He held a number of roles in the industry, including at MJSA and the International Colored Gemstone Association.

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The Mumbai- and New York-based companies announced the news at the JCK Las Vegas jewelry trade show.

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Joe Menzie, along with business partner Barbara Wheat, will lead trade members to important gemstone mining areas.

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Both announcements come as the retailer aims for a turnaround.

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In a keynote breakfast speech at the JCK Las Vegas jewelry trade show Friday, Gina Drosos said Signet and the trade all need to step it up.

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JCK Events shared highlights from its new State of the Industry Jewelry Report, which found that many in the industry are feeling positive right now.

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The news that De Beers will start selling lab-grown diamond jewelry was our most-read article last week and also is dominating discussions during the Las Vegas jewelry trade shows.

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Buyer Intelligence Group and Optimum Retail Solutions’ Performance Optimization Program can be previewed at the Las Vegas jewelry trade shows.

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Mining company Greenland Ruby is holding a contest at JCK Las Vegas in which attendees guess the weight of rubies frozen in ice.

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In the week leading up to Las Vegas market week, packaging trends and a preview of new designs at Couture were among the most-read stories.

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Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator takes a look at the jewelry auction website’s growing number of negative consumer reviews.

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Gem Diamonds found a 115-carat white diamond, while Lucapa discovered a 25-carat yellow.

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The colored gemstone miner, which sold only half the lots at its latest auction, said emerald customers in India are struggling to get financing.

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With increased competition from online players, more retailers and brands are relying on customized boxes and bags to set them apart. Here’s how they’re doing it.

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“Jewelry on 2” includes private viewing rooms, repair and cleaning services, and a team of style advisers for personalized attention.

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Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator takes a look at the jewelry the Duchess of Sussex chose for her wedding day.

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Stephen Lussier, David Bouffard and Terry Chandler will be honored at the annual event.

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Articles about a record-setting Rolex and a former jeweler being sentenced to prison are among the top jewelry news stories.

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When jewelers talk supplier relationship goals, it often sounds like they’re describing a marriage. Attraction is a good start, but it has to grow from there.

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In a jewelry crime case out of Michigan, Rick Currie pleaded guilty in March to stealing jewelry from more than 150 customers.

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The pear-shaped fancy dark gray-blue diamond was passed down through generations of European royals.

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Elvis’ white gold and diamond wristwatch went for $1.8 million, setting a new record for an Omega at auction.

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The Houston jewelers put customer service, integrity and honesty before the sale.

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The Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 6265 is the second-most expensive Rolex ever sold at auction.

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Tiffany & Co. tapped two young talents to reimagine it for its “Believe in Dreams” marketing campaign film.

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