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

Stephane Barraque has been hired for the newly created role of global chief revenue officer, leading all commercial activities for Hearts On Fire globally.
Takat Jewels is one of the presenting sponsors of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation’s “Fight 4 Fitness” event scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on Sunday.

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton said its jewelry and watches division recorded organic revenue growth of 7 percent in its first quarter, led by a strong performance from Bulgari.

With the news that its longtime editor, Shira Ami, is retiring, the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies is ceasing publication of its trade magazine, Hayahalom.
The Edge Retail Academy has hired Phyllis Casey, Brian Madson and Nancy Havener to help with financial analysis, business growth strategies and client mentoring.

De Beers said rough diamond sales continued to increase in March and April, aided by stable polished diamond prices and wholesale demand.

Peter Smith doesn’t claim to have all the answers but knows where the conversation should start. This is part one of a two-part column.

From an update on diamond grading reports to succession planning for jewelry store owners, here’s a rundown of just a few of the education sessions taking place at AGS Conclave 2016.

De Beers’ diamond brand has started its own carat club, honoring jewelry store salespeople who sold more than 20 carats of 1-carat and larger Forevermark diamonds in 2015.

The renowned gemstone photographer died on April 1 from injuries sustained in a fall on a camping trip. He was 65.
The sixth annual Madison Avenue Watch Week, a week-long immersion in the art of watchmaking, is scheduled for April 13 to 20 in New York.

According to two recent surveys, platinum jewelry sales rose 10 percent and silver sales were up 15 percent last year, with both expected to continue their climb in 2016.

The 15.38-carat diamond will be the largest fancy vivid pink pear shape ever offered at auction when it goes up for sale next month.
Pease & Curren now will offer free precious metals loss prevention audits for both current and potential customers to help identify areas of improvement and maximize returns.

The on-air and online retailer has rolled out the first pieces created by the winner of its Rock Star Design competition.

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of April 3 to 9, according to Google Analytics.
In its latest research about which jewelry was searched for most on Google, Karus Chains found that the bracelet was the most popular designer jewelry piece with an average 353,840 monthly searches.

From the large sums of money that can be recovered from carpeting to the trichroism of tanzanite, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares what she learned over her weekend at Stuller headquarters.

This week included one New York City retailer shuttering its store to go online-only and the sale of a 10.10-carat fancy vivid blue diamond in Hong Kong.

Steady dealer trading helped to stabilize polished diamond prices last month, even as the outlook for global consumer demand remains uncertain.

Perry’s Fine, Antique & Estate Jewelry was named one of Charlotte, N.C.’s top five most outstanding family-owned businesses by the Charlotte Business Journal.