TrendsFeb 16, 2016
Cindy’s TrendTracker: Tall Cool OnesNow that the holiday season has started, we can officially talk about parties, celebrations and gifts nonstop.
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TrendsFeb 16, 2016
Cindy’s TrendTracker: Creative Wedding JewelryThe holiday season is a great engagement season and love is definitely in the air.
OtherFeb 16, 2016
Cindy Edelstein, a ‘Rare Gem’ in the Industry, DiesThe longtime jewelry industry consultant, entrepreneur, author and editor passed away unexpectedly Sunday. She was 51.
OtherFeb 16, 2016
Carelle Receives ‘Made in NY’ DesignationThe family-owned fine jewelry brand said it has become the first in the industry to be certified under the initiative, which recognizes and celebrates New York City’s fashion sector by supporting brands and designers based there.
SourcingFeb 16, 2016
Lucapa Recovers 133-Carat DiamondThough the company said the stone is not of high quality, its discovery underscores the potential for more big finds.
GradingFeb 16, 2016
GIA Debuts Jewelry Design, Tech Program in NYThe Gemological Institute of America’s Jewelry Design & Technology diploma program now is being offered in both Carlsbad, Calif. and New York City.
OtherFeb 16, 2016
Time for Action: A Multiple-Choice QuizIn his latest quiz, columnist Jan Brassem explores how developments in technology over the past year are impacting the fine jewelry sector.
OtherFeb 16, 2016
Gold, Platinum and Silver Price Predictions for ‘16Among the prognostications: the price of platinum will remain lower than gold for the entire year, which is “unprecedented.”
SourcingFeb 16, 2016
Diamond Production, Sales Down for De BeersDiamond production fell by double-digit percentages in both the fourth quarter and full year for De Beers, as the company has scaled back operations due to muted demand worldwide.
SourcingFeb 16, 2016
De Beers Sees 2015 Sales Drop 34 PercentThe diamond miner and marketer’s sales totaled $4.7 billion in 2015, down from $7.1 billion in 2014.
FinancialsFeb 12, 2016
Blue Nile to Open Second Brick-and-Mortar SpotThe announcement comes as the e-tailer reports “disappointing” fourth quarter results, with U.S. engagement ring sales slipping nearly 8 percent.
Events & AwardsFeb 12, 2016
JA New York hires retailer liaisonJudy Karlin-Grant has been hired as the retailer liaison for the JA New York shows, spearheading the Hosted Buyer program and serving as the main point of contact for jewelers.
TechnologyFeb 12, 2016
New Account Exec Joins Fruchtman TeamSena Mourad-Friedman, who has extensive marketing and advertising experience, will manage many of the marketing agency’s existing client accounts as well as secure new business.
SurveysFeb 11, 2016
US Demand for Gold Jewelry Inches Up 3 PercentThe upswing that began in 2013 continues today but feels “fragile,” as consumers are choosing to spend their money on experiences rather than things.
TrendsFeb 10, 2016
The History Behind … Posy ringsIn the latest installment of The History Behind, National Jeweler explores the origin of posy rings, one of the first examples of personalized jewelry.
FinancialsFeb 10, 2016
Pandora Drops 183 More Retailers in the AmericasThe fourth-quarter cut brings the year-end total to 529 unbranded doors closed in the Americas, most of which were located in the United States.
EditorsFeb 10, 2016
Welcome to the New National JewelerEditor-in-Chief Michelle Graff highlights her 5 favorite features of the new and improved NationalJeweler.com.
TrendsFeb 09, 2016
Top 50 North American Retail ChainsFor the most current ranking of the Top 50 North American Retail Chains as well as our $100 Million Supersellers list, see links below.
TrendsFeb 09, 2016
Week in Photos--January 18, 2016 The first major trade shows of the year, Vicenzaoro Winter and Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), took place over the past week in Italy and Geneva, respectively.
CrimeFeb 09, 2016
Woman Accused in String of Armed Robberies IndictedA grand jury in Florida has determined that there is enough evidence for the case against Abigail Lee Kemp and her alleged accomplice, Lewis Jones III, to move forward.
IndependentsFeb 09, 2016
AGS CEO Ruth Batson to Retire in 2017The American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories announced today that CEO Ruth Batson will retire in the summer of 2017, marking the end of a nearly 25-year career with the organization.
WatchesFeb 09, 2016
Swatch Group Sales Down in 2015The Swiss watchmaker saw its sales decrease for the first time in six years, stung by the strength of the franc and weakness in the Hong Kong market.
SourcingFeb 09, 2016
“Cap” Beesley Goes Ivy LeagueYale University has tapped the AGL founder to chair the advisory board overseeing a major expansion of the gem and mineral exhibit at the school’s historic Peabody Museum.
SourcingFeb 09, 2016
Diamond Growers Form a Group of Their OwnThe purpose of the new International Grown Diamond Association is to represent the lab-grown diamond industry and promote the stones as a “new choice,” organizers said.
FinancialsFeb 09, 2016
Department stores don’t dazzle in Q2J.C. Penney and Nordstrom reported modest gains in same-store sales while Macy’s saw its comps slip and Kohl’s came in flat.
