SurveysSep 23, 2014
Holiday sales forecast to grow 4 percentOne of the first, if not the first, holiday sales forecast is out there, and it predicts a pretty merry holiday season for retailers.
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OtherSep 22, 2014
Industry veteran Larry Congress dies at 83Lawrence (Larry) Congress, who had a career in the jewelry industry that spanned 60 years, died Friday. He was 83.
TechnologySep 22, 2014
Study: Stores now using social channels more for adsDepartment stores’ strategies on social media are shifting from a focus on community growth to leveraging the networks for more traditional marketing methods, a recent report from think tank L2 shows.
MajorsSep 22, 2014
James Avery gains presence in department storeFamily-owned retail store James Avery Jewelry has announced a partnership with Dillard’s to sell its jewelry in a number of the chain’s locations across the country.
EditorsSep 22, 2014
Using jewelry to harness human energyAssociate Editor Brecken Branstrator delves into another unusual category of jewelry, this time looking at the rather invasive pieces one designer said could capture a human’s kinetic energy.
OtherSep 21, 2014
What you might have missedMore reactions to RapNet’s decision to stop listing diamonds with EGL reports, the sale of a Mellon’s jewelry, and another bank leaving the industry were a few of the top stories on National Jeweler last week.
SourcingSep 21, 2014
Citing health concerns, Alrosa president steps downAlrosa, one of the world’s largest diamond mining companies, announced that President Fyodor Andreev is resigning for medical reasons.
MajorsSep 21, 2014
Industry think tank group created in ItalyA number of well-known players in the industry have formed an international think tank designed to provide the broadest view of the challenges the industry faces, as well as strategies for dealing with them.
MajorsSep 21, 2014
Analysts speculate the end is near for SearsA $400 million lifeline from its CEO and growing losses have analysts questioning if Sears might be the next big brick-and-mortar retailer to fall.
OtherSep 18, 2014
Police make arrest in murder of Neb. jewelerPolice have arrested an 18-year-old man whom they suspect shot and killed a jewelry store owner during a robbery attempt at his store on Wednesday.
AuctionsSep 18, 2014
Cameo collection triples pre-sale estimate at BonhamsA collection of rare and historic cameos and intaglios dating back to the 4th century B.C. garnered more than $490,000 in a white-glove sale at Bonhams London Wednesday.
SourcingSep 18, 2014
NY Diamond Week slated for mid-NovemberThe third edition of Israel Diamond Week in New York has been scheduled to take place in mid-November to allow attendees to renew business between suppliers and clients.
TrendsSep 17, 2014
David Webb goes online, brings back the NailJewelry house David Webb has debuted an e-commerce platform and commemorated the launch with the reintroduction of its Nail collection, which first came out in the 1970s.
GradingSep 17, 2014
RapNet’s EGL decision ignites flurry of reactionsEGL International is the latest in a string of grading labs and diamond trading platforms to issue a statement on RapNet’s decision to stop listing all EGL-graded stones. Here’s what the lab had to say.
FinancialsSep 17, 2014
Sales in the Americas remain ‘strong’ for RichemontSales in the Americas grew 12 percent at constant exchange rates for Richemont in the five-month period ended Aug. 31, the company reported Thursday.
SourcingSep 16, 2014
Blue diamond nets $28M but falls short of recordThe 122.52-carat blue diamond recovered from the Cullinan mine sold for $27.6 million to a beneficiation partnership between the company that mined it, Petra Diamonds Ltd., and a “polishing partner” that wishes to remain anonymous.
SourcingSep 16, 2014
Lesotho mine yields 23-carat pink diamondStorm Mountain Diamonds unearthed a 23.82-carat pink diamond from its Kao mine in the Kingdom of Lesotho, and said it will put the stone up for sale this month.
CollectionsSep 15, 2014
Report: TAG Heuer to develop smartwatchThe head of LVMH’s watch division allegedly told a Swiss newspaper that TAG Heuer has plans to launch its own smartwatch, but that it must be original and different from Apple Watch.
TechnologySep 15, 2014
Macy’s boosts omnichannel shopping strategyIn a move that underscores the increasing importance of omnichannel shopping, Macy’s announced Monday a number of new developments to attract and service customers both in store and online.
MajorsSep 15, 2014
Ex-Cartier exec fires back in trade secrets caseA former Cartier advertising executive being sued for attempted digital theft of trade secrets is asking a federal judge to dismiss the case on grounds that she was permitted to access the data in question and never obtained it anyway.
Events & AwardsSep 15, 2014
JA NY Special Delivery slated for late OctoberDates have been set for the JA New York Special Delivery show, a cash-and-carry trade show that gives retailers access to relevant, last-minute product to fill their showcases in time for the holidays.
OtherSep 14, 2014
What you might have missedAll things Apple Watch and RapNet’s decision to part ways with EGL reports were among the top stories last week on National Jeweler.
OtherSep 14, 2014
Jewelry firm to attend Chinese investment eventThe Hong Kong Trade Development Council is hosting a meeting today designed to introduce Chinese and Hong Kong companies to U.S. firms for potential investment, and a firm that specializes in jewelry mergers and acquisitions is attending.
MajorsSep 14, 2014
Sarine recognizes Kiran for manufacturingDiamond manufacturer Kiran Gems has been recognized as the “Fastest Growing Company” by Sarine Technologies, and also nabbed five other awards from the company.
