The upswing that began in 2013 continues today but feels “fragile,” as consumers are choosing to spend their money on experiences rather than things.

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In the latest installment of The History Behind, National Jeweler explores the origin of posy rings, one of the first examples of personalized jewelry. 

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The 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.

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Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff highlights her 5 favorite features of the new and improved NationalJeweler.com.

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For the most current ranking of the Top 50 North American Retail Chains as well as our $100 Million Supersellers list, see links below.

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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.

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A 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.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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Yale 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.

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The 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.

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J.C. Penney and Nordstrom reported modest gains in same-store sales while Macy’s saw its comps slip and Kohl’s came in flat.

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There’s a lot of twinkle on New Year’s Eve and we all know that fine jewelry can outshine the brightest stars and flashiest fireworks.

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We’ve been catching waves lately, as designers play with wavy lines of metal that sometimes capture diamonds and colored gemstones in their wake.

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As we move into the darker, and perhaps drearier, part of the year everybody could use a little pick-me-up.

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While Pantone (usually) chooses one hue of the year, there will always be those that prefer all of the colors.

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For many, this week started off by reliving, or perhaps recovering from, the weekend.

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It was a tough holiday season for Tiffany & Co., which saw same-store sales slide 5 percent globally and 8 percent in the Americas.

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U.S. Antique Shows will launch its exclusive Lueur antique jewelry and watch show from Oct. 23 to 25 at the Jacob K. Javits Center, aligning it with a number of other trade shows occurring at the venue during the month.

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The city that’s home to sharing-based services Airbnb and Uber also has 66 Mint, a company with a 100-year history that wants to give retailers worldwide virtual access to its inventory.

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Samantha Skelton, who used her training as a metal sculpture artist to propel her jewelry business, is the winner of the 10th annual Halstead Grant.

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The 16.08-carat cushion-shaped diamond is expected to sell for as much as $28 million at the Christie’s Geneva jewelry auction next month.

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The 24-karat gold leaf grand piano that Elvis Presley played in the music room of his Graceland home could garner up to $700,000 when it goes up on the block next month.

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Called “Yorick,” the meteorite is carved into the shape of a life-size skull and weighs more than 46 pounds. 

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The Chaumet Art Deco emerald and diamond necklace could garner as much as $274,000 when it goes up for sale next month as part of Christie’s auction of property from the late Margaret Thatcher.

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