The Russian diamond miner said its weak performance was due to the appreciation of the ruble against the dollar and a drop in the average price of diamonds sold.
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Six new members joined and 11 scholarships were awarded at the 43rd annual banquet held in Atlanta in early August.

The news came as the parent company released Q2 results, with same-store sales down 12 percent.

The retailer set up a nail bar to promote jewels during Omaha Fashion Week.
Here’s what our Associate Editor deemed worth Instagramming from the recently concluded trade show.

Here are the five most-read stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.

This hand-crafted piece was a standout among New York’s confluence of trade shows this week.

The Diamond Producers Association commissioned the survey, which polled nearly 1,000 women ages 18 to 34.

WatchTime New York is scheduled to return to Gotham Hall in mid-October.

Market research firm YouGov has released its first BrandIndex, a list of companies that it says are currently resonating with consumers.
The AGTA’s Doug Hucker is among those who will be recognized this October.

From people scurrying to secure special glasses to jewelers holding viewing events, the craze over today’s natural phenomenon has taken hold of the nation.

Adwar Casting’s Keith Adwar started cycling after being diagnosed with diabetes but has since turned it into an opportunity to raise money to find a cure.

The former “X Factor” contestant’s “Buy Me Diamonds” is a perfect theme song for the brand.

The annual design competition has added a new category: jewelry collection.

This is the third time in as many years a Cutting Edge entry has received the top honors in the competition.

Second-quarter sales were down 2 percent in the United States, due in part to a 5 percent drop in mall traffic.

Global demand also was up on the back of a 41 percent increase in India.

As the green gem hits a milestone, Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator talks to the son of the late geologist Campbell Bridges about the latest developments in Kenya.

Rough diamond sales were up 8 percent year-over-year in the sixth sales cycle of the year thanks to different dates for Diwali.
National Jeweler shares five key points from the Jewelers Security Alliance’s mid-year report on crime.

Reed Krakoff’s first ad campaign for the brand celebrates individuality and self-expression.

These were the top five stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.

As it streamlines operations, the retailer also will evaluate its Last Call off-price division.

Sales of Bulgari jewelry and watches were particularly strong thanks to Serpenti, B.zero1 and the new high-end Festa collection.


















