SourcingApr 22, 2016
NPD Group Launches Diamond Tracking ServiceThe company now is providing the industry with market data regarding diamond sales gathered from both independent retailers and large chains.
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MajorsApr 21, 2016
Tiffany Wins Challenge of LKI Diamond Inscription PatentThe U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s appeal board has ruled that the two major claims in Lazare Kaplan’s patent for laser-inscribing diamonds are invalid.
MajorsApr 21, 2016
JCK Announces 2016 Industry Fund WinnersThis year, a total of six organizations--JA, DEF, DCA, JSA, JVC and JVC Canada--will share JCK’s annual grant, which totals more than $293,000.
MajorsApr 21, 2016
Christopher Stock to Lead Rocket’s Design, West Coast OpsJewelry packaging and display company Rocket has hired Christopher Stock as head of the company’s design department and general manager for its West Coast operations.
IndependentsApr 20, 2016
New JA Member Benefit Designed to Help Move Old InventoryJewelers of America members now will get exclusive discounts on JewelryStockBalancing.com and are invited to take part in a webinar on moving dated merchandise.
IndependentsApr 20, 2016
Jewelry Designer Pinar Oner Dies The Turkish designer, whose beautiful yellow gold and enamel designs paid homage to the architecture and culture of her homeland, died April 14 after a long battle with illness.
TechnologyApr 20, 2016
Tiffany to Begin Selling on Net-a-Porter The iconic New York jeweler will loosen the reins on its tightly controlled distribution network later this month when it starts selling select pieces from the “Tiffany T” collection on the e-commerce site.
SurveysApr 20, 2016
Product Pulse: The Bridal BusinessIn this month’s survey, we asked jewelers about their bridal business. How do your store’s sales of engagement rings and wedding bands compare?
MajorsApr 19, 2016
Signet to Move Texas Office into Massive Development The jeweler plans to relocate its Irving office to a 1,000-acre live-work-play development but, ultimately, will occupy less office space in the Lone Star State.
Events & AwardsApr 19, 2016
Scott Berg Becomes AGS Board PresidentJohn Carter of Jack Lewis Jewelers in Bloomington, Ill. was tapped as president-elect, making him next in line to take over after Berg.
SourcingApr 19, 2016
White Pine Adds Ninth Regional Sales ManagerSimon Golub consultant Seth Pepkin will work with jewelers in five states across the South and Midwest.
MajorsApr 18, 2016
Ruth Batson Wins 2016 Shipley AwardThe retiring CEO of the American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories accepted her organization’s highest honor last week at Conclave.
TrendsApr 18, 2016
Stuller, Gemvision Release New Versions of CounterSketchThey’ve published three new versions of the custom design software, Bridal, Plus and Studio.
IndependentsApr 18, 2016
What You Might Have MissedHere are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of April 10 to 16, according to Google Analytics.
SourcingApr 15, 2016
Fake KP Certificate Spotted in Hong KongThe Antwerp World Diamond Centre issued a warning to members to be on the lookout for fraudulent Kimberley Process certificates from Sierra Leone after one surfaced in the Far East.
SourcingApr 15, 2016
Diamond Production Up 6 Percent for AlrosaThe mining company reported Thursday that production hit 38.3 million carats last year, which is a 6 percent increase compared with 2014.
MajorsApr 15, 2016
Former Scott Kay, David Yurman exec joins Judith Ripka David Minster has been named CEO of the wholesale division of Judith Ripka Ltd., which is handled by KGK Jewellery Manufacturing.
Policies & IssuesApr 14, 2016
4 More Organizations Join US Jewelry CouncilThe AGTA, Diamond Club West Coast, Silver Promotion Service and National Association of Jewelry Appraisers are now members of the council.
MajorsApr 14, 2016
Takat Gets Involved in the Fight to Keep Kids Fit Takat Jewels is one of the presenting sponsors of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation’s “Fight 4 Fitness” event scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on Sunday.
SourcingApr 13, 2016
IDI Shutters Diamond Trade MagazineWith the news that its longtime editor, Shira Ami, is retiring, the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies is ceasing publication of its trade magazine, Hayahalom.
MajorsApr 13, 2016
Edge Retail Academy Adds 3 to Consulting TeamThe Edge Retail Academy has hired Phyllis Casey, Brian Madson and Nancy Havener to help with financial analysis, business growth strategies and client mentoring.
SourcingApr 13, 2016
Rough Diamond Demand Remains ‘Reasonably Positive’De Beers said rough diamond sales continued to increase in March and April, aided by stable polished diamond prices and wholesale demand.
Events & AwardsApr 12, 2016
5 Must-Attend Education Sessions at Conclave From an update on diamond grading reports to succession planning for jewelry store owners, here’s a rundown of just a few of the education sessions taking place at AGS Conclave 2016.
SourcingApr 12, 2016
Selling A Lot of Forevermark? Join the ClubDe Beers’ diamond brand has started its own carat club, honoring jewelry store salespeople who sold more than 20 carats of 1-carat and larger Forevermark diamonds in 2015.
SourcingApr 12, 2016
Remembering John Parrish, Photographer Who Lived for Now The renowned gemstone photographer died on April 1 from injuries sustained in a fall on a camping trip. He was 65.
