The 25-year industry veteran replaces Matthew Tratner, who is leaving the organization.
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A healthy number of new jewelry businesses opened in North America in 2018, but not enough to offset the number of companies that closed.

Perez founded his namesake line in 2006.

More than half of Forevermark-carrying jewelers said customers came in asking for the De Beers-owned diamond brand by name.

Held the morning of Feb. 8 at Starr Pass, it’s free and open to all industry members.
Jason Goldberger left to “pursue his next challenge,” the Seattle-based e-tailer said.
The bridal store chain plans to offer dress options at lower price points and in a wider range of styles and sizes.
She has held notable roles at Leo Schachter Diamonds, Rio Tinto and Frederick Goldman.

Being brave enough to focus on a specific one could lead to an easy and profitable business, Jim Ackerman writes.

The company is implementing a policy shift that will allow sightholders to refer to its rough stones as “DTC diamonds.”

At Vicenzaoro, the Italian fine jewelry brand showed its continued dedication to creating versatile pieces that women can wear many ways.

When is the last time you reached out to thank your customers? Jewelry businesses that focus on creating meaningful customer experiences can compete mainly on loyalty or word-of-mouth.

Exhibitors dish on the gemstone colors, qualities and cuts that will be hot in the desert.
The Russian diamond miner said it plans to start exploration in the country by the middle of next month.
The 135-year-old trade organization also inducted Reed Jewelers CEO Alan Zimmer to its board.

Tiffany and Signet’s holiday sales, a leadership change at Rolex and another development in the Sears saga all made headlines last week.

Worldwide same-store sales were down 2 percent while comps in the Americas fell flat.

From jewels that reflect sociopolitical issues to emphasis on certain jewelry-making techniques, Fashion Editor Ashley Davis spotlights where design is heading.

Kristen Bell wore these 20.89-carat total weight diamond drop earrings from Forevermark to an awards ceremony.

Department store discounting and a lack of interest in “legacy” lines hurt the retailer this season.
The jewelry giant disputed allegations that its in-store credit practices were deceitful but said it will pay the fine to put an end to litigation.
Eddie Lampert’s offer stops Sears and Kmart stores from shutting down, but it still must be approved by a bankruptcy court.
Local authorities say Denver-area jeweler David Aaron Kushnir took a total of about $100,000 in jewelry and cash from 11 victims.

In a pre-Basel preview held in Vail earlier this month, the Swiss watch brand introduced the latest addition to its ProDiver line.
However, Jill Soltau still has several positions to fill coming off a lackluster holiday season and a credit downgrade by Fitch.