The drastic change in demographics that will take place over the next five years will greatly change the workforce as well as the consumer base. At AGTA GemFair, one expert shared 12 tips on how to understand and adapt.
Philippe Mellier and Scott Burger, the CEOs of two prominent companies, will serve as Jewelers for Children’s guests of honor at its Facets of Hope event in Las Vegas this May.
Beginning Feb. 1, the lab will launch a new format for its colored stone and pearl reports that includes better imagery and the most current gemological terminology.
This year marked my first trip to Vicenza, Italy for the Vicenzaoro show and, I must say, it was the most fun I’ve had at a trade show in a long time.
Rémy Rotenier has released two DVDs, priced at $175 each, to teach jewelers and help them bolster the custom part of their business.
This month’s antique jewelry feature examines the role, and resurgence, in society of signet rings, which were used to seal deals (literally) and communicate rank.
National Jeweler combed through the AGTA GemFair seminars schedule to pick two per day that seem best suited to retailers.
Known for making high-quality, fashion-forward silver jewelry, the brand now has a flagship shop on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Frederick Goldman has announced the appointment of Mike Floskis as vice president finance and controller, effective immediately.
More than 20 percent of shoppers plan on purchasing jewelry this Valentine’s Day, spending a total of $4.8 billion on the category, the National Retail Federation said.
I had almost forgotten how much I loved stones, minerals, and gems until I found myself at this job and in the fine jewelry industry. But it makes so much sense now. I used to have a tumbled rock collection that I was obsessed with and would guard from my siblings with my life, and was always on the lookout for the best ones to add to my collection.
Creative Director Paolo De Luca breaks down the characteristics, favorite blogs and fitting design motifs for the consumers of today.
Platinum Guild International CEO James Courage will retire and be replaced by Huw Daniel as the company moves its head office from London to Hong Kong.
Jewelers can boost where their website lands in search results by focusing on quality content, natural keyword inclusion and social sharing, an SEO expert said during an education session Sunday at JA New York Winter.
The Women’s Jewelry Association now is accepting applications from members for a merit-based grant to help women in the industry get their businesses off the ground.
Target announced Thursday that it will discontinue the operations of the 133 stores it has opened in Canada and refocus on growing its U.S. business.
A keynote speech delivered by a small business expert and a panel discussion on how to snag the modern bride are among the sessions scheduled to take place at the JA New York Winter show.
I have been doing something scary lately: I’ve been leaving the house without my phone. Not for long periods of time--say, an entire 8-hour span--but rather just a stretch of a few hours, on a weekend afternoon or on those rare workdays when I escape my office for a bit at lunch.
Total retail sales in November and December increased by 4 percent to reach their highest levels since 2011, according to the National Retail Federation.
Holographic showcases can help jewelers tell the story behind their pieces, appealing to the desire of today’s consumers to find out information on their own.
U.S. Antiques Shows will hold an appraisal day at the upcoming Original Miami Beach Antique Show in partnership with Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers.
The popularity of its new “T” collection did not translate into strong sales across the board for Tiffany & Co., the retailer reported Monday.
The operations of National Jeweler have transitioned from Emerald Expositions to Jewelers of America, the organizations announced.
GemFind, a technology and e-commerce provider to the gem and jewelry industry, has appointed former AGS CEO Robert Bridel as its executive director of business development.
RapNet, the diamond trading network operated by the Rapaport Group, has released a new Android-compatible version of its mobile application following the success of its app for iPhones.
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