Brian Butler now is the president of the Kansas City, Mo. retailer while Hunter Tivol McGrath has been named vice president.

Michelle Graff

Rob Bates, Kyle Anderson and Rachel Garrahan are in the running to be recognized in the event’s media excellence category.

Michelle Graff

In part one of a two-part diary entry, jewelry designer Jacqueline Stone dishes on the research, schools and tools one needs to get started in the industry.

Michelle Graff

Michael Benavente, who was tapped to lead the brand in May, has left to “pursue another opportunity.”

Michelle Graff

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator and others who knew him well share fond memories of gemstone dealer and mine owner Gichuchu Okeno, who was changing the East African gemstone market for the better.

Brecken Branstrator

Small, thinner watches and jewelry that transitions easily from day to night were among the trends our editor-in-chief spotted in Switzerland.

Michelle Graff

Today’s collar and choker-style necklaces, less formal and more fashion-forward than those that preceded them, are great for bringing in younger, fashionable customers.

Amanda Gizzi

The smart jewelry company, which first created rings that connect to the wearer’s smartphone to receive notifications, is expanding its product line with a collection of bracelets.

Brecken Branstrator

The American Gem Society announced Tuesday the addition of 167 fully credentialed new titleholders, all of whom have completed the certification process required to earn their AGS titles.

Michelle Graff

The Brooklyn-based e-commerce site for artisan goods said Etsy Manufacturing will aid in connecting manufacturers with sellers who are looking for help in making their goods.

Michelle Graff

The diamond miner just announced a number of exceptional finds from its Lulo mine, including this big rock and eight other diamonds weighing more than 10 carats each.

Michelle Graff

The money, granted Sept. 25 just before the academy’s Student Indaba took place, is meant to help support the next generation of leaders in Africa through access to higher education.

Michelle Graff

Tranzon Asset Strategies, in association with Tiger Capital Group’s Remarketing Services division, will hold an auction on Oct. 8 featuring more than 300 luxury items once owned by a California couple convicted in a $38 million premium insurance scam.

Brecken Branstrator

We talked with seven Generation Y shoppers about where, when, why and how they shop for jewelry. Their answers are in our next digital magazine.

Michelle Graff

The latest in National Jeweler’s The History Behind series explores one of the most popular and influential periods in jewelry design, the Art Deco era.

Michelle Graff

The casting company just debuted a new 140-page catalog showing its newest mounting styles, in both classic and modern designs.

Michelle Graff

Here are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, according to Google Analytics.

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In part two of a two-part diary entry, Jacqueline Stone gives budding designers guidance on photographers, consultants, manufacturers and more. 

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The smartwatch will be available in select stores beginning this week, on Target.com on Oct. 18 and in all the retailer’s stores by Oct. 25.

Michelle Graff

In response to retailers’ requests for more advertising, Hearts On Fire is providing jewelers with more than 25 commercials to choose from this holiday season.

Michelle Graff

Jewelers of America announced Wednesday that WatchTime Editor-in-Chief Joe Thompson will be the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Gem Awards.

Michelle Graff

De Beers’ new Forevermark commercials, which include the iconic tagline “A Diamond is Forever,” will begin airing in the U.S. early next month. Watch it here.

Michelle Graff

Peter Smith says the answer is no if a store isn’t open enough, doesn’t respond to customers’ emails or voicemails, and doesn’t have merchandise that tells a cohesive story.

Michelle Graff

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

Michelle Graff

In National Jeweler’s preview of the Lueur antique jewelry show, see 10 pieces of jewelry that’ll be on display at the Javits Center in New York next week.

Brecken Branstrator