Luxury Site Farfetch Goes Public in $885 Million IPO
Farfetch, the London-based e-tail site that calls itself the “world’s largest marketplace for luxury” and sells high-end watches and jewelry...
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Former Alex and Ani CEO Feroce Reflects on Quixotic Governor Bid
Last week, Giovanni Feroce—the former CEO of Alex and Ani and the Benrus watch brand—lost his race to be the Republican nominee for governor of...
Jewelers of America Announces 2019 GEM Award Nominees
Jewelers of America (JA) has announced its nominees for the 2019 GEM Awards, in the categories of jewelry design, media excellence, and retail...
Sept. 21 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
This week The new Tiffany True ring. Why Henri Bendel closed. And jewelry that commemorates gerrymandered congressional districts. All...
These Latest Designs by Alison Antelman Are So Good
At a time when consumers are craving individuality more and more, the work of independent designers is a crucial element of any retail store. When a...
Jean-Claude Biver Stepping Down As LVMH Watch Division Head
Jean-Claude Biver (pictured), the colorful watch executive who has headed brands ranging from Hublot to Blancpain, is stepping down from his current...
Shelter Brings Fashion-Forward Collections to Washington, D.C.
Designer Mallory Shelter debuted her fine jewelry collection, Mallory Shelter Jewelry, while working at popular Washington, D.C., homewares shop...
Gem Cutter Roger Dery Debuts Gem Legacy to Support East African Mining Families
Veteran gem cutter Roger Dery and his family—wife Ginger and daughter Rachel—have created a nonprofit organization dedicated to education,...
Lazare Kaplan’s Case Against Antwerp Diamond Bank Dismissed
On Aug. 29, a New York federal judge once again dismissed Lazare Kaplan’s (LKI) nearly 7-year-old complaint against Antwerp Diamond Bank (ADB),...
Under the (Danish Modern) Influence: Graymoor Lane Jewelry
Jewelry lines with a strong point of view are a favorite topic on this blog, whether it’s Erin DeLuca’s lace inspirations, Xiao Wang’s mermaids...