New 25% Duty Possible On Indian Jewelry
Donald Trump may no longer be president, but the trade spats he gleefully picked with the rest of the world continue. (more…)
EBay Adds Escrow Service For Luxury Watches
EBay, which features a large luxury watch marketplace among its online offerings, has announced an escrow service to facilitate the buying and...
The Plumb Club Augments TPC-365 Adding Virtual Member Showrooms
The Plumb Club, a New York–based coalition of suppliers in all facets of the jewelry, diamond, and watch sectors, met the industry’s needs in...
Alabama Jeweler Gets In “Sign War” With Local Chick-fil-A
Jeff Dennis admits that he never intended to get into a full-fledged “sign war” with the restaurant on the next block. And he certainly never...
Pandora Stops Using Mined Diamonds, A Product It Rarely Used
Pandora is going no naturel.
As part of its launch of a new lab-grown diamond line, the Danish charm-maker announced it will no longer use natural...
‘InColor’ Founder Jean Claude Michelou Dies
Gem dealer Jean Claude Michelou (pictured), who founded InColor magazine and served as its editor-in-chief for 17 years, died of COVID-19 on May 3 at...
Judith Ripka to Open Westchester Store in June
New York brand Judith Ripka is planning to open a new store in Westchester in June. It will be the company's first store to open in more than 10...
Harris Jewelry Has Closed All Its Stores
Harris Jewelry, the 18-store, New York–based chain that served members of the military, has closed all its stores, though it will still operate...
Phillips Taps Two Executives In International Expansion
Phillips is expanding its international jewelry department with the appointment of two executives. Sara Payne Thomeier is joining the firm as the...
Customs Seizes 9,000 Counterfeits Of 10 Brands
On April 26, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Cincinnati seized 9,377 counterfeit jewelry items—including imitations of 10...
Muzo, Gemfields Promote Emeralds In May
As May arrives, our thoughts turn to emeralds, the month's birthstone, and a gem that symbolizes rebirth, hope, peace, growth, and nature. ...