The diamond miners also saw increased profits, though production levels remain down as both companies look to control costs.
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The now-annual event brings Jewelers of America retail members together with designers so jewelers can learn about the inspiration behind the designs.

The strong performance of Bulgari watches and jewelry plus TAG Heuer’s smartwatch helped drive a decent first half for LVMH.
A federal jury in Florida returned the verdict against the three men who allegedly trained armed jewelry store robber Abigail Lee Kemp.

De Beers is set to flood its Snap Lake mine in Canada, unless another mining company wants it.
Members of the jewelry industry have descended upon a sweltering New York City for the annual run of late July events.
Extell Development, which constructed the new International Gem Tower, apparently has more plans for the area that serves as the center of the city’s jewelry trade.

The Russian diamond mining company is cutting back on the amount of diamonds it mines, just like rival De Beers.

It has been awarded to Tara Hutchinson of Tara Hutch Fine Jewelry in San Antonio, Texas, who served a 10-year tour in the U.S. Army as a military police officer.
The Frederick Goldman-owned bridal brand is launching a social media-centric contest asking happy couples: Who set you up?

The company mined 19 percent fewer diamonds in the second quarter because the demand simply isn’t there.

The jewelers who took our latest poll indicated they are not on the rise, due in part to the new generation’s lack of interest in pearl jewelry.

Due to renovations at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Jewelers International Showcase has to move its January and April 2017 shows.

The head of the Israeli Diamond Institute answered questions from National Jeweler about the U.S. economy, the biggest challenge facing jewelers and the upcoming election.

The latest National Jeweler/Jewelers of America survey counts how many jewelers keep tabs on the number of customers who come through their doors.

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of July 10 to 16, according to Google Analytics.

The Belgian city’s figures have fluctuated from month to month so far in 2016, making it difficult to draw conclusions about the remainder of the year.

Debunking millennial myths and swapping ideas about margins and the direction of retail are just a few of the seminars on tap for the upcoming show.

An infamous jewelry store robber admits her act and a big book on gems is set to debut. Read all about it and more in this week’s photo rewind.
Four individuals have been charged with fraud in a scam involving luxury brands such as Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Audemars Piguet that was carried out from a federal prison.
Birks Group reported that U.S. same-store sales were up 19 percent in its fiscal year ended March 28, due to an increase in average transaction price and the success of the company’s watch strategy.
Birks Group Inc., the retailer formerly known as Birks & Mayors, announced this week that it is restructuring to save money, cutting administrative staff at its regional office in Florida and relocating that office’s functions to its headquarters in Canada.
SmartWork Media said the show has been “postponed” until 2018 and also confirmed that InDesign magazine will cease to exist as a regular standalone publication.

The $300,000 paid for the Harry Winston diamond ring was not above the pre-auction estimate. Sad!

It’s being done via a pilot program that allows the companies to sell their rough diamonds on De Beers’ auction platform.















