Better-than-Expected BaselWorld 2009
BaselWorld 2009, the world’s biggest watch and jewelry trade show closed Thursday and the verdict on business there in this year of global final...
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Robbins Brothers Bidder: It’s Us or Nothing
There have been a lot of objections to the proposed "sale" of Robbins Brothers — from lender Paradox Capital, the U.S.trustee, and, most...
Report: Niwaka Files for Bankruptcy, Closes N.Y. Store
Japanese jeweler Niwaka is liquidating its U.S. operations and closing its store on Fifth Avenue and 49th Street, according to a report in Crain’s...
GIA India Education Moves to BKC; First Class Graduates
GIA India Education is moving to the 10th Floor, Trade Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400051, effective Wednesday.
“Being...
18k Rolex Daytona Fetches $313,610 at Auction
Watch auctioneer Antiquorum took in more than $4.7 million at its auction in Geneva titled "Important Collector's Wristwatches, Pocket Watches,...
Customer Watch: The Lightness of Being: Translucence
The large statement necklaces and bracelets in fashion this last several months can look and feel heavy, both in the visual weight of the design and...
IDMA Plans Banking and Services Conference
The International Diamond Manufacturers Association announced it plans to host an international conference of diamond industry bankers and service...
Instore Show to Honor ‘Cool Store’ Winners
The Instore Show is hosting a celebration of its Cool Store winners, past and present. The event acknowledges the 70 stores selected and judged on...
Gottschalks to Liquidate
U.S. regional department store chain Gottschalks will be liquidated after it failed to attract a buyer, Reuters and other media reports.
A joint...
Sotheby’s to Offer 7-ct. Cullinan Blue Diamond
Sotheby’s will be offering a 7.03-ct. fancy vivid blue diamond from the Cullinan diamond mine at its sale of Magnificent Jewels in Geneva, May 12...