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McIntyre will take charge of merchandising and sales for the pearl company’s “Gifts from the Sea” division.

Gucci was the star of the show overall, but Boucheron delivered a strong performance in the jewelry segment.
The jewelry retailer is looking to cut costs as part of its “Path to Brilliance” turnaround plan.

The spring ad campaign will showcase the Tiffany T collection.

The decision to add a West Coast consumer-facing show may be a sign of the times as traditional trade shows falter.

The organization also confirmed its board of directors, welcoming newly-elected directors-at-large Niveet Nagpal and Caryl Capeci.
From pearl treatments to composite gemstones, Tiffany Stevens and Sara Yood of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee shared tips on how to comply with the revised Jewelry Guides.

Bulgari was a top performer in both watches and jewelry.

The Arkansas-based jeweler was “thrilled beyond words” to receive the award following 25 years as an American Gem Society member.
From staff training to camera placement, Jason Johnson of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group outlined how jewelry store owners can better protect their businesses.

The speaker line-up features curators, historians, gemologists and jewelry artists.

Mall stores and regional banners likely will be first on the chopping block.
JIS Delivery, a cash-and-carry jewelry trade show, will take place in San Diego this November.

The retailer battled a rough holiday season and declining demand for its legacy merchandise.
Chief Operating Officer Jeremy Schwartz is leaving after less than a year on the job.
The diamond wholesaler’s debt reportedly tops $500 million.

The former CFO of The Vitamin Shoppe has also held positions at Target and Walgreens Boots Alliance.

On-the-ground coverage from Baselworld and a development in a fatal Las Vegas jewelry store robbery were among the top headlines last week.

The watch company’s quarterly sales in the U.S. increased by 56 percent.
The armed robbery occurred back in December at John Fish Jewelers in Las Vegas.

Reeds Jewelers CEO Alan Zimmer will take home the Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual American Gem Society event this July.

The luxury retailer is sitting on nearly $5 billion worth of debt.

Marking the brand’s ninth Guinness World Record, the “Mudan” watch is on display at Baselworld now.

Global sales dipped 1 percent in the fourth quarter, a disappointing ending to an otherwise strong year.














