It’s been a tough year for some of the biggest retail players in the jewelry industry, while others have seen their sales grow as they embrace technology and invest in the in-store experience.
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While the industry provides plenty of formal learning opportunities, maintaining an educational culture that starts closer to home is an absolute must, Peter Smith says.

The collection of historians and collectors Anita and Irvin G. Schorsch will be offered at Freeman’s this November.
A special report by CIBJO’s Pearl Commission says an increasing number of marketers are describing colored freshwater pearls as “natural” in product descriptions.

The 19th Annual Initiatives in Art & Culture Fashion + Design Conference, scheduled for Nov. 10 and 11, features many jewelry and watch players.

Part of the Neiman Marcus 2017 Christmas Book, Webster will design a ring for the trip-goer with an emerald from the Gemfields Kagem mine.

Social media success for the holidays will depend on proper messaging and getting consumers engaged. Here’s how, according to a few industry insiders.

The New York-based company took the fancy colored diamonds it bought from the Argyle mine to jewelry stores Down Under.

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

Rosana Guernica, granddaughter of Reinhold Jewelers’ Marie Helene Morrow, has been delivering supplies and bringing back evacuees from her homeland.

Edward Rosenberg will continue as CEO but also begin a transition to chief innovation and technology officer.
According to charges filed in federal court, Judith Walker took the timepieces over a period of two years, sold them and kept the money for herself.

The 34.17-carat yellow diamond was recovered by the miner’s affiliate Almazy Anabara.

This fantasy item is arriving at Barneys New York in time for the holidays.

Seven Oaks Fine Jewelers shares how they create customer loyalty, and says their young bridal clients are looking for lab-grown diamonds.

While traditional solitaires and halos are still popular for many, this installment of Amanda’s Style File is for everyone else.

An auction of pieces from the personal archives of the award-winning British designer, who fused fashion, art and fine jewelry, is scheduled for Dec. 4.

Lab-grown diamonds also make an appearance in the supplier’s new 800-page catalog.

The government of Sierra Leone will auction off one of the world’s largest rough stones with the help of Rapaport Group.

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator thought she wasn’t interested in possessing any “smart” gear. Then she tested out a piece from Kronaby.
This is especially the case among adults ages 35 and younger, according to census data recently examined by the Pew Research Center.

The $370 million reported is the smallest since the company began releasing the data on a cycle-by-cycle basis in early 2016.

Her new collection features 18 pieces of sterling silver jewelry with freshwater cultured pearls and bezel-set diamonds.

New York City’s American Museum of Natural History is giving the exhibits a facelift in time to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

In Houston, Reiner’s Fine Jewelry relies on personal connections with customers to maintain a thriving custom business.