-
The top diamond jewelry brand in America, Harry Winston, had descended into chaos after its founder died in 1978 and sons Ronald and Bruce engaged in a nasty legal battle that crippled the business.
FORBES: King of Bling
-
De Beers has been selling its diamonds and diamond jewelry through indirect methods to the U.S. For example, through a separate entity with luxury retail conglomerate, LVMH, it sells diamond jewelry on the retail level in the U.S. through the De Beers Diamond Jewellers brand.
FORBES: De Beers Seeks A Return to the U.S., Moves Diamond Operations To Botswana
-
Since 2006, the company operated as two segments: a luxury retail jewelry and watch division under the iconic Harry Winston brand name and a diamond mining business.
FORBES: Former Harry Winston Diamond Corp. Q4 Sales Up 8%; Ekati Mine Acquisition Is Approved; Luxury Brand CEO Reportedly Resigns
-
We have unique and disruptive capabilities to serve the diamond engagement market and have built a brand centered on high quality diamonds and excellent customer service.
FORBES: Blue Nile Rebounds On Q1 Results; Affirms Full Year Outlook
-
Among the highlights: one very big rock, a 51-carat, flawless pear-cut diamond mined in South Africa, that is brand-new to the market.
FORBES: Cool Jewels