Timex Group B.V. named Larry Barkley vice president of Luxury Business. He will report directly into Vertime Business Unit President, Paolo Marai.

San Diego—Southern California retailer Harold Steven's Jewelers has teamed up with the San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson to support cardiovascular services at the Palomar Pomerado Health Foundation (PPH).

Basel, Switzerland—Iconic fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg first approached Roberto Stern, president and creative director of Brazilian jeweler H. Stern, in 2003, hoping to collaborate on jewelry.

Carlsbad, Calif.—Industy expert presentations and one-on-one mentoring are just a few of the things being offered at the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) 18th annual Jewelry Career Fair, being held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on July 25.

Antwerp, Belgium—Diamantaires need to get behind the concept of a more prosperous Africa—one in which its people are working to lift themselves out of poverty, De Beers Managing Director Gareth Penny said in a speech at the World Diamond Council (WDC) dinner gala, held at the closing of the organization's sixth annual meeting.

New York—Lab-created moissanite source Charles and Colvard is launching a new, interactive Web site, Whatismoissanite.com, to help consumers and jewelry retailers understand the unique jewel.

Antwerp, Belgium—Diamantaires need to get behind the concept of a more prosperous Africa—one in which its people are working to lift themselves out of poverty, De Beers Managing Director Gareth Penny said in a speech at the World Diamond Council (WDC) dinner gala, held at the closing of the organization's sixth annual meeting.

The Gemological Institute of America has announced the agenda for the 18th GIA Jewelry Career Fair being held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on July 25.

Charles & Colvard created Moissanite unveiled a new interactive Web site Tuesday, WhatisMoissanite.com, aimed to help consumers understand the unique jewel known as moissanite.

Charles & Colvard created Moissanite unveiled a new interactive Web site Tuesday, WhatisMoissanite.com, aimed to help consumers understand the unique jewel known as moissanite.