The message from executives who spoke at the Baselworld opening press conference on Wednesday was clear: We know the situation is bad, and we don’t really want to talk about it.
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Designer Sarah Graham and retailer Von Bargen’s came up with an inventive idea to engage consumers and drive sales.

Coinciding with the launch of its new spring/summer jewelry collection, the brand has launched a global campaign designed to inspire “a new strength and determination.”

U.S. Antique Shows’ annual event will be held from June 5 to 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, co-locating with the new Jewellery Box show.

When it comes to watch and jewelry tools and supplies, the most important thing is to understand what you have, Jess Gendron says.

The Detroit-based watch brand has launched a new ad campaign celebrating the American worker and those creating jobs and opportunities across the country.

The company purchased LVMH’s 50 percent stake in De Beers Diamond Jewellers for an undisclosed sum.

Increased demand for rough diamonds and a weaker ruble also helped profit increase fourfold for the miner.

Popular in home décor and jewelry alike, the symbol is a quick sell to consumers.

The company behind brands like Bulova and Frederique Constant is upping its digital efforts with the hire of fashion and art digital veteran Barbara Garces.
Romanian model Andreea Diaconu is the face of De Beers Diamond Jewellers’ new advertising campaign, which will launch next month alongside the brand’s Aria collection.
Generation X females between the ages of 35 and 55 have an awful lot of buying power, but experts say they’re being neglected in the fine jewelry market.

With slow sales amid a challenging environment and retailers scaling back on inventory, the company is eliminating positions as it implements cost-saving initiatives.

The luxurious designs of Deirdre Featherstone will be available to the public for the first time at the iconic retailer through April 4.

Monica Rich Kosann and Kendra Scott both will be given Ace Awards on Aug. 7 in New York City.

The Italian jewelry house has constructed a new sustainably-minded workshop in Valenza with its very own jewelry school.

According to Fitch Ratings and the Harvard Business Review, a combination of online and in-store sales will make all the difference in the year ahead.

The 59.60-carat internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamond is estimated to sell for more than $60 million at Sotheby’s Hong Kong.

The brand famed for its emoji fine jewelry has made a capsule collection in which a portion of sales will benefit Planned Parenthood.

Peter Kramer, who has been in the position since February, joined the company from the watches and jewelry division of Chanel Inc.

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A 59.60-carat fancy vivid pink diamond called the “Pink Star” set a new world auction record price for any diamond, gemstone or jewel at Sotheby’s Geneva Wednesday when it sold for $83.2 million.

Total sales in the region also were down 3 percent as spending in the U.S. remains soft.
Our Editor-in-Chief shares links, tips and tricks from the recent Idea Exchange at the JA New York show.

This spinning pendant from new fine jewelry brand Ark Jems was seen at JA New York, held earlier this week.