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Friedman’s Creditors File Petition for Involuntary Bankruptcy
Several creditors of Friedman’s Jewelers on Tuesday filed a petition to force the struggling chain into Chapter 7. » » »

Alpha Omega is Sold
A federal bankruptcy judge on Friday approved the sale of Boston-based Alpha Omega Jewelers, according to local media reports. » » »


Luxury Bermuda to Launch in 2009
JCK, the leading producer of trade events in the fine jewelry industry, announced the launch of the ultimate destination jewelry event, LUXURY Bermuda. The event, to be held March 15-18, 2009, at the Fairmont Southampton Resort in Bermuda, will target the jewelry industry’s most elite U.S. and European retailers and brands in an intimate relaxed environment. » » »

JCK's Yancy Weinrich is New WJA President
The Women’s Jewelry Association has named JCK's Yancy Weinrich as its new president. She succeeds Ann Arnold, vice president of Lieberfarb. » » »

Richemont Jewelry Sales Up 15%, Watches 16%
Compagnie Financiere Richemont, the world's second largest luxury goods group, reported Wednesday that its jewelry sales grew 15 percent to 863.8 million euros ($1.25 million) for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2007. » » »

From Our Blogs

De Beers’ U.S. Marketing: How Much Is it Changing the Game?
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Do You Give A Value to Merchandise Left on Premise for Repair?
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Tucson Countdown #7 – The GJX List
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De Beers Cuts U.S. Marketing, 11 Leave DTC Account
In a blow to the U.S. market, De Beers/Diamond Trading Company has cut its U.S. mar...
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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

Eric Lee, President, Chong Hing Jewelers
Eric Lee, president of Chong Hing Jewelers, died Jan. 19 after a brief battle with cancer. » » »

Scott Kay, Cari Golden to Speak at JEC
The 2008 Jewelers Executive Conference, being held on March 14-16 at the Doubletree Hotel Overland Park, Kansas, will include an inside look at the "white metal revolution." On March 16, the Palladium Alliance International and the Platinum Guild International are sponsoring morning and midday educational programs with Scott Kay and Cari Golden. » » »

Rolex Gives $1 Million to Watchmaking School

Swiss luxury watch brand Rolex is giving $1 million to underwrite the Watchmaking and Microtechnology program at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. » » »

Killion Named Executive VP of Zale
Zale Corp. said Thursday that Theo Killion has been named executive vice president, Human Resources, Legal and Corporate Strategy. Killion will report directly to Neal Goldberg, president and chief executive officer. » » »

Atlanta Jewelry Show’s SJTA U Schedule
The 2008 Southern Jewelry Travelers Association U educational program will focus on top trends and business issues impacting independent jewelers today. The program is part of the Atlanta Jewelry Show, being held March 1-3 at Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. » » »

Ireland Show, April 19-22 in Secaucus
Two hundred manufacturers from Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England will participate in The Ireland Show, April 19-22 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, in Secaucus N.J. » » »
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