Supplier News: Week Of April 28

By Brittany Siminitz | April 28, 2025

HSNY Celebrates 159 Years

The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) hosted its annual gala on March 22, celebrating 159 years while awarding a record-breaking $160,000 in financial aid and raising over $300,000 toward its ongoing mission to advance the art and science of horology.

Four hundred influential figures in the watchmaking industry came together for the black-tie event at New York’s Plaza Hotel, which featured a charity auction presented by Christie’s that raised record-breaking funds for the society’s initiatives, including scholarships for watchmaking students. Of the items auctioned, the largest hammer price was awarded to a Chronomètre Souverain wall clock signed by François-Paul Journe, for $80,000.

In addition to raising funds, HSNY awarded scholarships, with Brian Furi of the Texas Institute of Jewelry Technology in Paris, Texas, and Justin Delano of the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative in Odessa, Del., receiving a symbolic giant check for $160,000.

“I’m beyond proud of the success of the evening,” said Nicholas Manousos, executive director of the Horological Society of New York, in a statement. “The funds raised will have a direct and lasting impact on the future of horology, allowing us to support the brightest minds in the industry and ensure that the art of watchmaking continues to thrive.”

For more information on HSNY, visit hs-ny.org.

Jewelers Mutual Partners With Orion180 For Insurance Offering

Home insurance provider Orion180 recently announced a collaboration with dedicated jewelry insurance provider Jewelers Mutual, enabling the two to collectively offer homeowners specialized jewelry insurance coverage beyond the typical limits of a standard homeowners’ policy.

“By working with Jewelers Mutual, Orion180 is addressing an underserved need among clients who require comprehensive jewelry coverage that goes beyond standard offerings,” said Ken Gregg, CEO and founder of Orion180, in a statement. “We believe this collaboration adds a valuable layer to our insureds’ insurance experience because they can protect both their home and adequately protect their high-value items all in one place.”

The collaboration, which integrates high-value jewelry items with Orion180’s homeowners quoting process, protects those items against theft, loss, and accidental damage.

To learn more about the offering, independent insurance agents and homeowners can visit orion180.com.

StarVinci to Debut Forever Moments at the JCK Show in Las Vegas

Lab-grown diamond company LaBell’s storytelling platform StarVinci will debut Forever Moments, a B2C2B retail platform, at the JCK Show in Las Vegas.

Along with the platform, the Forever Moments collections will showcase the Forever Bond, the signature of StarVinci featuring two or more DNA-matching diamonds precision-cut from a single lab-grown rough; the I Do Bond pendant, cut from the same rough as the engagement diamond; the Live Your Life travel ring, designed to match the Forever Bond ring; and the Forever Flex ring, a style that naturally adjusts up to 1.5 sizes.

“This industry has always been about relationships, not just product,” said Lolo, CEO of LaBell and co-creator of StarVinci, in a statement. “Forever Moments empowers retail professionals to shape their customers’ personal stories—far beyond just closing sales.”

For more information, visit starvinci.com.

Image via HSNY