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And the Piece of the Week award goes to....these JAR aluminum earrings sold at Sotheby's Fine Jewels sale this week.
The aluminum earrings sold at Sotheby’s Fine Jewels sale this week.
“The duPont Ruby” smashed its $3.5 million to $5.5 million pre-sale estimate.
“The duPont Ruby” smashed its $3.5-$5.5 million pre-sale estimate.
National Jeweler pays tribute to the well-known retailers, pioneering designers, respected gem dealers and more we said goodbye to this year.
National Jeweler pays tribute to the well-known retailers, pioneering designers, respected gem dealers and more we said goodbye to this year.
Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675, which he wore in “Apocalypse Now,” sold for nearly $2 million.
They were two of five lots that sold for more than $1 million each at Phillips’ “Game Changers” watch auction Tuesday.
Jewelry designer Vittoria d’Aste-Surcouf tried selling her designs online only using just renderings.
National Jeweler columnist and jewelry designer Vittoria d’Aste-Surcouf tried selling her designs online only using just renderings. Did it work?
The actress forewent a diamond center stone to mark her recent engagement to “Saturday Night Live” director Dave McCary.
The actress forewent a diamond center stone to mark her recent engagement to “Saturday Night Live” director Dave McCary.
But a bracelet set with more than 200 pink and red diamonds failed to find a buyer at Sotheby's jewelry auction Tuesday.
But a bracelet set with more than 200 pink and red diamonds failed to find a buyer at Sotheby’s jewelry auction Tuesday.
Diamond expert and gemologist Grant Mobley highlighted the top six royal jewelry moments of 2019 for PureWow.
It's been a major year for the royal family. Here are the six most memorable and meaningful jewelry moments the family celebrated in 2019.
Chief Operating Officer Damon Gross steps into the head role at Hyde Park Jewelers.
Chief Operating Officer Damon Gross steps into the head role as founder Michael Pollak pivots to non-executive chairman.
The new Waterford Crystal collection is inspired in part by the coastlines and seascapes of its native Ireland.
The brand’s collection is inspired in part by the coastlines and seascapes of its native Ireland.
In a new data-driven column, The Edge Retail Academy’s Sherry Smith breaks down the year so far for independent retailers.
In a new data-driven column, The Edge Retail Academy’s Sherry Smith breaks down the year so far for independent retailers.
“My dad was a very generous person. He didn’t care about being rich; he cared about being kind, about being a good human being, that was very important to him,” said his daughter Marianne.
The respected jeweler was known for his generosity, integrity and willingness to share his knowledge.
It hits the auction block at Sotheby's this week, alongside a bracelet featuring more than 200 Argyle pink and red diamonds.
It hits the auction block at Sotheby’s next week, alongside a bracelet featuring more than 200 Argyle pink and red diamonds.
Associate Editor Lenore Fedow breaks down what makes Tiffany & Co. so valuable and why it matters to the industry as a whole, with input from Edahn Golan and more.
Looking at what makes Tiffany & Co. worth $16 billion says a lot about what consumers value, National Jeweler Associate Editor Lenore Fedow writes in her analysis of the deal.
“The duPont Ruby” leads Christie's New York’s Magnificent Jewels sale this week.
“The duPont Ruby,” from The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, leads Christie’s New York’s Magnificent Jewels sale this week.
Fell behind on last week's jewelry news? We've got you covered.
Pantone announced the 2020 color of the year while early holiday results and predictions rolled in.
And the Piece of the Week award goes to....these Prounis Jewelry earrings, featuring raw emeralds and South Sea pearl drops.
These timeless earrings have an ancient allure.
It’s in the space that will be Tiffany & Co.'s temporary home while its Fifth Avenue flagship is renovated.
It’s in the space that will be the jeweler’s temporary home while its Fifth Avenue flagship is renovated.
You may see some familiar industry faces in this episode of "Explained," a documentary series produced by Vox.
The popular gemstones are one of the topics explored in the second season of the Vox-produced documentary series.
Tiffany & Co. fell short of revenue and same-store sales expectations in the third quarter.
The jeweler fell short of revenue and same-store sales expectations in Q3 due to weak demand in the Americas and unrest in Hong Kong.
Pantone said its pick highlights the need for stability as we move into a new decade.
It highlights the need for stability as we move into a new decade.
Piercing Pagoda and James Allen performed especially well, reporting double-digit sales growth.
Same-store sales rose at all U.S. mall-based banners while online sales posted double-digit growth.
It’s a 10-day “trip of a lifetime” for one Nina Nguyen Designs sales associate.
It’s a 10-day “trip of a lifetime” for one top performing Nina Nguyen Designs sales associate.
“We’re going up against the big guys that have way more funding, way more everything. The only thing we have, hopefully, is the hearts of our women," said AUrate New York co-founder Sophie Kahn on a recent Glossy podcast.
On the Glossy Podcast, Kahn discussed her career path from Marc Jacobs to DTC fine jewelry, the company's use of crowdsourcing to steer product development and its plans for international expansion.
We talked to retailers across the country about what they’re selling, what they’re stocking and what they expect this holiday season. Here’s what they had to say.
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/independents/retail-surveys/8328-10-jewelers-share-holiday-season-predictions
All but one lot exceeded predictions, with some selling for more than five times their estimated ranges.
All but one lot exceeded predictions, with some selling for five times their estimated ranges.
With a shorter holiday season, the day after Christmas is expected to play a bigger role in 2019.
With a shorter holiday season, the day after Christmas is expected to play a bigger role in 2019.
“There is no other Andy; no one else in the industry like him,” said Stuller, Inc.'s Vice President of Merchandising Tammy Lail.
The longtime Stuller employee is described as a kind, genuine and knowledgeable man who is irreplaceable.
Harry Potter devotees can now express their fandom with sterling silver charms from Pandora.
Harry Potter devotees can now express their fandom with sterling silver charms.
The five most-talked-about retailers this Black Friday were: Amazon, Walmart, Target, Gamestop and Best Buy.
Nearly three-quarters of traffic on retail websites came from mobile devices on Black Friday, and 56 percent of all online orders were placed on a mobile device.
Pieces from the likes of Tiffany & Co. and Verdura collected over novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford’s 57-year marriage will be offered at Bonhams London.
Pieces from the likes of Tiffany and Verdura collected over novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford’s 57-year marriage will be offered at Bonhams London.
And they’ve worked their way through at least one-quarter of their lists already, the highest level in survey history.
And they’ve worked their way through at least one-quarter of their lists already, the highest level in survey history.
Happy Thanksgiving from National Jeweler! 🦃
The National Jeweler team sends its condolences to Stuller, Inc. following the passing of Andrew “Andy” Kroungold this morning at the age of 66.
We are working on a story about Andy that will be published next week. Anyone with memories or thoughts they'd like to share can do so here, or email them to: [email protected]
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, you can have your jewelry and eat it too!
How fabulous are these antique brooch inspired cookies? They would be great to customize for a Frozen themed party!
I used Liquid Shine from TruColor LLC to get that magical luster; see the full supply list and tutorial here: http://www.sweetambs.com/tutorial/antique-brooch-inspired-cookies/
Studs, a jewelry-retailer-meets-piercing-studio, wants to upgrade to the traditional mall piercing experience.
The company opened its first brick-and-mortar store this month in New York’s Nolita neighborhood.
"There is no point delving into social media if you aren’t willing to be consistent with your posting on any channel," advises marketing consultant Jacqueline Stone.
National Jeweler jewelry marketing columnist Jacqueline Stone is a not a huge Pinterest person but is willing to share six tips for using the social media site nonetheless.
Snatched from Dresden’s Green Vault, the pieces dated back to the 18th century.
Snatched from Dresden’s Green Vault, the pieces dated back to the 18th century.
The largest single-owner collection of Hemmerle jewels headlines Sotheby’s London jewelry auction.
The largest single-owner collection of Hemmerle jewels headlines Sotheby’s London jewelry auction.
“When our customers found out we were closing, it was heart-wrenching,” said Sangeeta Sethi of Select Jewelers, which is closing up shop after two decades.
Family-run Houston store Select Jewelers is holding a going-out-of-business sale after 23 years.
The French luxury titan acquired the iconic American jeweler in a $16.2 billion deal.
The French luxury titan acquired the iconic American jeweler in a $16.2 billion deal.
Catch up on news before you fill up on turkey.
Catch up on news before you fill up on turkey.
And the Piece of the Week award goes to....these Lydia Courteille Egyptian cuffs, which pay tribute to Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí.
They join two historic eras.
Ahead of the holiday season, the retailer will be selling diamond and sterling silver jewelry that’s less than $200.
The retailer partnered with Unique Designs to create its “Stein Mart Jewel Box” collection, which will soon be available in 51 stores.
Do you have a sweet tooth? You'll want to see this candy-inspired collection by Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry and artist Robyn Blair Davidson.
The jewelry designer has partnered with artist Robyn Blair Davidson to create candy-inspired jewels and jewelry boxes.
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Amanda Gizzi's November Style File showcases citrine and topaz. Any favorites? bit.ly/2qAwh7C
Amanda Gizzi's October Style File showcases stunning opal and tourmaline pieces. bit.ly/2ols9I4
Melissa Kaye Jewelry's neon-hot fall collection is a fashion-forward take on the enamel resurgence happening in fine jewelry now. bit.ly/2Ikwbaf
Amanda Gizzi's latest Style File showcases 16 sparkling sapphire styles. bit.ly/309hXPy
Amanda Gizzi's latest Style File shows how contemporary design talents are using spheres and circles to create fashion-forward talismans. bit.ly/2H8E1TR
Jewelers of America's CASE jewelry design competition has a "People's Choice" component this year, and you have until noon EST on Friday (March 10) to vote: http://www.jewelers.org/caseawardsvote
