Events & AwardsJul 20, 2015
5 wearable tech brands to exhibit at JA New YorkAmong the offerings will be a wellness ring that measures sleep, rest and active life and a bracelet that filters the wearer’s mobile notifications.
Search
Find your results below. Don’t see the gem you were hoping to find? Try searching again using different keywords.
13687 results for “”
OtherJul 19, 2015
What you might have missedA feature on the New Designer Gallery at the upcoming JA New York Summer show and a blog post on the diamond industry’s new policy on color grades were among the most-read stories on National Jeweler last week.
TrendsJul 19, 2015
Designer gets inspired by well-heeled womenRémy Rotenier has reimagined the high heels of well-known women throughout history into a line of gem-set charms, pendants and earrings.
TechnologyJul 19, 2015
Stuller adds new features to websiteThe Lafayette, La.-based manufacturer said the enhancements, which include changes to Stuller Showcase and the 3C program, were based on jeweler feedback.
EditorsJul 17, 2015
Not any color you likeEarlier this summer, World Federation of Diamond Bourses President Ernie Blom announced that his organization, along with the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association, had drafted and signed a new policy on an issue that’s top-of-mind for retailers today: diamond color grading.
OtherJul 16, 2015
WJA announces scholarship recipientsAmong the awards this year is the new Female Veteran Scholarship, which went to a designing jeweler who served in the U.S. Army as an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician.
OtherJul 15, 2015
A new program to help move old inventoryThe Edge Retail Academy has introduced a multi-tiered, targeted program to help jewelers reduce aging inventory and keep the cash flow going.
OtherJul 15, 2015
Video: Mila Kunis in July’s birthstoneTo celebrate the launch of its Mozambican rubies, Gemfields released a short film featuring brand ambassador Mila Kunis wearing bespoke pieces of jewelry set with the gemstone.
SourcingJul 15, 2015
De Beers Q2 production dropsThe volume of rough diamonds mined by De Beers fell 6 percent in the second quarter due in part to the company cutting back in response to “softer” trading conditions.
SurveysJul 15, 2015
Jewelry sales ‘perk up’ in May, but not for allThe latest government data shows that U.S. fine jewelry and watch sales rose 0.4 percent in May, but it was not specialty jewelers that benefitted.
OtherJul 14, 2015
Ben Smithee to keynote Portland conferenceThe business marketing consultant is scheduled to speak on Oct. 4, the day before the Portland Jewelry Symposium begins.
MajorsJul 14, 2015
Economy, competition led to the end for Maine chainThe attorney who handled the bankruptcy filing for G.M. Pollack & Sons discusses the myriad factors that forced this 60-year-old jewelry business to liquidate.
Events & AwardsJul 14, 2015
Select by Centurion to hold Chicago show next monthThe show, Select’s first in the Windy City, is scheduled for Aug. 16 to 17 at the Four Seasons Hotel.
SurveysJul 14, 2015
JA launches Cost of Doing business surveyJewelers of America’s benchmarking survey is open from now through Aug. 15, and the trade association is seeking participation from retail jewelers across the country.
OtherJul 13, 2015
Designer’s Diary: The bottom lineIn an industry centered around product with such intrinsic value, designer and columnist Jacqueline Stone challenges today’s buyers to follow their love of the craft rather than a sales sheet in her latest Diary entry.
SourcingJul 13, 2015
Rio Tinto continues telling its StoryRio Tinto’s Diamonds with a Story campaign recently welcomed four new designers and launched a website created specifically for retailers, designers and manufacturers.
MajorsJul 13, 2015
128-year-old department store will be no moreMacy’s announced Monday that it has sold its downtown Pittsburgh location, which has been a department store since 1887, to a developer that plans to turn it into apartments and a hotel.
EditorsJul 13, 2015
July birthstone baublesAssociate Editor Brecken Branstrator rounds up six pieces of jewelry set with this month’s birthstone, the ruby, which is thought to bring health, wealth and wisdom.
OtherJul 12, 2015
What you might have missedA blog post on the diamond industry’s price problem and a story about what the U.S.’s largest retailers have in common were two of the top stories on National Jeweler last week.
EditorsJul 10, 2015
Supreme impactImmediately after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 26 that same-sex marriage was legal across all 50 states, reports began popping up about the increase in business jewelers could expect from this historic decision that, in my opinion, was long overdue.
OtherJul 09, 2015
PAJ names Lori Kluempke as senior vice presidentGlobal bridge jewelry manufacturer Prime Art & Jewel has appointed industry veteran Lori Kluempke in the newly created role of senior vice president, effective immediately.
EditorsJul 09, 2015
Getting savvy with SnapchatSnapchat is one of my favorite social media platforms.
OtherJul 08, 2015
It’s time for Christmas in JulyThe next issue of National Jeweler’s digital magazine, which focuses on helping retailers plan for the holiday season, is set to drop July 15.
TrendsJul 08, 2015
The History Behind … the ouroborosSnakes have been bent, twisted and bejeweled for adornment’s sake for thousands of years. What is it about this figure--a commonly-feared reptile with scaly skin--that is so appealing to jewelry-makers?
SourcingJul 08, 2015
Diamond prices soften in JuneDiamond prices continued their decline last month as markets were relatively quiet due to weak post-Vegas demand in the United States, the Rapaport Group’s monthly price report states.
