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The jewelry retailer said it sees opportunity at higher price points, particularly in natural diamonds for bridal and fashion.

Engagement rings are important but don’t ignore the customers who are buying jewelry “just because,” Emmanuel Raheb writes.

The fashion watch category was once threatened by the Apple Watch, but consumers are now opting for new wearables, said Movado’s CEO.

The report delves into trending styles, the most popular jewelry brands by city, and why Belle Époque jewelry could be the next big thing.

Respondents were concerned about the future of the labor market and their income as well as the rising prices of gas and groceries.

In her first column for National Jeweler, Jennifer Shaheen asks jewelers if they know how to connect with the next generation of consumers.

The retailers at the top of the list offer affordable products and fun, discovery-fueled experiences.

The new campaign, “You Are The Occasion,” discourages shoppers from saving their fine jewelry for special occasions only.

In a new column, Peter Smith posits that people actually enjoy putting together IKEA furniture, and the same is true for engagement rings.

Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams share the best ways to display, present, and explain colored gemstones to younger customers.

Survey respondents were concerned about the rising prices of food and groceries as well as unemployment.

Bain & Company delved into the trends shaping the luxury market, the impact of AI, and more in its recent study.

Smith offers retailers guidance on creating an environment where natural and lab-grown diamonds can both thrive.

Rising revenue does not automatically mean a healthy business, particularly in the current economic landscape, Smith writes.

Plus, why retailers should be ready to adjust as the U.S. population may decline this year for the first time since the Great Depression.

Falling oil prices were a factor in the slight month-over-month improvement.

Jewelers are missing out by not offering this one key add-on at the online point of sale, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

When conducting its May consumer confidence survey, The Conference Board asked extra questions about consumers’ budgeting strategies.

The jewelry industry is reassessing its positioning as Gen Z reshapes the retail landscape and lab grown continues to gain market share.

From Gen Z’s view of luxury to “doom spending,” these are the six consumer trends to note this year.

The $400 pocket watch is a blend of Audemars Piguet’s iconic eight-sided Royal Oak and Swatch’s unserious Pop watches from the ‘80s.

In a column for the 2026 State of the Majors issue, Smith lists 10 time-tested principles about sales that still ring true.

In a column for the 2026 State of the Majors issue, Golan spells out how the growing economic divide in the U.S. is reshaping the market.

Peter Smith gives tips on leading meetings, developing marketing, and making trade show appointments in the age of short attention spans.






















