EditorsNov 04, 2013
Chopard shines in DianaI fell in love with the late Princess Diana last Tuesday night--well, fell in love with her love story.
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OtherNov 03, 2013
JFC announces winners of Local Grants programVoting for Jewelers for Children’s (JFC) retailer-driven Local Grants program has closed, and the organization has released the list of the 10 winning charities.
OtherNov 03, 2013
GIA research expedition nets 700-plus natural pearlsGemological Institute of America (GIA) researchers from Thailand, along with representatives from the Paspaley Pearling Company, recently conducted an expedition to Australia’s wild pearl oyster beds that resulted in a number of successful natural pearl finds, the two organizations said.
AuctionsNov 03, 2013
Tiara, pearl lots to top Christie’s London saleA mid-19th century diamond tiara is expected to sell for nearly $400,000 at Christie’s sale of Important Jewels, slated for Nov. 27 in London.
AuctionsNov 03, 2013
Breguet pocket watch to sell for as much as $1.1MSotheby’s upcoming watch auction will celebrate the legacy of horologist Abraham-Louis Breguet and include the sale of a highly complex and rare pocket watch.
EditorsNov 01, 2013
Alexandre Reza at Sotheby’sParis-based House of Alexandre Reza has been known for its extraordinary gems, designs and craftsmanship since the 1950s.
OtherOct 31, 2013
JFC unveils 2013 holiday card designsJewelers for Children (JFC) has launched its 2013 Hope for the Holidays program, a fundraising effort that benefits children’s charities.
TrendsOct 31, 2013
Carrera y Carrera introduces new bridal lineCarrera y Carrera has launched a new bridal line, the Ruedo collection, comprised of multi-band rings made in 18-karat yellow, white and rose gold with or without diamonds.
FinancialsOct 31, 2013
Blue Nile: Half of holiday traffic will be mobileThe CEO of Blue Nile, which just recorded its sixth consecutive quarter of double-digital sales growth, said the company expects more than 50 percent of site traffic to come from mobile devices in the fourth quarter.
MajorsOct 31, 2013
Bea Spiech retiring from Macy’s in 2014A Macy’s Inc. spokesperson confirmed Friday that jewelry executive Bea Spiech will retire next year after more than 40 years with the retailer.
IndependentsOct 31, 2013
Washington retailer celebrates silver anniversaryAfter years of helping customers celebrate their own occasions with its collections of jewelry, Blue Heron Jewelry Company is celebrating a milestone of its own this year: 25 years in business.
SourcingOct 30, 2013
Varda Shine leaving De BeersAfter 30 years with the company, Varda Shine is leaving her post as the global head of sightholder sales for the De Beers Group of Companies at the end of January to “explore other opportunities,” De Beers announced Thursday.
TechnologyOct 30, 2013
Kohls.com now selling moissaniteOff-price department store chain Kohl’s has partnered with Charles & Colvard to sell the company’s Forever Brilliant line of moissanite jewelry on its website.
FinancialsOct 30, 2013
Shareholders approve Saks-Hudson’s Bay mergerSaks Inc. announced Wednesday that is shareholders have given the green light for the high-end retailer to merge with Canadian retailer Hudson’s Bay Company.
MajorsOct 30, 2013
De Beers stores offering custom ring serviceDe Beers Diamond Jewellers, the chain of stores the diamond miner and marketer operates in conjunction with LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, now is giving customers the chance to design their own engagement rings in store via an iPad.
TechnologyOct 30, 2013
Consumers explain why they shop onlineShoppers included in a recent focus group said they get a better retail experience online than in brick-and-mortar stores, according to WSL, a research firm that provides information on shopping behavior and retail trends.
EditorsOct 30, 2013
The new National JewelerAs you might have already noticed, National Jeweler has a new look.
OtherOct 29, 2013
Black Friday to reign as busiest shopping dayFour of the 10 busiest shopping days of the year will happen between Dec. 20 and 24, although Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is expected to remain the single busiest shopping day this holiday season, ShopperTrak said Tuesday.
AuctionsOct 29, 2013
Sotheby’s to offer Taylor-inspired earringsA pair of custom-designed Bulgari earrings inspired by the late Elizabeth Taylor and her film Cleopatra are expected to fetch up to $22,000 at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction scheduled for Dec. 11.
SourcingOct 29, 2013
Rapaport to speak on undisclosed syntheticsThe Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced that Martin Rapaport, chairman of the Rapaport Group, will give a speech at its November conference about the issue of undisclosed synthetics, which again has been making headlines in the trade.
SourcingOct 29, 2013
US investors buy up Alrosa IPO sharesRussian mining company Alrosa, which seeks to overtake De Beers as the world’s largest diamond miner by value, launched its initial public offering this week, with reports indicating that U.S. investors snagged 60 percent of the shares sold.
Events & AwardsOct 29, 2013
In NY, JA Special Delivery draws to a closeJA Special Delivery ended Tuesday, wrapping up three days of buying and selling activity, with a number of vendors noting that their silver business was particularly strong.
OtherOct 28, 2013
PGI training retailers on Millennial interactionsWith the increasing impact the generation known as the Millennials have on the bridal industry, Platinum Guild International USA (PGI) has launched a new training program to help retailers successfully sell platinum to this growing consumer group.
OtherOct 28, 2013
Is your brand fostering long-term relationships?Columnist Diane Warga-Arias describes how a luxury brand can create long-lasting relationships with its customers, as opposed to just short-lived flings.
TrendsOct 28, 2013
World’s largest Paraiba tourmaline set in necklaceCanadian jeweler Kaufmann de Suisse has created a necklace using what has been designated as the world’s biggest Paraiba tourmaline, a gem weighing nearly 200 carats.
