Policies & IssuesNov 17, 2016
When a Bracelet Gets PoliticalIvanka Trump’s jewelry brand issued an apology after sending out a “Style Alert” regarding the jewelry she wore while appearing alongside the president-elect on “60 Minutes.”
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AuctionsNov 17, 2016
8-Carat “Sky Blue” Diamond Garners $17M The fancy vivid blue diamond was expected to be the top lot of Sotheby’s Nov. 16 sale in Geneva but was topped by a step-cut 17.07-carat fancy intense pink.
TrendsNov 16, 2016
‘Jewelers Unite’ for Good at Art MiamiDiamonds Unleashed has partnered with CFDA jewelers to auction one-of-a-kind pieces at the upcoming art fair.
IndependentsNov 16, 2016
Shreve & Co. Shutters Portland StoreThe luxury jewelry retailer will close the doors on its only Oregon store following a liquidation sale that starts Thursday.
GradingNov 16, 2016
SSEF Introduces New Chemical Analysis SystemThe Swiss Gemological Institute has introduced a GemTOF instrument to its lab, which can provide more information about the origin of colored gemstones.
SurveysNov 16, 2016
Survey Says: Competition is Jewelers’ Biggest ChallengeWhether it’s coming from the internet, the big-box store down the street or other luxury categories, competition is jewelers’ biggest challenge right now.
MajorsNov 16, 2016
Mikimoto COO Moves Over to Graff DiamondsMeyer Hoffman has been appointed president of Graff USA after serving as chief operating officer for Mikimoto America.
TrendsNov 15, 2016
One to Watch: Shihara New to the U.S. market, fine jewelry’s most buzzed about designer is rethinking the way jewelry is made.
IndependentsNov 15, 2016
Column: What It Feels Like to Close My StoreRetailer James Alperin details the thought process behind his decision to close the suburban Cleveland jewelry store he’s operated since 1983.
Events & AwardsNov 15, 2016
Designer Stephen Webster to Host 2017 Gem AwardsJewelers of America has tapped the British jewelry designer to bring his specific brand of humor and flair as the host of its annual event.
MajorsNov 15, 2016
Jewelers for Children Names New DirectorsThe charity organization has a total of 14 new directors, all of whom assumed their roles on Oct. 1.
EditorsNov 15, 2016
5 Takeaways on the Lab-Grown Diamond MarketEditor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares what she learned at the recent forum on lab-grown diamonds held in New York.
IndependentsNov 14, 2016
Meet a Retailer: Kultia JewelsGreece is known for its proliferation of talented jewelers; now meet its coolest fine jewelry e-commerce site.
SourcingNov 14, 2016
GIA Acquires More Than 60 ‘Exceptional’ SpecimensHighlights from Joel and Barbara Hauser’s mineral collection are now on view at the GIA’s museum in Carlsbad.
IndependentsNov 14, 2016
Connoisseurs Introduces 4 New CleanersFrom brushes to cleaning pens, here are the company’s new products that retailers can stock to keep customers’ jewels shining.
TrendsNov 14, 2016
What You Might Have Missed: Gold Prices, A Violet DiamondNational 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.
CrimeNov 14, 2016
Off-Premises Attacks Spiked in Oct., JSA SaysThere 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.
TrendsNov 11, 2016
Week in Photos – November 7, 2016A deal to acquire Blue Nile was announced, Instagram started testing shoppable posts and Forevermark unveiled its holiday advertising.
SourcingNov 11, 2016
World Diamond Council Looking for New LeaderThe 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.
SourcingNov 11, 2016
A 187-Carat Canadian Diamond Goes to WashingtonThe Diavik Foxfire was mined in Canada and will be on display at the Smithsonian through February.
SurveysNov 11, 2016
Forecast: The 10 Busiest Shopping Days of the YearShopperTrak on when the most shoppers will be in stores, plus why retailers shouldn’t open on Thanksgiving Day.
TechnologyNov 10, 2016
Instagram Begins Testing ‘Shoppable’ PostsThe new feature is designed to help users consider, explore and buy the products they see in their feed.
TrendsNov 10, 2016
Hearts On Fire Taps Stephen Webster for First CollaborationThe Boston-based diamond company enlisted the British designer for a collection called “White Kites.”
MajorsNov 10, 2016
Amid Market Changes, Leo Ingwer Is Going BrandedThe 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.
IndependentsNov 10, 2016
A Woman Who Broke the Glass Ceiling: Peggy Kirby Dies at 102She was one of the WJA’s 12 founding members, and one of the highest-ranked female jewelry executives of her time.
