Macroeconomic pressures like inflation and a decline in the number of people popping the question took a toll on the jeweler.
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A cooling labor market and high interest rates are taking a toll on consumer confidence in the U.S.

The retail offering, said to be the first of its kind, allows customers to follow a single rough diamond through the cutting process.

Peter Smith mines the psychology of disgust for insight on the messages we communicate through body language.

The company noted a “challenging environment for consumer discretionary products.”

A new Shane Co. study analyzed the year’s most popular engagement ring settings, metals, and diamond shapes.

The retailer reported a record-breaking number of orders for the quarter amid strong Mother’s Day sales but average order value declined.

This is in spite of rising consumer confidence in July.

Consumer spending may shift to services as “revenge spending” on post-pandemic travel slows, said the Conference Board.
Gabrielle Union is the cover star of the Spring/Summer 2023 Only Natural Diamonds issue.

The loss and theft protection insurance is now available for in-store purchases.

Consumers over the age of 55 were particularly pessimistic about the economic outlook.

Couples are invited to share their story for a chance to win a custom yellow diamond engagement ring.

The statement came as the National Retail Federation released its retail sales forecast for 2023.

The watch company expects first-quarter sales to fall as much as 15 percent due to inflation and tough comps.

The watch marketplace gathered data from 1.3 million collectors, highlighting the most popular timepieces and exploring value appreciation.

Patented and specialty cuts now can receive an 8X Proprietary Certificate, which can be customized to include a company’s brand and logo.

With jewelry sales coming down from their pandemic highs, retailers need to do all they can to retain existing customers, Peter Smith says.

Shah talks with National Jeweler about diamond demand, lab-grown, and why it’s difficult to make predictions about the U.S. market.

Sherry Smith breaks down the results so far this year, including which categories are the sales standouts and which are struggling.

Military servicemembers and others who could be eligible to get money back from the now-defunct chain have until April 15 to apply.

A friendly encounter in an airport reminded Peter Smith why the core reasons for visiting physical stores will never change.

Experts and Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff share views on natural diamond prices, lab-grown supply, and diamond jewelry sales in 2023.

Peter Smith understands retailers’ issues with brands but, he argues, brands work. Here’s why.

From dwindling savings to the growing resale market, here’s what National Retail Federation experts want retailers to know about shoppers.