The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) fell for diamonds of all sizes in the month of July, continuing the decline that began in April.
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In 14 snapshots, Dan Gendron takes jewelers through the steps they need to take and tools they need to own in order to properly change a watch battery.
The increasing amount of business done online is part of the reason the company has decided to jettison its physical space in the Diamond District.

The jewelry brand’s signature Caviar line is getting recharged with colored gemstones.

The campaign, which introduces spinel as an additional birthstone for August, includes print, social media, radio and email.
Julie Romanenko of jewelry brand Just Jules is the group’s new president.

In our latest One to Watch, we take a look at the namesake collection from the former De Beers and Cartier designer.

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator highlights jewels featuring the August mainstay, peridot, as well as the newly added birthstone for the month, spinel.
Rio Grande has issued a call for entries for its annual design contest and will be accepting them through late October.

National Jeweler’s recommended reads for the month include a book on dealing with complaints and one that questions long-held beliefs about business management.

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of July 24 to 30, according to Google Analytics.

20th Century Jewelry & The Icons of Style from Thames & Hudson looks at the jewels owned by the famous and the infamous.

The industry converged upon New York this week, with three trade shows taking place and two organizations announcing big winners during one brutal summer heat wave.

The diamond miners also saw increased profits, though production levels remain down as both companies look to control costs.

The now-annual event brings Jewelers of America retail members together with designers so jewelers can learn about the inspiration behind the designs.

Associate Editor Ashley Davis takes a look at the new brands to know from the JA New York Summer show.

Fancy blue diamonds dominated the spring auction season, led by the 14.62-carat Oppenheimer Blue.

The latest offerings from the Greek jewelry designer are a vast departure from her signature motifs.

The strong performance of Bulgari watches and jewelry plus TAG Heuer’s smartwatch helped drive a decent first half for LVMH.
A 9-year-old named Grace Houston discovered the rough diamond while visiting the park with her family for the first time.

This is the second time in as many years that a Cutting Edge entry took home Best of Show honors in the AGTA’s annual design contest.

Associate Editor Ashley Davis plays favorites at the New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show.
A federal jury in Florida returned the verdict against the three men who allegedly trained armed jewelry store robber Abigail Lee Kemp.

De Beers is set to flood its Snap Lake mine in Canada, unless another mining company wants it.
The National Retail Federation upgraded its forecast for retail sales growth from 3.1 percent to 3.4 percent.