Piece of the Week: Xander Jane’s ‘Spiked’ Pearl Studs

Jewelers who misinterpret the state of the jewelry market risk employing the wrong retail strategy, cautions columnist Sherry Smith.

Sherry Smith

In her newly expanded role, she will continue to oversee the jewelry category, as well as watches, home, and accessories.

Lenore Fedow

“The Godfather II” watch plays two melodies from the mob film’s score, “The Godfather’s Waltz” and “The Godfather Love Theme.”

Natalie Francisco

You deserve to know what you are selling–to protect your customers as well as your business and your reputation.

Organizers have also introduced the new JCK Talks Signature Series, as well as an offering of watch-focused workshops and lectures.

Lauren McLemore

The Alan Hodgkinson Medal recognizes gemologists who are consistently generous with their time and expertise.

Lauren McLemore

The Swiss watchmaker is changing up its executive leadership team as part of a restructuring.

Lenore Fedow

Every jeweler faces the same challenge: helping customers protect what they love. Here’s the solution designed for today’s jewelry business.

The big diamond’s sale added to the company’s revenue though the market remains “challenging” overall, particularly for smaller goods.

Michelle Graff

Rob Bates of The Jewelry Wire will also moderate a panel on the state of the jewelry industry during the virtual event.

Lenore Fedow

The Jewelry Symposium will honor two industry veterans with lifetime achievement awards at its upcoming May event.

Lenore Fedow

With their durability, brilliance, and beauty, diamonds are the perfect stone for everyday birthstone jewelry.

Amanda Gizzi

The retailer failed to file its annual report on time and said it may issue a going concern warning.

Lenore Fedow

Smith recounts a recent trip to the post office that included an uncomfortable, embarrassing, and public exchange between two employees.

Peter Smith

John Cowley, who has more than 30 years of experience, is succeeding Tearle as the lab’s chief financial officer.

Michelle Graff

“Ukrainian Jewelry | Contemporary Jewelry and Art Jewelry from Ukraine” features 33 contemporary Ukrainian designers and studios.

Natalie Francisco

“The Golden Now” campaign celebrates the here and now with the brand’s signature styles and a selection of its new pieces.

Natalie Francisco

Signet confirmed that Caffie, president of Zales and Banter, and Bentzen, who headed Blue Nile, have left the company.

Michelle Graff

The antique jewelry dealer talks about the importance of including Black Americans in jewelry history and preserving their stories.

Lenore Fedow

Both its mines faced challenges last year, from operational issues to disruptions in the market.

Lauren McLemore

Iconic pieces, like the Mike Todd Diamond Tiara, appear in the superstar’s new music video for her song inspired by the actress.

Lauren McLemore

The luxury retailer, which went Chapter 11 in January, announced Thursday that it has secured $500 million in exit financing.

Michelle Graff

The NouvelleBox ballroom will feature independent jewelry designers, including Lene Vibe, Wyld Box Jewelry, and Kiaia Limited.

Lenore Fedow

The one-of-a-kind locket, our Piece of the Week, opens to reveal three hidden images to keep close to your heart.

Natalie Francisco

The new facility was also designed to better serve its growing customer base in Canada.

Lenore Fedow

The campaign is a tribute to the year 1893, when Kokichi Mikimoto created the world’s first cultured pearl.

Lauren McLemore

It is the only GIA school to offer the GIA Graduate Gemologist program in Chinese.

Lenore Fedow