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COVID-19 has quieted the usually bustling world of trade shows and events in 2020. Where do we go from here?

The simple style is making a big impact now in fine jewelry.

With COVID-19 creating so much uncertainty, retailers need to get in the Christmas spirit sooner rather than later this year, Peter Smith writes.

De Beers bets money on “try-and-buy,” a royal tiara ranking, layoffs at a big brand and more.

The retailer’s Designer Spotlight program aims to find up-and-coming jewelers from small and minority-owned businesses to showcase on a new online platform.

The Carrera gets an update, plus limited-edition fare to celebrate 160 years.

A 24-hour show floor, networking sessions, educational talks, a swag shop and more.

Swarovski celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2020, and Swarovski Created Diamonds are a perfect way to mark this milestone as the company continues to explore new man-made materials and technologies.

The inaugural Africa Gem Exhibition and Conference in Zambia was originally slated for this summer and then postponed until the fall.

Which recently wed millennial royal made the most of their “something borrowed”?

From lighting tips to not saving the best for last, Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams run down the list of what you need to know about selling via online product presentations.

Firestone Diamonds’ Liqhobong mine is on extended care and maintenance until at least April 2021.

Show organizers had initially postponed until October but now will launch an online showroom and wholesale platform in lieu of a physical event.

Production fell by 30-50 percent while sales plummeted as COVID-19 took its toll.
Gregory Altieri allegedly solicited millions from investors by promising they were going to make money buying closeout jewelry and reselling it.

A recent survey by Provoke Insights looks at online shopping vs. off, the in-store experience and consumers’ top concerns about the future.

The diamond miner pushed back its July and August trading sessions by a couple weeks.

With most of its stores reopened and traffic improving, the company is predicting a brighter-than-expected second quarter.

The 202-year-old company, known for its classic suits, owns the Alexis Bittar and Carolee jewelry brands.

Underway now, entries from international and domestic designers are due in October.

Get Diamonds is the new online trading platform launched in the wake of the uproar surrounding RapNet earlier this spring.

The RapNet row, a touching remembrance of a beloved designer, lessons about fordite, tips on keeping jewelry clean, and more.
Exact dates for the Mumbai event haven’t been released yet.

The Letšeng mine reopened in mid-April after being closed for a month to stem the spread of COVID-19.





















