Jewelry Comes to a Head
Jul 01, 2003
The benefits of versatile jewelry have made it a standard within the industry—especially during the past decade's rise of self-purchasing women looking for pieces they can wear throughout a day of diverse activities. But leave it to Mikimoto to take the concept one step further. Everyone has seen the necklace that can be worn several ways, the brooch....

JIC Holds First Gem Awards
May 01, 2003
The Jewelry Information Center's (JIC) inaugural Gem Awards Gala, held at New York's Cipriani 42nd Street on Jan. 10, was hosted by two-time Emmy award winner Deborah Norville. Lowell Kwiat of Kwiat Inc. and Koichi Takahashi of Mikimoto served as co-chairs for the gala. Grammy award winners Ashford and Simpson provided entertainment and a portion of....

C.D. Peacock Expands Again
Mar 01, 2003
C.D. Peacock, Chicago's oldest fine jeweler, recently relocated to larger retail space in Northbrook, Ill. The move follows the opening in 2000 of two new downtown stores on Michigan Ave., for a total of five locations in the Chicago area. The Northbrook Court store features luxury watch and jewelry brands including Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Bulgari,....

GIA Exhibits Award-Winning Jewelry
Feb 01, 2003
Prize-winning jewelry designs, gemstone carvings, and design renderings from some of the world's most prestigious jewelry competitions are on display in a new exhibition at the Gemological Institute of America's world headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif. Titled "Best of the Best," the exhibit features pieces from competitions such as the American Gem Trade....

NCCJ to Honor Mikimoto Exec
Sep 01, 2002
The Jewelry and Watch Division of the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) will hold its annual dinner Dec. 2 at the Pierre Hotel in New York. During the event, Koichi Takahashi, COO of Mikimoto (America) Co. Ltd., will be honored for his commitment to the industry and to community and humanitarian causes. The NCCJ, founded in 1927 as the....

Jewelry Design at Basel: On the Move
Jun 01, 2001
A classic bracelet charm by German designer Tamara Comolli brings to mind a roulette wheel. The new Dizzler line by Bucherer offers rings with moving parts that spin so effortlessly an engineer would applaud. These are some examples of jewelry's new movement. Others realized the theme of restlessness through versatility. For example, Mikimoto—a paragon....

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....

It’s All About Accessories!
Jun 01, 2000
Three venerable luxury jewelry firms, Mikimoto of Japan, Chopard of Switzerland, and Carrera y Carrera of Spain, have joined the growing cadre of high-end jewelers extending their brands to include a collection of signature accessories and gifts. Mikimoto and Carrera y Carrera announced the launch of their new accessories collections at the Basel Fair in....

Retailer News
Dec 01, 1999
A Mikimoto pearl necklace given to film star Marilyn Monroe by her husband, baseball legend Joe DiMaggio, to celebrate their 1954 marriage was the centerpiece of an exhibit of rare Monroe memorabilia recently displayed at several stores. The necklace is the inspiration for Mikimoto's newest limited-edition collection. The first pearl choker, limited to 100....

FashionFacets
Jul 01, 1999
The South Sea Pearl Consortium (SSPC) sponsored the runway presentation this spring of designer William Calvert’s fall/winter eveningwear collection. It was part of the second round of New York fashion extravaganzas, the “South of Seventh” shows held in trendy SoHo. Calvert presented his evening collection in three categories: earth, sea,....