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jckonline.com | Annie Davidson Watson |Kathy Passero |Rob Bates
For those chasing rarefied sparkle, Phillips will offer an array of signed pieces, colored gemstones, and notable diamonds in its highly anticipated New York Jewels auction on June 12. At the center of the sale is a masterwork by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.: a starfish brooch (pictured at top) crafted with tsavorites, sapphires, and diamonds—“a striking expression of Jean Schlumberger’s visionary design,” according to Cristina Rodrigo, head of sale for Phillips.
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jckonline.com | Karen Dybis |Annie Davidson Watson |Kathy Passero |Rob Bates
To honor Pride Month and the 10th anniversary of marriage equality, New York City–based Greenwich St. Jewelers is highlighting LGBTQ+ couples in new promotions for wedding and commitment rings. The advertising and social media campaign, “Your Love Has the Perfect Ring,” was shot by photographer Alain Simic for the family-owned jeweler. Its photos and story lines of two couples first appeared in the 10th edition of wedding magazine Love Inc., which came out May 20.
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jckonline.com | Rob Bates |Karen Dybis |Annie Davidson Watson |Kathy Passero
Cartier became the latest major brand to be hit by a cybersecurity breach, according to a letter to its customers posted on social media and a report by Reuters. “An unauthorized party gained temporary access to our system and obtained limited client information,” Cartier’s letter said. “We contained the issue and have further enhanced the protection of our systems and data.
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3 days ago | 
jckonline.com | Karen Dybis |Annie Davidson Watson |Brittany Siminitz |Rob Bates
Actress Dakota Johnson is starring in Roberto Coin’s new global advertising campaign that seeks to connect the Italian jewelry brand with younger generations. For the “The Art of Dreaming,” campaign, Johnson was photographed in Venice—where brand founder Coin was born—wearing his most celebrated jewelry collections: Love in Verona, Venetian Princess, Navarra, Obelisco, Tiare, and Animalier.
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3 days ago | 
jckonline.com | Rob Bates |Karen Dybis |Annie Davidson Watson
Signet Jewelers’ same-store sales rose in its most recent quarter, marking the first time in three years that its quarterly comps increased. Overall, comps for the quarter ended May 3 grew 2.5% year-over-year. Sales for the period totaled $1.5 billion, up 2.5% from the prior year. Adjusted operating income jumped 20%. Chief financial and operating officer Joan Hilson tells JCK that Signet’s new “Grow Brand Love” strategy, though still in its “early innings,” has already begun to show results.
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3 days ago | 
jckonline.com | Annie Davidson Watson |Brittany Siminitz |Rob Bates |Karen Dybis
On June 12, Bonhams will host its New York Jewels auction, featuring 126 lots—from exceptional colored diamonds and important signed pieces to historic designs from top jewelry houses. A 14.52 ct. heart-shape fancy light blue diamond (pictured at top), set in a ring of 18k pink and white gold, leads the sale with an estimate of $2 million to $3 million. The ring, which also has 1.1 cts.
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3 days ago | 
jckonline.com | Rob Bates |Karen Dybis |Annie Davidson Watson |Brittany Siminitz
Later this year, GIA will stop grading lab-grown diamonds by the color and clarity scale it uses for natural diamonds and instead use two broad classifications: “premium” and “standard.”Those categories will be defined by (as yet unspecified) metrics related to color, clarity, and finish, GIA said in a statement. If a created diamond does not achieve GIA’s minimum quality standards, it won’t receive any designation, the lab added.
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3 days ago | 
jckonline.com | Rob Bates |Karen Dybis |Brittany Siminitz |Annie Davidson Watson
Platinum Guild International (PGI) has appointed Vaishali Banerjee (pictured) as head of global market development. She was formerly PGI’s country manager for India. In her new role, she will continue her focus on India and the Middle East—both critical growth hubs for platinum—but also focus on promoting the metal globally. In addition, Pallavi Sharma has been elevated to deputy country manager for India and the Middle East. She was formerly the group’s business director.
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4 days ago | 
jckonline.com | Karen Dybis |Rob Bates |Brittany Siminitz |Annie Davidson Watson
Camille Zarsky’s celebrated New York City jewelry and accessories store The Seven will close later this year as she transitions into a new role with Trove that may lead to future retail opportunities. In a statement provided to JCK, Trove called its purchase of The Seven as an acquisition and part of the New York City’s company’s “strategic expansion plans.” The statement also confirmed Trove will close The Seven’s well-known Bleecker Street store in July.
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4 days ago | 
jckonline.com | Annie Davidson Watson |Rob Bates |Karen Dybis |Brittany Siminitz
Phillips is bringing a standout slate of 144 rare and historic timepieces to New York this June for its 12th watch auction, The New York Watch Auction: XII, headlined by Patek Philippe timepieces and more. Leading the sale is a yellow gold Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 (estimate $400,000–$800,000). A holy grail among collectors, this perpetual calendar chronograph was the world’s first serially produced wristwatch of its kind when introduced in 1941.
