Sotheby’s Taps Former Phillips Exec to Lead Watch Sales Push
James Marks has been named global head of private sales and retail for Sotheby’s watch business, the auction house announced today. (more…)
May 29 Aurea Informatio: GJEPC Joins NDC (Plus, Your Friday Web Roundup)
The JCK team is in Las Vegas this week, speaking on panels, meeting with jewelry designers, and trying on new pieces for future editorial...
JCK Take 3: Bruce Bridges, Royal Pop, RJC
AGTA President Joins Trade Advisory Committee on Africa
Bruce Bridges, president of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), has been appointed to...
Goldsmiths’ Company Names New Head
The Goldsmiths’ Company announced that a well-known lawyer and investment executive, Sir Edward Braham, has become its prime warden—the most...
JCK Take 3: Jewelers Mutual, Rapaport, JA New York
Jewelers Mutual Opens Bench Jeweler Training Studio at SCAD
The Jewelers Mutual Studio has opened at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD),...
Executive Watch: Who’s on the Move in the Jewelry Industry?
Vicky Xu Joins Caratwise as COO
Custom jewelry design platform Caratwise has appointed Vicky Xu, formerly with Signet brands Blue Nile and James...
Under Pressure From Sanctions, Russia Plans Diamond Export Duties
Russia is preparing to impose export duties on select rough diamonds later this year in an effort to bolster the nation's cutting industry, which has...
India’s Lab-Grown Diamond Exports Surpass Naturals by Volume
India’s diamond sector has reached a notable milestone, with lab-grown stones exceeding naturals in export volume, as reported by industry analyst...
India’s Tariff Hike on Gold and Silver Imports Concerns Its Jewelry Industry
Stepping up its efforts to curb demand for precious metals, India has more than doubled the tariff rate on gold and silver imports. But leaders of...
JA Reveals Winners of CASE Awards for Jewelry Design
Jewelers of America (JA) has announced the winners of its 36th annual CASE Awards, spotlighting exceptional design talent in the fine jewelry...