OtherApr 05, 2015
What you might have missedHere are the top five stories posted on NationalJeweler.com between March 29 and April 4, according to Google Analytics.
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SourcingApr 05, 2015
Polished diamond prices soften again in MarchWith demand weak both last month and in the first quarter, the price of polished diamonds of all sizes fell in March, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index.
SourcingApr 05, 2015
Upcoming GIA exhibit ‘Dreams’ of diamondsThe Gemological Institute of America will host an exhibit showcasing 25 exceptionally rare diamonds and pieces of diamond jewelry at its Carlsbad headquarters in the coming weeks, coinciding with the debut of a book on these unique pieces.
EditorsApr 03, 2015
Bidding on BacallEver since I started at National Jeweler and began learning more about the auction world as we covered results from Bonhams, Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and more, I’ve been intrigued by it. By what drives people to buy, why they’ll spend a certain amount, what ends up being really popular and what that means for trends.
MajorsApr 02, 2015
Hearts on Fire working on global ad campaignHearts on Fire will debut a global brand advertising campaign late in the year, but hasn’t shared details on what it will include or where it will run.
CrimeApr 02, 2015
Social post leads FBI to smash-and-grab suspectsPolice arrested five individuals wanted in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery in Colorado after the FBI received a tip that the suspects had been posting incriminating photos of themselves on Instagram.
EditorsApr 02, 2015
Another four thoughts from BaselEvery year, I return from Baselworld with a pile of USBs and a long list of stories to be told, both now and in the weeks to come.
MajorsApr 01, 2015
Arbitrator slams Sterling for ‘misleading’ memoThe arbitrator in the ongoing gender discrimination suit against Sterling Jewelers called an email the retailer sent to employees about the case a “troubling” document that contains “misleading partial truths and omissions.”
OtherMar 31, 2015
Galatea names new Canadian distributorThe company, which recently released a line of “smart” pearl jewelry, has appointed Edmonton, Alberta-based JewelMark Canada as the exclusive distributor of its collections.
FinancialsMar 31, 2015
Movado sales up 1 percent in weak watch marketSlow growth for watches and curtailed retailer spending were offset by an improved sell-through at retail, leading Movado Group to do better than expected in Q4.
OtherMar 30, 2015
Mich. jeweler Brian Hobart dies at 47Brian Henry Hobart, owner of B.H. Hobart Jewelers in Michigan, died suddenly on Feb. 12 as a result of a cardiac event. He was 47.
OtherMar 30, 2015
Gianmaria Buccellati dies at 86Gianmaria Buccellati, the honorary president of family-owned Italian jewelry company Buccellati, has died following an illness. He was 86.
OtherMar 30, 2015
Court reverses injunction against A’lorA federal appeals court has overturned a ruling that barred A’lor from selling certain pieces of cable jewelry, the latest twist in the brand’s ongoing battle with Charriol.
OtherMar 29, 2015
When choice is not a good thingThe size of the menu at The Cheesecake Factory makes Peter Smith’s head hurt. Don’t let your store be the Cheesecake Factory of jewelry stores.
OtherMar 29, 2015
What you might have missedThe “never ever” scenarios for salespeople in a store and an Antwerp law enforcement official facing money laundering charges were two of the top stories on National Jeweler last week.
OtherMar 29, 2015
ICA latest org. trying to attract younger crowdThe International Colored Gemstone Association is lowering fees for Junior Members, making it the latest in a line of organizations trying to pique young people’s interest in jewelry.
OtherMar 26, 2015
Silver price expected to fall again in 2015The per-ounce price of silver is expected to decrease this year as the dollar continues to strengthen and investments move out of the commodities sector.
OtherMar 25, 2015
Frederick Goldman patents new coatingsThe manufacturer is applying the coating to its Triton, its line of silver and alternative metal jewelry for men.
FinancialsMar 25, 2015
Signet to open 35 Zale stores this fiscal yearThe new owner of Zale Corp. will open more Zales and Piercing Pagoda stores than it closes, marking the first time in years that the chain’s physical footprint won’t shrink.
Events & AwardsMar 25, 2015
Retail academy to offer pre-show, holiday prepThe Edge Retail Academy will hold two conferences this year to help retailers develop their trade show and holiday season preparation strategies using The Edge software.
SurveysMar 25, 2015
SPS reveals results of annual retailer surveyThe Silver Promotion Service polled jewelers across the country to gauge how sales in the category fared in 2014. Here’s what the organization discovered.
OtherMar 23, 2015
PA jeweler, wife found dead at homePolice are investigating the deaths of a 65-year-old jewelry store owner and his wife whose bodies were discovered in their suburban Philadelphia home Sunday.
OtherMar 23, 2015
Coach’s Corner: 6 things salespeople shouldn’t doTaking cell phone calls and texting in front of customers are two of the “never ever” scenarios Pat Henneberry outlines in the latest Coach’s Corner.
TrendsMar 23, 2015
Roberto Coin rolls out 3 new collections in BaselThe Italian designer rolled out the Tanaquilla, Golden Gate and Princess lines while also debuting a reinterpretation of Barocco and Poi Moi pieces, set with black sapphires amid white diamonds.
MajorsMar 23, 2015
Pac Team opens first US factoryLocated in Chicago, the Swiss company’s new facility will help its North American customers with a need for custom projects and on-site support as well as those working on short timelines.
