IDEX Online - Retail And Fashion

Forevermark Announces New US Diamantaires, Manufacturers

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:35:00 GMT

The De Beers diamond brand, Forevermark, has announced the addition of new US Forevermark diamantaires and manufacturers for 2013/2014.

Phantom Luxury Group Created From Merger of Two Firms

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:00 GMT

The Phantom Luxury Group LLC has been created by the company’s two shareholders, Luster Industries Pvt. Ltd. and Phantom Holdings LLC.

Research Body Identifies Six Main Design Trends for Diamonds and Jewelry

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:37:00 GMT

Researchers at Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting say they have identified six main trends relating to consumer behavior in the jewelry, diamonds and watch industries.

Rio Tinto to Offer Three Red Diamonds at Annual Tender

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:21:00 GMT

For the first time in the 30-year history of the Argyle diamond mine, Rio Tinto will be showcasing three fancy red diamonds at its annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender.

Sotheby's Geneva Magnificent Jewels Sale Raises $78.2 Million

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Auctioneer Sotheby's said the sale of more than 600 lots of gems and jewelry at its Magnificent Jewels and Nobel Jewels auction in Geneva raised $78.2 million. The items were put on display in London, New York and Rome ahead of the sale.

Gitanjali Jewels Closes in on 100 Stores in India

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:10:00 GMT

India's Gitanjali Jewels, the retail arm of jewelry manufacturer Gitanjali Group, recently opened two new stores in Bangalore, making six outlets in the city and 97 across the country.

Rubel & Menasche Joins DEF’s New Diamonds for Good Members

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:56:00 GMT

Rubel & Menasche, part of the Dali Diamond Group, based in Paris and a supplier of specialty high-end small goods, has joined the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s (DEF) Diamonds for Good Membership Program.

Stuller Partners with BlingGuard to Bring More Comfort to Consumers

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:51:00 GMT

DTC Sightholder Stuller has become the exclusive distributor of BlingWraps and BlingDots from BlingGuard™. The invisible ring guards and earring supports are designed to help keep jewelry from twisting, turning and pulling.

HRD Antwerp Says Deadline Reached for Submitting Awards Designs

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:52:00 GMT

HRD Antwerp has announced that the deadline has been reached today (May 15) for submitting finished jewelry pieces by the 31 designers whose designs were selected to go through to the finals. The overall winner and four finalists will be selected in July.

April Retail Sales Up, But NRF Still Sees Only Slow 2013 Growth

Tue, 14 May 2013 02:04:00 GMT

April retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) in the United States increased 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted from last month and increased 3.9 percent unadjusted year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation.