Retail sales in the U.S. in April increased nearly 3 percent year-over-year from 2011, marking 22 consecutive months of growth, according to the National Retail Federation.
Christies three auctions of jewelry and watches here in May achieved a combined total of approximately $142.8 million, with multiple world record prices set for rare jewels and important watches.
Scheduled for May 31-June 4 at the Wynn Las Vegas, the Couture show will introduce more than 80 new exhibitors this year. Here, in their own words, 15 of these first-time exhibitors introduce their brands.
The Diamond Empowerment Fund hosted a Raffle for Education at the W hotel in South Beach, Miami, during the American Gem Societys Conclave last month, benefitting the organizations educational endeavors in African diamond-producing nations.