Vianna Brasil introduced three new collections at the Vicenzaoro Winter show, employing both vibrant and milky gemstones in an array of colors.

Instagram ads are now available and Likeable Local’s Evan Seto has a trio of reasons why jewelers should take advantage of this marketing avenue sooner rather than later.

Michelle Graff

Likeable Local’s Beth Henderson outlines five steps jewelers should take in the new year to reach a wider audience on Facebook, Instagram, etc. and, ultimately, bring in more sales.

Michelle Graff

From watches to activity trackers, the number of consumers who own something “smart” for their wrist could increase as much as 4 percent this holiday season, the NPD Group said.

According to statistics released by the JBT Monday, the number of retail jewelers who have ceased operations rose again in the third quarter and is up 30 percent year-to-date.

Michelle Graff

Demand for gold jewelry in the United States rose 2 percent in the third quarter, as consumers continue to buy 10-karat and 14-karat pieces against the backdrop of a “hesitant economic recovery.”

Michelle Graff

Specifically, it’s the 25 to 44 year olds who are making the largest dents in their shopping lists, possibly using this time to make self-purchases.

Michelle Graff

The latest Time Inc./YouGov survey on the buying habits of the wealthiest Americans sheds light on what each age group will be giving this holiday season.

Michelle Graff

Ten retailers from five different sections of the country gave National Jeweler a rundown on what’s been selling in their stores so far this holiday season.

Michelle Graff

Ten retailers from five different sections of the country share with National Jeweler what sold, or didn’t sell, in those last few important days before Dec. 25. 

Brecken Branstrator

Jeweler Nick Blum knows what the millennial customer wants, because he is one, and he’s building a new store to appeal specifically to his own generation. 

In addition to jewelry, Baltimore-based Smyth Jewelers carries a variety of gifts to bring in more traffic and increase profits. The latest addition? A self-balancing, two-wheeled scooter called the Cyboard.

Brecken Branstrator

Distinctive Gold Jewelry in Frankfort, Ill. recently surprised a longtime customer by lowering a Concord watch onto her front lawn.

Michelle Graff

The two-tier gemstone market, trending colors, and best-selling gemstones were all addressed by Richard Drucker of GemWorld International in a recent seminar at AGTA GemFair.

Brecken Branstrator

Tacori’s venture into e-commerce and jewelry looks from the SAG Awards were among the stories making headlines this week.

Senior Editor Hannah Connorton shares six strong jewelry looks from the Vicenzaoro Winter show in Vicenza, which runs through Wednesday.

JCK’s Yancy Weinrich and Signet Jewelers’ Ed Hrabak are the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s new secretary and vice president, respectively.

Books that look toward the future of business and assist innovators in reaching their goals are among those National Jeweler is recommending to retailers this month.

A somber mood settled over the jewelry industry this week with news of the passing of Cindy Edelstein, a consultant, entrepreneur, author, editor and friend who died suddenly Sunday at the age of 51.

A report released by Gartner projects that global sales of wearable electronic devices will top 200 million units and total nearly $30 billion this year.

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The luxury goods conglomerate had success with Bulgari and TAG Heuer’s new smartwatch in 2015, though its CEO acknowledged that global economic “uncertainty” remains.

Michelle Graff

He’s moving over to another Richemont-owned brand while Audemars Piguet’s Frédérick Martel steps in to head Baume & Mercier’s North American business.

Michelle Graff

Both auction houses recorded lower global totals for jewelry sales last year, despite having sold record-setting diamonds and gemstones.

Clients will be able to ask the AGS to sort loose stones based on specific grading criteria, such as minimum color or quality.

National Jeweler columnist Lilian Raji outlines the three steps up-and-coming designers need to take in order to get editorial placement in major consumer publications.

Lilian Raji