Once a gemstone that appealed mainly to collectors, zircon’s blue hues have mass market draw these days.

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After closing their retail store earlier this year, Vicki and Howard Cunningham moved on to their next venture, Cunningham Jewelry & Appraisal Services. Co-owner Vicki talked to National Jeweler about the ups, downs, and lessons learned about life after retail. 

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This week was full of diamond news, including the announcement that the Diamond Development Initiative has launched a set of standards for artisanally mined stones.

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The style visionary will direct Tiffany & Co.’s fall ad campaign, “Legendary Style,” featuring several iconic collections from the jeweler.

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The National Retail Federation’s recent survey shows that more than one-third of shoppers will give jewelry as a gift for mom this year, spending an average of $96.

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The gold necklace set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds went for well below its pre-sale estimate of $73,000 to $90,000.

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Graham, who left Black Starr & Frost when the jeweler’s Newport Beach, Calif. store closed, now will head marketing and sales for Omi Gems and Omi Privé.

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The application period for the 125 scholarships currently being offered by the Gemological Institute of America will close this Saturday, April 30.

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Jewelers for Children has partnered with Lavish, a leading supplier of jewelry cleaner, on a fundraising program in which jewelry stores can help raise money for children in need.

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The nearly five-year-old case against four men who allegedly forced their way into a jeweler’s home and tied up his family is moving forward.

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Long’s Jewelers held the event at its Burlington, Mass. location last month and sold more bands in platinum than any than in any other metal type.

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Initiatives in Art & Culture will hold its sixth annual Gold Conference on April 28 and 29 at the City University of New York, featuring two full days of presentations on gold and the jewelry industry.

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This week included the results of two major fine jewelry auctions in New York and the news that Signet is moving its Dallas headquarters into a mixed used development called Cypress Waters.

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The miner and marketer reported that diamond production fell by double digits in the first quarter as it scaled back operations due to the weak diamond demand witnessed in 2015.

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The Alliance for Responsible Mining announced the availability of the gold mined without the use of any toxic chemicals from six mining organizations in the two countries. 

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The oval-shaped 15.99-carat gemstone topped Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale, becoming the most expensive colored gemstone ever sold at auction in the U.S.

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The Newark Museum received archival manuscripts from the well-known jewelry manufacturer, creating what it says is the country’s most comprehensive jewelry design archive available to the public.

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The 9.54-carat fancy deep blue stone that once belonged to “America’s Little Darling” didn’t find a buyer at Sotheby’s New York Tuesday.

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The Thailand-based craftsman, who won a total of 19 AGTA Spectrum Awards, died suddenly Thursday at the age of 58.

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Based on the activity at the April Smart Show, many retailers still are shopping for price-point jewelry, especially when it comes to diamond fashion.

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Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator recounts what she learned at an AGS Conclave education session on identifying gemstones presented by Gem-A.

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The American Gem Society presented a number of awards at Conclave in Washington, honoring excellence, professionalism and a commitment to ethics and consumer protection.

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This week included the American Gem Society in Washington, D.C. and the announcement that Tiffany will begin selling on Net-a-Porter.

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What bridal styles are trending and how can jewelers connect with prospective customers using social media? A panel of 3 answered these questions and more at Conclave.

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The New York City-based jewelry designer, who will be exhibiting as a Rising Star at JCK Las Vegas this year, gives her pieces structure and balance through delicate and unexpected touches.

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