The most in-demand stones and colors during the annual Tucson gem shows can set the tone for the year, or even years, to come. So, what was popular this year? Colors on the cooler end of the spectrum were one of the trends spotted at the shows.
Blue and pink hues took over Tucson during the gem shows earlier this month, while the jewelry at Centurion centered on fringe, chunky gold styles and the geometric shapes of decades past.
In the latest installment of The History Behind, National Jeweler explores the origin of posy rings, one of the first examples of personalized jewelry.
The fourth-quarter cut brings the year-end total to 529 unbranded doors closed in the Americas, most of which were located in the United States.
Lucara announced the stone’s new name, which means “Our Light” in Setswana, on Tuesday after holding a naming competition open to all citizens of Botswana.
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff highlights her 5 favorite features of the new and improved NationalJeweler.com.
A look at the future of jewelry design and manufacturing, how to track digital advertising, and techniques for freehand sketching are just a few of the topics on tap.
The 4.62-carat stone, found at the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, is in the middle of a three-month tour of American Gem Society-member stores.
Sissy Jones, Peter Engel and the team at Ben Bridge Jeweler all will be inducted into the Women’s Jewelry Association’s Hall of Fame this July in New York.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Harold Markman, who founded Markman’s Diamonds and Fine Jewelry in Knoxville with his wife Ida passed away Sunday. He was 89.
The jewelry brand’s 40th anniversary capsule collection features designs for men and women that range in price from $340 to $39,000.
Uniquely cut or shaped stones, black and white combinations, and mixed metals are among the trends expected to be prevalent in the new year.
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.
It’s the blue hues that continue to reign when it comes to sapphires, though the peach and light pink shades are gaining popularity.
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.
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.
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