IndependentsApr 15, 2024
Alfred W. DeScenza of DeScenza Diamonds Dies at 95He is remembered by loved ones for his loyalty, integrity, and kindness.
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176 results for “Obituaries”
IndependentsApr 11, 2024
Steven Rosdal, Co-Founder of Hyde Park Jewelers, Dies at 77He is remembered for his charisma, passion, integrity, kindness, and wit.
IndependentsMar 29, 2024
Angelina Conti of Conti Jewelers Dies at 98She is remembered by loved ones as a “guiding force” behind the store and an active presence in her community.
IndependentsMar 28, 2024
David Ettinger of Bechdel Jewelers Dies at 69He’s remembered as a “font of passion,” leaving behind a legacy of dedication to his craft and community.
IndependentsMar 07, 2024
‘Old-School’ Jewelry Salesman Eddie Grove Dies at 81The Pennsylvania native, who sold for Gumuchian and others, is remembered for being kind and outgoing.
EditorsMar 01, 2024
Pieces of the Week: A Tribute to Marina BWe remember the late Marina Bulgari through her best work, from timeless tubogas to a museum-worthy emerald collar.
IndependentsFeb 16, 2024
Mary Ball Gorman of Henry B. Ball Jewelers Dies at 99Gorman was an industry trailblazer, serving as the first female treasurer of Jewelers of America.
SourcingJan 04, 2024
World-Renowned Gem Carver Tom Munsteiner Dies at 54The gemstone cutter is remembered for his contributions to the lapidary community and his hearty laugh.
IndependentsDec 27, 2023
In Memoriam: Remembering Those We Lost in 2023From notable designers and retailers to beloved salespeople and press, National Jeweler looks back on those we said goodbye to this year.
MajorsNov 13, 2023
Celebrated Jewelry Designer Henry Dunay Dies at 88His wake is set for Wednesday, while the funeral will take place Thursday in Brooklyn, New York.
SourcingOct 17, 2023
Manager of Grandview Klein Diamond Factory Confirmed Dead in Hamas Attacks Isaac Siton managed the company’s facility in Namibia and was the “fabric of the factory,” Moshe Klein said.
IndependentsOct 11, 2023
Longtime Arkansas Jeweler Loyd Stanley Dies at 84 The second-generation jeweler lived by the mantra, “never criticize, condemn, or complain,” his family said.
EditorsOct 10, 2023
Remembering Hedda Schupak, ‘A Real Gem’Members of the industry and Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff share their memories of the longtime editor, who died unexpectedly last week.
MajorsOct 03, 2023
Hedda Schupak, Longtime Industry Editor, Dies at 62She was the former editor-in-chief of JCK magazine and the Centurion newsletter and is remembered for her honesty and loyalty.
IndependentsSep 26, 2023
Sally Nelson, Founder of Exclusively Diamonds, Dies at 86The former teacher, described as “a pioneer for women-owned businesses,” opened her own jewelry store in 1980.
MajorsAug 11, 2023
Bong Ki Kim, founder of Kim International, Dies at 94Born in North Korea, Kim survived three years in a prison camp before fleeing to South Korea and eventually immigrating to the U.S.
IndependentsJul 25, 2023
Designer Peter Brams Dies at 77 He is remembered as a talented jewelry designer, a dog lover, and a passionate art collector.
SourcingJul 06, 2023
Rough & Polished Editor-in-Chief Vladimir Malakhov Dies at 76Malakhov, who managed a staff of about two dozen reporters across the globe, is remembered for being kind and easy-going.
EditorsJul 05, 2023
The Most-Read Stories of 2023 So Far Stories about new collections, cybercrime, and celebrity style have proved to be the most popular through the first six months of the year.
MajorsMay 18, 2023
Quality Gold’s Tony Marciano, a ‘Larger-Than-Life Figure,’ Dies at 61 The company honors his four-decade approach to customer relationships, calling it “the gold standard.”
GradingMay 09, 2023
Zvi Yehuda, Inventor and Lifelong Learner, Dies at 86 Yehuda’s knack for invention became apparent at an early age, and his career spanned seven decades.
MajorsMay 02, 2023
Effy Jewelry Founder, Designer Effy Hematian Dies at 79 Hematian is remembered for his kindness, his passion for jewelry design, and his dedication to the company he started from scratch.
IndependentsApr 14, 2023
Generous, Funny, and Smart: Remembering Kate PetersonThe longtime, well-liked sales trainer died earlier this week following a fire at her Maryland home.
IndependentsApr 06, 2023
Bill Underwood of Underwoods Jewelers Dies at 90The former American Gem Society president is remembered as an industry icon and a beloved mentor.
IndependentsFeb 17, 2023
William Mark Michaels of Michaels Jewelers Dies at 71Michaels is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
