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It ticks a couple of key summer trend boxes.

Production fell by 30-50 percent while sales plummeted as COVID-19 took its toll.

Industry support provided financial assistance to 10 independent jewelry stores that sustained damage during the recent lootings.

One is available in yellow gold for the first time.
Gregory Altieri allegedly solicited millions from investors by promising they were going to make money buying closeout jewelry and reselling it.

The luxury titan posted double-digit declines across all regions, categories and distribution channels as COVID-19 took its toll.

The call follows mega-retailer Walmart implementing a mask mandate in its stores.

An open letter from a group of black, indigenous, and people of color jewelry designers calls for more support, education and equity.

The Swiss watchmaker is eliminating 2,400 jobs and closing 260 locations in an effort to downsize its retail footprint.

It uses 50 different varieties of gemstones in its 165 pieces.

Sarah Kuijlaars, who’s held senior financial leadership roles at Rolls Royce and Royal Dutch Shell, will join the company Sept. 1.

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

Monthly diamond revenue climbed 12 percent year-over-year.

Proceeds from the collection will go toward a relief fund that provides support to Black small business owners.

Christie’s auctioned a necklace, earrings and ring, all set with diamonds from Russia, in an online-only sale that ended Monday.

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

The 5.04-carat fancy vivid blue diamond led Sotheby’s jewelry auction, selling for $10.6 million Friday.

The jewelry company will donate up to $1 million to support the charity’s mission of protecting vulnerable children and their families from the spread of COVID-19.

The jewelry brand has also debuted a new version of its beloved “Jelly Hoop Earring.”

A big blue diamond sells for $16 million, another big retailer goes bankrupt, beautiful rubies for July, and more.

The award-winning actress became the talk of Hollywood last year. Now, she’s partnered with Muse on its philanthropic initiative.
The online event will feature several jewelry industry experts, including Ben Smithee of The Smithee Group and John Kennedy of the Jewelers Security Alliance.

The July 9 Magnificent Jewels auction in Hong Kong totaled $39.8 million.

We’re keeping the ruby love going with these stunning chandeliers from Italian jewelry brand Picchiotti.
















