Featured Brand: Cordova
Family Ties Founded in 1950 by the family patriarch Murray Kagan, Cordova Jewelry has inspired two subsequent generations to carry on its promise of exquisite, original designs and steadfast devotion to quality. Bob Kagan, representing the 2nd generation has been carrying on the tradition since 1965, serving as President and Chief Executive Officer. In 1985 Bob’s wife Arlene joined as Executive Vice President. And finally in 2008, the company benefitted once again by the loving support of a family member, when Bob and Arlene’s nephew (and Murray Kagan’s grandson), Ron Rosen, brought his design talents to the post of President …
Red Carpet Trends – What to Expect This Season
Award Show season began in earnest Sunday night with the broadcasting of the 69th Annual Golden Globe awards. As always, the Globes set the tone for red carpet fashions and what we can expect to see for the remainder of this uber-glamorous time of year. The big Spring trends of extra long earrings, organic shapes and vibrant color were indeed given the Hollywood treatment, but it was the diamond intensive cuff that stole the show. The stars’ wrists (and arms, thanks to stacking!) were decked with diamonds. We also saw many an earlobe dripping with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, citrine, turquoise …
Holiday Gift Guide
Believe it or not, the holidays are upon us and it’s time for the jewelry retail industry to thrive! Indeed, despite the turbulent economic waters we’ve been navigating, signs are pointing towards a strong holiday; perhaps not as strong as pre-2008 numbers, but healthy nonetheless. Based on early reports, it seems some markets will see sales of ‘big ticket’ items, while others will remain strong in moderate or ‘price-friendly’ purchases. The smart way to approach the selling season, therefore, is to stock in price-driven categories if you are a retailer and present various price ranges if you are a brand. …
It’s Pumpkin Time!
And by pumpkin, we mean the color! Whether it be the fall mums adorning your porch or the thought of fiery jack-o-lanterns igniting Halloween eve, orange is the color of the season. We are seeing pops of it in jewelry all over glossy fashion magazines and prime-time television, and we want part of the action! To appease the craving, we’ve collected a sampling of some of the brightest, warmest and chicest orange-hued jewels from Prestige Promenade designers for inspiration. Feast your eyes on orange’s glow below!
New Crop of Product Invigorates the Show
Many of our member brands debuted exquisite new pieces at JCK this year. Here’s the rundown on new items that have retailers excited. Bergio introduced three impressive collections. The Sistina Collection, inspired by Michaelangelo, features handcrafted yellow gold geometric shapes accented with rose & white gold and diamonds. The Rocca Collection, inspired by nature’s terrain, consists of yellow gold pieces accented with a ‘river of white gold and shimmering diamonds’. The Safari Collection features sensuous, curving layers of gold and diamonds in an interesting pattern and is available in both yellow and pink gold. Carelle’s latest launch pays …
