SurveysMay 04, 2014
Platinum sales growth to remain steady in 2014U.S. retail sales of platinum jewelry were up 11 percent in 2013 and are expected to grow another 11 percent this year, the Platinum Guild International said.
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FinancialsMay 01, 2014
Blue Nile Q1 sales up, mobile visits climbOnline retailer Blue Nile reported that sales hit $103.7 million in the company’s first quarter, a 7 percent year-over-year increase.
OtherApr 30, 2014
Entry period open for 24 Karat Club scholarshipsThe 24 Karat Club Southeastern U.S. is now accepting applications for the multiple scholarships it is offering.
SurveysApr 30, 2014
NRF: Consumers feeling practical this Mother’s DayU.S. consumers are expected to spend slightly less on mom this Mother’s Day and they will keep practicality in mind when shopping.
IndependentsApr 30, 2014
Jeweler receives statewide family business awardSchiffman’s Jewelers has been named the 2014 North Carolina Family Business of the Year in the century category by the Wake Forest University Family Business Center and Business North Carolina.
SourcingApr 29, 2014
Ivory Coast now free to trade in diamondsThe United Nations Security Council has voted to lift the nearly decade-long ban on diamond exports from the Ivory Coast, freeing the country, which already has been cleared by the Kimberley Process, to re-enter the diamond trade.
TechnologyApr 29, 2014
Target hires new CIO, announces security updatesIn the wake of its massive data breach, Target Corp. announced Tuesday the hiring of a new chief information officer, Bob DeRodes, who has served as an advisor to both the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department.
MajorsApr 29, 2014
Marchesa launching fine jewelry line at Macy’sThis holiday season, Macy’s will begin selling both bridal and fashion Marchesa jewelry with the majority of pieces to be priced between $5,000 and $10,000.
SourcingApr 28, 2014
Shree Ramkrishna celebrates 50th anniversaryDiamond manufacturer Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (SRK) recently marked its 50th anniversary by “Celebrating the Legend,” its founder and chairman, Govind Dholakia.
SourcingApr 28, 2014
Q1 production climbs 18 percent for De BeersAnglo American plc reported that De Beers produced 7.5 million carats of rough diamonds in the first quarter ended March 31, up from 6.4 million carats in the prior-year period.
EditorsApr 28, 2014
A conversation with: Monique PeanWoolly mammoths and walruses and dinosaurs, oh my! Jewelry designer Monique Pean has carved out an interesting niche, literally -- she digs in the dirt for unique fossils--in the accessories market.
OtherApr 27, 2014
Central American company acquires ChippenhookSigmaq Group has acquired Chippenhook Corp., a U.S.-based designer of visual merchandising, packaging and fixture products.
OtherApr 27, 2014
Appointments: Crimmin now VP of GIA lab operationsMatt Crimmin has been appointed vice president of laboratory operations at the Gemological Institute of America, where he will oversee regional lab operations with a focus on Africa and the Middle East.
FinancialsApr 27, 2014
Sales up, but Amazon losing ground in some statesQuarterly sales continue to climb for Amazon.com Inc. though a new study shows the online retailer is losing sales--particularly of larger-ticket items--in states where it collects sales tax.
EditorsApr 25, 2014
Lessons from my fatherI am writing this blog post from the sunny lanai (fancy Florida word for what we just called a porch when I lived in Pittsburgh) of my parents’ house in Florida.
EditorsApr 24, 2014
When the Times doesn’t dazzleThis past winter, one of my esteemed industry colleagues included a saying in one of his blogs that I had never heard before: If you really want to be wary of the mass media, read an article on a topic about which you are particularly well informed.
OtherApr 23, 2014
Conference to explore jewelry history, techniquesThe history, science and artistry of fine jewelry will be explored at the Northwest Jewelry Conference in August, with jewelry historians and industry professionals holding presentations and seminars.
SourcingApr 23, 2014
Report: Ivory Coast officer violating embargoUnited Nations experts report that a senior Ivory Coast army officer might be using profits from diamond sales to buy arms, violating the country’s longstanding embargo just as it was getting close to returning to the diamond trade.
Events & AwardsApr 22, 2014
Dates set for invite-only Prime showThe Prime Jewelry Group will host an invitation-only buying event in Miami this summer, bringing together high-end independent retailers with manufacturers.
OtherApr 21, 2014
In NYC, designer Ross shares secrets to successEngaging in social media, participating in trade shows and developing a consistent campaign are among the factors designer Kara Ross attributes to her success.
SourcingApr 21, 2014
Rough diamond sales climb 15 percent for AlrosaThough diamond prices were stagnant, the volume of rough sold by Alrosa in 2013 was enough to offset it, resulting in increased year-over-year sales.
TechnologyApr 21, 2014
Tech bytes: Companies focus on revamping sitesA slew of new websites for companies including the International Gemological Institute, Mastoloni and Frederic Duclos are among the recent web developments in the industry.
SourcingApr 20, 2014
DEF event scores additional sponsorsA pair of large mining companies and one of the world’s biggest retailers are among the latest industry players to pledge their support for the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s annual gala in Las Vegas.
MajorsApr 20, 2014
Another chain taps into the LGBT wedding marketRogers & Hollands has added bridal jewelry designed for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, or LGBT, community to the inventory of two Chicago-area stores.
OtherApr 17, 2014
Saul Gottlieb, of Gottlieb&Sons, dies at 88Saul Gottlieb, a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to the United States in 1948 and started his own diamond company, has died at the age of 88.
