Lauren McLemore

For this edition of Piece of the Week, we’re looking back at another standout piece seen on the show floor of Couture, HOWL’s (Handle Only With Love) one-of-a-kind “Frida” collar. It features 13 hand-carved Each piece of Venetian glass is framed in HOWL’s 18-karat yellow gold “Crest” setting and spaced by accents of old European-cut diamonds totaling 3.08 carats. Have you stopped thinking about Las Vegas Jewelry Market Week?

New York—Jeff Pancis, founder of Pancis Gems, has written a book about his nearly fifty years in the diamond trade.In “Unveiling Rarities,” Pancis shares his experience with dealing rare gemstones, international trading, taking risks, lifelong friendships, and building a business.It begins with Pancis, the son of Holocaust survivors, recounting his family’s move to America.He entered New York City's Diamond District in 1975 and founded Pancis Gems the following year.The book details Pancis’...

Geneva—Sales for the four jewelry brands Richemont owns rose more than 20 percent to start the year, growth the luxury conglomerate described as “remarkable.” In the first quarter ended June 30, Buccellati, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Vhernier posted a combined 21 percent year-over-year increase in sales (24 percent on a constant exchange rate basis) to €4.73 billion ($5.41 billion), Richemont reported Wednesday.