JCK Rock Star Episode 9: Walt Debuts His Piece
If you recall from episode 4 of the JCK Rock Star competition, contestant and New York City–based jewelry designer Walter Adler Chefitz was...
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George Thompson Diamond Jeweler Donates to California Charity
The George Thompson Diamond Co. donated a diamond and pearl pendant to the St. Mary Magdalen School auction in Camarillo, Calif.The jewelry was...
Ross-Simons Opens First Store in Delaware
Ross-Simons, a retail chain whose first store opened in Providence, R.I., in 1952, will open its newest store in Delaware on Feb. 3. It will be...
Jewelry Can Make or Break a Look: Lessons From the 2012 SAG Awards
There were all manner of spectacular jewels set off to perfection on the red carpet at the 2012 SAG Awards. There were also a few examples of jewels...
JBT: Jewelry Industry Shrank in 2011
Jewelers Board of Trade statistics for 2011 show a mixed bag for the industry—with the overall number of U.S. businesses dipping 1.3 percent, but...
TARA’s New Garden of Gems Collection
Many know New York City-based TARA for its high-end South Seas pearls, but this week, it debuted a new finished jewelry collection at the Centurion...
NRF: Valentine’s Day Spending to Reach $17.8 Billion
The average person celebrating Valentine’s Day will spend an average of $126.03, up 8.5 percent over last year, according to the National Retail...
Custom Jeweler Richard Rilliet Dies
Richard D. Rilliet, a New Jersey native who worked as a custom jewelry maker in Santa Barbara, Calif., died Jan. 11 at age 60 after a battle with...
Zale Names Ken Brumfield Senior Vice President
Zale Corp. appointed Ken Brumfield senior vice president of financial products.Brumfield will be responsible for all customer financing, warranty,...
Helzberg Diamonds Raises More Than $450,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation
Helzberg Diamonds announced that sales of its I AM LOVED bears have raised more than $450,000 in funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation over the past...