Retailer James Alperin details the thought process behind his decision to close the suburban Cleveland jewelry store he’s operated since 1983.  

James Alperin

Jewelers of America has tapped the British jewelry designer to bring his specific brand of humor and flair as the host of its annual event.

Brecken Branstrator

The charity organization has a total of 14 new directors, all of whom assumed their roles on Oct. 1.

Michelle Graff

Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares what she learned at the recent forum on lab-grown diamonds held in New York.

Michelle Graff

Greece is known for its proliferation of talented jewelers; now meet its coolest fine jewelry e-commerce site.

Ashley Davis

Highlights from Joel and Barbara Hauser’s mineral collection are now on view at the GIA’s museum in Carlsbad.

Brecken Branstrator

From brushes to cleaning pens, here are the company’s new products that retailers can stock to keep customers’ jewels shining.

Ashley Davis

National Jeweler’s most-read stories last week included an article on the company that placed the winning bid for the 2.83-carat “Argyle Violet” diamond.

Michelle Graff

There were eight attacks on traveling salespeople and jewelers away from their stores in October, about four times the monthly average seen so far this year.

Michelle Graff

A deal to acquire Blue Nile was announced, Instagram started testing shoppable posts and Forevermark unveiled its holiday advertising.

Brecken Branstrator

The organization that represents the diamond industry in the Kimberley Process has begun its search to replace Executive Director Pat Syvrud, who is leaving next year.

Michelle Graff

The Diavik Foxfire was mined in Canada and will be on display at the Smithsonian through February.

Michelle Graff

ShopperTrak on when the most shoppers will be in stores, plus why retailers shouldn’t open on Thanksgiving Day.

Michelle Graff

The new feature is designed to help users consider, explore and buy the products they see in their feed.

Brecken Branstrator

The Boston-based diamond company enlisted the British designer for a collection called “White Kites.”

Ashley Davis

The jewelry manufacturer has made a slow transition toward a higher end, finished product as it also aims to get its messaging in front of consumers.

Brecken Branstrator

She was one of the WJA’s 12 founding members, and one of the highest-ranked female jewelry executives of her time.

Ashley Davis

The price of gold is expected to trend higher over the next few years, as a president who brings uncertainty to the market prepares to take office and concerns mount over the U.S.’s growing deficit.

Michelle Graff

L.J. West Diamonds was the winning bidder for the 2.83-carat “Argyle Violet,” the biggest violet diamond ever to emerge from Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine.

Michelle Graff

The market saw demand decrease 1 percent, its first decline in three years, due to uncertainty from the presidential election and reluctance to spend amid the global economy.

Brecken Branstrator

After purchasing Bidz.com's intellectual property, a team that includes the former CEO's daughter is giving the auction site a second try. 

Brecken Branstrator

Feel the breeze with two of the hottest shapes in jewelry, highlighted in the latest edition of Amanda’s Style File.

Amanda Gizzi

Third generation jeweler Frieda Kaplan Gross can credit her grandfather for setting her onto the path of a career in jewelry, but designs her line with an unabashed female energy.

Ashley Davis

The vertically integrated, direct-to-consumer company has expanded in the Lone Star State with the acquisition of the Diamond Doctor.

Ashley Davis

But the company said it’s on schedule to meet its production target for both emeralds and rubies within the next three years.

Brecken Branstrator