National Jeweler

07/07/2021

We've all heard the debates within the industry on lab grown diamonds, but National Jeweler is getting a different perspective: from the people who are actually buying jewelry. Join us for this special episode of “My Next Question” as a panel of consumers from across the country join Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff to share their thoughts on lab-grown diamonds. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5816256622749/WN_z1xpcO92RCiYeG7WYzFE3A Sponsored by RDI Diamonds

We've all heard the debates within the industry on lab grown diamonds, but National Jeweler is getting a different perspective: from the people who are actually buying jewelry. Join us for this special episode of “My Next Question” as a panel of consumers from across the country join Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff to share their thoughts on lab-grown diamonds. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5816256622749/WN_z1xpcO92RCiYeG7WYzFE3A Sponsored by RDI Diamonds

07/06/2021

Today at 2PM EDT: Jewelers of America's David Bonaparte will tell you everything you need to know about JA's can't-miss events taking place this summer, like the National Convention and GEM Awards. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4716240238141/WN_cSA79S7USRuKrU3DJyT2mw Sponsored by RDI Diamonds

Today at 2PM EDT: Jewelers of America's David Bonaparte will tell you everything you need to know about JA's can't-miss events taking place this summer, like the National Convention and GEM Awards. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4716240238141/WN_cSA79S7USRuKrU3DJyT2mw Sponsored by RDI Diamonds

07/04/2021

Happy Fourth of July! The National Jeweler team will be back Tuesday with all the jewelry news you need.

Happy Fourth of July! The National Jeweler team will be back Tuesday with all the jewelry news you need.

07/02/2021

Piece of the Week: Armoura’s ‘Cloud’ Earrings

And the Piece of the Week award goes to....these cloud earrings by Armoura, which celebrate sunny and stormy days.

They celebrate the beauty in both calm and stormy days.

07/02/2021

The Top 10 Stories of the Year So Far

From bridal trends to legal battles, these are the top 10 stories of the year so far!

Articles on engagement ring trends, lab-grown diamonds, and a Miami tragedy are among National Jeweler’s most-read stories to date in 2021.

07/02/2021

Jewelers of America has a lot happening this summer, and you won't want to miss any of it! Hear from JA President and CEO David Bonaparte about the Virtual National Convention, GEM Awards and more. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4716240238141/WN_cSA79S7USRuKrU3DJyT2mw Sponsored by RDI Diamonds

Jewelers of America has a lot happening this summer, and you won't want to miss any of it! Hear from JA President and CEO David Bonaparte about the Virtual National Convention, GEM Awards and more. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4716240238141/WN_cSA79S7USRuKrU3DJyT2mw Sponsored by RDI Diamonds

07/02/2021

Jewelry Reality Show, ‘All That Glitters,’ Is Now Streaming on HBO Max

All That Glitters aims to find Britain’s next jewelry star and features two well-known names as judges. The show is streaming now on HBO Max.

The show aims to find Britain’s next jewelry star and features two well-known names as judges.

07/01/2021

Kay Jewelers Follows the Way of ‘The Mandalorian’

If you love jewelry and “The Mandalorian” series, Kay Jewelers has just the collection for you.

A new limited-edition six-piece jewelry collection inspired by the Star Wars series is now available.

07/01/2021

Watches of Switzerland’s New Campaign Takes Viewers Everywhere

The new Watches of Switzerland US campaign includes a short film and an Airstream trailer that will roll around the Hamptons all summer long.

“Anytime. Anywhere.” includes a short film and an Airstream trailer that will roll around the Hamptons all summer long.

07/01/2021

Bulgari’s New Ads Star Zendaya and a K-Pop Phenom

Emmy Award-winning actress Zendaya is one of the faces of Bulgari’s new “Magnifica” campaign for 2021.

Along with two supermodels, they star in the jewelry house’s biggest campaign of the year.

06/30/2021

Univ. of Arizona’s New Gem Museum Opens with ‘Sneak Preview’ Tours

The UArizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum is giving visitors the chance to see the galleries before the official grand opening early next year.

The two-hour immersive experience gives visitors the chance to see all three galleries before the official grand opening early next year.

06/30/2021

How One Jewelry Designer Is Helping NICU Infants and Their Families

EF Collection’s Emily Strauss is navigating her grief over the loss of her infant son through philanthropy.

EF Collection’s Emily Strauss is navigating her grief over the loss of her infant son through philanthropy.

06/30/2021

Nearly 22-Carat Pink Diamond Found at Kao Mine

This rough diamond, the 21.86-carat “Pink Palesa,” was recovered from the Kao Mine in Lesotho.

Dubbed the “Pink Palesa,” the stone will be offered for sale next month in Antwerp.

06/29/2021

This New Virtual Try-On Technology Was Created for Jewelers

Trueview AR is meant for jewelry businesses of all sizes.

TrueView AR is meant for jewelry businesses of all sizes.

06/29/2021

Tourneau Stores to Be Renamed

In addition to the name change, the famous “clocks of the world” display at Tourneau's New York City flagship will soon be no more.

Also, the famous “clocks of the world” display at its New York City flagship will soon be no more.

06/29/2021

TAG Heuer Unveils the New Aquaracer Professional 300

The new TAG Heuer timepieces are highlighted in a campaign that celebrates the ocean.

The new timepieces are highlighted in a campaign that celebrates the ocean.

06/28/2021

Watch: What to Know About Jewelry Appraisals

Did you miss last week's webinar? No worries.

You can watch the recording now! Gail Brett Levine of The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and Mark Cartwright of the American Society of Appraisers shared their jewelry appraisal expertise.

Plus, appraisal expert Mark Cartwright answers the audience questions we missed during the webinar.

06/28/2021

Retailers Call on Shoppers to Combat Bad Customer Behavior

As customer-employee altercations turn deadly, Tiffany & Co., Movado, and other retailers are asking shoppers to step in.

As customer-employee altercations turn deadly, Tiffany & Co., Movado, and other retailers are asking shoppers to step in.

06/26/2021

Piece of the Week: Walters Faith x Olivia Chantecaille Locket

And the Piece of the Week award goes to....this Walters Faith x Chantecaille locket, designed to look like an old-fashioned compact.

It’s designed to look like an old fashioned compact.

06/25/2021

This Week's Quiz

Step right up and test your jewelry news knowledge with this week's quiz! Share your results below. 🤓

Test your knowledge of jewelry news from the week of June 21 to 25, 2021

06/25/2021

CBG’s Estelle Hedaya Among Those Missing in Miami Building Collapse

Estelle Hedaya, the director of operations for Continental Buying Group and Preferred Jewelers International, is among those unaccounted for following the partial collapse of a Miami condominium.

Hedaya, the director of operations for Continental Buying Group and Preferred Jewelers International, lives in the Champlain Towers South.

06/25/2021

This Time, Lucara Finds a 1,174-Carat Diamond in Botswana

Woah! Lucara Diamond Corporation just uncovered this 1,174.76-carat rough stone from its Karowe diamond mine in Botswana.

But unlike another 1000-plus-carat diamond uncovered by Debswana in the country, this is of variable quality.

06/24/2021

We're looking for webinar guests! Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff is putting together a consumer panel for her webinar on lab-grown diamonds next month.

If you're a consumer (sorry, trade members!) who is comfortable being on camera and likes talking about diamonds, we'd love to have you. If interested, send an email to [email protected].

We're looking for webinar guests! Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff is putting together a consumer panel for her webinar on lab-grown diamonds next month.

If you're a consumer (sorry, trade members!) who is comfortable being on camera and likes talking about diamonds, we'd love to have you. If interested, send an email to [email protected].

06/24/2021

Where Victoria’s Secret’s Rebranding Goes Wrong

Back in February 2020, Associate Editor Lenore Fedow wrote about where Victoria's Secret went wrong. So, what does she think of its rebranding efforts?

Not much, she tells us in her latest opinion piece.

From exclusionary marketing to a lack of eco-friendly options, here’s why the company’s new transformation plan misses the mark.

06/24/2021

Sotheby’s Will Take Cryptocurrency for This 101-Carat Diamond

Sotheby's will accept payment with Ether or Bitcoin for a D-color, flawless, pear-shaped diamond hitting the block next month.

The auction house said it will accept payment with Ether or Bitcoin for a D-color, flawless, pear-shaped diamond hitting the block next month.

06/23/2021

JSA: As Stores Reopen, Staff Need to Watch for Red Flags

From wearing heavy jackets in the summer to coming in and out of the store, the Jewelers' Security Alliance shares red flags jewelers should look for as stores reopen.

Never getting off the cell phone, heavy jackets in the heat of summer and coming in and out of the store can be signs something is amiss.

06/23/2021

Physical Retail Reigns Supreme, LVMH Exec Tells CNBC

During a recent CNBC interview, LVMH Chief Financial Officer Jean Jacques Guiony shared his thoughts on the future of retail and how newly acquired Tiffany & Co. fits in.

CFO Jean Jacques Guiony shared his thoughts on the future of retail and how newly acquired Tiffany & Co. fits in.

06/23/2021

1,098-Carat Rough Diamond, Third Largest on Record, Found in Botswana

Debswana Diamond Company, a 50-50 partnership between De Beers and the government of Botswana, discovered the 1,098.3-carat “high gem-quality” rough diamond on June 1.

Debswana uncovered the “high gem-quality” rough stone on June 1 at Jwaneng mine’s South Kimberlite pipe.

06/22/2021

Creative Connecting: Tips for Building Your Email Subscriber Database

Email marketing is still a top tool for attracting and retaining customers. Here’s how to up your inbox game, with insight from Joy Joya Jewelry Marketing and Kathleen Cutler.

Email marketing remains a top tool for attracting and retaining customers. Here’s how to up your inbox game.

06/22/2021

Diamond Jewelry Sales Strong, Says NDC

Diamond jewelry sales have been on the rise in recent months, according to the Natural Diamond Council.

Industry data shows sales in the category were on the rise in recent months and surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

06/22/2021

Petra Puts 39-Carat Blue Diamond Up for Sale

Miner Petra Diamonds Official recovered this 39.34-carat Type IIb blue diamond from the Cullinan Mine in April. It is expected to sell for upward of $50 million.

The stone, which is similar to the rough diamond that produced the “Blue Moon of Josephine,” is expected to sell for upward of $50 million.

06/21/2021

Pre-Owned Luxury Watch Market Growing Quickly, Says McKinsey

With the help of data from Chrono24 , a new report outlines the customers most likely to buy a secondhand watch, the most popular brands, and more.

A new report outlines the customers most likely to buy a secondhand watch, the most popular brands, and more.

06/21/2021

See a Preview of the Vintage Jewelry Design Exhibition Coming Stateside

A new exhibition celebrating the jewelry designs of the 1960s and 1970s is heading to the Cincinnati Art Museum this fall.

“Simply Brilliant: Artist-Jewelers of the 1960s and 1970s” is headed to the Cincinnati Art Museum this fall.

06/18/2021

Piece of the Week: Colette’s Rainbow Eye Pendant

And the Piece of the Week award goes to....this rainbow eye pendant by Colette Jewelry, featuring multicolored sapphires and hand-painted enamel.

It’s a new addition to the designer’s charm collection.

06/18/2021

Jewelry Sales Surge in May, Says Mastercard

U.S. jewelry sales were up more than 200 percent year-over-year in May while also exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to a Mastercard survey.

U.S. jewelry sales were up more than 200 percent year-over-year in May while also exceeding pre-pandemic levels.