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

High Gold Prices Deter Jewelry Demand

 
Global jewelry demand for gold declined 15 percent, year-over-year, to 476.5 tons in the fourth quarter of 2011, the World Gold Council reports. In value terms, demand was 5 percent higher at $25.9 billion, a quarterly record. 

For 2011, demand fell 3 percent, year-over-year to 1,962.9 tons, as the price of gold rose by 28 percent for the period. In value terms, demand grew by 25 percent to a

New Jewelry from Near and Far at the Hong Kong Show

A carved jadeite leaf pendant with diamond setting from Unique Brilliant Ltd., based in Hong Kong.

With more than 3,400 exhibitors from 46 countries and regions, the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair is a place to see new jewelry from around the world. For many of these companies it is their only opportunity to have their products seen in an international setting.
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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

U.S. Gold Jewelry Demand Down 8%; Global Jewelry Demand Up 6%; India Accounts for 32% of Demand

Gold jewelry demand in the U.S. fell 8 percent, year-over-year, to 21.7 metric tons for the second quarter of 2011, the World Gold Council said Thursday. However, in value terms, demand strengthened by 15 percent to $1.1 billion, which mostly reflects a 26 percent increase in the price of gold during the period.

“The combination of high unemployment, frail economic growth and stubborn inflation

Global Gold Jewelry Demand Strong in Asia while Weak in U.S., Europe and Middle East

Gold Jewelry demand increased 7 percent, year-over-year, to 556.9 tons in the first quarter of 2011, which translates to a record value of $24.8 billion, the World Gold Council said Thursday. India and China, the two largest markets for gold jewelry, together accounted for 349.1 tons or 63 percent of the total, $16 billion by value. In the U.S., gold jewelry demand declined 10 percent to 20.5

John Hardy and Angela Lindvall Celebrate Earth Day with New Jewelry Collection

John Hardy's Hijau Dua Recycled Silver Collection

Guy Bedarida, creative director and head designer of the John Hardy jewelry brand, has teamed up with supermodel and environmentalist, Angela Lindvall, to present the newest styles of their jewelry collaboration for Earth Day, April 22. The promotion, which began Tuesday, includes new jewelry made from recycled materials, a behind-the-scenes

Jewelry Industry to Feel the Pinch as Gold is Forecasted to Rise Again

London-based GFMS, said Wednesday in its semi-annual Gold Survey report that it expects the precious metal to hit $1,600 a troy ounce due to investors’ concerns over inflation and monetary policy. This cannot be good news for the jewelry industry.

“The prospects for gold prices this year remain bright,” said Philip Klapwijk, GFMS chairman. “Investors continue to be concerned about the outlook

Rugged and Delicate, the Jewelry of Élise Bergeron

20k gold ring with purple sapphire.

The jewelry section of the Buyers Market of American Craft show in Philadelphia was energized with several new exhibitors presenting innovative concepts and designs. Among the standouts was Élise Bergeron. Technically, this is her second BMAC show. Last year’s show was to be the debut of her new company, but a snowstorm in Philadelphia caused the Quebec,

J. Petet’s Gold Jewelry Designs

18k gold pendant, ring and earrings with pink tourmaline.

The rising price of gold has caused many jewelry designers and manufacturers to find creative ways to lighten the amount of the precious metal they use for their jewelry. Not John Petet. At the Buyers Market of American Craft, held February 17-21 in Philadelphia, he said he is still creating his textured gold jewelry designs in the same

Modern, Sleek Designs of Pierre-Yves Jewelry

A necklace made of 18K gray gold, 71.66ct amethyst center stone, tsavorite garnets, and 9mm-11.5mm Tahitian pearls.

“Modern architecture” is how Pierre-Yves Paquette describes his jewelry designs. The consistencies in his creations are the use of strong, sculptured lines,18k textured gold, and a subtle use of color. But within that framework he uses several techniques and a variety of

Richline Group to Acquire Rosato

Simona Rosato
The Richline Group will be adding another brand to its portfolio as the company announced Monday that it is acquiring acquiring Italian jewelry brand and Rosato Srl. The two companies signed an agreement that will allow the acquisition to take place by the end of February.

Rosato, based in Arezzo and Milan, Italy, was founded by Simona Rosato in 1994 with the idea of turning