The middle class is changing its approach to buying jewelry and affordable luxury goods, the NRF said.
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Stories about the Las Vegas shows were among the most read on National Jeweler for the week of May 24 to 30.
New York--Here are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from May 24 to 30, according to Google Analytics.
1. Coach’s corner: 10 common mistakes salespeople make
Dressing too casually and paying more attention to their smartphone than to the customer are two of the most common blunders committed by salespeople today, columnist and Jewelry Coach Pat Henneberry says.
2. Royal Asscher to debut new cut, campaign at JCK
The family-owned diamond company has a patented round brilliant cut and a new advertising campaign starring model Nicola Breytenbach.
3. JCK Las Vegas owner acquires JIS shows
Reed Exhibitions announced last week that it has purchased Jewelers International Showcase, which operates the three JIS shows held each year in Miami Beach.
4. ‘A Diamond is Forever’ is back
Forevermark announced in Las Vegas that its holiday marketing campaign will use the famed slogan first coined in the 1940s but will make it “fresh” for millennial consumers.
5. Sex and the City costume designer coming to JCK
Patricia Field, who greatly influenced fashion dressing the four stars of Sex and the City, discussed trends and the “it” factor during an event held Saturday afternoon at JCK Las Vegas.
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It marks the third consecutive quarter of growth for Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Buccellati, and Vhernier.

The reseller’s market trends report, based on its sales data, also shows exactly how much Rolex prices have jumped since 2010.

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

The auction house will be hosting a retrospective paying tribute to jeweler Jean Dinh Van and his company’s 60th anniversary.


Jake Duneier and Danielle Duneier-Goldberg have stepped into the roles of CEO and president, respectively.

The “Impermanence” collection contemplates nature through the Japanese art of Ikebana (flower arranging) and philosophy of wabi-sabi.

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

The Texas-based jewelry retailer has set up shop in Tennessee and Arizona.

Eric Ford will step into the role, bringing with him decades of experience.

In addition to improved capabilities, the acquisition will allow the jeweler to offer support to other independent jewelers.

The “Celestial Blue” capsule collection campaign features Olympian Kateryna Sadurska.

The seasonal store, located in Mykonos, Greece, offers exclusive events, personal styling, and curated experiences.

The New England jeweler is hosting a bridal event for the month of August.

The trade-only event will host its debut fair in the Emerald City later this month.

Its sessions will focus on inventory strategies, staff performance, retention and acquisition, emerging market trends, and more.

For its 10th anniversary, Miseno designed the “Arco” earrings based on the Arco Felice, an arch conceptualized in A.D. 95 in Miseno, Italy.

The jewelry company is one of several contributing to relief efforts in the region after the recent floods.

Inspired by fiancé Sid Wilson’s nickname for her, the white and yellow diamond ring features a unique honeycomb design.

The brand is marking its 50th anniversary with a limited-edition bangle, high jewelry suites, new collections, and more.

Goldfarb said changes in the industry, coupled with his age and the updates needed to modernize his business, drove his decision.

Longtime LVMH executive Michael Burke has stepped into the role.

Central topics of next week’s event include climate action, labor rights, artisan preservation, and value retention in producing countries.

Vickie Rokkos has joined the jewelry company as its new national sales director of North America.

Turbulence will be the new baseline for luxury as it faces its biggest potential setbacks in 15 years, a recent report said.

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The “For the Love of Fruits” collection features five fruit pendants, each holding a different meaning.