U.S. Antique Shows has added an educational component to The Original Miami Beach Antique Show to help its attendees further their knowledge of antique jewelry. 

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More than one-third of consumers say they are likely to hit the stores at some point on turkey day though many will wait until the pumpkin pie is served to do so, Accenture’s annual Holiday Shopping Survey shows.

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Retailer Jim Alperin discusses how brick-and-mortar jewelry stores sometimes serve as the educational setting and in-person showroom for Internet diamond shoppers, and poses the question: Is it time for retailers to implement fees for these services?

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The latest report from metals refiner and distributor Johnson Matthey indicates that platinum is experiencing a recovery in the North American market due in part to an increase in sales of less expensive platinum bridal jewelry.

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Jewelry once worn by the late Elizabeth Taylor soared past its pre-sale estimates at Julien’s Auctions recent Icons & Idols: Hollywood sale, held Saturday and Sunday in Beverly Hills.

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In an effort to tap into the growing demand for diamond fashion jewelry in China, mining company Rio Tinto has launched a new diamond marketing initiative called “The Fashion of Diamonds” there.

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This week marks De Beers’ inaugural sight in Gaborone following the relocation of its sales activities from London to Botswana, a move that has been two years in the making.

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Kohl’s Department Stores is offering 70 percent off a pair of diamond solitaire earrings as one of its deals on Black Friday, which technically begins when the retailer opens its doors Thanksgiving night. 

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The deadline to submit nominations for the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) Shining Star awards is Nov. 20, 2013.

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Colored gemstone miner Gemfields PLC saw both sales and profits decline this fiscal year, a year in which it held one less auction due to its issues with the Zambian government. 

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A new book has been published that explains why Canadian diamonds are one of the most important discoveries of the last century and showcases how diamond firms are working to tag these ethically mined gems to regulate distribution. 

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Diamond jewelry was the popular choice at the 47th annual Country Music Association Awards, held Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. 

Rapaport Auctions has released its jewelry sale dates for the remainder of the year, beginning with an auction scheduled for Nov. 11 to 19 in New York. 

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Bernie Robbins Jewelers took home Global Retailer of the Year and Northeastern Retailer of the Year honors at this year’s Hearts on Fire University (HOFU), which took place Oct. 27 to 30. 

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A trio of jewelry thieves who first hit a store in Illinois in August are believed to have struck again, the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) reports. 

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Sales for the six-month period ended Sept. 30 rose for Richemont due to international demand for its jewelry and high-end watch brands, which include names such as Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre.

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J.C. Penney Co. Inc. said Thursday that its same-store sales increased 0.9 percent in the month of October, marking the first time the retailer has recorded positive same-store sales in almost two years. 

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Retailer Robbins Brothers has revealed the eight engagement rings highlighted in its second annual “Fashionista Ring Reviews,” a selection of the best in bridal curated especially for the retailer by fashion writers. 

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Though Jessica Hendricks grew up with a direct connection to jewelry, learning the ins and outs as her mother ran two stores, she didn’t anticipate going into the industry herself. She attended New York University to study theater, but a series of events and experiences would soon take her back into the industry she knew so well.

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Tacori has revealed its new “Promise” bracelet, a sterling silver and gold design it created in collaboration with fashion blogger Wendy Nguyen. 

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The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) announced Wednesday that it will hold a third Diamonds in the Sky event in Las Vegas next year where it will honor Botswana’s President Ian Khama. 

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On the heels of a pink diamonds sale that set two records, mining company Rio Tinto reported “strong results” at its recent tender of large rough, dubbed the “Specials” tender.  

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HSN Inc., the parent company of on-air and online retailer HSN, reported Wednesday that the retailer’s sales were flat in the third quarter, with jewelry cited as one of the weakest sellers. 

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Ann Arnold has resigned from her position as CEO of bridal jewelry company Lieberfarb to start the Arnold Advisory Group (AAG), a consultancy business. 

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Le Vian has launched its first television commercial for independent retailers and it will begin running this month. 

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