Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Tiffany & Co. Ring Shopping Application
Tiffany & Co. has a new application for the iPhone for choosing and customizing diamond rings. Users are able to view rings true to size and search all styles that Tiffany & Co. offers categorized by shape, setting, metal, and design. The foolproof ring-sizing feature works by placing the actual ring on the screen and then finished pieces can be saved or sent through email, text message, Facebook and Twitter. Once you have that perfect ring you can send in your contact details and a Tiffany associate will be in contact within 48 hours.
Hautlence Watches Coming to North America
Totally Worth It, a New York-based company that distributes a variety of Swiss Watch brands across North America, reached a new distribution agreement with the Swiss Watch brand Hautlence. Hautlence was created in 2004 and based in Neuchatel, Switzerland. Today Hautlence is managed by the co-founder Guillaume Tetu and takes pride in creating original designs and producing the high quality Swiss is known for while differentiating from their predecessors.
JCK TORONTO CLOSES ON A HIGH NOTE
Canada's passion for fine jewellery was obvious as JCK Toronto opened up yesterday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre's North Building. JCK Toronto has been created exclusively for the Canadian marketplace and features over 150 designers, manufacturers and suppliers showcasing new designs and collections for Canadian retailers. Canada's top retail buyers are in attendance to experience new design and technology innovation, increase their industry networking opportunities, and benefit from timely education on topics to help grow their businesses.
"We are pleased that the Canadian marketplace has come out to support JCK Toronto," said John Tierney, Event Director. "Our aim is to create a better and new experience for the Canadian marketplace and incorporated the input they had given us from last year's event. These included the return to the August 8-10 timeframe; the North Hall; and the visible presence of the educational sessions on the exhibition floor. We are pleased to welcome many VIP retail buyers who are experiencing JCK Toronto; many for the first time."
"I had heard about JCK Toronto and felt it was important for my business that I attend," said Alvin Nandu, owner of Galt Goldsmithing & Jewellery of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. "Since this is my first time, I am eager to see the wide assortment of merchandise and meet with many of the suppliers that I currently do business with or plan to in the future."
This year's educational sessions began with an opening keynote by Brad Huisken from IAS Training. Huisken's presentation was on the psychology of the sale. Using practical methods, realistic strategies, and useable techniques to help increase sales, Huisken offered a fun and motivational keynote presentation.
The HRA Group of Companies, including Crossworks Manufacturing and SGI, are hosting a diamond polishing event during JCK Toronto offering a glimpse of how diamonds are mined, cut and polished in Ontario. Showcasing the importance and excitement for diamonds, a 70ct necklace made up of 25 rough diamonds, was on display for the first time anywhere. Designed by Reena Ahluwalia and manufactured by Jeff Miller, the piece was commissioned by the HRA Group of Companies to celebrate diamonds that originated from the De Beers Canada Victor Mine and the development of a secondary diamond industry in Ontario.
Other exciting special events included the Pandora-sponsored Welcome Reception where retailers were able to preview Pandora's latest collections in a unique and sophisticated cocktail reception. In addition, the Canadian Jewellery Association (CJA) presented its annual CJA Chairman's award to Dan Panos from Corona. Peter Norton, chairman of the CJA, proudly presented the award to Panos during a special ceremony and reception.
"We are pleased that the Canadian marketplace has come out to support JCK Toronto," said John Tierney, Event Director. "Our aim is to create a better and new experience for the Canadian marketplace and incorporated the input they had given us from last year's event. These included the return to the August 8-10 timeframe; the North Hall; and the visible presence of the educational sessions on the exhibition floor. We are pleased to welcome many VIP retail buyers who are experiencing JCK Toronto; many for the first time."
"I had heard about JCK Toronto and felt it was important for my business that I attend," said Alvin Nandu, owner of Galt Goldsmithing & Jewellery of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. "Since this is my first time, I am eager to see the wide assortment of merchandise and meet with many of the suppliers that I currently do business with or plan to in the future."
This year's educational sessions began with an opening keynote by Brad Huisken from IAS Training. Huisken's presentation was on the psychology of the sale. Using practical methods, realistic strategies, and useable techniques to help increase sales, Huisken offered a fun and motivational keynote presentation.
The HRA Group of Companies, including Crossworks Manufacturing and SGI, are hosting a diamond polishing event during JCK Toronto offering a glimpse of how diamonds are mined, cut and polished in Ontario. Showcasing the importance and excitement for diamonds, a 70ct necklace made up of 25 rough diamonds, was on display for the first time anywhere. Designed by Reena Ahluwalia and manufactured by Jeff Miller, the piece was commissioned by the HRA Group of Companies to celebrate diamonds that originated from the De Beers Canada Victor Mine and the development of a secondary diamond industry in Ontario.
Other exciting special events included the Pandora-sponsored Welcome Reception where retailers were able to preview Pandora's latest collections in a unique and sophisticated cocktail reception. In addition, the Canadian Jewellery Association (CJA) presented its annual CJA Chairman's award to Dan Panos from Corona. Peter Norton, chairman of the CJA, proudly presented the award to Panos during a special ceremony and reception.
CJA Teams Up With Supply Members
CJA supply members are providing a special opportunity for CJA retail members. With their new initiative, CJA supply members have chosen one unique savings opportunity to promote to retail members during the months of March, July, and October. Some promotions included are 14k gold bangles from Tecimer Jewellery Ltd, Rainbow Sapphire Jewellery from Gem Connection Ltd., custom cutting and repair by Embee Diamond Technologies and many other products and services.
RapNet and the Diamond Bourse of Canada Announce Cooperation Agreement
At a cocktail event held at the Bourse on August 10th 2010, Chairman of the Board Mr. Bhushan Vora announced the cooperation agreement between RapNet and the Diamond Bourse of Canada. They will work together so that their members will make maximum use of the trading platform and to expose Canadian members to the RapNet community of over 5,000 traders. A RapNet kiosk was built on the bourse trading floor, enabling members to view the trading prices and stock availability of over 710,000 diamonds listen on RapNet.
AGS Circle of Distinction Celebration
Jewellery industry notables and veterans gathered together for the AGS Circle of Distinction Dinner on July 25th 2010 at the Plaza Hotel to honor the industry’s finest. The prestigious Triple Zero Awards were presented to Phyllis Bergman of Mercury Ring Corp, along with Allen Brill the Chief Executive Officer of Rolex Watch USA and the Clark family of B.C. Clark Inc. Terry Burman, the Chief Executive Officer of Signet Jewelry Ltd. and Chairman of Sterling Jewelers Inc., took home The Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his impact on the jewelry industry.
Dan Panos recipient of the 2010 CJA Chairman Award
Established in 2000, the CJA Chairman’s Award recognizes those members of the Canadian Jewellery industry that have gone above and beyond to enhance the industry’s profile. Dan Panos, this year’s recipient stands alongside the previous recipients, boasting an equally impressive reputation. His professionalism and strong sense of commitment and integrity, inherent in his career, embodies the qualities sought after for this award.
Following his graduation from Ryerson University, Dan quickly found his home at Corona Jewellery in 1967 and has been a part of the company’s legacy ever since. First as a salesmen and then as Vice President of Sales, Dan Panos has been part of the Jewellery industry for nearly half a century. His countless years of experience have left an impact not only on the industry itself but on the many sales professionals that he has trained and been a mentor for. For all of these years, Dan has worked tirelessly to grow and nurture Corona’s relationship not only with its sales force, but its other stakeholders, most notably its customers and clients.
It is not only Dan’s dedication to the industry that has earned him this prestigious award, but also his involvement in the community starting at a young age as a youth leader at St. Bride’s Anglican Church in Mississauga. His dedication to help others and his cheerfulness made him extremely popular not only at Corona, but also amongst his industry colleagues and friends. His signature European hugs are well-known throughout Canada and probably around the world, as he has travelled a great deal for business.
Following his graduation from Ryerson University, Dan quickly found his home at Corona Jewellery in 1967 and has been a part of the company’s legacy ever since. First as a salesmen and then as Vice President of Sales, Dan Panos has been part of the Jewellery industry for nearly half a century. His countless years of experience have left an impact not only on the industry itself but on the many sales professionals that he has trained and been a mentor for. For all of these years, Dan has worked tirelessly to grow and nurture Corona’s relationship not only with its sales force, but its other stakeholders, most notably its customers and clients.
It is not only Dan’s dedication to the industry that has earned him this prestigious award, but also his involvement in the community starting at a young age as a youth leader at St. Bride’s Anglican Church in Mississauga. His dedication to help others and his cheerfulness made him extremely popular not only at Corona, but also amongst his industry colleagues and friends. His signature European hugs are well-known throughout Canada and probably around the world, as he has travelled a great deal for business.
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