De Beers said rough diamond sales continued to increase in March and April, aided by stable polished diamond prices and wholesale demand.
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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.
A consumer in California is suing HauteLook, claiming it is misleading consumers regarding the quality and value of the “authentic” vintage Rolex watches it sometimes sells.

The De Beers Millennium Jewel 4 is an oval-shaped fancy vivid blue and is one of a dozen diamonds the miner assembled to mark the year 2000.

Capuano has more than 35 years of experience in credit and lending, a large part of which was dedicated to the diamond, jewelry and precious metals industries.

More than 20 jewelry designers have partnered with Pure Earth for an online auction to raise awareness about the connection between gold mining and mercury pollution.

He’s stepping down after 17 years at the helm of the brand and will be replaced by Vice President of Sales Raynald Aeschlimann.

The 81-year-old New York City jeweler will close its doors on April 16, after which it will only operate digitally.
As the KP readies to green-light rough diamond exports from one area of the Central African Republic, the Enough Project’s Brad Brooks-Rubin says yes, the process can succeed there.

A 19th century ruby and diamond “manga malai” necklace is among the pieces up for grabs at the auction house’s Islamic and Indian Art sale this month.

David Adamson of Lynn Haven, Fla. was selected as the overall winner at the Battle of the Benches held over the weekend at Stuller’s headquarters.