The middle class is changing its approach to buying jewelry and affordable luxury goods, the NRF said.
What You Might Have Missed: A Super Ad
Stories about Tiffany’s Super Bowl spot and the shake-up at Signet were among the most read stories last week.

New York--These were the most read stories on NationalJeweler.com last week, according to Google Analytics.

1. Shake-Up at Signet: Two Big Retirements, New Roles
North America’s largest jeweler announced the retirement of longtime executives Tryna Kochanek and Ed Hrabak along with the creation of new positions.

2. The 10 Best Jewels from the SAG Awards
Viola Davis and Amy Adams were among the actresses who dazzled on the red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, held last Sunday in Los Angeles.

3. Tiffany Will Run a Super Bowl Ad This Year
It’s a first for the 179-year-old jeweler and will feature the big game’s halftime performer, Lady Gaga.

4. Making Gold Demand, Price Predictions for 2017
Readers seemingly cannot get enough of gold prognostications for this year, as this story from Jan. 20 is appearing on the most-read list for the second time.

5. Live from Tucson: 9 Gemstone Market Updates
Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator recapped an education session presented by Richard Drucker at AGTA GemFair.
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It marks the third consecutive quarter of growth for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati, and Vhernier.

The reseller’s market trends report, based on its sales data, also shows exactly how much Rolex prices have jumped since 2010.

The Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship from Jewelers of America returns for a second year.

The auction house will be hosting a retrospective paying tribute to jeweler Jean Dinh Van and his company’s 60th anniversary.


Jake Duneier and Danielle Duneier-Goldberg have stepped into the roles of CEO and president, respectively.

The “Impermanence” collection contemplates nature through the Japanese art of Ikebana (flower arranging) and philosophy of wabi-sabi.

The countdown is on for the JCK Las Vegas Show and JA is pulling out all the stops.

Eric Ford will step into the role, bringing with him decades of experience.

In addition to improved capabilities, the acquisition will allow the jeweler to offer support to other independent jewelers.

The “Celestial Blue” capsule collection campaign features Olympian Kateryna Sadurska.

The New England jeweler is hosting a bridal event for the month of August.

The trade-only event will host its debut fair in the Emerald City later this month.

Its sessions will focus on inventory strategies, staff performance, retention and acquisition, emerging market trends, and more.

For its 10th anniversary, Miseno designed the “Arco” earrings based on the Arco Felice, an arch conceptualized in A.D. 95 in Miseno, Italy.

The jewelry company is one of several contributing to relief efforts in the region after the recent floods.

Inspired by fiancé Sid Wilson’s nickname for her, the white and yellow diamond ring features a unique honeycomb design.

The brand is marking its 50th anniversary with a limited-edition bangle, high jewelry suites, new collections, and more.

Goldfarb said changes in the industry, coupled with his age and the updates needed to modernize his business, drove his decision.

Longtime LVMH executive Michael Burke has stepped into the role.

Central topics of next week’s event include climate action, labor rights, artisan preservation, and value retention in producing countries.

Vickie Rokkos has joined the jewelry company as its new national sales director of North America.

Turbulence will be the new baseline for luxury as it faces its biggest potential setbacks in 15 years, a recent report said.

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The “For the Love of Fruits” collection features five fruit pendants, each holding a different meaning.

Diamonds and crimes (some involving diamonds) top the list of National Jeweler’s most popular stories halfway through the year.

They discovered “The Dash Diamond,” named for their dog, at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this month.