Jewelry packaging and display company Rocket has hired Christopher Stock as head of the company’s design department and general manager for its West Coast operations.
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The 9.54-carat fancy deep blue stone that once belonged to “America’s Little Darling” didn’t find a buyer at Sotheby’s New York Tuesday.

Jewelers of America members now will get exclusive discounts on JewelryStockBalancing.com and are invited to take part in a webinar on moving dated merchandise.

The Thailand-based craftsman, who won a total of 19 AGTA Spectrum Awards, died suddenly Thursday at the age of 58.

The Turkish designer, whose beautiful yellow gold and enamel designs paid homage to the architecture and culture of her homeland, died April 14 after a long battle with illness.

The iconic New York jeweler will loosen the reins on its tightly controlled distribution network later this month when it starts selling select pieces from the “Tiffany T” collection on the e-commerce site.

In this month’s survey, we asked jewelers about their bridal business. How do your store’s sales of engagement rings and wedding bands compare?

In the second part of a two-part column, Peter Smith shares 3 pieces of advice for jewelers along with a list of recommended reading.

Based on the activity at the April Smart Show, many retailers still are shopping for price-point jewelry, especially when it comes to diamond fashion.

The jeweler plans to relocate its Irving office to a 1,000-acre live-work-play development but, ultimately, will occupy less office space in the Lone Star State.

John Carter of Jack Lewis Jewelers in Bloomington, Ill. was tapped as president-elect, making him next in line to take over after Berg.
Simon Golub consultant Seth Pepkin will work with jewelers in five states across the South and Midwest.

The retiring CEO of the American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories accepted her organization’s highest honor last week at Conclave.

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator recounts what she learned at an AGS Conclave education session on identifying gemstones presented by Gem-A.

This week’s Style File features 11 pieces of jewelry worn down the runway at last week’s Jewelers of America Fashion Show held at AGS Conclave.

They’ve published three new versions of the custom design software, Bridal, Plus and Studio.

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of April 10 to 16, according to Google Analytics.

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre issued a warning to members to be on the lookout for fraudulent Kimberley Process certificates from Sierra Leone after one surfaced in the Far East.

The American Gem Society presented a number of awards at Conclave in Washington, honoring excellence, professionalism and a commitment to ethics and consumer protection.

The mining company reported Thursday that production hit 38.3 million carats last year, which is a 6 percent increase compared with 2014.

This week included the American Gem Society in Washington, D.C. and the announcement that Tiffany will begin selling on Net-a-Porter.

David Minster has been named CEO of the wholesale division of Judith Ripka Ltd., which is handled by KGK Jewellery Manufacturing.

What bridal styles are trending and how can jewelers connect with prospective customers using social media? A panel of 3 answered these questions and more at Conclave.

The New York City-based jewelry designer, who will be exhibiting as a Rising Star at JCK Las Vegas this year, gives her pieces structure and balance through delicate and unexpected touches.
The AGTA, Diamond Club West Coast, Silver Promotion Service and National Association of Jewelry Appraisers are now members of the council.