Benton Clyde Clark Jr., a pioneer in the industry who was known for his uncompromising integrity and humble spirit, died Wednesday at the age of 101.
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Hayley Henning has been appointed vice president of marketing and development at colored gemstone mining company True North Gems, bringing with her 20 years of experience in the industry.

See the jewelry and renderings that won the Women’s Jewelry Association 2015 Diva Design competition here.
The division, which covers the U.S., Canada and Latin America, has restructured its field organization and laid off 70 people from its visual merchandising team.
Gemstone miner Gemfields has announced its sponsorship of the International Colored Gemstone Association’s ICA Congress, to be held in Sri Lanka from May 16 to 19.

Prestige Jewelry International has debuted its Marchesa bridal line exclusive to Macy’s, pieces with a bit of a vintage feel set in 18-karat gold.
Sales were strong for Bulgari in 2014 while the luxury conglomerate’s timepiece brands struggled because of “cautious purchasing” among retailers.
The drastic change in demographics that will take place over the next five years will greatly change the workforce as well as the consumer base. At AGTA GemFair, one expert shared 12 tips on how to understand and adapt.

The latest tools, equipment and techniques for jewelry professionals will be shared next month at Stuller’s annual Bench Jeweler Workshop.

As part of a new exhibition opening later this month, the Gemological Institute of America will display more than 20 intricately carved, lifelike gemstone animal sculptures.

The sales and marketing company will help the Swedish jewelry company expand its retail base in the United States.
Pat Henneberry, a sales trainer and founder of The Jewelry Coach, is Hearts On Fire’s newest executive.
Antiquorum Auctioneers is launching an online store where customers can bid on, purchase and sell rare and fine timepieces.
Prices for 1-carat laboratory-graded diamonds fell, albeit just slightly, in the month of January even as polished diamond demand improved, continuing a downward trend that began in April.

Philippe Mellier and Scott Burger, the CEOs of two prominent companies, will serve as Jewelers for Children’s guests of honor at its Facets of Hope event in Las Vegas this May.

Dispatches from the Vicenzaoro show in Italy were the most popular on NationalJeweler.com last week, according to Google Analytics.

Jewelers of America has released the names of the five winners of its CASE Awards, which recognize JA retail members who exhibit creativity, artistry, style and excellence in jewelry design.
Fyodor Andreev, who was president of Alrosa from 2009 until he left in September citing medical reasons, died Friday. He was 48.
MJSA again will present its signature At the Bench Live program during the AGTA GemFair from Feb. 3 to 8, offering advice and insights to bench jewelers of all levels.
Beginning Feb. 1, the lab will launch a new format for its colored stone and pearl reports that includes better imagery and the most current gemological terminology.

The Scott Kay brand will make its QVC debut hours before the big game, with Tiffany Kay stepping into the shoes of her late father to present the collection live on air.

Vicenzaoro’s reformatted show closed Wednesday in Italy with show organizers reporting a double-digit increase in buyer attendance.
This year marked my first trip to Vicenza, Italy for the Vicenzaoro show and, I must say, it was the most fun I’ve had at a trade show in a long time.
Analysts predict that the strengthening U.S. dollar and increase in interest rates will drive a drop in the metal’s per-ounce price this year.

Rémy Rotenier has released two DVDs, priced at $175 each, to teach jewelers and help them bolster the custom part of their business.