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A post-election lift in consumer sentiment buoyed demand in the market while global demand was basically flat.
The consent decree brings to a close one of the two cases in which the retailer is accused of paying women less than men and passing them over for promotions.

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

Here are the top jewelry looks of the night.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects involved.

Emerald is the birthstone for the month of May and emeralds and Nikos Koulis go together like peanut butter and jelly.

A Minnesota jeweler with a background in manufacturing has an idea to help grow his business--a custom ring club for other retailers.

The Holojem platform helps jewelers adapt to the growing digital transactions and create new experiences that bring shoppers to their business.

The jewelry store’s owner, Paul Schneider, talks about this decision and the role man-made diamonds will play in the industry going forward.

Chief Merchandising Officer Stuart Lee and Senior Vice President of Signet Direct Diamond Sourcing Clark McEwen both are stepping away.

To mark its 100th anniversary, the packaging and display company will debut a new collection and give away $5,000 worth of product at JCK Las Vegas.

The merger aims to increase the production and availability of Montana sapphires.

The 0.33-carat stone has a very thin layer of CVD-grown Type IIb diamond on top that earned it a grade of fancy blue.

In the latest edition of the 50 Jewelers/50 States series, Kevin Mays of Fort Smith store John Mays Jewelers shared how a humbling incident highlighted the necessity of jewelry education.

CVC Capital Partners is set to acquire an 80 percent stake in Breitling SA, one of the world’s last family-owned Swiss watch companies.

Emeralds have long been cherished for their iconic color and mystical properties. In the latest Style File, the gem’s beauty is showcased in a variety of styles at a range of prices.

The new styles feature more metals and gems, including howlite and amazonite, but no new technology.

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Luxury Giftware by Jere will move its operations from Georgia to Ohio and founder Jere Wright will stay on board.

He served as the retailer’s secretary and treasurer, and loved spending time outdoors and being with his family.

Peter Smith read an article recently suggesting the opposite and found it very irritating. Here’s why.

The new fine jewelry line first made an appearance at the JA New York show this spring before winning the second edition of the emerging designer competition.
For the first time, the Jewelers Security Alliance is partnering with the trade show on a section dedicated to security products and services.

Lewis Jones III was sentenced to 32 years and one day in prison by a U.S. District Court last Thursday.