Watch: What to Know About Gen Z Consumers
Marketing experts Benjamin Smithee and Connor Blakley share what retailers need to know about this generation.
In her latest webinar, Associate Editor Lenore Fedow sat down with digital marketing executive Benjamin Smithee and Gen Z expert Connor Blakley for a conversation about these consumers ahead of the holiday season.
Smithee and Blakely shared their insights on what Gen Z consumers are looking for in an e-commerce experience, the role of physical retail, the importance of inclusivity in advertising, having a social conscience, and more.
Watch the full session above, and join us again for “My Next Question” on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. EDT.
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff will talk with Jewelers’ Security Alliance President John J. Kennedy and Gregory J. Smith, co-founder of Berkley Asset Protection, about security procedures and current crime trends.
Register at NationalJeweler.com/webinars.
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The retailer said it had its biggest Mother’s Day ever, with strong demand for higher-priced jewelry.


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The Armenian Jewelers Association’s East Coast chapter has also elected its 2026–2027 board of directors.

Colored gemstones, artisan finishes, mixed metals, and meaningful details are shaping demand in bridal jewelry.

Onyx Partners has submitted a second offer to buy the department stores after its first offer fell through last year.

Solomon Brothers Jewelers has partnered with local cocktail bar Roaring Social on a new martini garnished with a tennis necklace.

Benjamin Siegel, son of President and CEO Hank Siegel, started working for the family business this week.

The new space features a modern design that blends Bulgari’s Roman heritage with San Diego’s coastal spirit.

Four men were charged in connection with the break-in and accused of stealing $365,000 in cash, jewelry, and designer goods.

André Branch has more than 25 years of experience with various brands, most recently serving as CEO of Ariana Grande’s cosmetics company.

New York-based atelier Gemlok is best known for creating the innovative “bridge” setting that became popular in the bridal market.

Santana Now's debut collection, “Unidad,” features symbolic motifs as well as pieces of wood from the Woodstock stage.

The 50-year-old man pleaded guilty earlier this year to robbing two jewelry stores and a pawn shop of more than $700,000 in merchandise.

The watch’s dial features an original design by Marvel comics illustrator Adam Kubert.

The new collection of lab-grown diamond and colored gemstone jewelry provides a “fresh perspective” on the category, Chatham said.

While some August babies are team peridot, the month's time-honored birthstone, others are team spinel, the newer alternative.

Edina Kiss’ “Popsicle” pendant and Karina Choudhrie’s “Ice Cream” charm satisfy that summer craving for a sweet piece of jewelry.

The massive billboard has been in the same spot on the department store’s Herald Square flagship store for decades.

The miner’s ruby and emerald auctions brought in a combined $102.9 million.

The goal is for the De Beers sale to be finished by the second half of 2026, with the subsequent approvals process expected to take a year.

David Bonaparte, along with Tim Haake and Ronnie VanderLinden, continue to lobby for tariff exemptions for diamonds, gemstones, and pearls.

Survey respondents were concerned about the rising prices of food and groceries as well as unemployment.

The trade show, slated for Sept. 4-8 in Vicenza, Italy, will feature sessions on trends, AI, gemology, and manufacturing.





















