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Tiffany's Annual Sales Up 15%
Tiffany & Co. reported Monday that its net sales increased 15 percent in the fiscal year ended Jan. 31, and rose 10 percent in the fourth quarter. » » »

Swatch Group Tops $1 Billion in Net Income
The Swatch Group, the world’s largest watchmaker, topped the $1 billion mark (1.015 billion Swiss francs) in net income in 2007 for the first time in its history, says the company. » » »


Jewelry Web Sites Saw Healthy Growth
Unique visitors to jewelry, luxury goods, and accessories Web sites in the U.S. grew by 3 percent in February compared to January, according to ComScore Media Matrix. » » »

Timex Makes Top Management Appointments
The Timex Group B.V. has announced two major top management appointments in its U.S.-based operations. » » »

Martin Flyer, FIT Sponsor Design Competition
Fine jewelry manufacturer Martin Flyer is sponsoring a student design competition in conjunction with the Fashion Institute of Technology. » » »

From Our Blogs

Kurt Einhorn Dies
I was very sorry to hear today about the death of Kurt Einhorn at age 77. A former DTC sightholder, Kurt was widely respected in the industry. Someone once described him as part of an older generation of diamantaires, who really loved the business, and would really get excited when they saw a beautiful diamond. I am not sure how many of that breed we have left. Many of his family followed him into the business; his son now runs this Internet diamond site, based in England...
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Laura Linney Looking Well, Eh, in Waterman, Kors, and Ferragamo
Laura Linney and I go way back. Back to when I was eleven and begged to see Searching for Bobby Fischer in the theater, three times.Linney's gown is a Michael Kors strapless number, which kind of straddles the line of classic/safe and the Ferragamo shoes and bag kind of do the same, but Linney carries it well, and honestly not every dress has to be a shocker folks. Linney in my mind has always, even in the parts that she takes, represented a kind of quiet elegance that is refreshing. Maybe it is just the maternal Bobby Fischer memories of her, who knows?...
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Trend Watch: Full-Figured Beauty Celebrated
Especially for those of us not genetically programmed to be naturally thin, Vogue magazine’s evolution over the last few years to present a more inclusive view of what constitutes beauty is a sea change that allows many of us to breathe a collective sigh of relief...
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20 Bucks for a Lifetime of Watch Batteries
At my store we charge customers $10 for a regular battery and $13 for lithium. We all know they cost almost nothing—but the time it takes to change one means our employees aren’t on the floor selling. Of ten we ask customers to pick up their watches in a couple of hours or the next day—but a battery is something they want done then and are willing to wait—hence the 10 bucks...
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MORE INDUSTRY NEWS

Steady Traffic at Atlanta Jewelry Show
Reports of steady order-writing, new business, and quality booth traffic streamed in from exhibiting companies Atlanta Jewelry Show, held March 1-3 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, despite a slight attendance dip. » » »

Basharova Earns Top Award in AJDC Contest
Nina Basharova has been named the 2008 Grand Prize winner of the American Jewelry Design Council's annual New Talent Contest. » » »

IDL Unveils Jewelry Certification Services
International Diamond Laboratories on Wednesday revealed its new product line of jewelry certificates. Available in three sizes, IDL Jewelry Certificates describe jewelry pieces, providing details on both the precious metals and precious stones, including diamonds. These new products will be available through its Antwerp, Dubai, and Mumbai offices. » » »

GemFest Basel Presents Perceptions of Wealth
GemFest Basel 2008 will include a presentation on the luxury market to the jewelry and watch industry by keynote speaker David Arnold, senior vice president and group publisher of CurtCo Robb Media, LLC. Arnold’s company publishes the Robb Report and Showboats International magazines targeted to the world’s most affluent readers. » » »

Frederick Goldman Hires Designer for Bridal
Frederick Goldman, Inc. has named Younhee Shin as director of merchandising, Bridal. She will be focused on the jewelry manufacturer's Diana Classic and ArtCarved brands. » » »

'The Jeweler's Bench Book'
Metalsmith and Ganoksin co-founder Charles Lewton-Brain has published "The Jeweler's Bench Book," which offers advice on how to choose the best bench for your needs, then modify it for maximum efficiency. » » »

Israel Diamond Industry at Basel
The Israel Diamond Institute said that its annual high profile breakfast press conference at BASELWORLD 2008 will focus on diamonds as a symbol of luxury. » » »

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