Show Season!
For all of us in the jewelry industry, January starts off with a bang. Tradeshow season commences with back-to-back shows and before we know it, we’re well into February. With preparations for Las Vegas Jewelry Week not far away, we decided to poll our members who exhibited at some of the early shows for an inside glimpse at what brands were showing (and what retailers were looking for). We’ll also spotlight their new product debuts in the top trending categories. VincenzaOro Winter 2012 We spoke with Dimple Shah of Bapalal Keshavlal who attended the show and reported very good brand …
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 …
A Prestige Valentine’s Day
After a banner holiday season, jewelry’s other favorite holiday is at our doorstep. Valentine’s Day is casting a particularly captivating vibe this February; it seems all of us in the jewelry industry are basking in the glow of jewelry’s triumphant return and ready to celebrate once again. This time, the occasion calls for fresh new designs that speak to the heart. Check out these thematic gift ideas from our designers that Cupid would surely approve of. For information on ordering any pieces in time for the holiday, be sure to visit our Brand Showrooms. Dark Romance Flowers …
Prestige Promenade Online Marketplace to Sponsor Centurion 2012’s Mobile App
New York (January 16, 2011) – Prestige Promenade Online Marketplace (PPOM), the virtual inventory solution developed by jewelry trade organization, Prestige Promenade, will sponsor Centurion 2012’s exclusive mobile phone app developed by Living Trade Show. The turnkey app will provide show attendees with brand information and exclusive Show Specials for the Centurion Exhibitors and Sponsors. “As an innovative online entity, we are extremely pleased to be sponsoring one of the first technology solutions of its kind for the Centurion show,” explains Prestige Promenade Online Marketplace Sales and Marketing Director, Allyson Bainbridge Riccardi. “The Living Trade Show App will ensure ease …
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 …
