The celebrity will star in Swarovski’s holiday campaign.
Majors
![The Macy’s flagship store in New York’s Herald Square. The retailer announced this week that it has ended buyout talks with two firms, Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management, after more than seven months of negotiations. Macy’s Herald Square store](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/8b6207deb350b1e60dc2053f49fdf221.jpg)
The retailer will not be making a deal with Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management, opting to focus on its turnaround plan.
Sellers and shoppers have spoken out against a rise in mass-produced merchandise on the platform meant to highlight handmade goods.
Latest in Majors
![Direct-to-consumer retail brand Diamonds Direct has opened a store in the Atlanta neighborhood of Buckhead, an area known for its upscale malls. Diamonds Direct Atlanta store](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/2e6577afc9470ba1c1de327fad397366.jpg)
It’s the Signet-owned banner’s first location in Georgia.
![Volunteers and Shane Co.’s corporate team from all 22 locations of the family-owned jewelry chain have begun packing backpacks with school supplies for teachers to distribute to their students this school year. Shane Co. and the Kids in Need foundation logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/1c5abfb36ec775724f014f47bfbb47fc.jpg)
The fine jewelry retailer filled backpacks with back-to-school essentials for students in 13 states.
![Chaumet, a Parisian jeweler owned by LVMH, has designed the Olympic and Paralympic Games medals. Chaumet Paris 2024 Olympics medals](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/7831b3a738baddfc7d783e6df0fbf796.jpg)
The Parisian brand is the first jewelry company in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to design the medals.
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IGI can surpass your expectations when it comes to elevating your brand, protecting your business, training staff and more.
![The acquisition of Union Life & Casualty by Jewelers Mutual will help strengthen both the pawn market and the insurance industry, said JM. Jewelers Mutual and Union Life and Casualty logos](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/195925667226ecfc51b4e1bb09607143.jpg)
Union Life & Casualty will join JM Insurance Agency Partners, expanding the provider’s pawnbroker coverage.
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![The winner of this year’s Lonia Tate scholarship, Bradlei Smith will receive the opportunity to earn her Graduate Gemologist diploma from GIA and, following graduation, an internship at Ben Bridge Jeweler in Seattle. Bradlei Smith](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/996834935ae30a7a1195db8b9db6cb7d.jpg)
Los Angeles-based Bradlei Smith was selected for this year’s award.
![Valenza Setting Lab has 24 employees, with Marcello Monti and Gilberto Dentelli as its founders. Pictured here is a craftsman working on Pomellato’s “Arengario” necklace from “The Dualism of Milan” collection. Craftsman holding Pomellato Arengario necklace](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f63bb38ab4d061bb9bb1dbbbfad90311.jpg)
The Kering-owned brand bought VSL to reinforce its manufacturing capabilities.
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As the demand for lab-grown diamond jewelry may still be increasing, the most notable change we are likely to see is price stabilization.
![Ewa Abrams, who spent more than 17 years at Tiffany & Co. before joining Kering in 2018, has been appointed as Kering’s new president of the Americas region. Her appointment is effective Aug. 1. Ewa Abrams, Kering’s new president for the Americas](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/2cba2d6105c21fbd065a01461de5edde.jpg)
The luxury conglomerate promoted General Counsel Ewa Abrams to the role, succeeding Laurent Claquin.
![A 14-karat white gold cushion-cut tanzanite ring from Signet Jewelers-owned banner Jared. Signet Jewelers took the No. 67 spot on the National Retail Federation’s 2024 Top 100 Retailers list. Tanzanite ring](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/2231964ca121ca4f24ec7b1a651a9896.jpg)
The jewelry giant came in at No. 67 on the list, down from No. 56 last year.
![David Yurman also released a three-part docuseries on select players’ passion for the sport and personal style on and off the court. Pictured top row left to right, Seth Curry, Kevin Love, Kyle Kuzma, Jaime Jacquez Jr., and, bottom row left to right, Josh Hart, Jalen Green, and D’Angelo Russell. Kyle Kuzma, D’Angelo Russell, Jalen Green, Jaime Jacquez Jr., Kevin Love, Josh Hart, and Seth Curry](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/ed56cd2b45c60811924066311ffae233.jpg)
The partnership reinforces David Yurman’s position as a leader in men’s jewelry, said the company.
![HBC, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, is set to acquire Neiman Marcus Group, which owns Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Seen here is a Neiman Marcus store in Fort Worth, Texas. Neiman Marcus Fort Worth Texas](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/411b770c4d676a546a29ee008c5fe6fc.jpg)
The deal is valued at $2.65 billion.
![Victor Corporation President John Youkilis, left, is retiring and selling the family business to Minneapolis-based Ostbye & Anderson, headed by Craig MacBean. John Youkilis and Craig MacBean](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/291bf264dc0ebabf9bfbfdb495beca44.jpg)
The Minneapolis-based company bought Victor Corporation, which has been making jewelry in Cincinnati since 1946.
![Louis Ferla (left) will take on the role of Cartier CEO on Sept.1 while Catherine Rénier will step in as CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels. (Images courtesy of LinkedIn) Louis Ferla and Catherine Rénier](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/adcdbd1187f85dd62651e0f6711171c6.jpg)
Current Cartier CEO Cyrille Vigneron is retiring in September while former VCA head Nicolas Bos is now Richemont’s CEO.
![Rocksbox will end its jewelry rental subscription service next month, transitioning to an e-tailer selling new and pre-owned jewelry. Rocksbox box](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/8f733f919f97f43434a083fd4eac7f72.jpg)
Its subscription jewelry rental service will end next month.
![In a Q&A with Associate Editor Lenore Fedow, Watches of Switzerland CEO Brian Duffy (pictured) discussed the retailer’s jewelry strategy, including its plans for Roberto Coin in the United States. Watches of Switzerland CEO Brian Duffy](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/c4c68e4542c92577906e78348e35244e.jpg)
Duffy spoke candidly about the company’s plans to watch and learn, his love for the U.S. market, and what he learned from his mom.
![Crafted in 1866-1867, this silver, silver gilt, and ivory tea set is described in Tiffany & Co. records as “Moresque.” It served as an early example of the influence Persian designs had on longtime Tiffany & Co. silversmith Edward C. Moore. A collection of objects belonging to Moore is currently on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. (© The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2024) Tiffany & Co. silver tea set](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/0ed1d26b45436b2f8f9017096dc7efd9.jpg)
A collection of the silversmith’s personal objects, as well as items created during his time at Tiffany, are on display at the Met.
![The two-day Certified Beginner Bench Jeweler exam will be offered at GIA’s Robert Mouawad Campus in Carlsbad, California, and be administered by a GIA professional, so no proctor is needed. Jewelers of America Logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/4337fedf3b8dd0f24bb76d27ae3cfde6.jpg)
The on-site exam will be administered from Aug. 8-9.
![Sara Yood, left, will become the new president, CEO, and general counsel of the JVC on June 24. She succeeds Tiffany Stevens, who is leaving the organization after seven and a half years. JVC’s Sara Yood and Tiffany Stevens](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/228c5278dafaf1510e23d1f54f480ba4.jpg)
The leadership change at the organization charged with guiding the industry on legal issues will take effect next week.
![Chris Cramer, Claire’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer, has been named interim CEO following the resignation of Ryan Vero. He will continue as CFO and COO in addition to being interim CEO. Claire’s interim CEO Chris Cramer](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/9aa28b30e08ed65f8c3ba76bef770efa.jpg)
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Chris Cramer has been named interim CEO.
![Qurate Retail, the parent company of shopping networks HSN and QVC, may be delisted from the NASDQ if it can’t boost its share price. QVC HSN logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/5223a29ac22a127d36dde36088186320.jpg)
Qurate Retail is in the middle of a turnaround plan as it battles declining sales.
![De Beers Jewellers is opening its first flagship store in Paris next year. Model De Beers Paris](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/7327f9d4fa35bae2a77e2b2ecc86c3aa.jpg)
It will open on Rue de la Paix in winter 2025.
![The American Society of Appraisers has named professional education expert Lana Vukovljak as its new CEO. Lana Vukovljak](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/15548ec689ab27f08ad6da80a091c72f.jpg)
Lana Vukovljak will take charge of the American Society of Appraisers in July.
![Platinum Guild International USA is launching a new platinum alloy during the JCK Las Vegas show, which promises all the benefits of platinum with the workability of white gold. Inoveo Platinum](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/a785112d61deeb17ac07ea0dcee73c5e.jpg)
Inoveo Platinum will be distributed exclusively by Stuller in the U.S.
![The board of directors and trustees of Gem-A unanimously accepted Hart’s resignation and have begun searching for his replacement. Alan Hart Headshot](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f5e9ab7c6bcab1b47f945e47ed9bd7cc.jpg)
He is stepping down in August after eight years as CEO.
![Studs’ new pop-up ear piercing experience is open in SoHo from May 9-24. Studs pop-up](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/16effa7c787b75d6177e9cbf92be0b4e.jpg)
“Fancy Studs” will feature revamped branding and a new lab-grown diamond fine jewelry collection.
![Stuller’s new Packaging & Displays catalog. Stuller Packaging & Displays 2024-2025 catalog](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/e6f5e81d90ef9cf4ce52441a16c377d8.png)
The 2024-2025 edition features new colors and styles, as well as storytelling elements.
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