National Jeweler columnist Peter Smith will be speaking about his very popular article, “What Will Become of Retail Jewelry Stores?” at events in Oregon, Michigan and Massachusetts.
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He will succeed Benjamin Hackman of Intercolor and will take over at the International Colored Gemstone Association’s upcoming congress in Jaipur.

Cathy Calhoun lives and works in converted banks, and the world’s most popular streaming service has taken notice.

It’s part of a push to introduce JTV to a younger demographic.

Schreier is a veteran jewelry buyer of companies like BJ’s Wholesale Club and Rue La La.

The Diamond Empowerment Fund has given $130,000 to the women’s and children’s rights organization founded by South Africa’s former first lady.

Many of the top jewelry lots, including the diamond bow brooch, went for well above their pre-sale estimates at Sotheby’s London.

Jewelers shouldn’t expect sales to increase when they have the wrong product in their showcases, Peter Smith writes.

For Pittsburgh retailer Louis Anthony Jewelers, “the customer is first, the merchandise is second.”

The manufacturer has relocated its operations to Secaucus after seven decades in the Big Apple.

Kevin Mansell is retiring and will be replaced by Chief Merchandising and Customer Officer Michelle Gass.

For your next in-store event, why not pair wine with gems? Here’s how Bonhams did it.

The sale price works out to nearly $48,000 per carat for the Type IIa “Lesedi La Rona,” which is the second largest rough diamond ever found.
Brevani is the branded division of jewelry manufacturer Color Merchants.

The Mumbai-based diamond manufacturer received the honor at the recent JNA Awards in Hong Kong.

The free event coincides with a new exhibit at the GIA museum, “Centuries of Opulence: Jewels of India.”

From pineapples to plaid, Alexis Bittar is referencing a disparate mix of influences in its spring offerings.
U.K. firm Klarna turned to college psychology professors to commission a study on what people love and hate about online shopping.

Here are the five most-read stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.

Kristen Baird was awarded $7,500 in cash and $1,000 in supplies to put toward her company.
Retail veteran Roger Farah, who joined the board in March, will take over next month while Michael Kowalski stays on as a director.

Discovered by Alrosa, the mining company said prior to this, the biggest pink diamond it ever dug up was about 4 carats.

In “eclectic” Portland, consumers seek out Alchemy for all manner of customized design.

The best fine jewelry doesn’t neglect a single detail.

A total of 55 pieces by the avant-garde designer popular in the ‘60s and ‘70s garnered a total of $1.1 million.