OtherMar 11, 2015
National Jeweler’s new digital magazine is outThe latest issue of National Jeweler’s new digital magazine is available on (virtual) newsstands now.
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OtherMar 10, 2015
MJSA program aims to recruit bench jewelersWith many baby boomer generation jewelers heading into retirement, the MJSA Education Foundation has developed a new initiative to introduce more young people to the field of jewelry making.
Events & AwardsMar 10, 2015
Hong Kong shows see more US buyersShow organizers said the number of buyers from the United States who attended the Hong Kong gem and jewelry shows this month increased, as did overall attendance.
SurveysMar 10, 2015
Help is wanted, but it’s hard to findThe number of small business owners who can’t find qualified people to fill open positions has reached its highest level since before the recession, a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business shows.
EditorsMar 10, 2015
The tipping pointsWe are in the midst of a period of tremendous social change. Have you noticed?
OtherMar 08, 2015
What you might have missedThe indictment of 17 individuals involved in smash-and-grab robberies and the increase in the number of jewelry companies consolidating or closing were the top stories last week.
OtherMar 05, 2015
Industry sees spike in business discontinuancesThe JBT’s data shows a 32 percent increase in the number of companies that exited the industry in 2014. Dione Kenyon shares several plausible explanations for the spike.
AuctionsMar 05, 2015
Sotheby’s appoints new jewelry division chairmanSotheby’s has named David Bennett to the newly created role of worldwide chairman of Sotheby’s International Jewelry Division.
FinancialsMar 04, 2015
Etsy moves to become a public companyThe online marketplace filed a registration statement with the SEC Wednesday relating to a proposed initial public offering of its common stock on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “ETSY.”
MajorsMar 04, 2015
Swatch to contest ruling in Tiffany caseThe Swatch Group said it will appeal the Dutch court decision that voided the $449 million in damages Tiffany & Co. paid over the companies’ failed partnership.
OtherMar 03, 2015
JA accepting 2015 scholarship applicationsJewelers of America currently is accepting applications for its member scholarships, designed to provide education opportunities to employees at JA member stores who are at least 18 years old.
GradingMar 03, 2015
GIA, De Beers to talk lab-grown diamonds in BaselLeading research scientists from these two organizations will discuss the latest research on synthetic diamonds as well as the challenges brought on by potential non-disclosure.
SourcingMar 03, 2015
Diamond prices remain ‘under pressure’Polished diamond prices continued to slip in February though the market did see a bit of a lift for 1-carat stones, Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index shows.
OtherMar 02, 2015
Coach’s corner: Give your customers a ‘carbo load’Pat Henneberry draws on what she has learned as a competitive open-water swimmer to help retailers make sure their team members are in the best sales shape of their lives.
FinancialsMar 02, 2015
Kmart, JC Penney report strong jewelry salesIn a fourth quarter that was overall very lackluster for department stores, these two retailers listed jewelry as among their top sellers for the holiday season.
Events & AwardsMar 02, 2015
Groups organizing new Mediterranean conferenceFour industry organizations are launching a gem and jewelry conference that will take place at a “new and exotic” location in the Mediterranean region each year, starting with Athens, Greece this June.
OtherMar 01, 2015
What you might have missedThe death of well-known Florida jeweler Mark Levinson and the closing of a store that helped many designers launch their careers were the top stories on National Jeweler last week.
OtherMar 01, 2015
Mobile consumption, video boost magazine audienceThe audience for magazine media, both in print and online, grew 10 percent year-over-year in the six-month period spanning August to January.
MajorsMar 01, 2015
H. Stern opens pop-up while flagship is closedBrazilian jewelry brand H. Stern has opened a temporary boutique in New York’s SoHo neighborhood as its Fifth Avenue flagship store remains closed for renovations.
CrimeMar 01, 2015
17 individuals indicted in slate of smash-and-grabsMembers of a Detroit-based robbery crew are charged with smashing display cases to steal Rolex watches from jewelry stores in six different states.
EditorsFeb 27, 2015
Women of the waterIt has long been on my to-do list to chat with designer Michelle Pajak-Reynolds, who not only has a fabulous first name but also creates beautiful, unique pieces.
OtherFeb 26, 2015
Chris Cullen appointed CEO of LagosChris Cullen has been promoted to CEO of Lagos while founder Steven Lagos, who has run the company since 1977, will focus on being chairman and creative director.
SourcingFeb 26, 2015
DEF will honor Indian prime minister in Las VegasThe Diamond Empowerment Fund again will hold its Diamonds in the Sky Gala during Las Vegas market week, this time honoring Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India.
OtherFeb 25, 2015
WJA announces In the Know lineupConsumer trends, the bridal industry and leadership are among the topics that will be covered at the organization’s annual conference next month.
SourcingFeb 25, 2015
Petra Diamonds revenue up 16 percentDespite production dropping 2 percent, the mining company saw a substantial increase in revenue in the first half of fiscal year 2015.
