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Curated by jewelry magazine and platform Current Obsession, it features the work of eight rising jewelry talents.

But they have very little knowledge about the area, indicating the trade needs to have clear messaging about origin and benefit to the buyer.

Alessandro Bogliolo, Reed Krakoff and Chief Brand Officer Daniella Vitale are leaving the jeweler as new management takes over.

“Tools, Equipment & Metals 2021-2022” is a 750-page catalog that includes a new custom stamping service as well as an all-new watchmaker bench section.

It’s a meaningful gift for the new year.

The closures are part of the retailer’s larger plan to shutter 125 locations by 2023.

Viewings of the high and commercial quality material from the Brazilian mine will take place in Dubai in mid-March.
Details about the four sessions over the two-day event are also now available.
The Jewelers’ Security Alliance also presented its usual awards at a virtual event held in lieu of its annual luncheon in New York.

It features a diamond weighing more than 80 carats.
Newly appointed CEO Makoto Ori has been with the company since 1993.
Gregory Altieri solicited millions from investors by promising falsely inflated returns from the purchase and resale of closeout jewelry, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

The billion-dollar deal was on the rocks, but a price cut salvaged the acquisition.

It was one of the weakest-performing regions for the jeweler in November and December.

The Plumb Club is launching a B2B sales platform bringing jewelers the benefits of face-to-face sales meetings in an easy-to-use, interactive and effective virtual setting.

The French luxury titan will acquire Tiffany in a deal valued at $15.8 billion.
Police in Bowling Green, Kentucky arrested Jeffery and Patricia Weisman for allegedly planning the July 2020 robbery of their late friend’s home.

A pillar of the community, he used his chemistry degree and analytical mind to teach himself gemology and then create a line of affordable instruments.
The Jewelers Security Alliance will honor them at a virtual ceremony this month.

It was a bright spot for the category, where overall retail sales were down 4 percent between Oct. 11-Dec. 24.

A versatile stone that’s easy on the eyes, garnet can make anyone feel warm and fuzzy.

In spite of COVID-19 restrictions and temporary store closures, December revenue exceeded expectations.

The Italian Trade Agency’s virtual hub is all about jewels “Made in Italy.”