Sarasota, Fla.–Clark McEwen, chief operating officer of lab-grown-diamond company Gemesis, will leave the company when his contract expires in April, McEwen confirmed to National Jeweler on Monday.
In a letter dated Nov.
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Carlsbad, Calif.–The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that the GIA Laboratory will again offer its Holiday Express Service during the holiday season, from Dec. 1-19.
Holiday Express Service makes it possible for a customer to get lab results within three days, excluding shipping time. The service will quote a turnaround time to customers on a case-by-case basis, depending on the day’s volume.
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18k and Gemstone Jewelry The Collections at H2 at HAMMERMAN have been designed to complement the magnificent jewelry creations at Hammerman Brothers, which for more than 57 years has set the standard for outstanding quality and style in fine jewelry. Now, Hammerman can proudly present luxury at every level, always tasteful and reflecting great style. H2 at Hammerman Peridot Gold Earrings Pretty faceted peridot stones are set in 18k gold for this simple stud earring.
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Barmakian.com is now offering a full line of TAG Heuer watches, which can be purchased online.
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After Tokyo, Hong Kong, Geneva and Boca Raton, F.P. Journe – Invenit et Fecit – will open a prestigious watch boutique-lounge in Paris, world capital of fashion and the arts, on December 8, 2008 at 63 Faubourg St-Honoré, close to the Elysée Palace. Until recently, number 63 housed the Gallery Pétrides, home for numerous works of art and more importantly Utrillo’s representative on the art market. But times change and the premises will now become home to another artist – F.P. Jo
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Fashion Jewelry Lapis Lazuli Jewelry Distributors, Inc. was established in Massachusetts in 1985. Since then, they have marketed their jewelry collections through different venues that include fashion jewelry stores, fine jewelry stores, gift shops, and museum shops. They created their website to display and market the Hanka Lane Jewelry Collections, in order to fill the need of the very selective people who believe that fashion and art go hand in hand.
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Made circa 1815 for presentation in the name of King George III to the Chinese Emperor Jiaqing in 1816, the “Royal Presentation Mirror-Image Pair” pocket watches feature enamels depicting “Affection and Innocence” by Jean-Abraham Lissignol after an engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi. Geneva–Antiquorum has realized more than 15.3 million CHF, or about $12.7 million, in its weekend auction of Important Collector’s Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks and Horological Tools.The highlight of the sale was Lot 730, “The Royal Presentation Mirror-Image Pair” of gold pocket watches with painted-on enamel and pearls.
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Master diamond cutter Gabriel Tolkowsky with one of his creations, the “Centenary Diamond,” a 273.85-carat stone.
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London—The Diamond Trading Co.’s (DTC) last two sights of the year will be reduced in size, the DTC confirmed in an e-mail to National Jeweler.
DTC spokeswoman Louise Prior said the sights, scheduled for Nov. 3-7 and Dec.
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Italian Luxury Jewelry Brand Pomellato Jewelry is luxe all the way. Earthy gemstones find harmony in white gold settings, sprinkled with a smattering of diamonds. Quality craftsmanship has helped make a name for the 41-year-old company, as has its fondness for color, and the ability to mix stones and metals subtly, but spectacularly. Pomellato Pink Gold & Crystal Capri Ring Pink gold ring with rock crystal and turquoise crystal The tints of gold are in perfect harmony with the gems, which creates a unique and refined beauty.
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