In my job covering the fashion side of jewelry for National Jeweler, I see more than my fair share of pieces so it's always a pleasure to come across designs that stand out and show a unique perspective. The latest...
With Kate Middleton and Prince William's engagement making headlines around the world yesterday, thus began what is sure to be a long run of scrutiny over the style choices of the soon-to-be princess and—most likely—future queen. But first up under...
Here's a company that's doing something about it, rather than complaining about it. For the past few holiday seasons, electronics have eaten our lunch. They've just been sexier, with more fun, interesting, engaging products on offer. In too many instances,...
Back in the August issue of National Jeweler, we wrote about the need among young engagement ring buyers--particularly those who are part of the generation known as the "Millennials" or "Generation Y"--to have something unique. Earlier this week, The New...
Teeny-tiny stacking rings, pendant necklaces and stud earrings have been jewelry tradeshow staples over the last few seasons, and it's no wonder. The small size of these pieces means the price is often right for cost-conscious shoppers. In addition, the...
(Editor's Note: This post was written and supplied to us by Jack Gindi, CEO of FuFoo & Disney Precious Collection. You can find more information at www.fufoo.com or www.preciousjewelrycollections.com.) Bad news: Toxic metals have been found in children's jewelry from...
(Editor's Note: this blog post was written and provided to us by Cindy Edelstein, widely know as the Jewelry Business Guru. Cindy also posted it on her own blog site, http://jewelrybusinessguru.typepad.com/blog/, where she blogs regularly.) Will we ever shop full...
Breast cancer awareness month kicks off today, and for jewelry lovers looking to give back, there's no shortage of ways to do so.
Fragments—a wholesale jeweler that also operates a boutique in New York’s hip SoHo neighborhood—is a good place to mine for jewelry trends and discover those brands you might not have heard of…yet. One warning: visiting the showroom’s fully stocked cases...
At this year's Vegas trade shows, I was falling for luminous gemstones such as moonstone and labradorite, but lately, it's a more unassuming gem that has captured my attention. At JA New York, I picked up a pair of beaded...
The influence of the Far East on Western jewelry design is nothing new to American jewelers, who can--these days--have their pick of chandelier earrings, pile-on bangles and stackable rings fit for a Bollywood princess (and perfect for American self-purchasers looking...
After a sleepy couple of weeks, news wise, De Beers woke up the diamond world on Monday when it announced a series of changes, a "distribution update" if you will, to the way it sells its rough diamonds. See story...
I was delighted Thursday afternoon when I received a package containing a Tagua ring by eco-friendly jewelry designer Lisa Linhardt, whose eponymous jewelry gallery coincidentally is located just blocks from my own apartment. Ahhh, I've always loved getting fun things...
After the whirlwind of news that was the last two weeks I feel compelled to circle back around and delve deeper into one of the big headliners: the decision on the De Beers class-action lawsuit. As many of you probably...
Editor’s Note: This is part three in a three-part series. Scroll down on our 10X blog page for parts one and two. The retailers and I kicked off the final day of workshop visits in the coastal town of San...
Editor’s Note: This is part two of a three-part series. Scroll down on our 10X blog page for part one, and check back tomorrow for photos from the final day of workshop visits. On Tuesday, April 20, one day after...
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a three-part series. Check back tomorrow for part two, which will feature photos from the first day of workshop visits. For more, view the article "Next stop for Italian jewelry? Le Marche" in...
Checking out the New Designer Gallery is one of the things I look forward to the most at each edition of the JA New York Show. The gallery has been a springboard for big-name designers such as David Yurman, Penny...
We're just halfway through the year, but the jewelry industry's getting an early start on 2011. At the Jewelry Information Center (JIC)'s annual fine jewelry preview and luncheon last week, editors from the nation's top fashion publications got a look...
A knockout sapphire ring or a statement-making pearl necklace will always have their admirers (as well they should), but lately some of the wallflowers of the gemstone world are the ones drawing double takes in jewelry circles. The flagging economy...
Before I left for a lovely, long Memorial Day weekend I got the chance, via a ticket obtained through the Diamond Information Center (DIC), to see the new Broadway musical "Memphis." Set in Memphis, Tenn., in the 1950s, the musical...
Over the last few weeks, I've spent a lot of time pulling together photos of jewelry for a Vegas Market Week preview in our June issue (look for it in the mail or at the shows next week). But with...
A few weeks ago, I attended a great session hosted by the Diamond Dealers Club of New York on crime against diamond dealers and jewelers or, more specifically, on how to prevent it. I thought it was a very enlightening...
I've been a fan of Tournaire's "Architectural" collection since seeing some of the pieces at last year's Couture show. The attention to detail is amazing, and so too is the idea of keeping close a likeness of your favorite city...
Spotted at the White House Correspondents' Association's annual dinner on May 1? President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, of course, along with First Lady Michelle Obama, host Jay Leno and lots of dazzling jewelry. Above: Michelle Obama wore cuff...
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