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Investment banking firm Needham upped Amazon stocks from “hold” to “buy” as it predicted further online sales domination for the company in the U.S.

The Matrix 9.0 software is out, with added features the company says will help make jewelers more creative, productive and profitable.

The 2,000-square-foot store is in San Diego and features French doors that open onto a terrace with ocean views.
She’ll be replaced by Libby Brown, the show’s assistant executive director.

As the weather heats up, we turn our attention to brilliant, saturated hues.
Gemvision is retiring its Revo540 Milling System as the company aims to deliver the most relevant tools and services to the jewelry industry in an ever-changing market, Gemvision said.

At the conference’s Titleholders Luncheon, a few special individuals and one guild were recognized for their contributions to the jewelry industry.
The brand’s 18th store across the country opens Friday in the borough’s DUMBO neighborhood.

Our Editor-in-Chief also dives into what sizes they prefer and how they feel about smart devices in her post-Baselworld blog post.

Susie Biddle joins the 111-year-old trade publication after working at Lela Rose and Roberto Coin.

Rembrandt Charms, which is experiencing a rebirth after surviving Pandora and the Great Recession, shared sales analytics with National Jeweler, showing which charms are trending by region.

The fine jewelry brand had a presence at Austin’s South by Southwest festival to engage and converse with the generation of shoppers.

Gem Diamonds and Firestone Diamonds both recovered 100-plus-carat stones in the past two weeks.
The contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers who have shots of women working in any type of mining.

The non-matching pair of pears are the most valuable earrings ever to appear at auction, Sotheby’s said.

But the company noted it was up against soft comps in Europe, where sales were down in early 2016 following the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris.

The family-owned business’s second store is set to open in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in June.

National Jeweler’s resident Watch Guy, Jess Gendron, answers readers’ questions and comments about watch columns past.
The 39th edition of the Antique Jewelry and Art Conference being held at Hofstra University this summer features a host of notable speakers.
At Conclave last week, “Technology Therapist” Jennifer Shaheen shared her essential list of e-commerce best practices for 2017.

The American Gem Society awarded its highest honor to the Pennsylvania jeweler at Conclave last Friday.
Private equity firm Francisco Partners is investing in the bridal jewelry and loose diamond e-commerce site.

The Israel Diamond Exchange is bringing in a retired district court judge to handle the more high-dollar disputes between members.

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