The company had a solid second quarter, with sales of non-charm jewelry outpacing sales of pieces in its core collections.
What You Might Have Missed: Celebrity Red Carpet Style
The best looks from the Golden Globes and Verragio’s cracking down on alleged copycats were among the most-read stories on National Jeweler last week.

New York--The best looks from the recent Golden Globe Awards and Verragio’s attempts to crack down on copycats were among the most-read stories on National Jeweler last week.
1. And the Golden Globe for Best Jewel Goes To…
National Jeweler highlighted the best red carpet style at the recent Golden Globe Awards, including a number of chokers, statement cuffs and big, blingy necklaces.
2. Verragio Says It’s Cracking Down on Copycats
Verragio Ltd. has sent out 30 cease-and-desist letters and filed 10 lawsuits in an effort to combat companies allegedly copying its diamond engagement ring designs.
3. Signet Reports ‘Disappointing’ Holiday Sales
Hurt by the decline in mall traffic and lost online sales due to overloaded websites, Signet Jewelers Ltd. reported a 5 percent decrease in November-December comps.
4. The History Behind … Cameos
National Jeweler spoke with a few experts about the cameos’ first appearance in history and the iconic style’s continued reemergence throughout the ages.
5. 3 Retail Predictions for 2017
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff said that continued consolidation and a desire to experience and access, but not necessarily own, things will be among the trends that drive retail this year.
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Taylor Swift dons the vibrant pair in new promotional imagery for her upcoming album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” set to release in October.

Its investment in micromechanics expert Inhotec will preserve skills essential to the watchmaking industry as a whole, said the company.

As a leading global jewelry supplier, Rio Grande is rapidly expanding and developing new solutions to meet the needs of jewelers worldwide.

Nicolette Bianchi joins the wholesale provider with more than 15 years of cross-industry experience in marketing and product development.


Her new “Ocean” collection was inspired by Myanmar’s traditional articulated fish jewelry, with depictions of flounder, catfish, and more.

Longtime Casio executive Yusuke Suzuki is the new president and CEO of Casio’s U.S. subsidiary.

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

The full-day sourcing and networking event, slated for Aug. 18, will be followed by the fifth annual Mega Mixer Summer Soirée.

The board elected 9 new directors at its recent ICA Congress in Brazil.

JD Sports and Wawa were among the fastest-growing retail companies in the U.S. last year.

The new inventory, all untreated, features vibrant hues and unique bicolor combinations.

Acquired by a tech investor, the historic brand will continue to focus on jewelry, accessories, and timepieces.

President Donald Trump issued an executive order extending the pause on higher tariffs to November as negotiations with China continue.

The “Thunderbird Slab” collection features a thunderbird motif as a symbol of power, protection, and boundless possibility.

Columnists Jen Cullen Williams and Duvall O’Steen share tips on how to elevate your professional image.

Peter Damian Arguello, a jeweler in the Denver suburb of Wheat Ridge, was found dead inside his store in November 2023.

The retailer, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, is becoming part of the Berkshire Hathaway Jewelry Group with Helzberg.

The Continental Buying Group’s 2025 Tampa Experience Show is slated for Sept. 8-10.

Associate Editor Lauren McLemore recently attended a fabrics trade show where a trend forecaster shared her predictions for summer 2027.

The company raised its full-year sales guidance while noting it has not yet assessed the potential impact of the latest tariff news.

The organization has raised more than $1.3 million for charity since its inception.

The brand’s latest iteration of a bezel-set diamond bangle features clean lines and a timeless design for a new modern silhouette.

The first watch in the series commemorates his participation in the Civil Rights movement, marching from Selma to Montgomery in 1965.

The catalog contains a complete listing of all the loose gemstones in stock, as well as information about the properties of each stone.

The company added a retailer dashboard to its site and three new birds to its charm collection, the cardinal, blue jay, and hummingbird.

An additional 25 percent tariff has been added to the previously announced 25 percent.