Category: Jewelry

By Avi Krawitz
RAPAPORT… Swatch Group posted a decline in sales in the second half of 2008, but said it expects to see some modest growth through 2009. According to Rapaport calculations (see table below), group net sales in the second half fell 6.3 percent to CHF 2.853 billion ($2.469 billion), while gross watch and jewelry sales declined 5.6 percent to CHF 2.451 billion ($2.122 billion). The company did not provide separate half-year sales figures in its full-year report published Thursday. Read more about Swatch Watch, Jewelry Sales -6% in 2H 2008 …

By Amy Buckman

February 4, 2009 (WPVI) — If you have single earrings, broken bracelets or knotted necklaces, there’s an easy way to turn them into cash.

When Kara Gibbons’ sister was diagnosed with colon cancer, Kara started an email campaign, asking her friends — and their friends — to send their unwanted jewelry into RedSwan.com. RedSwan is an online jewelry-purchasing site. Read more about Locally-based website buys old jewelry for cash …

By Michelle Graff
Minneapolis, Minn.–After a year in which jewelry product slowed sales and shrunk margins, ShopNBC will set its sights on lower-priced pieces, the company’s new head said in a conference call on Tuesday.

In a question-and-answer session following the call, new ShopNBC Chief Executive Officer Keith Stewart said the company had to discount higher-priced jewelry during the 2008 holiday season to remain competitive in the market. Read more about ShopNBC lowering its jewelry ambitions …

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (AP) – A 39-year-old west Michigan man is expected to go on trial this week in the slayings of a Grand Haven jewelry store owner and a customer.

WGHN-AM reports jury selection is to start Tuesday in Ottawa County circuit court. Read more about Jury selection to start in jewelry shop slayings …

MADISON, Wis. – If you’re in the market for Colombian emerald earrings or an Amethyst pendant, the state treasurer has a deal for you.

The state is selling abandoned jewelry it’s collected on eBay.

Each year, the state treasurer receives the contents of bank safe deposit boxes that have been abandoned for at least five years. Read more about State auctions abandoned jewelry …

NEW YORK, NY, January 22, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ — G3 Jewelry Inc, a New York City-based designer of customizable diamond jewelry and Swiss-made diamond watches, has added over 30 new pieces to its “Glamour” line for women. Since its debut in the summer of 2008, the “Glamour” line has been spotted on various celebrities who rave about the lines’ unique styling, beautiful diamonds and customization options. “We’ve expanded our assortment of diamond rings, diamond pendants and diamond earrings and we’ll be adding several new styles of diamond necklaces and diamond bracelets in the coming weeks,” explains Quincy Brown, CEO and Lead Designer of G3 Jewelry. Read more about G3 Jewelry Adds 30 New Pieces to its "Glamour" Line of Customizable Diamond Jewelry for Women …

By Deena Taylor
RAPAPORT… Zales Jewelers is promoting five types of jewelry for men — watches, bracelets, dog tags, cufflinks and rings — ahead of Valentine’s Day. “Instead of giving a man a sweater or shirt that will fade with time, the gift of jewelry is a lasting and meaningful way to express how much you care,” the company noted in a statement. Read more about Zales Promotes Valentine's Day Jewelry Gifts for Men …

The Pattillos of rockfoodtable.com will have their banquet table set up Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25 at the East Texas Gem & Mineral Society’s 12th Annual Gemstone & Jewelry Showcase in the Tyler Rose Garden Center. Show hours are, Saturday, 10am- 6pm; Sunday, 10am- 5pm.

Along with the Pattillos (who have been inducted into the National Rockhound Hall of Fame) will be dealers selling jewelry, gemstones (cut and uncut), fossils, minerals, beads and much more. Read more about Twelfth Annual Gemstone, Jewelry Showcase …

Precious Earth, a sustainable jewelry line, takes a step forward from the cadre of ethical jewelers with the launch of a line dedicated to transparency and consciousness in the jewelry trade by raising awareness for beneficiation programs in Africa and the world’s endangered species.

Precious Earth sources certifiable recycled and renewable precious metals preserving the earth’s most natural resources, and high quality, ethically sourced Namibia diamonds from Africa. Endorsed by Team Namibia, the collection embraces Africa’s natural resources and wildlife while advocating for Team Namibia’s role in empowering local populations through beneficiation. Read more about Jewelry Manufacturer Launches Product Line Made Exclusively with Recycled Precious Metals …

By Tom Shean
The Virginian-Pilot
© January 19, 2009

The bankruptcy trustee for retailer Christian Bernard Stores Corp. received court approval to liquidate the jewelry chain’s assets. The trustee’s plan calls for re-opening the company’s 15 stores in the next few days for a liquidation sale. Read more about Christian Bernard jewelry stores may reopen to sell assets …