The 0.33-carat stone has a very thin layer of CVD-grown Type IIb diamond on top that earned it a grade of fancy blue.
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CVC Capital Partners is set to acquire an 80 percent stake in Breitling SA, one of the world’s last family-owned Swiss watch companies.

The new styles feature more metals and gems, including howlite and amazonite, but no new technology.
Luxury Giftware by Jere will move its operations from Georgia to Ohio and founder Jere Wright will stay on board.

Peter Smith read an article recently suggesting the opposite and found it very irritating. Here’s why.

The new fine jewelry line first made an appearance at the JA New York show this spring before winning the second edition of the emerging designer competition.

Lewis Jones III was sentenced to 32 years and one day in prison by a U.S. District Court last Thursday.

Designed for women by women, meet a group of jewelry designers who are finding success by appealing to the customer who buys jewelry for herself.

She will resign from the position on May 24 to move to Weight Watchers, where she will serve as president and CEO.
Ringly, a company that makes rings that alert wearers to incoming calls and messages, has dialed in on more funding for its future.

A selection of 30 pieces from the high-end jeweler will be available beginning today as part of a dedicated online trunk show on luxury e-tailer Moda Operandi.

The top lot of the NY sale, though, was a pair of earrings with emerald-cut diamonds weighing 20.29 and 20.02 carats that went for $5.3 million.

Jim Ackerman encourages jewelers to get to prospects very early in their buying journey, perhaps before they even realize that they want to buy jewelry.

In a new series, National Jeweler is taking the pulse of the nation’s independent jewelers state by state, starting with Hudson-Poole Fine Jewelers in Tuscaloosa.

“La Légende” leads the upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale at Christie’s Geneva.

R.F. Moeller Jeweler is transitioning to the next generation of leadership. Here’s how the family made the deal come together with minimal angst.

In her new campaign, Dana Bronfman used friends and clients instead of models to show potential customers that they can “pull it off.”
Barbara S. Jones was appointed by the retailer’s new Respect in the Workplace committee, formed to support female employees.

Bleecker & Prince and the nurse behind Clinical Ear Piercing couldn’t find earrings that were safe and sturdy enough for kids, so they made their own.

“Bringing Heaven to Earth” explores an expansive private collection of carved and silver jewelry.
The Gemological Institute of America said the instrument, which will be priced between $4,000 and $5,000, will be available by the end of the year.

How do you know when your jewelry line or brand is ready for public relations? Lilian Raji will tell you.

These were the five most popular stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.
“Jewelry Business Security Upgrades” will take place on April 20 and cover topics like showcases, security guards, safes and more.

The Matrix 9.0 software is out, with added features the company says will help make jewelers more creative, productive and profitable.



















