The Responsible Jewellery Council has terminated the contract of CEO Ashish Deo, who has been with the organization for only eight months, and is transitioning to an executive director-led model.
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The New York jewelry company was the winning bidder at the bankruptcy auction for the inventory of the Martin Ross Group, an Ontario-based fine jewelry manufacturer.

Sarine Technologies has collaborated with Brink’s Global Services to open Sarine Loupe Service Centers in Los Angeles and Hong Kong.
Lawyers in California are seeking to bring a class action lawsuit against the retail chain on behalf of nearly 20,000 employees who allegedly were cheated out of overtime pay.
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security shows that authorities nabbed $375 million in counterfeit jewelry and watches last year, compared with $342 million in fake wallets and bags.

Here are the top five stories posted on NationalJeweler.com between March 29 and April 4, according to Google Analytics.
With demand weak both last month and in the first quarter, the price of polished diamonds of all sizes fell in March, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index.

The Gemological Institute of America will host an exhibit showcasing 25 exceptionally rare diamonds and pieces of diamond jewelry at its Carlsbad headquarters in the coming weeks, coinciding with the debut of a book on these unique pieces.
Hearts on Fire will debut a global brand advertising campaign late in the year, but hasn’t shared details on what it will include or where it will run.
Police arrested five individuals wanted in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery in Colorado after the FBI received a tip that the suspects had been posting incriminating photos of themselves on Instagram.
Every year, I return from Baselworld with a pile of USBs and a long list of stories to be told, both now and in the weeks to come.
The arbitrator in the ongoing gender discrimination suit against Sterling Jewelers called an email the retailer sent to employees about the case a “troubling” document that contains “misleading partial truths and omissions.”
The company, which recently released a line of “smart” pearl jewelry, has appointed Edmonton, Alberta-based JewelMark Canada as the exclusive distributor of its collections.
Slow growth for watches and curtailed retailer spending were offset by an improved sell-through at retail, leading Movado Group to do better than expected in Q4.
Brian Henry Hobart, owner of B.H. Hobart Jewelers in Michigan, died suddenly on Feb. 12 as a result of a cardiac event. He was 47.
Gianmaria Buccellati, the honorary president of family-owned Italian jewelry company Buccellati, has died following an illness. He was 86.
A federal appeals court has overturned a ruling that barred A’lor from selling certain pieces of cable jewelry, the latest twist in the brand’s ongoing battle with Charriol.

The size of the menu at The Cheesecake Factory makes Peter Smith’s head hurt. Don’t let your store be the Cheesecake Factory of jewelry stores.
The “never ever” scenarios for salespeople in a store and an Antwerp law enforcement official facing money laundering charges were two of the top stories on National Jeweler last week.

The manufacturer is applying the coating to its Triton, its line of silver and alternative metal jewelry for men.
The new owner of Zale Corp. will open more Zales and Piercing Pagoda stores than it closes, marking the first time in years that the chain’s physical footprint won’t shrink.
The Edge Retail Academy will hold two conferences this year to help retailers develop their trade show and holiday season preparation strategies using The Edge software.

Taking cell phone calls and texting in front of customers are two of the “never ever” scenarios Pat Henneberry outlines in the latest Coach’s Corner.

The Italian designer rolled out the Tanaquilla, Golden Gate and Princess lines while also debuting a reinterpretation of Barocco and Poi Moi pieces, set with black sapphires amid white diamonds.
Located in Chicago, the Swiss company’s new facility will help its North American customers with a need for custom projects and on-site support as well as those working on short timelines.