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Ben Bridge Sponsors GIA Minority Scholarship RAPAPORT... Warren Buffett-owned jeweler Ben Bridge and the Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) are sponsoring a scholarship for a minority candidate to receive a degree from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The jeweler will also provide the winner of the Lonia Tate scholarship with an internship at one of its locations after the candidate has completed the GIA graduate gemologist program, the BIJC said Monday. The scholarship and internship are both intended for someone who wishes to have a career in fine jewelry. The award is in memory ...

Share High-end media publisher Modern Luxury is reviving Watches International. Seasoned watch journalist Stephen Watson will serve as its editor-in-chief. The announcement was made on April 6—one day before the virtual opening of the Watches and Wonders fair. The revamped Watches International—set to debut with a biannual edition in June—is “a testament to the brand’s history of identifying and conveying premium pieces,” the company said in a release. But the brand will also focus on “creating innovative experiences to entice the next generation of timepiece enthusiasts…bri...

Share It’s safe to say that Peter Luplow’s first day working for Ben Bridge Jeweler, in 1977, proved to be pretty auspicious. Not only did Luplow (pictured) end up staying with the company for 44 years—eventually becoming its vice president of merchandising—but that day he met his wife (and coworker), Jeanne. An appraiser, Jeanne worked for Ben Bridge for 42 years, before retiring in 2019. Now Peter is stepping down, too. This summer he’ll buy a “one-way ticket” to Maui, Hawaii, he tells JCK. “We’re building a house there,” he says. “I figured, why not live in a place w...

Share Jewelers of America (JA) announced the winners of its 31st annual CASE Awards, the jewelry competition recognizing member brands of JA that exhibit creativity, artistry, style, and excellence in design. This year saw an all-time high number of entries, with nearly 200 hopefuls vying for awards in one or more of the following categories: Bracelets up to $5,000; Bracelets $5,001 and up; Earrings up to $5,000; Earrings $5,001 and up; Necklaces up to $5,000; Necklaces $5,001 and up; Rings up to $5,000; Rings $5,001 and up; Engagement rings up to $5,000; Engagement rings $5,001 and up; Weddi...

Indiana man charged with attempted murder of Portland police Malik Muhammed is accused of repeatedly trying to kill officers during protests last summer. An Indiana man was indicted on allegations that he attempted to murder two police officers during separate riots in Portland last year by using explosive devices. Malik Muhammed, 24, was arrested on multiple warrants Friday, April 2, and remains in an Indianapolis jail. He will be extradited to Oregon, where he will face multiple felonies as part of a 28-count indictment, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office...