As the trade shows kick off in Las Vegas, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff reminds jewelers what they’re really selling when they sell jewelry.
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Scheduled to take place in late June, the viewing of exceptional and special diamonds will mark a first for De Beers’ auction arm in the United States.
A 5.50-carat fancy vivid pink diamond topped its highest pre-sale estimate by $2 million at Christie’s Tuesday, making it the latest colored diamond to turn in a strong performance at auction.

Same-store sales fell in the United States too, with the jeweler stung by a slowdown in both tourist and domestic spending.

Former Tacori designer Aja Raden on how the desire for jewelry has shaped the world and the diamond necklace she’d love to wear to Starbucks.
Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of another big blue rough diamond, this one a 122.52-carat stone found at its Cullinan mine.
The jewelry company bought the manufacturer and supplier of precious metal products for an undisclosed sum, marking its second acquisition in just under a month.

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of May 15 to 21, according to Google Analytics.

Jewelers, see how your gold jewelry sales and margins stack up against other retailers.
Jason Dorsey will talk about the shopping habits of members of Gen Y at the Plumb Club breakfast in Las Vegas.

Jewelers of America is bringing its certification exams directly to retailers at the upcoming Las Vegas trade show.
Ashley Davis worked as an accessories assistant at Women’s Wear Daily and has written about fine jewelry for a number of publications.
Duilio “Tony” Rosales, a bench jeweler at The Jewel Box in Juneau, was shot in the back of the head during a hunting trip, allegedly by a former Arizona state representative.

Morrison is leaving the Diamond Producers Association to become the director of marketing and sales for the Americas for colored gemstone miner Gemfields.

The California-based jewelry designer has created a new look for the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s Green Bracelet.

The new pact is for the sorting, valuing and sales of diamonds mined by Namdeb Holdings in the southern African nation.

It was 183.4 to be exact, as Becca Pizzi completed the World Marathon Challenge--doing seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.

The National Geographic photographer spoke at Town & Country’s Philanthropy Summit about meeting with beneficiaries of Forevermark’s responsible sourcing efforts in Africa.

While the first quarter increase in demand for gold jewelry was only 2 percent, it marked the ninth consecutive quarter the U.S. market has shown growth.

The provider of supplies to the jewelry trade said the newest issue of the Jeweler’s Resource Newsletter includes a full page of products from its label and barcode division.

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of May 8 to 14, according to Google Analytics.

The jewelry manufacturer will produce Karl Lagerfeld-branded fine jewelry that will be sold in four countries, including the United States.
The president and owner of Steven Singer Jewelers will be the keynote speaker at Philadelphia University’s 132nd commencement.

The jeweler left the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition this week but said the admittance of Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba to the group was not the reason.

What inspired these popular Art Deco-era pins, and what forced them out of fashion? A look at the story behind a style that’s similar to the brooch.















