up their first store on Madison Avenue (where else?) next spring, but in the meantime, this collection was something to celebrate.Rather than look back, the duo moved forward with what was, for them, a pared-down lineup. The goal was to keep things light both figuratively and literally. "Everything weighs ounces," Mischka said. ... |
Finlay VP Magrini resigns
...ce operated the licensed fine-jewelry departments in a number of department store chains and had more than 100 stand-alone stores under five different nameplates: Bailey Banks and Biddle (including Zell Bros.), Carlyle and Co., J.E. Caldwell, Park Promenade Jewellers and Congress Jewelers.Earlier this year, Finlay announced its intention to pull out of the licensed fine-jewelry departments by the ... |
JIC offers free business-survival tools
... their favorite stories about jewelry, and the ads pull on an emotional chord, the JIC says, generating increased desire to purchase jewelry. The post cards reinforce the message and serve as invitations to attract customers to members' stores. Finally, the in-store signage encourages staff to open a communication dialogue with customers. The JIC also provides additional instructions, tips and spe... |
Zale launches sale of pre-owned jewelry
...las--Zale is now selling used jewelry, National Jeweler has learned.Though the company made no formal announcement, a posting on Zale's official Facebook page made Tuesday morning heralded the launch of "previously owned jewelry" that had been "restored to its original luster."The Facebook page linked to Zales.com, where images of hundreds of pieces of pre-owned jewelry have been posted for sale. ... |
Gold-buying parties help jewelers offset slow sales
...w attendees to trade old gold jewelry for cash in a social setting.It was a sign of the times: After a sluggish holiday season, not a single jeweler paid money to run an advertisement during the Super Bowl.But gold buy-back company Cash4Gold scooped up one of the high-priced spots and ran a commercial featuring celebrity spokesmen Ed McMahon and MC Hammer, an odd couple who--flanked by gold-plated... |
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