The 2012 Niche Award Winners for Jewelry Design

Cityscape Lisa Hawthorne, the winner in the gold jewelry with stones category. 

The annual Niche Awards, which honors the best in contemporary design by American and Canadian artisans, were presented February 18 during a ceremony at the Buyers Market of American Craft tradeshow in Philadelphia.

Professionals and college students received awards in several categories including gold, silver and

Elizabeth Taylor Auction Fetches Nearly $116 Million

The pool of people receiving bids by phones.

NEW YORK - By any measure the first night of the Collection of Elizabeth Taylor auction on Tuesday at Christie’s New York was, as the auction houses often say, exceptional. The auction of some of Elizabeth Taylor’s most precious jewels took in nearly $116 million, a world record for a private collection of jewels.

All 80 lots offered were sold and

New York Jeweler Offers Customers the Chance to Make Three Wishes Come True

Todd Reed’s 36-ct. diamond necklace.

Greenwich Jewelers launched of a special holiday program intended to make three wishes come true for jewelry lovers and their favorite charities. The New York-based jeweler is offering three inspired pieces of statement jewelry for the holiday season. A portion of the sell price for each piece will go to the qualifying charity of the buyer’s choice.
“We

Christie's Geneva Auction to Include Private Jewelry Collection

Ruby and diamond jewelry set mounted by Cartier.

A highlight of Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction on November 16 is a sale of an “extraordinary” group of jewels from a private collection.


Harry Winston
“Timeless Elegance – Important Jewels from the Collection of a European Family,” has 67 jewels gathered together in the mid-20th Century, bearing the style and signature of some of

Alexis Bittar Questions the Source of Kim Kardashian's Jewelry Designs

Alexis Bittar earrings are on the left and earrings from Kim Kardashian's Belle Noelle jewelry line. Photo credit: Stylelite 

Alexis Bittar doesn’t come out and say it but the jewelry designer does note that there is an uncanny similarity between his jewelry and the recently released Kim Kardashian Belle Nolle jewelry line. Bittar told the New York Post he was walking past the Kardashians

OroArezzo Brings 'Golden Hat_titude' to the Hong Kong Jewelry Fair

The Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair has become an international event in the jewelry industry and one of the countries with the strongest presence at the show was Italy. 

About 175 Italian companies participated in the fair ranging from the artistic talent of Annamaria Cammilli Gioielli to the world-renowned luxury brand, Roberto Coin. The strongest presence at the fair among the Italians was

Elizabeth Taylor’s Legendary Jewels May Fetch More Than $30M

The Elizabeth Taylor Diamond

Elizabeth Taylor amassed one of the greatest private jewelry collections in the world during her long, colorful life. A total of 269 of her personal jewels are going on sale on December 13 and 14 as part of the four-day “Collection of Elizabeth Taylor” auction at Christie’s New York.

On December 13, the international auction house will present 80 of Taylor’s most

Centurion Jewelry Design Competition

Centurion is holding its fourth annual Emerging Designers Competition. Six winning jewelry designers will receive a complimentary exhibit at Centurion 2012, the 11th annual Centurion Show. The annual invitation only luxury jewelry trade show will be held Jan. 29-31, 2012, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The competition is open to all designers, regardless of experiences, formal training or background in

Jessica Simpson, Zale to Launch Jewelry Collection

Jessica Simpson will launch a diamond fashion jewelry collection available at Zale Corp. branded stores beginning in October.

The Dallas-based jewelry retailer made the announcement Tuesday. The Jessica Simpson collection will feature rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets, available in a range of affordable price points, the company said. Simpson’s collection will be offered exclusively at

Kim Kardashian’s Wedding Band and Wedding Day Jewelry

The wedding band is shown with Kardashian’s 20.5-carat engagement ring. Photo source: entertainmentwise website

Jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz played what appears to be an exclusive role in Kim Kardashian’s jewelry for her August 20 wedding to Kris Humphries.

“Kim chose a diamond eternity band set in platinum by Lorraine Schwartz, approximately 12 carats, with an estimated price tag

Tiffany Still Riding High, Reports Strong Growth in all Regions, Raises Earnings Forecast

Tiffany & Co. said Friday that worldwide net sales in the second quarter increased 30 percent year-over-year to $872.7 million due to strong growth in all geographic regions. Excluding the effect of translating foreign-currency-denominated sales into U.S. dollars, worldwide net sales increased 24 percent and comparable store sales rose 22 percent.

The luxury retail jeweler said net earnings

Goshwara Strives for Perfection with its Colorful, Gemstone Jewelry

Emerald tassel earrings with diamonds and onyx Trim in 18k gold from the G-One collection.

Perfection is elusive and almost impossible to attain. But that doesn’t mean one shouldn’t strive for it. Goshwara was the term used to describe a perfect teardrop shape in the court of Persian and Indian kings and is still used among those who work in gem cutting and polishing factories. It is also

Swarovski Teams with Chamilia for Personalized Bead Collection

Swarovski Blue Brown Bracelet

It’s not often that the famed crystal company Swarovski partners with others. In fact, the Austrian firm that uses its brand to produce everything from crystal keepsakes to resort spas may never have been in a joint collaboration before in its 116 year history. This has now changed.


Swarovski Pink Drop Chain
Swarovski says it understands that fashion savvy

Galatea’s Queen Bead Carved Pearl Designs

Queen Bead Queen Bracelet

Chi Huynh is both a jeweler and an artist. His canvas and his muse are pearls. Already beautiful in their own right, he takes each individual pearl and carves designs in them or he pairs them with precious metals and gemstones in unusual ways to create individual works of art. The results are quite striking, as detailed and refined as any artist or craftsman who works

Damiani’s New Rings Showcase its Color Pallet and Design Breadth

Paradise ring in white gold, diamonds and sapphires

Damiani, continues to demonstrate its excellence in Italian design with new collections that sparkle with a liberal use of colorful gold and gemstones. During the Baselworld Tradefair in Basel, Switzerland, and the Couture Show in Las Vegas, the Milan-based jewelry house unveiled a seemingly limitless supply of new colorful products. I

Ferragamo Launches Jewelry Line with Gianni Bulgari

Two of the great names in fashion are teaming up to launch a jewelry line that will be available in markets throughout the world.

Luxury shoe and leather goods brand, Salvatore Ferragamo, will create its first jewelry collection in a collaboration with Gianni Bulgari, according to published reports.  The second name is synonymous with the  Italian luxury jewelry house, Bulgari. However, Gianni

The Noor Collection from Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry

Oversized cocktail rings encasing large black onyx gem inside lacy white-gold cages is the cornerstone of the Noor collection.

In a private suite at the Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas on a floor dominated by the private suites of the Swiss luxury watch companies, Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry showcased the Noor collection, as part of Las Vegas Jewelry Week.



Black onyx pendant with 18k white

Di Modolo’s Triadra Argento Collection

Triadra necklace With faceted onyx from the Icon collection.

When one considers Di Modolo jewelry, thoughts often turn to a tradition of Italian design and hand craftsmanship. It is also known for its gold jewelry. Not anymore. In an acceptance of the economic realities facing much of the western world, the Milan-based company has introduced a line of silver jewelry based on its signature

Brumani Boasts Brazilian Artistry and European Roots

Earrings from Brumani's Baobab collection in 18K yellow gold with brown diamonds, aquamarine, ruby and pink tourmaline.
It’s all the things you would expect from Brazilian jewelry: lots of gemstones, bright colors and an optimism that comes from being one of the fastest growing economies in the world. However, what separates Brumani from its peers is the sheer intensity of the joy, vibrancy and

John Hardy Bracelets for Father’s Day

Luxury jewelry company, John Hardy, has introduced two bracelets for men in time for Father’s Day.
The first is the edgy Naga Silver Dragon Head bracelet (pictured above) that Guy Bedarida, John Hardy creative director and head designer, says reflects a confident man’s personality. The all-silver bracelet retails for $1,495.
 
The second piece is the sleek Bedeg Silver Black Leather Double