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Michelle Graff

The first major trade shows of the year, Vicenzaoro Winter and Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), took place over the past week in Italy and Geneva, respectively.

Michelle Graff

A grand jury in Florida has determined that there is enough evidence for the case against Abigail Lee Kemp and her alleged accomplice, Lewis Jones III, to move forward.

Michelle Graff

Branding plays an important part in consumer purchasing habits, and retailers today can’t afford to miss out by not carrying branded lines, retailer Jim Alperin writes.

James Alperin

The American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories announced today that CEO Ruth Batson will retire in the summer of 2017, marking the end of a nearly 25-year career with the organization.

Michelle Graff

The Swiss watchmaker saw its sales decrease for the first time in six years, stung by the strength of the franc and weakness in the Hong Kong market.

Michelle Graff

Yale University has tapped the AGL founder to chair the advisory board overseeing a major expansion of the gem and mineral exhibit at the school’s historic Peabody Museum.

Michelle Graff

The National Retail Federation says consumers will spend a total of $19.7 billion on loved ones this Valentine’s Day, $4.4 billion of which will go toward jewelry.

The purpose of the new International Grown Diamond Association is to represent the lab-grown diamond industry and promote the stones as a “new choice,” organizers said.

Michelle Graff

Harold Markman, who founded Markman’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in Knoxville with his wife Ida passed away Sunday. He was 89.

Brecken Branstrator

The jewelry brand’s 40th anniversary capsule collection features designs for men and women that range in price from $340 to $39,000.

Brecken Branstrator

Uniquely cut or shaped stones, black and white combinations, and mixed metals are among the trends expected to be prevalent in the new year.

Brecken Branstrator

The Swarovski brand has debuted a line of 28 rings priced between $30 and $70 that feature Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia, Alpinite and Spinel crystals.

Brecken Branstrator

It’s the blue hues that continue to reign when it comes to sapphires, though the peach and light pink shades are gaining popularity.

Brecken Branstrator

In this month’s Rocks On, National Jeweler looks at which colored gemstones dealers expect to be most popular at the upcoming Tucson gem shows.

Brecken Branstrator

J.C. Penney and Nordstrom reported modest gains in same-store sales while Macy’s saw its comps slip and Kohl’s came in flat.

Michelle Graff

From “everyday” diamond jewelry to stackable rings and bangles, essential pieces make great, price-point friendly choices for consumers shopping for the day of love.

This month celebrates the purple stone that once was considered just as valuable as rubies, emeralds and sapphires and was set in crowns for ages. Here are 7 pieces of jewelry centered on amethyst.

Brecken Branstrator

In the second installment of a multi-part series about her trip to East Africa, Associate Editor Brecken Branstrator talks about her experience visiting two mines in southern Kenya.

Brecken Branstrator

Laura Jackowski-Dickson displayed her collections inspired by the elements--Water, Fire, Earth and Sky.

Brecken Branstrator

In an education session held Friday, AGTA CEO Doug Hucker told jewelers how they can talk about colored stones in a way that will make consumers comfortable with buying them.

Brecken Branstrator

The brand was showcasing new floral designs in 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver as well as a bridal collection aimed at a younger crowd with sleek bands and stones.

Brecken Branstrator

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com last week, according to Google Analytics.

The lineup of speakers and sessions planned for the inaugural Jewelry Industry Summit have been announced, and those interested can now register to attend the event.

When it comes to working in alternative metals, many designers opt for an already-existing material but Michael Hezar of Michael John Jewelry created his own: a gold, ceramic and rhodium mixture he put to use in his Déjà Vu collection.