OtherMar 18, 2015
Charlotte Preston announces business closurePreston, who has organized educational programs in the jewelry industry for 30 years through Charlotte Preston Catalysts, said she is closing due to a cancer diagnosis.
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CollectionsMar 18, 2015
TAG Heuer to partner with Intel on smartwatchSmartwatches are a focus at Baselworld 2015, and the biggest announcement so far belongs to TAG Heuer, which is teaming with Intel and Google on a connected device.
SourcingMar 18, 2015
World’s largest diamond factory opens in SingaporeIIa Technologies said it has a commercially viable process for creating high-quality, Type IIa diamonds at the new 200,000-square-foot facility.
MajorsMar 18, 2015
Forevermark launches e-commerce, financing programsAt its 2015 Forevermark Forum, the De Beers diamond brand revealed two new programs designed to help its retail partners retain relationships with online shoppers and build up their diamond inventory.
OtherMar 17, 2015
Jewelry Academy hosting summer metalsmith programThe weeklong program at Creative Side Jewelry Academy is geared toward metalsmiths between the ages of 10 and 16 who want to learn jewelry-making skills.
SourcingMar 17, 2015
Gem Diamonds revenue up 27 percent in 2014After a year that saw mostly strong prices for both rough and polished diamonds at tender for the miner, Gem Diamonds’ revenue for the fiscal full year ended Dec. 31 hit $270.9 million.
OtherMar 16, 2015
Coach’s Corner: The luck of the IrishIn the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Pat Henneberry shares four tips on how jewelers can create their own good luck on the sales floor.
Events & AwardsMar 16, 2015
Couture Design Awards taking submissionsThe Couture show now is accepting entries for its annual design competition, created to show off the technique and creativity of its exhibiting brands.
Events & AwardsMar 16, 2015
Registration opens for antique jewelry showThe Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show will offer watches, brooches and other jewelry from the Renaissance to Modern periods.
OtherMar 15, 2015
What you might have missedA jeweler facing felony charges for replacing stones and the struggles with finding qualified help were among the top stories on NationalJeweler.com last week.
OtherMar 15, 2015
PGI USA appoints new vice presidentKevin Reilly, who has been with PGI USA for nine years and in the jewelry industry for more than 20, has been promoted to the position, effective immediately.
SurveysMar 15, 2015
Average engagement ring spend inches closer to $6KThe average amount couples are spending on their weddings went up in 2014, including what they’re paying for engagement rings, according to a survey from The Knot.
EditorsMar 13, 2015
Sales are slipping, but for whom?When the U.S. Department of Commerce released their jewelry and watch sales figures for 2014 it wasn’t a pretty picture and it hasn’t improved in the new year.
Policies & IssuesMar 12, 2015
Sales tax fairness resurfaces in SenateAfter being passed by the Senate in 2013 but stumbling in the House, a bill designed to force online-only retailers to collect sales tax in every state is back.
MajorsMar 12, 2015
Assets of jewelry distributor to be soldA sale is set for equipment and other assets from defunct jewelry company Lia Sophia’s Ontario distribution center as well its headquarters and facility in Illinois.
EditorsMar 12, 2015
Museum-quality inspirationLots of big things have been going on for Etsy lately. The online marketplace for handmade goods officially launched its wholesale business last August, aiming to get its products in more stores around the country. Then, just last week, it announced that it was making moves to become a public company.
OtherMar 11, 2015
National Jeweler’s new digital magazine is outThe latest issue of National Jeweler’s new digital magazine is available on (virtual) newsstands now.
OtherMar 10, 2015
MJSA program aims to recruit bench jewelersWith many baby boomer generation jewelers heading into retirement, the MJSA Education Foundation has developed a new initiative to introduce more young people to the field of jewelry making.
OtherMar 10, 2015
3 ways to be a happier personFocusing on one’s body, eliminating clutter and cultivating relationships are three of the most important aspects to being happier, author and keynote speaker Gretchen Rubin said at WJA’s In the Know conference Tuesday.
MajorsMar 10, 2015
Target cuts 3,100 jobsTarget Corp. is laying off 1,700 employees and letting 1,400 positions go unfilled as it restructures to focus on digital, smaller-format stores and personalization.
Events & AwardsMar 10, 2015
Hong Kong shows see more US buyersShow organizers said the number of buyers from the United States who attended the Hong Kong gem and jewelry shows this month increased, as did overall attendance.
SurveysMar 10, 2015
Help is wanted, but it’s hard to findThe number of small business owners who can’t find qualified people to fill open positions has reached its highest level since before the recession, a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business shows.
EditorsMar 10, 2015
The tipping pointsWe are in the midst of a period of tremendous social change. Have you noticed?
TechnologyMar 09, 2015
Blue Nile eyes Indian marketThe e-tailer has signed a deal with Indian manufacturer PC Jeweller, establishing a partnership that will help Blue Nile evaluate jewelry demand in India.
