Though sales of luxury goods are expected to grow globally, the U.S. market is grappling with ongoing political uncertainty and struggling department stores, Bain & Co. said.

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RR Auction’s “Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen” sale will include a promise ring Clyde gave to Bonnie and a pocket watch once owned by Al Capone.

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A $10,000 grant from the Jewish Joint Distribution Committee will help the movie, “Forgotten Jewels, A Haven in Havana,” with post-production and distribution.

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The gemstone could set a world record for an emerald at Christie’s New York next week.

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Mail-in entries for the organization’s design competition as well as entry forms for those dropping off in New York are due Friday, June 30.

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The three-day event will take place at its Carlsbad, California, headquarters with the theme of “New Challenges. Creating Opportunities.”

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After soliciting donations during the Las Vegas GemFair, the organization will be able to give at least $20,000 to the community in Ratnapura.

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A $13 diamond ring selling for nearly $1 million at auction and the winners of this year’s Couture Design Awards were among the most-read stories last week.

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It gives independent jewelers the opportunity to buy loose Royal Asscher Brilliant Cut and Royal Asscher Cut stones.

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At the JCK Las Vegas show, experts covering various aspects of the industry talked about the obstacles and work being done to build transparency.

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Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator highlights a few points she took away from a presentation by the AGTA’s Doug Hucker at JCK Las Vegas.

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Reena Ahluwalia has donated two original paintings--Portal of Empowerment and Brilliance Pink Diamond--to be auctioned off at the upcoming Facets of Hope event.

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Bryan Morgan stepped down from the retailer June 2 due to “violations of company policy unrelated to financial matters.”

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A ring bought for $13 that could sell for $450,000 and a 600-pound emerald found in Brazil were among the most-read stories on National Jeweler last week.

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Smart Age Solutions is partnering with the internet company for a series of education sessions and one-on-one consultations at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas show.

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Miners found the 4-foot-tall gemstone in May in the northeastern state of Bahia.

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Robert Gaines served in World War II and the Korean War before opening Gaines Jewelry in Flint. 

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Its owner believed it to be a piece of costume jewelry but the GIA found that the ring was set with a 26.27-carat diamond.

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The 25.27-carat rectangular-cut diamond went for well above its highest pre-sale estimate, $3.6 million.

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The market saw its 4th consecutive year of growth, benefiting from its favorable pricing compared with gold.

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The mining license for Aappaluttoq was transferred after True North Gems entered into voluntary bankruptcy last fall.

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The e-commerce giant continues to take on Etsy with the Handmade Wedding Shop, offering jewelry, wedding décor, invitations and gifts.

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Bohème, a “non-traditional” line inspired by the elements, will officially launch in Las Vegas.

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The new show, which features both fashion and fine jewelry, is scheduled for June 5 to 7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Pallinghurst Resources wants to buy the 53 percent of the colored gemstone miner it doesn’t already own.

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