Valentine's Day Sales 'Very Strong'
Apr 01, 2004
Valentine's Day sales at jewelry stores across the United States were strong, following on the heels of a strong 2003 holiday season and further bolstering the sense of renewed optimism expressed at the spring jewelry trade shows. Not surprisingly, diamonds led the list of best-selling products, but jewelers reported both high unit sales and high dollar....

GIA Hosts Jewelry Career Fair
Nov 01, 2003
More than 1,000 potential job candidates brought their hopes and resumés to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) 13th annual Jewelry Career Fair, held July 25 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Job seekers met with recruiters from 38 firms, including such well-known names as David Yurman, Tiffany & Co., Rosy Blue, Tourneau,....

Yurman Honored by Fashion Group
Mar 01, 2003
David Yurman brought the fine-jewelry industry into fashion's inner circle recently when the Fashion Group International presented the designer with its Star Gazer Award. Yurman was chosen, the group said, in recognition of his status as an American icon and innovator of fine jewelry design. First known for his signature sterling silver and 18k gold Cable....

Movin' On Up
Jul 01, 2001
Like The Jeffersons of 1970s television fame, sterling silver jewelry has moved up to the big leagues and "finally got a piece of the pie." Once reserved for costume and bridge lines, sterling has a whole new cachet—the category has moved beyond its former status and now fills showcases even in high-end jewelry stores. The thanks go to jewelry....

Christine Mackellar: Jazzy Fusion
Jun 01, 2001
For several seasons, fashion has been all about textures and luxury. From fur to leather to embroidery and other embellishments, unusual accents and layers infuse even simple clothing designs with these two important themes. While jewelry often naturally embodies both themes, Christine Mackellar consciously incorporates them into her design philosophy.....

David Yurman Meets the Next Generation
Mar 01, 2001
Jewelry design students, the future talent of the industry, often are overlooked by busy designers and manufacturers. Designer David Yurman, sponsored by retailer Neiman Marcus, recently met with future jewelry designers at the Center for Creative Studies in Detroit. Yurman gave lectures, showed slides of his work, and held a discussion about the future of....

GARIBALDI AND BRUNS EXPANDS STORE
Oct 01, 2000
Garibaldi and Bruns, of North Carolina, recently completed an extensive remodeling and expansion project at their SouthPark Mall store in Charlotte. The location has been expanded to 2,600 square feet, with a diamond showcase area that includes two private viewing rooms and wood-framed wall displays featuring one-of-a-kind items. According to president Mark....

Actress Lynn Redgrave wears David Yurman Cable Classic Jewelry
May 01, 1999
Jewelry, an integral part of any entertainment industry awards ceremony, was in the spotlight at the Golden Globes. Legendary actress Lynn Redgrave was decked out in David Yurman’s Cable Classic jewelry for her appearance at the Golden Globe fête. Redgrave won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Gods & Monsters. Yurman selected faceted....

Fashion Facets
Dec 01, 1997
Designer David Yurman has introduced Silver Ice, a groundbreaking jewelry collection combining sterling silver and diamonds. It includes bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and watches priced from $750 to $2,950. The exclusive collection was created to mark the 90th anniversary of Neiman Marcus and the 10-year relationship between designer and retailer. It....

American Jewelry Design: The Wild Child Grows Up
Jul 01, 1995
Diverse. Eclectic. Innovative. Free. Even designers can't agree on one word to describe American jewelry design. It has no specific look, no one trait that shouts "American." From Henry Dunay's dazzling diamond creations to Michael Good's graceful curls to Richard Kimball's elemental textures and colors to David Yurman's fashionable sterling cable....