The forum on sustainability and responsible sourcing, scheduled for March in New York City, has started accepting registrants following the launch of its updated website.

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The FBI has activated multiple digital billboards in an attempt to catch the female suspect wanted in a string of jewelry store robberies.

Jewelers Mutual offers advice for retailers to follow and share with customers to help keep them safe while shopping and/or traveling during the holiday season.

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John J. Kennedy of the Jewelers Security Alliance shares with National Jeweler the most common mistakes jewelers make as the holiday rush hits and his recommendations for avoiding them.

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Those looking to respond to or comment on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed changes to its jewelry guides now have an extra two months to do so.

The Cranston, R.I.-based jewelry brand will be located in the Four Seasons Hotel adjacent to Mandalay Bay and will be open to all JCK buyers, but by appointment only.

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Both Instagram and Pinterest have announced that they soon will add features that allow users to shop directly from their sites. 

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After months of speculation that Twitter would find its way into e-commerce, the social media service officially announced the test launch of a tool designed to make shopping from the network easy. 

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Watch company Shinola is mapping out locations for new standalone stores in the United States in 2015, its CEO Steven Bock told National Jeweler. 

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The watch brand is partnering with designer Pamela Love for its jewelry-making and manufacturing needs, and plans to release its first collection this November.

Now that the holiday season is officially here, jewelers should bank on the fact that bold jewels will appeal to customers.

Michelle Graff

A book celebrating life’s little victories and another on saying “yes” to situations out of one’s comfort zone are two of the reads recommended for this month. 

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Seiko Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Seiko Watch Corp., has appointed Susumu Kawanishi as president and CEO.

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Jewelers can learn a lot from the way Taco Bell, Boomba Racing and the World Wildlife Fund use Snapchat, Likeable Local’s Mike Farrell writes.

Purchased by a “European institution” for six times its pre-sale estimate, the 5,800-piece lot includes prototypes, limited and special edition watches and artwork related to the brand.

One independent jeweler has gotten into the holiday spirit by adding a blinged-out version of Apple’s smartwatch to its gift guide.

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Love Affair Diamonds in Gig Harbor, Wash. has launched a “Try Before You Buy” program, which lets prospective customers sample a setting before they decide if it’s the one they want.

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Stanley Jewelers Gemologist and Embee Diamonds are collaborating on an in-store event, inviting customers to see an 8-carat stone found at a nearby state park get cut before it’s set and sold.

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Students enrolled in jewelry or metalsmithing programs at accredited colleges or training schools now can apply for the organization’s scholarships, available in three categories.

Arkansas retailer Roberson’s Fine Jewelry held a private event on Thursday, inviting female customers to talk trends and even take a stroll on the red carpet.

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Which states are home to the country’s biggest diamonds? What are the most popular diamond shapes where your store is located? Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff examines it all via White Pine’s new report.

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One retailer revealed a version of the Apple Watch set with more than 15 carats of diamonds while Breitling hosted an event in New York with an American astronaut.

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Lauren Harper credits having had three daughters with influencing the way she approaches designing and creating her jewelry.

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Sometimes, all it takes is one oversized jewel to make an outfit.

Michelle Graff

The beauty of jewelry is that it can convey so many messages in an everlasting way--love, romance, power, adoration, a sense of style and wealth are most spoken in gold and diamonds but, once in a while, so are wit, humor and sass.

Michelle Graff