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Terry Lundgren, who has led the retailer since 2003, will become executive chairman while Macy’s President Jeff Gennette takes over as CEO.
The issue continues to gain momentum on both sides of the aisle while resistance is waning, those who just visited the Hill say.

The diamond miner started commercial blasting last week, beginning the first stage of development of the Zarya pipe at its Aikhal Mining and Processing Division.

The jewelry brand plans to open the Houston boutique in September, followed by a flagship location in New York City in November.

De Beers’ diamond brand announced that its holiday marketing campaign will aim to drive consumers into stores through product-specific advertising featuring two-stone jewelry.
Sales and income were down for the watch company, which also lowered its annual outlook as the retail environment remains challenging.

In the first half of a two-part Style File exploring the popularity of all things rose-colored, Amanda Gizzi shows 12 great rose gold jewelry designs.

Jewelers of America is accepting nominations for its annual jewelry industry awards in five categories, including the new “Influencer of the Year".

K. Brunini Jewels will launch its latest colored stone bridal collection at Couture, with hardly a white diamond center stone in sight.

The online retailer reported that it sold a total of $56.7 million in diamond engagement rings in the United States in Q1 2016, down from $61 million in Q1 2015.

The online retailer, which has what is probably the most coveted customization software in the jewelry industry, was acquired for an undisclosed sum.
This year, a total of six organizations--JA, DEF, DCA, JSA, JVC and JVC Canada--will share JCK’s annual grant, which totals more than $293,000.

The jeweler plans to relocate its Irving office to a 1,000-acre live-work-play development but, ultimately, will occupy less office space in the Lone Star State.

John Carter of Jack Lewis Jewelers in Bloomington, Ill. was tapped as president-elect, making him next in line to take over after Berg.

The retiring CEO of the American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories accepted her organization’s highest honor last week at Conclave.

Peter Smith doesn’t claim to have all the answers but knows where the conversation should start. This is part one of a two-part column.

She aims, however, to retain her position as general counsel with the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, an organization she has been with for 18 1/2 years.
Despite a 2 percent increase in production, Petra Diamonds’ revenue decreased 10 percent to $425 million as a weaker diamond market and dependence on diluted mining areas affected performance.
Praveenshankar Pandya now is chairperson of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, while Rosy Blue’s Russell Mehta was elected GJEPC vice chairperson.

After years of discussion and collaboration with its members and stakeholders and the colored stone industry, the Responsible Jewellery Council said it will review its certification scope to include colored gemstones.

Tissot’s NBA watches, Breitling’s ultra-light 50 mm Avenger and Waltham Watches celebrity style on social media were among the highlights our editor spotted during her first day on the show floor.
The layoffs include more than 1,500 jobs at De Beers as the company scales back diamond production for 2016.
MJSA is calling for submissions to its 2016 Vision Awards, which recognize outstanding talent in jewelry design.

Fifty-four West Point class rings have been donated for the 16th annual Ring Melt Ceremony, which is taking place at Pease & Curren.



















