Jewelry NewsJewelry news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Palladium branding campaign heats up- June 19, 2008 The jewelry industry got its first glimpse of the initial branding phase for palladium - a white, light, natural metal slated as the last major development in precious metals - during Las Vegas market week last ...http://www.topix.net/business/jewelry/2008/06/palladium-branding-campaign-heats-up?fromrss... Jewelry Web Traffic Rose 9% from April to May - Rapaport- June 19, 2008 comScore Inc. reported an increase in online activity between April and May, which was driven by Mother's Day, and gave the jewelry and luxury goods sector a boost in visitors.http://www.topix.net/business/jewelry/2008/06/jewelry-web-traffic-rose-9-from-april-to-may... Russian Gov't Obtains Majority Share in ALROSA- June 19, 2008 The Russian government has gained a majority stake in diamond mining company ALROSA through the issue of new shares, local media reported Wednesday citing a company statement.http://www.topix.net/business/jewelry/2008/06/russian-govt-obtains-majority-share-in-alros... Antwerp Introduces Newest Hearts & Arrows Measuring System- June 19, 2008 Hearts and Arrows by HRD Antwerp' is the new objective measuring system for Hearts and Arrows developed by HRD Antwerp scientists.http://www.topix.net/business/jewelry/2008/06/antwerp-introduces-newest-hearts-arrows-meas... 'James Bond' Rolex surprises at auction- June 19, 2008 Heritage Auctions Inc.' latest auction brought in $1.4 million on 667 lots, including $107,550 for a "James Bond" Submariner Rolex Watches.http://www.topix.net/business/jewelry/2008/06/james-bond-rolex-surprises-at-auction-2?from... Bidz.com, Inc. to Be Added to the Russell 3000 Index- June 18, 2008 Bidz.com a leading online auctioneer of jewelry, announced today that according to a preliminary membership list issued on June 13, 2008, it is set to join the Russell 3000 Index when Russell Investments ...http://www.topix.net/business/jewelry/2008/06/bidz-com-inc-to-be-added-to-the-russell-3000... New Blog for Amazing Silver Jewelry Opens..- June 18, 2008 When Alverna Marcelle opened Amazing Silver Jewelry in late 2007, she had a distinctly personal storefront in mind; one that would make her customers feel comfortable and welcome.http://www.topix.net/business/jewelry/2008/06/new-blog-for-amazing-silver-jewelry-opens?fr... Israeli Diamond Cutters Indicted for $600K Fraud- June 18, 2008 Israel's district attorney's office served an indictment against two local diamond dealers accused of stealing diamonds to the value of $600,000, Ynet News reported.http://www.topix.net/business/jewelry/2008/06/israeli-diamond-cutters-indicted-for-600k-fr... Whitehall in default, weighing options - By Michelle Graff- June 18, 2008 Amid default notices from two suppliers and liquidity issues, Whitehall Jewelers Holdings Inc.http://www.topix.net/business/jewelry/2008/06/whitehall-in-default-weighing-options-by-mic... iGavel launches Summer Jewelry Auction- June 18, 2008 Potomac Estate Jewelers, a Maryland-based purveyor of rare and unique pieces of estate and antique jewelry, has kicked off its first auction on the online iGavel site.http://www.topix.net/business/jewelry/2008/06/igavel-launches-summer-jewelry-auction?fromr... |