That so many viewers watched it within the first month shows its Diamonds Do Good message “is resonating with consumers,” the Diamond Empowerment Fund said.
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At this year’s renamed “The Protagonist” event, more than a dozen contemporary designers sold jewels made with responsibly sourced materials.
The Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee clarified on a disqualifying trait for padparadscha sapphires and how lab reports should address new corundum treatments.

National Jeweler honors those individuals the jewelry industry said goodbye to this year.

A James Allen store, a Klimt-connected ring, a Mellon’s collection and more.

This time, there are bangles too.

Anglo American expects to mine more diamonds, as well as more copper and platinum.

The retailers dish on Yelp vs. Google, approaching customers and what to do when a customer gives you a bad review.

This week, National Jeweler editors have emeralds on the brain.
They were taken into custody in Tennessee but also are wanted in connection with thefts across Arkansas, Alabama and Mississippi.

The diamond “toi et moi” ring was owned by the husband of Adele Bloch-Bauer, better known as “The Woman in Gold.”
Carla Adams will replace Brian Land in the role on an interim basis.

These are the tumbled and trapiche pieces from the Muzo designer collaboration that caught our gemstone editor’s eye.

And when will jewelers jump on board? Columnist Jim Ackerman wants to know.

Patrick Evans was appointed to run the Canadian mining company after its acquisition a year ago.

The showroom is located on Worth Avenue, an upscale shopping area that also houses Chanel, Graff and Tiffany & Co.
Arieon Smith allegedly had a role in the March home invasion that resulted in the death of Gallerie Jewelers’ Ted Shaughnessy.

National Jeweler’s editors have spent the past couple weeks visiting pop-ups and secret-shopping online. Now, we’re checking out a new brick-and-mortar concept store.

“Double Diamond” is a collection designed by Webster using Swarovski-created stones.

Socialite Bunny Mellon’s collection will be on view at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg this week.

The social media giant has opened pop-up shops in nine cities. Emmanuel Raheb explains why this is a good thing for small businesses.
Randolph Jewelers in Placerville, California is closing its doors as owner Charles Stephens retires.

The third conference will be held in New York on Feb. 3, taking on a new format of one-on-one discussions between moderator and expert.
With Mike Noyes’ departure at the end of the year, Kyle Slosson has been promoted to security manager.

Catch up on last week’s news, starting with these five stories.