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Bank Sues Shrenuj Executives, Claiming Fraudulent Transactions
On Oct. 4, ICICI Bank filed suit in New York federal court against 11 executives of Shrenuj & Co., alleging that the Indian company committed...
Tiny Jewel Box in D.C. Opens First East Coast Harry Kotlar Boutique
Washington, D.C.–based fine jewelry retailer Tiny Jewel Box recently announced that it will open the first-ever East Coast Harry Kotlar...
5 Essential Natural Diamond Truths
1. Diamonds are older than life on Earth, a true miracle of nature.
Long before there was life on Earth, there were diamonds. Most were created...
U.S. Government, Lazare Kaplan to Fund Botswana Diamond Cutting
Another $125 million loan guaranty has been pledged to boost diamond cutting and polishing in Botswana.
The loan is backed by New York City...
Great, Giftable Pendants for the Holidays or Just Because
When I went to NY Now in August and saw Los Angeles–based designer Beth Yorn’s collection in person for the first time, I was completely taken...
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Brick-and-Mortar Stores Drive Online Sales, Study Says
Opening brick-and-mortar stores creates a “halo effect” that drives consumers to the retailer’s website, according to a new study that tracked...
Charles & Colvard Receives Nasdaq Notice About Stock Price
On Oct. 12, moissanite company Charles & Colvard received a notice from Nasdaq, warning the company to get its share price above $1 or face...
Citizen Unveils Marvel-Themed Watches at New York Comic Con 2018
Citizen Watch picked the right event—pop-culture fest New York Comic Con—to debut its latest collection of timepieces: a series of eight...
Brett O’Connor Joins Bonhams’ U.S. Team
Auction house Bonhams has named Brett O'Connor its senior international jewelry director and senior vice president for the United...
Best Bridal Sales Tips: Outtakes From the Latest Issue
In the September/October issue of JCK, an article titled “Before You Go On Your Marry Way” appears in our annual bridal supplement. It’s a...
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3 Predictions for the Jewelry Business in 2019 and Beyond
At the conclusion of last week’s 2018 GIA Symposium, I looked at my laptop and realized I’d taken 23 pages of single-spaced notes starting the...
Sears Files for Chapter 11, Will Close 142 More Stores
On Oct. 15, Sears, once a towering icon of American retail, filed for Chapter 11 in New York federal court, along with sister retailer Kmart, and now...
Natural vs. Synthetic
The recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reversal regarding the definition of a diamond would seem to be a landmark decision. In reality, it is much...
Kataoka’s First U.S. Store Is a Minimalist Dream in NYC
A few weeks back, Anis Boudraa, chief operating officer of handmade Japanese fine jewelry brand Kataoka, told me the company's first-ever store...
Supplier News: Week of Oct. 15
GJEPC's First-Ever India Silver Jewelry Event Held in New Delhi
The first-ever meeting event for buyers and sellers of Indian silver jewelry was...
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