Watch: The State of the Jewelry Industry
Leaders from Jewelers of America and National Jeweler discuss the gold price, tariffs, and more in this one-hour webinar.
JA President and CEO David Bonaparte led the webinar, joined by incoming Diamond Council of America President and CEO Annie Doresca, JA Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs Amanda Gizzi, MJSA Chief Communications Officer and Publisher Rich Youmans, and National Jeweler Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff.
During the hour-long session, they discussed the gold price, tariffs, jewelry trends past and present, and how independent jewelers have fared in the midst of the current economic and geopolitical turmoil.
The webinar is available to view in its entirety above or on the JA YouTube channel.
The next episode of “My Next Question,” JA and National Jeweler’s joint webinar series, will take place this Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. EDT.
JA Vice President of Marketing & Communications Molly Fallon and National Jeweler Senior Editor Lenore Fedow are hosting the session, “Mastering Google Reviews for Your Business,” with guests André Savoie of André Savoie Consulting and Podium’s Jace Schaecher.
Learn more and register here.
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Submit your pieces for a chance to win in this year's competition.

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The live charity benefit sale in Nashville will also feature gowns, boots, and other memorabilia from the country music legend.

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The supplier organization recently joined JA and JVC to have more input on political issues affecting the jewelry industry.

Blue Nile, a Signet Jewelers-owned brand, is now Royal Asscher’s exclusive licensed retailer in North America.

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The alleged thieves used crow bars and sledgehammers to smash into jewelry stores across the state.

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The partnership, a pledge to protect Africa’s Okavango River Basin, has been extended for an additional five years.



















