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International Jewellery Kobe ends with solid results
Kobe, Japan—Organizers of this year's International Jewellery Kobe (IJK 2008) have announced solid business results for the show held last month.
June 05, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
IJT breaks attendance records
Tokyo—International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT), Japan's largest jewelry trade show, broke attendance records this year, with 1,646 exhibitors from 36 countries and 37,812 visitors at the Jan. 23-26...
February 22, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
IJT launches online 'e-guidebook'
Tokyo—Visitors to the upcoming International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT) show, to be held in late January 2008, will now have the opportunity to plan their time beforehand through IJT's new online...
December 19, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Rock 'n' roll-inspired Rock Star Baby Jewelry designed by Tico Torres of Bon Jovi fame is now available online in Japan
The sterling silver Rock Star Baby Jewelry line from Tico Torres of Bon Jovi is now available in Japan. Web site Reasonsoftheheart.com has made the line available through Goopping Japan, an American-h...
October 08, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
PPR revenue grows in 1Q
Paris—French luxury conglomerate PPR saw revenue climb 5.6 percent in the first quarter of 2007 to $6 billion.
April 30, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Bulgari loses some luster
For the first quarter, Italian jeweler Bulgari reported an increase in sales to $358.3 million—a figure which fell short of analysts expectations of $365.7 million, Forbes.com reported. The...
May 16, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Boycott clouds gem show in Myanmar
The Gems Emporium began on Wednesday and continues through Nov. 26.
November 14, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Japan show attracts over 16,000 buyers
Kobe, Japan—The 11th International Jewellery Kobe 2007 (IJK) brought in a record-breaking 16,167 professional buyers from Japan and abroad between May 17-19 at the Kobe International Exhibition...
July 03, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
IJT returns with 'Watch World' pavilion
Tokyo—The International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT) show, Japan's biggest jewelry trade fair, will make its return to the Tokyo Big Sight convention center in 2008, featuring a newly established...
June 21, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Amazon.com goes global with jewelry, watches
Seattle—Amazon.com has announced the launch of three new Jewelry and Watches stores in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan.
August 06, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
JA New York returns in late July
New York—The JA New York Summer Show will return to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City this year from July 27-30.
April 25, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
'Star Trek'-styled watches flash digitally coded time
Tokyoflash Japan, a small wrist-wear design company, creates "futuristic and original" timepieces that have become popular with geeks as well as young kids, the International Herald Tribune reported.
April 04, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Pexco to offer diamond-encrusted keshi pearls
Japan—Combining two of nature's most prized offerings, the Pearl Exporting Co. (Pexco) will soon make diamond-encrusted keshi pearls available in the United States.
January 17, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Study: Time greatest luxury, jewelry not far behind
New York—Luxury consumers across the globe share many characteristics, including an emphasis on experiences over possessions, a new study finds.
July 24, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Richemont sales soar in FY06
Geneva—Overall sales at Richemont Group increased 12 percent (16 percent at constant exchange rates) to $6.55 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31.
April 24, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Richemont 1Q sales up 9 percent
Geneva—Swiss luxury goods company Richemont reported that overall sales for the group increased 9 percent in the three-month period ending June 30, with the Asia-Pacific and European markets...
July 18, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Agreement reached on Be-treated-corundum disclosure
Cape Town, South Africa—Representatives of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA) and the Japan Jewelry Association (JJA) announced an agreement between the organizations on the...
March 15, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
'Forevermark' marketing facility opens in Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium—The Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) joined with sightholders today to celebrate the opening of Forevermark Antwerp at a reception held here.
February 27, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Tiffany remains 'cautious' on U.S. market
New York—Tiffany and Co. reported a slight increase in same-store sales in the United States for fiscal year 2007, according to the company's financial earnings released today.
March 24, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Platinum jewelry demand dips in '07
New York—Demand for new platinum from jewelry manufacturers will dip slightly in 2007, despite modest growth in platinum jewelry purchases in China and Europe, as will demand for new palladium,...
November 13, 2007 | National Jeweler Network



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