Turbulence will be the new baseline for luxury as it faces its biggest potential setbacks in 15 years, a recent report said.
5 Jewelry News Stories You Might Have Missed
Trade shows postpone amid coronavirus concerns, what consumers clicked on in 2019, an update on a royal jewel heist, and more.

New York—Fell behind on last week’s jewelry news? Here are five stories to get you back on track.
1. Costco Sells $600K Diamond Engagement Ring
The big-box store announced the six-figure sale during its recent earnings call.
2. JA NY Spring Cancelled, MJSA Expo Postponed Due to Coronavirus
The trade shows were set to take place this weekend, March 15-17, at the Javits Center in New York.
3. Squirrel Spotting: Why Some Salespeople Avoid Asking for the Sale
It might be because they have a fear of rejection, and Peter Smith might have a solution for you.
4. In 2019, Consumers Clicked On …
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff breaks down the data from GemFind’s annual report detailing activity on jewelry retail websites.
5. Security Guards Under Investigation in Dresden Jewel Heist Case
German authorities are digging deeper into the theft of 18th-century royal jewelry from the Green Vault museum.
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The jewelry company is one of several contributing to relief efforts in the region after the recent floods.

Sponsored by Rio Grande Jewelry Supply

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

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.

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

The “Les Pétales” collection imagines roses caught mid-bloom as a tribute to nature’s beauty.

Luxury brands charge thousands for their shoes and handbags. Jewelers pricing diamond products should take note, Peter Smith writes.

Rotenberg was an active member of the American Gem Society and an accomplished appraiser who also worked with therapy dogs at a hospital.

It follows New York-based brand Shahla Karimi Jewelry’s all-women team in “Say Yes to the Dress” meets “The Office”-style episodes.

In its inaugural year, the SMO Foundation will focus on supporting two organizations in West Africa and one in South America.

The announcement comes just as the 90-day freeze on the “reciprocal” tariffs nears its end, giving countries more time to negotiate.

Police officers apprehended the suspects as they were allegedly attempting to gain entry into another jewelry store.

The program, a collaboration between Julius Klein Diamonds and the Women’s Jewelry Association, is in its second year.

Sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America

The West Village jewelry boutique’s new shop-in-shop is the cornerstone of Nordstrom’s revamped jewelry hall.

This past year, the manufacturer said it recorded below-zero emissions per carat of natural diamond.

The brand’s “Golden Strada” statement necklace features round, marquise, and pear diamonds that sparkle like Fourth of July fireworks.

JSA’s Scott Guginsky provided a list of nine security measures jewelers should observe while locking up for the long weekend.

Located on Rodeo Drive, the store’s design was inspired by Hollywood and Los Angeles culture.

The new location continues the brand’s celebration of its 25th anniversary.

The online watch marketplace’s “Time Is Our Thing” campaign highlights the importance of time.

She will oversee strategic planning, fundraising, industry partnerships, and the launch of the Gem Legacy Campus in Tanzania.

Working with Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit and law enforcement, Pandora helped to shut down a large-scale counterfeit network in China.

The jewelry company has closed its three California brick-and-mortar stores, as well as its online shop, for now.