Smith reveals the method The Retail Smiths use to help retailers and vendors write better job postings.
What You Might Have Missed: Sales Down for Signet
A report on the retail jeweler’s third quarter results was the most-read story on National Jeweler last week.

New York--Signet’s third quarter financial results, a column on the benefit of asking customers open-ended questions and a glitzy holiday promotion were among National Jeweler’s five most-read stories last week.
1. Signet Same-Stores Sales Down 2 Percent in Q3
The company reported a decrease in same-store sales and total sales for the second quarter in a row.
National Jeweler columnist Peter Smith touted the psychological benefits of engaging customers with a personalized query.
3. Buy a Diamond From This Retailer, Get a Benz For ‘Free’
One jeweler in Toledo, Ohio has created a seriously luxurious gifting package for the holidays.
4. Macy’s Brings Chow Tai Fook to Queens, New York
The massive Chinese jewelry retailer launched its first branded shop-in-shop.
5. Retailer Launches Bridal Line Designed by Phyllis Bergman
Robbins Brothers began offering the “Platinum Relationships” line at three of its locations.
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The exhibition reveals the gemology, geology, and cultural history of the iconic red gemstone.

The new sweeping slate of tariffs impacts 60 countries, including India, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates.

Colored gemstones, artisan finishes, mixed metals, and meaningful details are shaping demand in bridal jewelry.

From coin pendants to diamond shields, these old world-inspired jewels are the perfect accessory for an epic journey.

Our Piece of the Week pairs a checkerboard-cut amethyst with an ivy green silk cord.

Mildred Marcano Abrams and Yael Reinhold join the podcast to talk community connections, holiday plans, and preserving Reinhold’s legacy.

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“Art Deco” fuses ancestral techniques, rare materials, and modern perspectives as a tribute to the optimism and curiosity of the movement.

The jeweler’s newest store is inside Arkansas’ Saracen Casino Resort.

The watch company will design, manufacture, and distribute Kate Spade New York watches.

The higher tax is set to go into effect in August and will apply to loose polished diamonds as well as precious and base metals jewelry.

The “Enchanted Garden” series features a cherry, lemon, and pear that each hold a little secret inside.

It’s located in Tysons Galleria, an upscale shopping center in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

The show, recently acquired by Rockview Management Group, will be held at New York City’s Javits Center from Aug. 2-4.

Smith offers retailers guidance on creating an environment where natural and lab-grown diamonds can both thrive.

Former Emerald President and CEO Hervé Sedky has transitioned to the role of senior advisor.

The 12-piece capsule collection transforms from brooches to pendants.

A Botswana government official told lawmakers Anglo has selected The Global Diamond Consortium, an entity chaired by Penny, to buy De Beers.

The new tariff, imposed after a Trump administration study, is 25 percent and will stack on top of existing tariffs.

The collection from 2014 has been reinterpreted into high jewelry with its signature triangular-shaped elements.

She will also take on the role of vice president of jewelry for SmartWork Media, a newly created position.

Organizers are looking for presentations on topics like manufacturing, technology and research, bench work, gemstones, and sustainability.
























