Bain Capital Private Equity and Bow Street have entered into an agreement to buy the online retailer and take it private.

Michelle Graff

With the rise of the independent fine jewelry designer comes market oversaturation and consignment woes. The industry speaks on these issues, plus on what it takes to succeed as a designer today.

Ashley Davis

Many of the top stories on NationalJeweler.com last week revolved around the release of the State of the Majors while a story about a giant, perfect heart-shaped diamond also proved popular.

Brecken Branstrator

This year, the De Beers-owned diamond brand is bringing the “Ever Us” two stone jewelry into its advertising mix.

Brecken Branstrator

An official partner of the organization Turquoise Mountain, Small is dedicated to empowering her fellow jewelers in beleaguered Afghanistan.

Ashley Davis

National Jeweler released its 2016 State of the Majors report, both in print and online, this week.

Brecken Branstrator

Brand ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow was on hand Wednesday night to fete the company’s first ladies and second men’s collection of wearables.

Ashley Davis

Up to $3,000 is being offered for information in connection to the fatal shooting of a Milwaukee store owner during an Oct. 31 robbery.

Ashley Davis

Kimberly Galvin was let go by the Women’s Jewelry Association and has been arrested after it was discovered that she allegedly had been funneling money meant for the WJA into her own accounts.

Michelle Graff

It is an industry in a period of flux, with changes, shifts and challenges assailing it from all directions.

The Diamond Producers Association has tapped the “America’s Got Talent” host for a new short film, the second installment in its “Real is Rare” campaign.

Brecken Branstrator

The event will bring the “Battle of the Benches” real-time design competition back to the manufacturer’s headquarters in Louisiana.

Ashley Davis

This month, Rémy Rotenier is bringing his expertise to the New York Jewelry Design Institute for a five-day workshop.

Ashley Davis

It’s been a tumultuous four years for jewelry retailers since National Jeweler last published its report on North America’s largest sellers of fine jewelry.

Michelle Graff

Prices for 1-carat diamonds slipped 2 percent, as the middle of the pipeline remains sufficiently stocked with goods to meet retail demand.

Michelle Graff

In Q3, the bead and jewelry company trimmed 103 retailers in the Americas and then dropped 700 in the month of October.

Brecken Branstrator

The “Graff Venus” weighs in at 118.78 carats.

Ashley Davis

The jewelry designer and fashion illustrator have designed a delicate opal ring stack together.

Ashley Davis

The supplier of tools and other products for jewelers is going to launch a refined catalog next year that its owner said is going to “take us back our roots.”

Michelle Graff

Exhibitors and buyers noted that the JA New York Special Delivery trade show was strong this year, particularly on opening day.

Ashley Davis

TEFAF’s first New York edition brought four illustrious design houses to the Big Apple.

Ashley Davis

Here are 12 pieces of citrine and topaz jewelry to ogle as the gemstones step into the spotlight this month.

Brecken Branstrator

The second edition of gemologist Richard Wise’s best-selling Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones is out today.

Brecken Branstrator

Our selections for the month include a book on becoming a super boss and another that gets inside the minds of 25 women under 30.

Michelle Graff

The Retail Association of Maine recently recognized Waterville-based Day’s Jewelers for its charitable giving and continued growth.

Brecken Branstrator