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The Keys to Dating a Diamond Ring
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Suzanne Martinez, co-owner of Lang Antiques in San Francisco, explains how to distinguish the real from the repro.How difficult is it to date diamond rings? As with all types of forensic work, one clue is not conclusive. It is not unusual...
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Polished Markets
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Dec 30, 2019
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Phyllis Schiller
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Lightbox to Debut at Bloomingdale’s, Reeds
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De Beers will partner with two major retailers topromote Lightbox, its brand of affordable lab-grown diamond jewelry. Lightbox’s $800-per-carat jewelry is set to be soldin select Bloomingdale’s stores, including in New York City and San Francisco,...
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Retail
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Oct 15, 2019
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Rapaport News
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Diamond Foundry Hikes Output, Prices
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Diamond Foundry is increasing its production more than tenfoldand raising wholesale prices 15%, as it predicts an uptick in demand forlab-grown diamonds. The company believes there is a shortage ofsynthetic-diamond supply while consumer interest in the product is rising....
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Polished Markets
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Jan 09, 2019
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Joshua Freedman
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How Retailers Can Entice Chinese Tourists
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You don’t have to be in China to sell to Chinese people.That’s the message from luxury marketing experts, who point out that tourists,students and immigrants from the world’s largest fine-jewelry consumer have ahuge impact on the...
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Marketing
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Oct 17, 2018
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Joshua Freedman
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Luk Fook Expands San Francisco Presence
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Luk Fook has opened its second retail store in San Francisco’sChinatown, as the Hong Kong-based jeweler continues to target Chinese expats aroundthe world.The retailer, which has had a presence in North Americasince 2003, launched the...
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Retail
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Sep 17, 2017
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Rapaport News
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Polished Markets
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Jan 25, 2016
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Rapaport News
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Retail
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Jun 08, 2015
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Jeff Miller
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Israeli Diamantaire Allegedly Flees With Millions
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An Israeli diamantaire has disappeared after allegedly taking millions of dollars from fellow Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) members.Daniel Shaked, a diamantaire from Kfar Saba, who is in his late 40s, is suspected of asking a number of individuals to partner...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 08, 2015
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Ronen Shnidman
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Yael Designs Opens Showroom in San Francisco
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Yael Designs opened its first jewelry showroom in San Francisco's popular Union Square neighborhood. Customers may visit the showroom by appointment.The showroom is located at 49 Geary Street, a famed art gallery building that houses more...
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Marketing
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Dec 10, 2013
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Jeff Miller
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Emerson Family Buys Van Craeynest Manufacturer
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The Emerson family of Redlands, California purchased Van Craeynest, an 86-year old San Francisco-based vintage Victorian jewelry manufacturer. The Van Craeynest and Emerson families were working together on the transition to not only keep...
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Manufacturing
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Mar 14, 2012
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Jeff Miller
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Balfour Sports Creates San Francisco Giants Championship Jewelry
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The San Francisco Giants baseball team partnered with Balfour | Sports to create a limited-edition Championship Fan Jewelry Collection in celebration of the Giants' 2010 World Series victory. The higher-end jewelry choices include rings, pendants or cufflinks, featuring the Giants logo and an option to add white and...
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Manufacturing
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Apr 11, 2011
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Jeff Miller
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