Over the past few weeks, Nordstrom has made a number of announcements regarding new locations for both full-line stores as well as its off-price division, Nordstrom Rack. 

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TAG Heuer has updated the men’s and women’s Carerra models for 2014 ahead of a new and “very different” advertising campaign slated to launch in June.  

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Jewelers for Children announced that a number of big industry players have signed on to be sponsors for its 2014 Rings of Strength event in Las Vegas. 

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Watches crafted in rose gold with gray straps and dials and the introduction of timepieces that are priced to sell--keeping in mind in today’s still-price-conscious consumer--are just two of the trends from Baselworld 2014.

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Spending a total of four hours with a media buying consultant resulted in a statistical epiphany, so to speak, for one Pennsylvania retailer, changing the way he divvies up his budget among radio, broadcast television and cable.

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The world’s largest flawless vivid blue diamond is expected to sell for as much as $25 million next month, when the 13.22-carat gem hits the auction block at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale.  

Apple reportedly has made filings in four different countries to extend its corporate trademark protection to include jewelry and watches, though it hasn’t yet moved to do so in the United States, a recent report states. 

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The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum was the backdrop for the unveiling of Tiffany & Co.’s 2014 Blue Book, an annual publication that showcases the company’s latest and most spectacular jewelry designs. 

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To help set them apart from the pack, Jim Tuttle of Seattle’s Green Lake Jewelry Works offered tips for jewelers to add custom design to their services at his seminar at Conclave on Thursday. 

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During his presentation at Conclave Thursday, retailer Peter Stavrianidis offered tips for jewelers to build customer loyalty and retention. 

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Kay Jewelers has launched a Kentucky Derby-themed collection of charms and bracelets to commemorate the race, which is scheduled to take place this weekend at Churchill Downs in Louisville. 

Jack Kelége & Co. has announced the launch of a national advertising campaign designed to show the true emotion of falling in love and being engaged, the company announced recently. 

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Akanksha Gore and So Hyun Ahn are the winners of a jewelry design contest hosted by lab-grown diamond company Gemesis and the Fashion Institute of Technology that asked students to create renderings of “stylishly sustainable” engagement rings. 

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Pandora has teamed with the National Football League to offer a collection of charms that represent each of the league’s 32 teams.

TAG Heuer announced Monday that it has added Cristiano Ronaldo, a forward for Real Madrid who is currently the world’s highest paid footballer, to its lineup of brand ambassadors. 

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A 15.23-carat fancy intense orangy pink diamond garnered $6.1 million at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale Tuesday in New York, coming in at the low end of its pre-sale estimate.

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Auction house Doyle New York sold a pendant with two matching pearls for $3.3 million Monday, breaking the previous world record for a pair of natural pearls set at Sotheby’s last year.  

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Amazon.com Inc. announced Tuesday that an entire section of its website is now dedicated to wearable technology, allowing consumers to browse the latest gadgets and research devices, including smartwatches. 

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Stuller Inc. has launched a new page on its website that explains the company’s commitment to sustainability. 

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The members of the World Diamond Council have elected a new board of directors in the first poll conducted since the organization amended its bylaws last November. 

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Louis Smith, a certified gemologist at Smithworks Fine Jewelry in Spartanburg, S.C., has been elected as president of the American Gem Society’s board of directors. 

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Gregg Steinhafel has stepped down as CEO and chairman of the board at Target Corp., the latest fallout from the massive cyber attack that continues to plague the retailer. 

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Christie’s is continuing its online-only sales this month, offering contemporary pieces from Bulgari, Chanel, Cartier, Rolex and Tiffany & Co., among others.

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Brands including TAG Heuer, Audemars Piguet and Frédérique Constant will showcase their latest innovations and most iconic designs at the third annual TimeCrafters show, scheduled for May 16 to 18.

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As part of its continued emphasis on high-end brands, luxury goods conglomerate Kering has announced that it is reorganizing and giving fine jewelry and watches its own division. 

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