Google has released its Zeitgeist 2013 report on the top searches in the United States this year and Gucci leads the list of most-searched-for jewelry brands.
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Inspired by a client and current NFL player who proposed on the field, retailer Mervis Diamond Importers launched a contest to hear the best, and worst, engagement stories for a chance to win money toward a wedding band.
Luxury retailer Barneys New York will open a store on Seventh Avenue in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood three years from now, marking the company’s return to the neighborhood where it got its start.
Bovet 1822 has opened its first store in the United States, adding its name to the growing list of high-end watchmakers launching stores here.

Thomson Reuters recently revised its fourth quarter and full year forecast for gold and silver upward. Here’s why.

The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) fell for diamonds of all sizes in the month of July, continuing the decline that began in April.
The increasing amount of business done online is part of the reason the company has decided to jettison its physical space in the Diamond District.

National Jeweler’s recommended reads for the month include a book on dealing with complaints and one that questions long-held beliefs about business management.

The diamond miners also saw increased profits, though production levels remain down as both companies look to control costs.

The now-annual event brings Jewelers of America retail members together with designers so jewelers can learn about the inspiration behind the designs.

The strong performance of Bulgari watches and jewelry plus TAG Heuer’s smartwatch helped drive a decent first half for LVMH.
A federal jury in Florida returned the verdict against the three men who allegedly trained armed jewelry store robber Abigail Lee Kemp.

De Beers is set to flood its Snap Lake mine in Canada, unless another mining company wants it.
Members of the jewelry industry have descended upon a sweltering New York City for the annual run of late July events.
Extell Development, which constructed the new International Gem Tower, apparently has more plans for the area that serves as the center of the city’s jewelry trade.

The Russian diamond mining company is cutting back on the amount of diamonds it mines, just like rival De Beers.

It has been awarded to Tara Hutchinson of Tara Hutch Fine Jewelry in San Antonio, Texas, who served a 10-year tour in the U.S. Army as a military police officer.
The Frederick Goldman-owned bridal brand is launching a social media-centric contest asking happy couples: Who set you up?

The company mined 19 percent fewer diamonds in the second quarter because the demand simply isn’t there.

The jewelers who took our latest poll indicated they are not on the rise, due in part to the new generation’s lack of interest in pearl jewelry.

Due to renovations at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Jewelers International Showcase has to move its January and April 2017 shows.

The head of the Israeli Diamond Institute answered questions from National Jeweler about the U.S. economy, the biggest challenge facing jewelers and the upcoming election.

The latest National Jeweler/Jewelers of America survey counts how many jewelers keep tabs on the number of customers who come through their doors.

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com for the week of July 10 to 16, according to Google Analytics.

The Belgian city’s figures have fluctuated from month to month so far in 2016, making it difficult to draw conclusions about the remainder of the year.