Physics:Diamonique

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Diamonique is the brand name used by television shopping network QVC for their cubic zirconia simulated colorless diamond, simulated colored diamond, and simulated colored gemstone jewelry (cubic zirconia is a common type of gemstone substitute).[1] QVC acquired the manufacturing facilities, proprietary technology and trade name rights from MSB Industries, Inc. in 1988.[2][3] Starting in April 2001, QVC began a limited distribution of Diamonique jewelry at Target retail locations.[4] In the 1990s, Diamonique jewelry made up approximately 5% of QVC's sales.[5] Sales of jewelry for QVC have naturally declined as the company has diversified their shopping programming.[6]

On April 15, 2026, parent company QVC Group warned that it was preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as soon as the end of that day, citing steadily viewer declines and debt burdens. QVC Group plans to enter a prepackaged restructuring support agreement with its creditors and exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy within no later than 90 days, or by around July 2026.[7] On April 16, QVC Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas with plans to reduce over $5 billion in long-term debt, which will allow for the company to continue operating while having over $1 billion in debt remaining.[8]

Designers

Celebrities and fine jewelry designers have designed collections of Diamonique Jewelry for QVC.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Diamonique Corporation v. Wieck Family, Ltd.1". February 11, 2004. https://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/com/sol/foia/ttab/2dissues/2004/91123296.pdf. 
  2. ↑ "DIAMONIQUE - Trademark Details". https://trademarks.justia.com/736/31/diamonique-73631024.html. 
  3. ↑ Mott, Elizabeth. "How to Compare Diamonique & Cubic Zirconia". https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-to-compare-diamonique-cubic-zirconia/. 
  4. ↑ "QVC, Target to Market Jewelry Line". DMN. 29 March 2001. http://www.dmnews.com/multichannel-marketing/qvc-target-to-market-jewelry-line/article/71927/. 
  5. ↑ Levine, Kathy (1 August 1996). It's Better to Laugh...Life, Good Luck, Bad Hair Days & QVC. Pocket Books. ISBN 0671511084. 
  6. ↑ "Liberty Interactive Corporation Reports First Quarter 2017 Financial Results" (Press release). ENGLEWOOD, Colo.: Business Wire. 9 May 2017. Archived from the original on 2017-08-27. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
  7. ↑ Basu, Reshmi; Randles, Jonathan (2026-04-15). "TV-Shopping Network QVC Plans to File Bankruptcy Imminently" (in en). https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-15/tv-shopping-network-qvc-plans-to-file-bankruptcy-imminently. 
  8. ↑ Basu, Reshmi (2026-04-16). "QVC Shopping Channel Files Bankruptcy to Cut $5 Billion of Debt" (in en). https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-16/qvc-shopping-channel-files-bankruptcy-to-cut-5-billion-of-debt?srnd=homepage-americas&embedded-checkout=true. 
  9. ↑ Stein, Jeannine (11 June 1993). "Confessions of a Home-Shopping Addict". Tribune Publishing. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-06-11-vw-2099-story.html. 
  10. ↑ "Burt Difficulty Dulls Loni Jewelry Line". New York Magazine (New York: New York Media, LLC). 4 October 1993. 
  11. ↑ Robinson, Gaile (7 June 1991). "On the Woolmark". Tribune Publishing. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-06-07-vw-206-story.html. 
  12. ↑ Ripka, Judith (18 September 2010). "A Designer From Day 1". Tribune Publishing. https://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/19/jobs/19boss.html. 
  13. ↑ "About". Paul Klecka. 2019. https://www.paulklecka.design/about. 
  14. ↑ Dennis, Alicia (22 June 2011). "Bella Swan's Engagement Ring: Available on QVC?". Zimbio. http://www.zimbio.com/Bella+Swan+Fashion/articles/jGjrkd8jzY7/Bella+Swan+Engagement+Ring+Available+QVC. 
  15. ↑ "Erica Courtney Premieres New Collection LOVE, ERICA on QVC". Cision. 31 Aug 2011. https://news.cision.com/luxury-brand-group/r/erica-courtney-premieres-new-collection-love--erica-on-qvc,c9156455. 
  16. ↑ Borgnine, Tova [@TovaBorgnine] (20 December 2016). "ΤΟVΛ® Diamonique Jewelry, only available on #QVC!". https://twitter.com/TovaBorgnine/status/811265044084297728. 
  17. ↑ Gewirtz, Jo (11 December 2015). "Michelle Mone for Diamonique QVC Promo". YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rK7o0FjRWps. 
  18. ↑ QVCtv (29 May 2016). "Scott Kay Filigree Cross 0.25 cttw Diamonique & Sterling Ring on QVC". YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02ij09qqD4I. 
  19. ↑ QVCtv (13 September 2015). "Netali Nissim for Diamonique 6/10 cttw Evil Eye Ring on QVC". YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f72F2SRr8s. 
  20. ↑ Mason, Lisa (14 June 2020). "My Movie". YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THwfOp8gUa4. 




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