More New Collections Debuting at Prestige Promenade 2012!
The size of the JCK Show can be overwhelming… but Prestige Promenade was designed as a destination where you can spend the whole day in our relaxed and luxurious environment, finding everything on your list and more! Here’s a sneak peek into what some of your favorite Prestige Promenade designers will be debuting at the show: NEW from Cordova by Ron Rosen PP-31 – The Bellissima Collection NEW from Bergio PP-45 – Additions to the Safari Collection NEW from A. Link PP-30 – The Phantom Collection NEW from Rudolf Friedmann PP-19 – Additions to the …
Brand Feature – Rudolf Friedmann
All In The Family Rudolf Friedmann, a jeweler who learned the trade from his grandfather, founded his namesake company in the US in 1948, shortly after arriving in the country. The collection was sold as a private label until the 1990’s, when Glenn Nadaner, grandson of Rudolf, joined the company and set the brand on a new trajectory. Focusing attention on the brand image for the first time since the collection’s inception, Nadaner developed the brand into the entity we know it to be today, now with over 100 points of distribution in the US and Latin America. Still today, …
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. …
Emmy’s Fashion
The 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards aired earlier this month and fashion enthusiasts such as ourselves took delight in ogling the latest red carpet jewelry trends. Many of the themes we saw were consistent with the Fall trends we’ve been reporting on in the past month, from embellished cuffs to sparkly chokers and statement earrings. Here is a rundown of the most popular looks and some similar pieces from some of our designers. We’d also like to draw special attention to our designers who actually dressed celebrities for the high profile event, including Andrew Meyer and Gumuchian: Kudos! Black Earrings …

