Diamond dealers are echoing the same sentiment expressed by jewelers--they gotta feeling that this year is going to be a good, good year.
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Qualified candidates can apply for the research fellowships at the Gemological Institute of America’s Carlsbad and New York campuses.

The topic at the conference this year is “Coming Full Circle, the Re-Use of Styles in Jewelry.”

The 2016 season of merriment is officially behind us, leaving in its wake a trail of at least 11 jewelers who were happy with the outcome.
The jeweler, who worked nearly 60 years in the industry, was known for his knowledge, ethics and warmth.
Ashok Sancheti of Pioneer Gems and Rakesh Barmecha of Niru NY Ltd. were re-elected as president and vice president, respectively.

The retailer will lease back about 65 percent of the building and use the money to pay down debt.
The apparel and footwear industries won’t be top priority for consumers, but a strong dollar and streamlined inventory will boost the sector for overall better sales than last year.

From L.A. to Greece, we’ve culled a group of innovative jewelers whom we’ll be keeping an eye on in the year ahead.

To help jewelers stay ahead of the curve, National Jeweler contributor Mike Farrell highlights the updates that are sure to shake things up in 2017.

Two of the top stories on National Jeweler last week were articles recounting the headlines and trends of 2016.

Abigail Lee Kemp has pleaded guilty to robbing jewelry stores in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Guillaume Cerutti, currently the president of Christie’s Europe, Middle East, Russia and India, will succeed Patricia Barbizet as of Jan. 1.

The company said it will use some of the money to expand its retail footprint.

Italian private equity firm Clessidra and the Buccellati family will retain a 15 percent minority stake in the Italian jewelry house.

Jewelers of America’s Amanda Gizzi spotlights 10 pieces of jewelry that are subtle enough to be worn every day.

If a trip to India isn’t in the cards for 2017, New York City’s Madison Avenue has shoppers covered with two excellent fine jewelry boutiques.
The Florida-based jewelry manufacturer filed a lawsuit against the retailer after a Merit employee saw a “Solitaire”-like pendant in a Sears store.

National Jeweler is crowning the stones, the stores and even the feuds that owned 2016.

The diamond brand awarded Midwestern jeweler James & Sons with its top honor for independent retail partners.
The summit will take place in Tucson, Arizona on Jan. 29 and 30 to facilitate conversations on sustainable and responsible sourcing.

Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff weighs in on the most important news stories of the year for the jewelry industry.
Come Jan. 1, the operation and publication of both JCK magazine and its website will move from Manifest to Headline Studio.

A report on a triple homicide at a Mississippi jewelry store and the subsequent arrest of the suspects were among last week’s top stories.