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Kay Jewelers Sponsors NBC Valentine Event
NBC will celebrate Valentine's Day with a week of marriage proposals as five couples from around the country share their intimate moment with viewers during primetime interstitial segments Feb. 10-14 in a partnership with Kay Jewelers, which will sponsor this weeklong event. » » »

High-End Jewelers Come Together at JCK Show
JCK Las Vegas is bringing high-end jewelry companies together on the show floor. Fifth Avenue on Level 2 of the exhibit floor is already home to the Design Center, LUXURY Collection, and Prestige Promenade. For 2008, JCK has added the Grande Plaza Pavilion to the same area, bringing many of the shows high end brands to a central location. » » »


NRDC to Acquire Fortunoff
NRDC Equity Partners, the owner of the Lord & Taylor department store chain, will acquire Fortunoff, the Westbury, N.Y.-based fine jewelry and home furnishings company. To effect the transaction, Fortunoff has filed a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, the companies said in a joint statement Monday. » » »

CJA Donates $10,000 to CIBJO Education Fund
The Canadian Jewellers Association has pledged $10,000 to a new education fund set up by CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, in cooperation with the United Nations. The aim of the fund is to promote projects in which the jewelry businesses serve as a facilitator for sustainable economic and social development. » » »

Jeweler Promotes Contest on YouTube
Zachary’s Jewelers decided with Valentine’s Day just around the corner to promote its first time “love letter contest” via YouTube.com. » » »

From Our Blogs

JCK Luxury: Seal of Disapproval Continuing with Your Thoughts
In JCK Luxury Winter 2008 issue Jennifer Heebner and Carrie Soucy wrote a very interesting article regarding country of origin (COO). Their article starts with a story of a man returning a piece of jewelry because he saw a made in China sticker that was on the box—but assumed the jewelry was made in China and requested a refund...
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The Fallout from Fortunoff
Unanswered questions from today’s Fortunoff announcement: - Will someone else bid for Fortunoff, or is the Lord and Taylor purchase basically a done deal? - If Lord and Taylor takes the company over, what will happen to Finlay’s leased departments in those stores?...
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Jewelmer Shows Parisians "The Miracle of the Golden Pearl" Part I
The chilly autumn wind failed to dampen the warmth of the Filipino spirit during the Jewelmer presentation of the “Le Miracle de la Perle d’or des Philippines (The Miracle of the Philippine Golden Pearl)” on November 7, 2007 at the Le Grand Amphitheatre of the Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris, France...
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Trend Watch: The One-Shouldered Dress
A perennially favorite idea of designers to keep things interesting in a sea of sameness at formal events is the one-shouldered gown. The style has both subtle sexiness and inherent glamour. Done well, the dress adds a prominent diagonal line that gives the wearer the illusion of more height and less width. Done poorly, it can make the bodice of the dress and the wearer’s bustline look oddly off balance...
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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

Blue Nile Adds 12 International Markets
Online diamond and jewelry retailer Blue Nile, Inc. said Monday it will offer international shipping service to 12 new countries in Europe and Asia-Pacific. » » »

The Rich Keep Spending
Despite continued news of a looming recession, 80.3 percent of the "Super Rich" (consumers with net worth of $30 million plus) will increase their spending on luxury goods and services, according to a recent survey. » » »

Susan Jacques to Keynote 'Women in the Know'
Susan Jacques, chief executive officer/president of Borsheims Fine Jewelry will kick off the fifth annual “Women in the Know Conference” with a keynote address titled, “From the Counter to the Corner Office.” » » »

Rough Diamond Conference Well Represented
The Third International Rough Diamond Conference, to be held on Feb. 11 - 12, will feature representatives of more than 99 percent of the world’s rough diamond production, the Israel Diamond Institute said. This includes the leadership of the five largest world producers (by value): Botswana, Russia, Canada, Angola and South Africa, all of which will be represented by ministers or top corporate producers. » » »

Purple Jewelry and Gems at Bangkok Fair
The Purple Evolution exhibition at the upcoming Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair will include jewelry made with purple gold and amethysts by some of Thailand's top jewelry designers and a special purple sapphire exhibit. » » »

GIA Offers Support Kit for Retailers
The Gemological Institute of America is offering a “Retailer Support Kit” to jewelry retailers. » » »

Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo
The fifth annual Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo, being held April 24 – 27 at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport, will include seminars, demonstrations, networking opportunities, and an exhibitor show. The show is produced by bench jewelers for bench jewelers. » » »
THIS MONTH’S READER POLL
How do the recent financial problems of jewelry retail chains, such as Zale and Friedman's, affect independent jewelers?
It eliminates competition and creates opportunities for independents.
The ups and downs of chain jewelers make little to no difference to independents.
It reflects on the industry as a whole, thus, making it difficult for all jewelers to compete.

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