Victoria's Secret unveils 2008 'Fantasy Bra'
Victoria's Secret unveils its annual jewel-encrusted "Fantasy Bra," with this year's creation totaling more than 1,000 carats and valued at $5 million.
Victoria's Secret unveils 2008 'Fantasy Bra'
Columbus, Ohio—With the holiday season approaching, Victoria's Secret unveiled its annual jewel-encrusted "Fantasy Bra" on Monday, with this year's lingerie creation totaling more than 1,000...
Some swimsuit with your jewelry?
New York—Jewelry hits the beach big-time in the 2008 edition of Sports Illustrated's famous "Swimsuit" issue, with Lana Jewelry and Michael Spirito of Exhibitionist as two of the featured...
Shreve and Co. to host French jewelry exhibit
San Francisco—With the help of the French Trade Commission, Shreve and Co. will host an exclusive trunk show of works by some of the finest contemporary French jewelers.
Saks sales slip 5.3 percent in July
New York—Same-store sales at Saks Inc. decreased 5.3 percent for the four weeks ended Aug. 4, and owned sales decreased 4.6 percent to $192.1 million, compared with $201.4 million for the same...
Beyonce reveals $5 million engagement ring
New York—Though pop star Beyoncé Knowles tied the knot with rapper Jay-Z about five months back, she's finally revealed her engagement ring, and it's quite a knockout.
Jewelry takes catwalk at Fashion Week
New York—Jewelry has had a fine showing on the runways of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City so far this week, with fashion designers accessorizing their Spring 2009 collections with...
Bernie Robbins to open Hearts on Fire store
Las Vegas—Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelers will open a Hearts On Fire store at the end of June in Atlantic City, N.J., via a partnership with the diamond company, National Jeweler has learned.
Neiman Marcus December sales up
Dallas—Same-store sales at Neiman Marcus Inc. increased 2.9 percent to $709 million for the five weeks ended Dec. 29, compared with $689 million for the same period in 2006, the company...
'Fire and Flash' sets January dates
Atlanta—AmericasMart Atlanta will strengthen its presence in the jewelry industry once again next year with Fire and Flash, the International Jewelry Showcase, to be held from Jan. 26-29.
East Coast Jewelry hosts 'Gems of Time'
Miami, Fla.—East Coast Jewelry's "Gems of Time Invitational" event to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation kicked off at the Setai Hotel in South Beach, Fla., recently, with Vacheron Constantin...
AGTA salutes award-winning cuts, designs
Dallas—Each year, the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) salutes designers and lapidary artists who work wonders with colored gemstones through its annual AGTA Cutting Edge and Spectrum...
The look: Pearls
Mikimoto spokeswoman Maureen Gribbin told In Style magazine that a long pearl strand is a sexier take on the classic pearl choker and allows for multiple looks.
Statement necklaces steal show at Oscars
Los Angeles—Crimson gowns and showy jewelry ruled the red carpet at the 80th annual Academy Awards last night, firing up an otherwise lackluster fashion parade.
Saks sales drop in August
New York—Same-store sales at Saks Inc. decreased 5.9 percent for the four weeks ended Sept. 1, and owned sales decreased 6.1 percent to $200.5 million, compared with $213.5 million for the same...
Ellen gives Portia pink diamonds for 'dream wedding'
Emmy-award-winning talk show host Ellen Degeneres gave longtime girlfriend Portia De Rossi a marquise-cut diamond ring set with pink diamonds for their upcoming nuptials, People has reported.
Pearls that start, and end, with grit
Pearls have finally shed their good girl image in favor of an edgier, grittier persona, The New York Times reported. Justin Giunta of Subversive incorporates chains and vintage finds into the pearl...