Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Top seller brings in $337,500 at October 2 sale.
Divestment will enable company to save $15 million to $18 million in closure-related costs.
Berta de Pablos-Barbier has more than 30 years of experience in luxury, most recently asCEO of LVMH’s champagne brands.
Designer is part of the advisory board for BIJC and has been showcased in Sotheby's Brilliant and Black shows.
Seven pink and red Argyle stones ranging from 0.60 to 2.63 carats headline collection.
Move will give retailer access to media site’s established community and editorial expertise.
Sale will also feature more than 80 jewels from the collection of Shirley Bassey.