obituary Archives

Press Releases3 months ago

Harvey Wheeler O’Conor, Former Chairman of JBT, Dies at 81

He served the organization for 10 years.

Headlines5 months ago

Christina Lang Assael, President & CEO of Assael, Inc. Led North America’s Premier House of Rare Pearls and Ethically Sourced Coral

Christina Lang Assael, President and CEO of NYC-based Assael, Inc. – North America’s largest purveyor of fine pearls and precious coral – passed away on December...

Headlines6 months ago

Donna Borrelli, Former Associate Publisher of JCK, Dies of COVID-19

She also managed the INSTORE Design Awards for the last three years.

The GIA Board of Governors in 2006 with Chair Helene Fortunoff (bottom row, center). Top row, standing: William Cottingham, Ralph Destino, Glenn Nord, Nancy Brewer, Roland Naftule. Second row seated: George Rossman, Matt Stuller, Richard T. Liddicoat. Third row seated: Susan Jacques, Anna Martin, Michael Kazanjian. Front row, seated: Sheldon Kwiat, Eli Haas, Helene Fortunoff, William Boyajian and Lee Berg.

Headlines6 months ago

Helene Fortunoff, Founder of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry, Passes Away

The jewelry retail pioneer who blazed a trail for women in the industry was 88.

Headlines9 months ago

Jewelry Designer Alex Sepkus Has Died

He was 'a profoundly talented artist and a long-standing pillar of the COUTURE community.'

Headlines9 months ago

Al Woodill, Former Head of American Gem Society, Dies at 101

Many called him “Mr. AGS.”

Headlines10 months ago

Video: Estelle Hedaya, Jewelry Exec, Identified as Victim of Florida Condo Collapse

She was the last of 98 victims to be identified.

Headlines11 months ago

Boryana Straubel, Founder of ‘Generation Collection’ Jewelry Company, Dies at 38

The company makes use of recycled metals for its designs.

Headlines11 months ago

Guy Benhamou of Charles Garnier Paris Jewelry Brand Dies at 69

He was a co-founder of OroAmerica.

Headlines12 months ago

Richard Swetz, Former Owner of IJO, Dies at 84

He led the organization for 10 years.

Headlines12 months ago

Jim Dunn, Founder of J.R. Dunn Jewelers, Dies at 78

The retailer was honored in INSTORE's America's Coolest Stores contest.

Headlines1 year ago

Renowned Tiffany Designer Elsa Peretti Dies at 80

She passed away in a village near Barcelona.

Headlines1 year ago

Jose Hess, Pioneer in Designer and Branded Jewelry Sector, Dies at 87

He was the first American president of CIBJO.

Photo Gallery1 year ago

2020 Jewelry Industry Obituaries: Farewell to the Ones We Lost

Several prominent figures in the business passed away this year.

Headlines1 year ago

Nebraska Jeweler Dies of COVID-19 at Age 71

He was 'a true icon in Bellevue.'

Headlines1 year ago

Lecil Henderson, Jewelry Designer, Has Died

He founded Henderson Collection by Lecil.

Headlines2 years ago

Nancy Brewer, Founder of Nancy B. & Co., Has Died

She was a former member of the Gemological Institute of America Board of Governors.

Headlines2 years ago

Roger Gesswein, CEO of Paul H. Gesswein Co., Dies at 77

He was highly active in the 24 Karat Club.

Headlines2 years ago

Jewelry Designer Yupadee Kobkulboonsiri Dies at 51 of Coronavirus

She was known for her 'fantastical' works.

Headlines2 years ago

Roberto Faraone Mennella, Jewelry Designer, Dies at Age 48

He established the Faraone Mennella brand with Amedeo Scognamiglio.

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Harvey Wheeler O’Conor, Former Chairman of JBT, Dies at 81

Christina Lang Assael, President & CEO of Assael, Inc. Led North America’s Premier House of Rare Pearls and Ethically Sourced Coral

Donna Borrelli, Former Associate Publisher of JCK, Dies of COVID-19

Helene Fortunoff, Founder of Fortunoff Fine Jewelry, Passes Away

Jewelry Designer Alex Sepkus Has Died

Al Woodill, Former Head of American Gem Society, Dies at 101

Video: Estelle Hedaya, Jewelry Exec, Identified as Victim of Florida Condo Collapse

Boryana Straubel, Founder of ‘Generation Collection’ Jewelry Company, Dies at 38

Guy Benhamou of Charles Garnier Paris Jewelry Brand Dies at 69

Richard Swetz, Former Owner of IJO, Dies at 84

Jim Dunn, Founder of J.R. Dunn Jewelers, Dies at 78

Renowned Tiffany Designer Elsa Peretti Dies at 80

Jose Hess, Pioneer in Designer and Branded Jewelry Sector, Dies at 87

2020 Jewelry Industry Obituaries: Farewell to the Ones We Lost

Nebraska Jeweler Dies of COVID-19 at Age 71

Lecil Henderson, Jewelry Designer, Has Died

Nancy Brewer, Founder of Nancy B. & Co., Has Died

Roger Gesswein, CEO of Paul H. Gesswein Co., Dies at 77

Jewelry Designer Yupadee Kobkulboonsiri Dies at 51 of Coronavirus

Roberto Faraone Mennella, Jewelry Designer, Dies at Age 48

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