The “River of Heaven” necklace, our Piece of the Week debuting at Couture, combines 26 salt and pepper diamonds spaced by Tahitian pearls.
What You Might Have Missed: Kim K., A Shiny New Campaign
Coverage of the Kim K. robbery, best-selling bridal, and the new campaign promoting diamonds were among the most popular articles on National Jeweler last week.

New York--Coverage of the Kim K. robbery and the new campaign promoting diamonds were among the most popular articles on National Jeweler last week.
1. What We Can Learn from the Kim Kardashian Jewelry Heist
The robbery of the reality star in Paris shines a light on the dangers of over-sharing on social media.
2. Costco Ordered to Pay Damages in Tiffany Case
The initial verdict in the case was for Costco to pay $5.5 million in unlawful profits to the venerable jeweler for selling rings labeled “Tiffany” that weren’t made by Tiffany & Co.
3. Imagine Bridal’s Top 10 Best-Selling Styles
The brand’s most popular wedding-related rings include a mix of halo styles and eternity bands.
4. What the New Campaign Promoting Diamonds Looks Like
Last week, the Diamond Producers Association revealed the first two commercials in “Real is Rare,” the new generic marketing campaign intended to stoke demand for diamonds among millennials.
5. The Forecast for the Holiday Season: Merry and Bright no photo for this one
The NRF and Deloitte both predicted that sales will increase about 4 percent while PricewaterhouseCoopers shared an even more bullish outlook.
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This year’s inductees include second-, third-, and fourth-generation jewelers.

The author, speaker, and entrepreneur will give his presentation, “Spiritual Billionaire,” on Saturday morning.

As gold prices rise, today’s retailers are looking for alternatives at prices that will appeal to wider audiences.

Three-time Grammy award-winning artist Nelly is set to perform at the annual event at Tao Beach on Sunday night.


Signet will integrate the online-only, natural diamond-focused jeweler into Blue Nile, which it wants to position as a higher-end retailer.

These up-and-coming jewelry brands are bringing their distinct aesthetic and unique point-of-view to the Design Atelier for the first time.

With the trade and customer trust in mind, GIA® developed NextGem™ – on-demand training designed specifically for retail.

The lab’s proprietary diamond cut grade has been expanded to include the popular fancy shape.

This year, it’s what could happen outside of show hours that worries JSA Executive Vice President Scott Guginsky.

High-end fashion houses know how to emotionally connect with customers online. Retail jewelers should take note, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

The designers are the third cohort of mentees from the show’s Belonging @ Couture mentorship program.

Buying discipline at trade shows starts with clarity about your inventory levels, Smith writes.

The trade show’s education series returns, with sessions on retail trends, AI, watches, marketing, corporate responsibility, and more.

The Curated Designer Project has expanded to highlight eight independent jewelry designers during CBG’s Las Vegas show.

Bring a cool tone to your summer jewelry with these white metal pieces.

The deal closed this week, which means Instore will produce the JA NY show slated to take place this fall.

The company’s jewelry sales were up in Q4 and the fiscal year, with Richemont raising prices in part because of the cost of gold.

The “Bauble” capsule collection of colorful one-of-a-kinds includes our Piece of the Week, the “Bauble” earrings, featuring rose zircon.

The updated catalog has a newly dedicated section for gift wrapping.

Everett covers colored stones’ surging popularity, the mellow return of the “Mellon Blue,” and his “The Devil Wears Prada” doppelgänger.

Fourth-generation CEO Lilly Mullen wants to emphasize experience, connection, and personalized service.

The new award, created in partnership with Henne Jewelers, honors the late designer’s legacy through supporting jewelry education.

The addition of the diamond-producing countries as nation affiliated members broadens the federation’s global representation, WFDB said.

Designer Viviana Langhoff has realized her dream of owning a space for her Chicago jewelry store that looks and feels like her brand.

The sessions will run from Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, with one being a live taping of an episode of Couture’s podcast.

Former Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry executive Morgan P. Richardson is joining the lab-grown diamond jewelry brand.

























