JCK eWednesday - September 29, 2006
Dear Reader,
In a few days, GIA will provide origin information for some emeralds. The Institute also begins an annual fundraising campaign. There's plenty of watch news this week as one brand launches a new precious metals line, another enters the U.S. market, a third plans to dramatically expand its production capabilities, and fourth uses a sports personality to launch a new line. And, PGI uses the Internet to connect consumers to retailers.1. GIA to Provide Origin Information on Emerald Reports
2. GIA Launches 2007 Richard T. Liddicoat Scholarship Fund Campaign
3. JCK Show ~ Las Vegas to include a new luxury component
4. Vacheron Constantin Launches Platinum Line with VIP Bash
5. Milus Debuts in America
6. Hublot Builds $8 million Watch Factory
7. Derek Jeter Launches Movado Series 800
8. PGI-USA expands Web Sites to Drive Consumers to Jewelry Retailers For more news and updates, please go to www.JCKonline.com. 1. GIA TO PROVIDE ORIGIN INFORMATION ON EMERALD REPORTS
The Gemological Institute of America will begin offering geographic origin determinations on its Emerald Identification Reports, effective Friday. To read more click here.
2. GIA LAUNCHES 2007 RICHARD T. LIDDICOAT SCHOLARSHIP FUND CAMPAIGN
The Gemological Institute of America will kick off its annual Richard T. Liddicoat Scholarship Campaign this month. The campaign seeks donors to assist qualified individuals hoping to study at the Institute. To read more click here.
3. JCK SHOW ~ LAS VEGAS TO INCLUDE A NEW LUXURY COMPONENT
JCK Show ~ Las Vegas 2007 will include a new market focused on luxury merchandise directed at manufacturers and retailers who serve the luxury industry. This component of the JCK Las Vegas show is called Cadeaux The Luxury Gift Collection at JCK and it will be held June 1-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. To read more click here.
4. VACHERON CONSTANTIN LAUNCHES PLATINUM LINE WITH VIP BASH
Vacheron Constantin, the world’s oldest Swiss watch brand, launched its Platinum Excellence Collection on Nov. 15 at a Hollywood VIP bash at private Beverly Hills estate. It is the first watch collection ever to have a solid platinum watch dial. To read more click here.
5. MILUS DEBUTS IN AMERICA
Swiss luxury brand Milus officially introduced itself to the U.S. trade and consumer press at a November launch luncheon in New York City. Participants included Jan Edocs, chief executive officer of Milus International SA; Andrew Block and Howard Levitt, vice president and chief financial officer, respectively of Tourneau Inc., the leading U.S. watch retailer, where Milus debuted, and watch industry veteran Doron Basha, CEO of Milus USA Inc., Beverly Hills, Calif. To read more click here.
6. HUBLOT BUILDS $8 MILLION WATCH FACTORY
Swiss luxury watch brand Hublot is building a new $8 million watch factory in Nyon, Switzerland, its home location, to replace its old one, which will be sold. To read more click here.
7. DEREK JETER LAUNCHES MOVADO SERIES 800
Baseball superstar Derek Jeter recently hosted the launch of Movado’s new Series 800 Chronograph at Macy's Herald Square flagship store. Fans and watch enthusiasts lined the aisles to get a Movado Series 800 baseball cap and to shake hands with Jeter. To read more click here.
8. PGI-USA EXPANDS WEB SITES TO DRIVE CONSUMERS TO JEWELRY RETAILERS
The number of people consulting the Internet to research fine jewelry is growing, according to a study conducted by Platinum Guild International USA. Men in particular, use the Internet as their number-one resource to begin their search for their first fine jewelry purchase–the engagement ring. To read more click here.
That's all!
Yours,The Editors of JCK eWednesday
