Personality Shoot for Spring JCK Luxury: Daniel Assaf, The Tsavorite Factory & Kashkaval
On Thursday morning at 9:30, I was at a wine bar in Manhattan. I didn’t wake up there, nor did I go to sip Pinot Noir for breakfast;...
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Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
I have succumbed. Following in the esteemed footsteps of my colleague Jennifer, I am now on Twitter under “RobbatesJCK.” Follow...
Robbins Brothers: Breaking It Down
So I’ve talked to people about the Robbins Brothers bankruptcy plan, and it’s certainly an interesting...
Lincoln Watch Contains ‘Secret’ Message
The long-standing rumor that Abraham Lincoln’s pocket watch contained a “secret” engraving inside was verified by the Smithsonian’s National...
JSA: Jewelry Crime Up 17% in 2008
In a reversal of the trend from previous years, the total number of crimes against the jewelry industry increased 16.6 percent in 2008, the Jewelers'...
Salon Privé Aligns with About J
Salon Privé Haute Joaillerie Dubai, to be held Oct. 18-21 the Madinat Jumeirah, has formed a strategic alliance with About J Milan.
“Our...
NRF: Retail Sales Beat Expectations
Retail industry sales for February (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) rose 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted from January and...
Foot Traffic and Retail Sales Down in February
U.S. foot traffic at major shopping centers for the month of February fell 9.3 percent while sales slipped 1.5 percent for the same period, according...
Zale, Finlay and Those Bailey Banks Leases
I always receive a lot of inquiries about the Finlay/Zale/Bailey Banks lease situation, so I should note that Zale addressed it in its recent...
MJSA New York Review
The word from NYC this week was upbeat and busy at the show. Everyone I spoke with who either exhibited or attended told me that they were having a...