Paragon Lake, a web-based supplier of customized fine jewelry, announced that Ray Weiland, formerly of Stuller, Inc., has joined the company’s management team as vice president of Manufacturing.

The second annual New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show returned to the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City with a “strong increase in attendance,” according to show organizers.

The second annual New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show returned to the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City with a “strong increase in attendance,” according to show organizers.

Brian Gilbertson, chairman of Pallinghurst Resources, said the investment company may start platinum production and Faberge jewelry sales next year.

Brian Gilbertson, chairman of Pallinghurst Resources, said the investment company may start platinum production and Faberge jewelry sales next year.

New York—Industry veteran Mark Schatten has been named to the newly created position of vice president, sales and marketing for Aya International, a jewelry firm that began as a spinoff from manufacturer Andin International.

New York—In an effort to help retail jewelers who deal with overseas companies, the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has compiled a list of countries that have laws to prevent money laundering in the jewelry industry.

Geneva—Richemont and Swiss watch company Roger Dubuis SA have appointed Matthias Schuler as chief executive officer of the watch brand, effective immediately.

Las Vegas—The high-end designers at the Couture show in Las Vegas offered a little something for everyone, with bold statement pieces such as head-turning hoops and large, all-metal cocktail rings sharing booth space with items of a decidedly more demure bent.

Wilmington, Del.—Bankrupt jewelry store chain Friedman's is asking a judge for an extension that would give the company until late November to figure out how to wrap up its Chapter 11 case.