The brand’s U.S. e-store opened for business today, offering the full range of Pandora jewelry direct to consumers in the market. 

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Ever since I started at National Jeweler and began learning more about the auction world as we covered results from Bonhams, Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and more, I’ve been intrigued by it. By what drives people to buy, why they’ll spend a certain amount, what ends up being really popular and what that means for trends.

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The International Colored Gemstone Association is lowering fees for Junior Members, making it the latest in a line of organizations trying to pique young people’s interest in jewelry. 

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The per-ounce price of silver is expected to decrease this year as the dollar continues to strengthen and investments move out of the commodities sector. 

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Police are investigating the deaths of a 65-year-old jewelry store owner and his wife whose bodies were discovered in their suburban Philadelphia home Sunday. 

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A weak U.S. market brought down Tiffany’s fourth quarter same-store sales, though strong performances in the prior quarters boosted comps for the fiscal year. 

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At its 2015 Forevermark Forum, the De Beers diamond brand revealed two new programs designed to help its retail partners retain relationships with online shoppers and build up their diamond inventory.

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The average amount couples are spending on their weddings went up in 2014, including what they’re paying for engagement rings, according to a survey from The Knot. 

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Lots of big things have been going on for Etsy lately. The online marketplace for handmade goods officially launched its wholesale business last August, aiming to get its products in more stores around the country. Then, just last week, it announced that it was making moves to become a public company.

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Focusing on one’s body, eliminating clutter and cultivating relationships are three of the most important aspects to being happier, author and keynote speaker Gretchen Rubin said at WJA’s In the Know conference Tuesday. 

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Target Corp. is laying off 1,700 employees and letting 1,400 positions go unfilled as it restructures to focus on digital, smaller-format stores and personalization.

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The e-tailer has signed a deal with Indian manufacturer PC Jeweller, establishing a partnership that will help Blue Nile evaluate jewelry demand in India.

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Boosted by increased traffic, five major retailers--Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, TJX Companies and Costco--all reported same-store sales increases in the last months of 2014, even as full-year financials were mixed. 

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The owner of Custom Jewelers Gallery in Greensboro is facing felony charges after he allegedly replaced real diamonds and gemstones with simulants in the ring of one elderly customer who also was a former employee of the store. 

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I’m guilty of being one of those people who can easily get lost in cat/dog/really any animal videos on the Internet, or distracted by a pet’s Instagram or Facebook page for … well, we’ll just say a long time. (You guys know Facebook-famous Boo, right? He’s so cute that he looks more like a stuffed animal than a real animal. And he’s also my favorite.) You add a cute little pet to a jewelry Instagram account that already features beautiful pieces, and I can’t imagine a more perfect recipe for success.

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Levinson Jewelers founder Mark Levinson was found dead in an apparent suicide on Tuesday, authorities said. He was 60 years old.

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We all know how important nomenclature is in the industry; having not only the correct name but one that is also well known helps increase awareness and understanding for the products and pieces that go into the jewelry we all love so much.

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While reports from across the country indicate that Valentine’s Day sales were uneven for jewelers, those consumers who were buying went for lower price points, classic diamond pieces and skinny bracelets for stacking.  

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William Levine, Armenta and Beverly K, along with independent jewelers from New York to Florida, were among the winners at the Scottsdale show. 

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Last year, my trip to Tucson was the first work trip I took as part of the National Jeweler team, and boy was it a quick crash course in colored stones. Since then, I’ve been to a few other places, including Las Vegas, of course, for market week, and San Diego last year for Conclave, all of which were a blast. But Tucson is still one of my favorite trips to take because of all the cool things it has to offer and the massive amounts of stones you can see.

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Prestige Jewelry International has debuted its Marchesa bridal line exclusive to Macy’s, pieces with a bit of a vintage feel set in 18-karat gold.

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The drastic change in demographics that will take place over the next five years will greatly change the workforce as well as the consumer base. At AGTA GemFair, one expert shared 12 tips on how to understand and adapt. 

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The Scott Kay brand will make its QVC debut hours before the big game, with Tiffany Kay stepping into the shoes of her late father to present the collection live on air.

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Analysts predict that the strengthening U.S. dollar and increase in interest rates will drive a drop in the metal’s per-ounce price this year.  

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I had almost forgotten how much I loved stones, minerals, and gems until I found myself at this job and in the fine jewelry industry. But it makes so much sense now. I used to have a tumbled rock collection that I was obsessed with and would guard from my siblings with my life, and was always on the lookout for the best ones to add to my collection.

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