By Erika W. In his annual address at JCK where he discussed "The New Normal," Martin Rapaport's advice to retail jewelers was to “sell diamonds to rich people.” In a world of diamond-encrusted iPhones and iPads, a $3.8 million dollar diamond purse, and a $43 million diamond ring made entirely out of diamon...
Rob Bates – Yes, There Really is a “New Normal” CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Jewelers of America is offering scholarships to employees of JA Member stores who are at least 18 years old. Scholarships fund up to 80% of education costs from providers including GIA, Diamond Council of America (DCA), Jewelers Education Foundation of American Gem Society (JEF), and Gemmological As...
Jewelers of America Industry Scholarships Available CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Christie's is set to auction Elizabeth Taylor's most celebrated jewels including the Bulgari sapphire sautoir and "trombino" ring. The sapphire sautoir was a gift to Ms. Taylor from Richard Burton in 1971. The centerpiece is set with a sugarloaf cabochon sapphire weighing 52.72 carats. The Art Deco ...
Elizabeth Taylor’s Bulgari Sapphire Sautoir for September CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. According to Bundle.com, the most expensive jeweler in the U.S. is Harry Winston in New York City. Results were based on average receipt amounts pulled from millions of transactions from July 2010 to June 2011. Harry Winston tops the list with an average sales receipt of $8,388. It's no surprise ...
Most Expensive Jewelers in the United States? CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel is an old European cut diamond ring posted by ForteKitty. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! Posted by ForteKitty We've been seeing spectacular antique and vintage diam...
Jewel of the Week – Old European Cut Diamond Ring CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. The Golden Eye, a 43.51 carat fancy intense yellow diamond sold for $2.84 million on Bid4Assets.com. The diamond was projected to fetch anywhere between $3-20 million with an opening bid of $900,000. $2.84 million is not too shabby for an online purchase of a diamond formerly owned by a convicted mone...
Golden Eye Diamond Sells for $2.8 Million CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Christie's has announced the auction of Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection, which will be preceded by a worldwide exhibition of Taylor's art, memorabilia, fashion, and jewels. A portion of profits from the exhibition will be donated to The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Can't make it to the exhi...
Elizabeth Taylor Collection on World Tour – Video CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters The Crown Jewels of Hollywood to be Auctioned Christie's has announced the first of a four-day series of sales celebrating Elizabeth Taylor's extraordinary jewelry collection. In an Evening Sale on December 13, 2011, Christie's New York will feature 80 of Ms. Taylor's most iconic jewels. Two D...
Christie’s to Auction Elizabeth Taylor’s Jewelry Collection CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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