De Beers CEO Philippe Mellier has stepped down after five years. The announcement comes following a report in a French newspaper last month that Air France was considering him for its top job.
A re-issued Longines watch from its flagship collection will help raise money for Golden Hat Foundation, a non-profit co-founded by the brand's 'Ambassador of Elegance,' Kate Winslet.
Toronto's Platinum Unlimited has appointed a new managing director. Stephen Poole, who also joins the company as an equity partner, brings more than 30 years' experience as a business consultant in the financial services, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and aerospace industries.
An alumnus of École de Gemmologie de Montréal (EGM) is now its new president and CEO. Odile Civitello, EGM's founder and president, has sold the school to Marie-Helene Corbin, a former student who is also a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA).
Industry veteran Adam Graham has been appointed Omi, Inc.'s new director of sales and marketing. "We are thrilled to have Adam join us at this stage in our company's ongoing growth," said Niveet Nagpal of Omi.
An up-and-coming Canadian designer is among JCK's first-ever Kickstarter Class. Sophia Chai of Georgian College in Barrie, Ont., is one of seven students chosen to make their debut at JCK Las Vegas this June.
Gem photographer John Parrish died April 1 after falling from a cliff while on a camping trip. He was perhaps best known in industry circles for his photographic work of the winning pieces in the American Gem Trade Association's (AGTA's) Spectrum Awards. He was 65 years old.
Omega president Stephen Urquhart is leaving the company he's led since 2000. According to a press release, he is using the occasion of his 70th birthday to retire at the end of May. In addition, Urquhart will be leaving his post as a member of Swatch Group's extended group...
Frederique Constant has named Oscar-winning actress and philanthropist Gwyneth Paltrow as its new global charity brand ambassador. In a press release, the company said Paltrow's work as a brand ambassador will directly support the educational projects of the DonorsChoose organization, which is involved in supporting education for children.
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