The jewelry manufacturer is going for a trendier look with the brand’s debut collection, which takes inspiration from the well-known ginkgo leaf.

Brecken Branstrator

The Cultured Pearl Association of America has launched its annual International Pearl Design Competition and is accepting entries through Sept. 22.

Brecken Branstrator

If you are like the jewelers who took National Jeweler’s latest survey, then the answer is less and less.

Michelle Graff

The Gemological Institute of America has a new training package for jewelers’ sales staff comprised of four free modules.

Michelle Graff

Retailer George Pelz has dropped the libel lawsuit he filed against one Yelp user after he got what he wanted--the poster’s untrue review of his store removed from the website.

Michelle Graff

To celebrate her jewelry brand’s 40th anniversary, Penny Preville has launched the Celestial collection featuring starbursts and crescent moons set in 18-karat gold.

Brecken Branstrator

The debt-saddled costume jewelry retailer wants to refinance its debt to buy time to turn business around ahead of 2017 loan repayment.

Ashley Davis

The colored gemstone miner soon will put a call out to local mining companies to see if they want to work together to establish a supply chain in the country.

Brecken Branstrator

The deadline for entries is later this week and the winning jewelry designer will receive free mentoring, among other prizes.

Ashley Davis

Sponsored by the 47th Street BID, the education sessions will cover how to react in the event of a terrorist attack or active shooter event.

Ashley Davis

National Jeweler columnist Peter Smith says when the leader of a business decides it’s time to make a change, everybody needs to be fully committed, or else.

Peter Smith

The auction house will put the Cowdray pearl necklace, a rare gray pearl necklace with historical provenance, up for sale in October in Hong Kong.

Michelle Graff

The new Genesis line will be featured in the advertising campaign, which stars models including Bar Refaeli and was created to commemorate the brand’s 70th anniversary.

The brand has introduced two new collections, Unexpected Miracles and Hand of Fatima, which offer charm designs that can be worn as bangles, rings, necklaces and earrings.

Brecken Branstrator

The launch of Apple Watch Hermès, along with lower-priced Sport models with gold finishes, were among the flurry of announcements Apple made on Wednesday.

Michelle Graff

Pantone’s Fashion Color Report for next spring offers both bright and calming shades that “pay homage to the beauty of natural resources.”

Daniel Struyf now is the international jewelry director at Bonhams, a newly created role that will see him expanding the company’s market share in the jewelry sector.

Michelle Graff

The new line comes as a result of the fact that Persona’s jewelry distributor, First Jewelry, has purchased Florida-based collegiate bead and jewelry company Teagan Co.

Michelle Graff

The color authority said that the hues influencing design today have evolved to reflect shifting societal views, innovations in technology and a truly global outlook.

Wearable technology company Omate is introducing a new smart ring created in collaboration with French fashion house Emanuel Ungaro.

Michelle Graff

Plans call for the brand to be sold via independent retailers, with the majority of pieces priced between $1,000 and $7,000 retail.

In a profile by contributor Lilian Raji, the jewelry designer known for use of Lucite reflects on 25 years of design, business lessons and breaking down the stigma that surrounds aging.

Michelle Graff

Though the designer has long done one-of-a-kind bridal pieces, she now has a full collection of engagement rings and wedding bands, most priced between $2,000 and $10,000.

Michelle Graff

The designer has partnered with the Platinum Guild International to launch her first platinum design, a limited edition beehive and honey bee pendant that will help support the “Häagen-Dazs Loves Honey Bees” program.

Brecken Branstrator

The Rolex guide from Zimbals helps retailers evaluate the brand’s watches and gives them tips on identifying fakes as well as examples of current counterfeits.

Michelle Graff