NRF’s annual survey found that 45 percent of consumers plan to purchase jewelry for a loved one this Mother’s Day.
What you might have missed
Articles on bridal jewelry trends for 2015 and three of the five forces that have transformed the jewelry industry over the last 35 years were among the top stories on National Jeweler last week.
New York--Here are the five most popular stories from NationalJeweler.com and the three most popular posts from the website’s blog, 10X, for the week of Dec. 21 to 27, according to Google Analytics.
NationalJeweler.com
1. 6 bridal jewelry trends for 2015
National Jeweler rounds up the trends that will influence bridal designs--including unusual shapes, modified halos and color--next year.
2. 5 modern forces that shaped the industry, part II
In part two of a two-part series, columnist Jan Brassem takes a look at the final three factors that he says have disrupted and transformed the jewelry industry over the past 35 years.
3. For jewelers, just how super was Saturday?
This story, which comes as part of National Jeweler’s holiday sales report, looks at how retailers across the country did on the Saturday before Christmas, a/k/a “Super Saturday.”
4. Need a colored stone? There’s now an app for that
Colored gemstone dealer Mayer & Watt released an app dedicated to loose colored stones, allowing users to browse its inventory and/or use the app for gemstone education.
5. Rocks On: Opal’s essence continues to delight
This month’s Rocks On examines the supply, demand, and pricing dynamics for opals, and shows examples of recent pieces created with this gemstone.
10X Blog
1. The 3 biggest stories of 2014
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff recaps the headlines that had the greatest impact on the industry over the past year.
2. My favorite gemstone pieces of 2014
Associate Editor Brecken Branstrator tackles the difficult task of picking her favorite pieces of jewelry from her first full year as a member of the industry.
3. Marsala jewels for 2015
With the news that Pantone named the earthy red hue called “Marsala” as its 2015 color of the year, Branstrator showcases 10 pieces of Marsala-colored jewelry in this blog.
The Latest

The “Vault” charm, our Piece of the Week, expands on the memories that can be stored in a locket by connecting to your phone.

The open-to-the-public luxury jewelry and timepiece show, in its second year, is slated for July 23-26.

Gain access to the most exclusive and coveted antique pieces from trusted dealers during Las Vegas Jewelry Week.

The jeweler’s Mother’s Day campaign highlights the women who work there—mothers, grandmothers, women who want to be mothers, and dog moms.


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The proposed agreement follows the moissanite maker’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing last month.

Gain access to the most exclusive and coveted antique pieces from trusted dealers during Las Vegas Jewelry Week.

The Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. timepiece Astor brought aboard the ill-fated ship sold for double its estimate at a Freeman’s auction.

The “Dalí’s Garden” collection was inspired by a surreal dream Neeley had after cooking a recipe from Salvador Dalí’s 1973 cookbook.

Natalie Feanny has been appointed to the role.

The pair falsely claimed their jewelry was made by Navajo artists, but it was imported from Vietnam.

Julien’s Auctions is selling the musician’s fine and fashion jewelry alongside her clothing, gold records, and other memorabilia.

Rachel King’s book dives into the history of the pendant believed to have belonged to Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon.

The company will have deals on precious metals testers as well as the latest in lab-grown diamond detection technology and security.

Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel is a character in the “Coco Game” collection of watches and the queen in its first haute horlogerie chessboard.

The annual list honors rising professionals on the retail and supply sides of the jewelry industry.

Seized in Kentucky, the packages include fake Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Chanel, and Fendi jewelry.

Rodolfo Lopez-Portillo faces 25 years to life in prison after being found guilty in the March 2022 beating death of Arasb Shoughi.

“Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems” highlights the relationships among 22 influential designers, brands, and gem dealers.

The AJS Spring 2027 show will be held in Savannah, Georgia, with future shows taking place in other Southeast cities.

The jewelry retailer plans to open 20 new stores this year and expand into new product categories.

Flower motifs are the jewelry trend blooming amongst the new collections that debuted this spring.

The retailer reported an 8 percent decline in annual sales as it struggles under the weight of billions of dollars of debt.

The “Devil” drop earrings, our Piece of the Week, are part of designer Edina Kiss’ new namesake jewelry line that she will show at Couture.

The alert states that burglary crews are targeting jewelry businesses and details how jewelers and refineries can protect themselves.

The “watchmaker of shapes” debuted the reworked version of the vintage sports car-inspired timepiece at Watches & Wonders.




















