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James Sabatino, an inmate at a Florida federal penitentiary, posed as a music and movie executive who needed jewelry and watches for video shoots.
Following data revision from the government, the National Retail Federation is now predicting growth between 3.2 and 3.8 percent.

The fine jewelry designer applies her signature “cast-not-set” technique to a new style of pendant.

She joins a predominantly female executive team at the jewelry brand.

When it comes to maximizing coverage and minimizing costs, find a balance by eluding these pitfalls.

The spring 2018 color trend forecast includes other bold yellows, purples and browns, as well as a palette of four season-less neutral hues.

The diamond miner and marketer reported sales of $505 million, down from $639 million in the same period last year.

They will launch in 10 select locations in the Los Angeles and Chicago areas in October, just in time for holiday shopping.

It will be released twice a year, in the fall and spring, with Volume 1 set for delivery in late September.

The company is now making pendants to reflect a retailer’s specific market and will be donating a portion of custom pendant sales to hurricane relief efforts in Houston.

David Luis Sixtos and Ashley Vanessa Tarango have been apprehended in connection with a rash of thefts across the region.

The “Will & Grace” star, who hails from a jewelry manufacturing family, will receive the award for Jewelry Style.
It comes as part of Pallinghurst’s global restructuring of the colored gemstone mining company.

Shuster worked for JCK magazine for 29 years, winning three Jesse H. Neal awards along the way.
The longtime Ben Bridge and current Reeds Jewelers executive is now heading sales for Altr Created Diamonds and its parent company, Riam Group.

For the owners of Royal Diadem Jewelers, their Christian faith provides the guiding principles for serving customers.

The company said it will provide temporary housing and work to retail jewelers affected by the deadly hurricane, as other parts of the industry rally to help Houston.

As summer exits and fall enters, this edition of Style File celebrates sapphire and its many vivid colors.

The Russian diamond miner said its weak performance was due to the appreciation of the ruble against the dollar and a drop in the average price of diamonds sold.

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Peridot Fine Jewelry finds it challenging to constantly evolve its digital strategy, but knows that brick-and-mortar will always be essential to selling fine jewelry.

The move from Mervis Diamond Importers came in response to increasing consumer demand, though it still remains a niche market for the company.

Six new members joined and 11 scholarships were awarded at the 43rd annual banquet held in Atlanta in early August.

Designer Hollie Bonneville Barden’s debut high jewelry piece presents a sustainable alternative to ivory.