Auction houses appear to be imposing structures where only the world’s wealthiest persons can gain access. This image is reinforced through headlines announcing record prices for rare and well-designed jewellery, diamonds and gemstones. However, the reality is different. Auction houses are largely democratic institutions. For example, at Christie’s New York, daytime jewellery sales are open to the public without [...]
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Ignited by a visit to Italy’s Trevi Fountain, Italian-born New Yorker Alberto Petochi recently launched 1884 Collection, a fine jewelry brand that combines ancient Roman coins and sterling silver to create an original-yet-romantic look that offers day-to-day wearability. Petochi pays homage to his brand’s roots by adhering to the Trevi Fountain tradition of throwing in [...]
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David Yurman has named Gisele Bundchen as the new face of the company for its 2012 fall campaign. “David Yurman selected Gisele as the campaign’s face because she is the embodiment of natural beauty and style,” the brand said. Bundchen’s shots will be featured on a “Shop Behind the Scenes” tab off the David [...]
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If you’ve ever drooled over vintage Fred Leighton jewels on stars walking the red carpet in Hollywood, then you’ll be delighted to know about an opportunity to buy into a new line inspired by the spirit of that famous brand. Debuting during the upcoming Jewelry Week in Las Vegas, the Fred Leighton Collection—owned and operated by Kwiat, [...]
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It’s not only the price of gold that may keep rising this year. The silver price will rise in 2012 and likely top $40 an ounce, said Philip Klapwijk, global head of metals analytics for Thomson Reuters GFMS, in an audiocast following the release of the group’s World Silver Survey 2012. At press time, the metal was trading [...]
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Two fancy colored diamonds sold for record prices at auction this week—and they were both bought by the same man. At Sotheby’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction on April 18, Brett Stettner of Stettner Investment Diamonds bought a fancy blue diamond ring from Tiffany & Co. for $2.4 million, or $687,712 per carat. The 3.54 [...]
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A roundup of JCK’s top stories from the past week: Wartime Sweethearts Reunited With Engagement Rings After 65 Years In the 1940s, Private David Kershaw received two rings as a token of appreciation from a Polish jeweler who had just been released from a concentration camp. Signet Opening 45 U.S. Stores Signet Jewelers will open [...]
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Christie’s Hong Kong will sell a rare 12.04 ct. pink diamond called the Martian Pink during its Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels sale on May 29. The stone has been valued at $8 million-$10 million. Purchased by Harry Winston in 1976, this is the largest round Fancy Intense Pink diamond ever to be sold at auction. [...]
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Jennifer Lau, a mother of five and former Wall Street trader, launched her jewelry collection, Genevieve Lau Jewelry, in January. After leaving her job on Wall Street to spend more time with her children, Lau began working as a stylist for clients located primarily in Connecticut. “I’ve always loved fashion,” Lau says. “When I styled [...]
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BALL Watch Co. has created a limited-edition Engineer Master II Collection watch in honor of Grand Central Terminal’s 2013 Centennial. The watch—housed in a 44 mm stainless steel case—features Grand Central time to honor the terminal, as well as the GCT logo. The watch’s case also displays an image of the iconic clock in the [...]
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