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Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator shares insights and observations from a recent trip.

They are the U.S. companies connected to Nirav Modi, the diamantaire accused of defrauding an Indian bank out of billions.
Gabriel & Co. is giving a $5,000 scholarship while Carelle continues with the grant created in honor of Brooke Tivol McGrath.
The New York City-based jewelry manufacturer has named a new chief marketing officer and a vice president of sales.

A cocktail party to benefit JFC and an expansive education line-up are planned for the March show.

It features new jewelry and luxurious home goods.

In only a year since its launch, the company is carried in more than 150 retail stores worldwide.

Eira Thomas is the diamond miner’s new CEO while co-founder Catherine McLeod Seltzer joins the board of directors.

Lilian Raji suggests jewelry designers take a cue from Daniel Day Lewis’ character in “Phantom Thread.”
The trade shows will take place in October at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
The suspects have hit stores in Kentucky, Massachusetts, Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania and Missouri.

A first for the show, it’s called “Lab-Grown” and there are 13 companies signed up to exhibit so far.
JM Care Plan covers damage from normal wear and tear on both watches and jewelry.

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

Vice President of Watch Development Shannon Washburn will take over the role in March.

A banker talks about what the billion-dollar bank fraud allegations against Indian diamantaire Nirav Modi mean for the industry as a whole.

He started as a bench jeweler at the age of 17 and was “never happier than when he was creating a piece of jewelry.”

“Bulgari, Treasures of Rome,” by Vincent Meylan, recounts iconic patrons and pieces of the jewelry house.

This simple style carries a strong message.

The Citizen and Signet executives will assist Jewelers for Children in raising funds for children in need.

The industry veteran will handle the western regions of the United States and Canada.

Early indications are that the increase in consumer marketing aided the U.S., China and India.

He started his jewelry company after serving as a tail gunner in the Pacific Theater in World War II.

They also spent a little bit less on their engagement rings, the latest study from The Knot shows.