EditorsJan 12, 2016
T.I.A., Part 1: Shopping for Rough in KenyaAssociate Editor Brecken Branstrator reports live from East Africa, where she is exploring the colored gemstone market with a group from the industry.
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OtherJan 11, 2016
ASC Acquired by Mi9 RetailRetail software company Mi9 Retail has acquired Applications Systems Corporation (ASC) and is forming a new group dedicated entirely to jewelry retailers.
OtherJan 11, 2016
AGA Releases Tucson Seminar LineupThe Accredited Gemologists Association will host presentations in Tucson next month that examine the challenges facing the colored gemstone industry today.
TechnologyJan 07, 2016
When It Comes to Digital, Tiffany Is TopsBenchmarking firm L2 said Tiffany & Co. is the digital leader in the watch and jewelry sector thanks to its SEO efforts, online campaigns and social media efforts.
OtherJan 06, 2016
Jewelry Manufacturer Marathon Acquires LeStageThe two Massachusetts-based jewelry-makers are now one, with the Marathon Company acquiring LeStage Manufacturing for an undisclosed amount.
CrimeJan 06, 2016
Tale of Female Robber Makes the Media RoundsThe Today show, Good Morning America and ABC’s World News Tonight all aired segments about the lone female armed robber now wanted for hitting six jewelry stores in five states.
SourcingJan 05, 2016
Shortages, Holiday Demand Boost Diamond PricesShortages in certain categories helped to boost polished diamond prices in December though they ended the year down, the Rapaport Group said.
EditorsJan 05, 2016
New Year, New FocusEditor-in-Chief Michelle Graff dishes on the three New Year’s resolutions the National Jeweler team made to improve the website in 2016.
OtherJan 04, 2016
4 Good Reads to Kick Off 2016A book discussing the power of habit and one on recognizing novel ideas are two books business owners could use to begin 2016 in the right direction.
TrendsJan 04, 2016
‘Jewelry History Series’ ReturnsU.S. Antique Shows is bringing back its Jewelry History Series with a private screening of Sharing the Rough, a documentary detailing the mine-to-market journey of a gemstone.
OtherJan 04, 2016
ICA to Hold Two-Session GILC FormatThe International Colored Gemstone Association has announced the lineup and schedule for this year’s Gemstone Industry & Laboratory Conference during the Tucson gem shows, with an invitation-only session followed by an open discussion.
CrimeJan 04, 2016
Female Bandit Now Suspect in Sixth Armed RobberyThe woman wanted for tying up jewelry store employees at gunpoint before emptying the showcases has struck again, authorities believe, this time at a jewelry store in North Carolina.
EditorsJan 04, 2016
January Birthstone BaublesThis month celebrates the popular gemstone that was named for its resemblance to the pomegranate seed and which, according to lore, balances energy.
OtherJan 03, 2016
What You Might Have MissedHere are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com last week, according to Google Analytics.
CrimeJan 03, 2016
19 to Stand Trial in $50M Airport Diamond HeistSixteen men and three women will stand trial in connection with the huge diamond heist pulled off on the runway of the Brussels Airport back in 2013.
SurveysJan 03, 2016
Early Report Indicates the Season Finished StrongA survey from MasterCard shows that a last-minute surge in spending by consumers helped retail sales finish 8 percent up over last year.
EditorsDec 30, 2015
The 3 Biggest Stories of 2015Our Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares the three stories she thinks had the greatest impact on the jewelry industry in 2015.
SourcingDec 29, 2015
Lazare Kaplan faces SEC actionThe Securities and Exchange Commission said it is now “necessary and appropriate” to institute a public administrative proceeding against Lazare Kaplan that could result in the revocation of the company’s registration.
OtherDec 28, 2015
5 Stories You Might Have Missed Last WeekNational Jeweler recaps five stories from the week of Dec. 21 to 26 that jewelers might have missed in the midst of the holiday rush.
OtherDec 28, 2015
‘Subway Garnet’ Peeks Out Of the VaultThe New York Times just ran a short feature on the 9-pound, 10-ounce garnet discovered in a New York City sewer and given a very polite, if somewhat misleading, moniker.
AuctionsDec 28, 2015
The Top Auction Sales of 2015From rare and colored to large and flawless, many of the diamonds sold this year at auction were world record-breakers.
OtherDec 23, 2015
Gemfields Ruby Auction Nets $29 MillionThe gemstone miner’s recent Singapore auction of higher- and medium-quality rough rubies from its Montepuez mine achieved an average per-carat price of $317.92.
GradingDec 23, 2015
GIA Campus Gets in the Holiday SpiritA number of women and children in need will be having a brighter holiday season this year thanks to donations from staff and students at the Gemological Institute of America’s headquarters.
IndependentsDec 23, 2015
Rio Grande Among the ‘Best Places to Work’The Albuquerque-based jewelry supply company recently was named one of the best large companies to work at in New Mexico by a local publication.
EditorsDec 23, 2015
The Top Gems of 2015After a year of attending gem shows, press previews and looking at a lot of jewelry, Associate Editor Brecken Branstrator talks about which gemstones rocked 2015.
