Smith recalls a bit of wisdom the industry leader, who died last week, shared at a diamond conference years ago.
5 Jewelry News Stories You Might Have Missed
A jewelry store shootout in Las Vegas, a lawsuit from a major jewelry brand and the new faces of JCK Tucson 2019.

New York—Need to catch up on last week’s jewelry news? Here are five stories to get you started.
1. The Best of Everything Jewelry-Related in 2018
National Jeweler crowned the jewels, stories and celebrity jewelry moments that topped 2018.
2. Meet the New Faces of JCK Tucson 2019
Brooke Gregson, Debra Navarro and Petra Class are joining the upcoming edition of the jewelry trade show.
3. Robber Killed, Employee Wounded in Jewelry Store Shootout
The shooting happened on the evening of Jan. 29 at an independent jeweler in Las Vegas.
4. Roberto Coin Sues Dealer After Retailers Pull Jade Line
The popular Italian brand is at odds with former partner Kings Stone over certification of the brand’s black jade jewelry.
5. Christie’s, Sotheby’s Jewelry Sales Down in 2018
Christie’s total dropped 12 percent, while Sotheby’s declined 25 percent compared with 2017.
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The “Victoria” necklace features a labradorite hugged by diamond accents in 18-karat yellow gold.

Two lower courts have moved to block the import taxes, which will remain in place as the legal battle continues.

Jewelers of America is leading the charge to protect the industry amidst rising economic threats.

The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback shares Hublot’s dedication to pursuing greatness, the Swiss watchmaker said.


The Type IIa stone, recovered from Botswana’s Karowe diamond mine last month, features unique coloration.

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

From sunrise yoga to tariffs talks, these are some events to check out at the upcoming inaugural event.

Breitling is now the NFL’s official timepiece partner, a move that puts the brand in front of the millions of Americans who watch football.

NYCJAOS is set for Nov. 21-23 in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood.

U.S.-based investment company SMG Capital LLC is the new owner of the luxury brand.

A new court filing details the locations of the stores that will close, as well as the 830 that will remain open.

The new catalogs are “Tools, Equipment, & Metals” and “Findings & Metals.”

The retailer has raised its guidance after seeing total sales increase 3 percent in the second quarter, beating expectations.

Niccolò Rossi di Montelera, executive chairman of the board, was appointed as interim CEO.

The three-floor space also features the jeweler’s largest VIP salon in Japan and offers an exclusive diamond pendant.

The collection is a collaboration between Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry and Oak and Luna, focusing on understated essentials.

The highlight of a single-owner jewelry and watch collection, it’s estimated to fetch up to $7 million at auction this December.

CEO Efraim Grinberg noted a resurgence in the fashion watch market.

The “Bullseye” necklace, with vintage bakelite and peridot, August’s birthstone, is the perfect transitional piece as summer turns to fall.

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It will classify lab-grown stones into one of two categories, “premium” or “standard,” in lieu of giving specific color and clarity grades.

President Duma Boko addressed the country’s medical supply chain crisis in a recent televised address.

Former Free People buyer Afton Robertson-Kanne recently joined the retailer.

The jeweler teamed up with two local organizations for its inaugural “Back to School and Bling” event.

The singer’s new bling, reportedly a natural old mine-cut diamond, is no paper ring.