The “Les Pétales” collection imagines roses caught mid-bloom as a tribute to nature’s beauty.
5 Stories You Might Have Missed Last Week
National Jeweler recaps five stories from the week of Dec. 21 to 26 that jewelers might have missed in the midst of the holiday rush.

New York--Too busy last week to catch all the headlines in the jewelry industry? No problem.
Here are five stories from last week that retailers might have missed in the midst of the holiday rush.
1. The Spending Bill Clause ‘Critical’ to Jewelers
As part of the trillion-dollar spending bill passed on Dec. 18, Congress made permanent legislation that allows retailers to write off store improvements over a 15-year period.
2. Changing Times: A Multiple-Choice Quiz
In National Jeweler’s last contributed column of the year, Jan Brassem gave jewelers a final pop quiz for 2015, this one testing their knowledge of the changing retail landscape.
3. UAE Appoints Chair for Kimberley Process
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Economy announced on Dec. 20 that it has selected Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority, as the KP’s official chairman in 2016.
4. The Most-Read Stories of 2015
What did National Jeweler’s readers click on the most this year? It turns out they found stories about the past and the future equally enthralling.
5. Chamilia Gets Into the Stackables Game
Swarovski has debuted a line of 28 rings priced between $30 and $70 that feature Pure Brilliance zirconia, alpinite and spinel crystals.
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Luxury brands charge thousands for their shoes and handbags. Jewelers pricing diamond products should take note, Peter Smith writes.

Rotenberg was an active member of the American Gem Society and an accomplished appraiser who also worked with therapy dogs at a hospital.

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

It follows New York-based brand Shahla Karimi Jewelry’s all-women team in “Say Yes to the Dress” meets “The Office”-style episodes.


In its inaugural year, the SMO Foundation will focus on supporting two organizations in West Africa and one in South America.

The announcement comes just as the 90-day freeze on the “reciprocal” tariffs nears its end, giving countries more time to negotiate.

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

Kellie, who joined the organization in 2019, will remain in his role through the end of 2025.

Police officers apprehended the suspects as they were allegedly attempting to gain entry into another jewelry store.

The program, a collaboration between Julius Klein Diamonds and the Women’s Jewelry Association, is in its second year.

Sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America

The 2025 Australian Open champion is the jewelry brand’s first athlete ambassador.

The West Village jewelry boutique’s new shop-in-shop is the cornerstone of Nordstrom’s revamped jewelry hall.

This past year, the manufacturer said it recorded below-zero emissions per carat of natural diamond.

The brand’s “Golden Strada” statement necklace features round, marquise, and pear diamonds that sparkle like Fourth of July fireworks.

JSA’s Scott Guginsky provided a list of nine security measures jewelers should observe while locking up for the long weekend.

Located on Rodeo Drive, the store’s design was inspired by Hollywood and Los Angeles culture.

The new location continues the brand’s celebration of its 25th anniversary.

The online watch marketplace’s “Time Is Our Thing” campaign highlights the importance of time.

She will oversee strategic planning, fundraising, industry partnerships, and the launch of the Gem Legacy Campus in Tanzania.

Working with Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit and law enforcement, Pandora helped to shut down a large-scale counterfeit network in China.

The jewelry company has closed its three California brick-and-mortar stores, as well as its online shop, for now.

The company is providing the opportunity for an FIT student to work alongside master diamond cutter Willie Lopez in its workshop.

He is remembered for his successful entrepreneurship, generosity, and dedication to his family.

The jewelry store chain has reportedly been struggling with costs related to tariffs as well as tough retail competition.

Welcome warm summer days with red hot rubies perfectly chosen as July’s birthstone.