The event, slated to take place in Israel, has been cancelled due to mounting tensions in the Middle East.
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Owner and designer Robert Leser will sell off the remaining inventory at a discount at JCK Las Vegas.

The company has named it the “Äre Emerald” after a figure in ancient Colombian mythology.
The half-day event will be held on Friday, June 1, at the Westin Las Vegas.

National Jeweler Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator chats with Dev Shetty, CEO of the company that’s set to launch organized emerald mining in Colombia.

Jewelers of America has partnered with TriNet for preferred pricing for HR services and access to comprehensive benefit packages.

The market was buoyed by “supportive economic conditions,” the World Gold Council said.

A major jewelry launch from Tiffany and a handbag set with nearly 10,000 diamonds were among the most-read stories last week.

Three will help jewelers boost sales, profits and inventory health while the fourth will help retailers maximize their use of Edge Pulse.

Unveiled at Baselworld, the accessory took 15 craftsmen about 100 days to complete.
Story founder Rachel Shechtman has been named brand experience officer at the department store chain.
The New York-based jewelry manufacturer has appointed Leigh-Anne Brown to lead sales in the mid-southern United States.

The trade show will coincide with JCK Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay this year before relocating with it next year.

Ownership of the brand within the Taché Group will stay the same.
Krohn will produce the Cohler brand of products in its New Jersey facility and sell them under the Cohler brand name.

He was the fourth generation to join the family business and built it into a nationally and internationally recognized firm.
Los Angeles-based Luxy Accessory Inc. sold jewelry with “excessive levels of lead and cadmium,” California authorities say.
George R. Curth is responsible for Florida and Georgia while Chris Matty will oversee the eastern U.S.

Tips for handling unclaimed jewelry and a feature on the earrings of the summer were among our most-read stories last week.

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, 34 percent of consumers will buy jewelry for the moms in their lives this year.
Experts weigh in on best practices to follow when a customer doesn’t come back for their piece.
The chain of costume jewelry stores has a new management team and smaller footprint.

The Amsterdam-based jeweler, who works in metal, textile and ceramics, will begin her residency in New York City on Aug. 22.

De Beers said rough diamond production was up 15 percent in the first quarter while Alrosa noted a 17 percent decrease.

Learn more about the feldspar with magnetite inclusions in perfect parallel lines.