On-the-ground coverage from Baselworld and a development in a fatal Las Vegas jewelry store robbery were among the top headlines last week.

Lenore Fedow

The watch company’s quarterly sales in the U.S. increased by 56 percent.

Lenore Fedow

The three-year plan starts in 2020, with a 10 to 30 percent price cut for exhibitors and an area dedicated to smartwatches and other wearables.

Michelle Graff

Last week’s headlines included a 13-carat pink diamond sold at tender, price cuts at Baselworld and Nirav Modi’s arrest in London.

Brecken Branstrator

It’s one of a number of changes new management has made to resuscitate the watch and jewelry trade show.

Michelle Graff

They include ovals and old European-cut diamonds, and they all relate to one overarching trend—everybody wants something “different.”

Michelle Graff

Vice President of Sales and Marketing Arien Gessner will succeed Alan Bell when the latter retires in early 2020.

Ashley Davis

It will take place in New York City this July and will include sessions on lab-grown diamonds, understanding consumers and the connection between retail and politics.

Michelle Graff

Organizers of the watch and jewelry trade show also have a deal with a few bars.

Brecken Branstrator

The institute is offering $2 million in scholarships this year for aspiring gem and jewelry professionals.

Brecken Branstrator

Last week’s headlines included the best SAG Award jewels, what to know about a rash of robberies and the changes one jewelry trade show is making in 2020.

Brecken Branstrator

Despite lower-than-expected 2018 sales, the Swiss watch company has high hopes for the year ahead.

Lenore Fedow

It’s going to a Phoenix hotel that was the site of another jewelry trade show in 2003 and 2004.

Michelle Graff

Department store discounting and a lack of interest in “legacy” lines hurt the retailer this season.

Michelle Graff

Lady Gaga’s Tiffany & Co. collar and Saoirse Ronan’s Chopard earrings provided plenty of drama.

Ashley Davis

Some of them are from National Jeweler, and some of them are not.

Michelle Graff

The Swiss watch trade shows will run back-to-back through at least 2024.

Brecken Branstrator

In reporting its third quarter results Thursday, the retailer said it is going to have to increase promotions to compete.

Michelle Graff

It’s at the Museum of Fine Arts and features pieces made in the city between 1900 and 1929.

Michelle Graff

The online shopping sites for all of its brands will be handled in-house by the first half of 2020.

Michelle Graff

The most valuable diamond sold at this year’s tender, a 2.28-carat fancy purplish-red, toppled a record set just last year.

Michelle Graff

The watch brands won’t return to the fair after 2019.

Michelle Graff

Lightbox is initially being sold online direct to consumers.

Michelle Graff

The exquisite beauty and rarity of colored diamonds is driving a surge in demand.

A grading report warning from Thailand, a half-year top 10 countdown, De Beers moves a bunch of elephants and more.

Michelle Graff