Diamond jewellery captivated buyers at Bonhams Fine Jewelry auction held on June 20 in New York. Headlining the sale was a cushion, brilliant-cut diamond ring of 7.59 carats, flanked by two bullet-cut diamonds. The piece sold for HK$2.64 million (US$341,000), exceeding pre-sale estimates, according to Bonhams. “This diamond is an excellent example of a sought-after … Read More →
Buoyant North American demand is a rare bright spot for the global platinum jewelry market after a sharp drop in prices boosted jewelers’ margins, driving up consumption of the white metal by more than a third over the last six years. North American appetite has flourished despite lackluster global platinum jewelry sales, with world consumption … Read More →
A former principal who spent 28 years working for the Detroit Public Schools pleaded guilty to bribery today, admitting she accepted roughly $22,000 in kickbacks from a vendor and spent the money two ways: buying jewelry, perfume and clothing for herself and helping her school. “Other than the gift cards, it was used for the schools,” ex-DPS … Read More →
The United States Jewelry Council (USJC), a group of US-based jewellery trade associations working to ensure that the US jewellery industry is collectively represented at government and international levels, has announced the addition of new members. The four new USJC members are the American Gem Trade Association, Diamond Club West Coast, National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and … Read More →
If you already find yourself longing for a summer vacation, sorry, but Daniela Villegas’ capsule collection for Salvatore Ferragamo is about to add fuel to the fire. Villegas, who launched her own namesake brand in 2008, worked with the brand to create an eight-piece collection that channels Ferragamo’s love of travel and nature through various tropical bird pieces–a motif borrowed from Ferragamo’s famous silk scarves. FERRAGAMO “I have always … Read More →
The Israel Diamond Jewelry Association (IDJ) was officially launched on February 16 at a ceremony held on the sidelines of International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI). The IDJ Statement of Purpose was signed by Yoram Dvash, president of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE); Cibjo President Gaetano Cavalieri and Israel Diamond Institute Chairman Shmuel Schnitzer. It … Read More →