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01/19/2023

Lux Bond & Green’s Marc and Sheryl Green Retire

After a half-century at Lux Bond & Green, Marc and Sheryl Green have retired.

The two spent 50 and 47 years at the company, respectively.

01/18/2023

Richemont’s Jewelry Sales Up Double Digits in Q3

Richemont's Q3 jewelry sales climbed double digits year-over-year, bolstered by strong sales at brands like Cartier and Buccellati.

Buccellati, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels posted strong sales in the luxury titan’s third quarter.

01/18/2023

Jewelry Owned by André Leon Talley Up for Auction

The upcoming Christie's sale of late fashion journalist André Leon Talley’s estate features a pair of Chanel cuffs and a couple gemstone-laden crosses.

It is part of Christie’s upcoming sale of the late fashion journalist’s estate.

01/14/2023

Piece of the Week: Yvonne Léon’s Heart Band

And the Piece of the Week award goes to....this colorful ring by Yvonne Léon, featuring intermixed row of turquoise enamel and gray diamonds.

The colorful jewel is a perfect Valentine’s Day gift.

01/13/2023

Daniel Marks of I W Marks in Houston Dies at 52

Daniel Marks, the former co-owner of I W Marks Jewelers, is remembered as a quick-witted family man.

The former co-owner of the Houston-based family-owned jeweler is remembered as a quick-witted family man.

01/13/2023

Sarine To Acquire Majority Stake in GCAL

The acquisition allows GCAL to expand overseas while giving Sarine a “recognized and respected” channel for offering eGrading in the U.S.

01/13/2023

Another Top De Beers Exec Is Retiring

Charles Stanley, who has been with De Beers Group for more than two decades, will step down at the end of February.

Charles Stanley, who has been with the company for more than two decades, will step down at the end of February.

01/12/2023

LVMH Watch Week: See 6 New Watches From TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer introduced six new models during LVMH Watch Week and, notably, half of them were smartwatches.

Half of the new models introduced this week are versions of the Connected, the brand’s smartwatch.

01/12/2023

Thieves Steal $2M in Jewelry in Another Brooklyn Robbery

Police are on the lookout for three suspects wanted in a smash-and-grab attack at Facets Fine Jewelry in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood.

Police are on the lookout for three suspects wanted in a smash-and-grab attack at a jewelry store in the borough’s Park Slope neighborhood.

01/12/2023

Signet Shuffles Execs Amid Next Phase of Growth Strategy

Notable Signet Jewelers executives, including Jamie Singleton, Joan Hilson, Kecia Caffie, and Bill Brace, have changed roles.

Notable executives, including Jamie Singleton, Joan Hilson, Kecia Caffie, and Bill Brace, have changed roles.

01/11/2023

Registration for JCK Las Vegas 2023 Is Open

The JCK Events show will return to The Venetian Expo and The Venetian.

The show will return to The Venetian Expo and The Venetian.

01/11/2023

The 10 Most Surprising Golden Globes Jewelry Moments

This exquisite Cartier diamond necklace was one of the top jewelry moments at the Golden Globes last night.

Floral earrings and diamonds over gloves and turtlenecks were just a few of the unexpected celebrity jewelry looks.

01/11/2023

Rémy Rotenier Debuts Hand-Painted Animal Jewelry

Rémy Rotenier Jewelry's “Rémanimals” brooches are a lighthearted spin on classic portrait miniatures.

The “Rémanimals” brooches are a lighthearted spin on classic portrait miniatures.

01/10/2023

David Ellis, Legendary Jewelry Salesman, Dies at 85

David Ellis was remembered as a sharply dressed, quintessential southern gentleman with a talent for sales.

He was remembered as a sharply dressed, quintessential southern gentleman with a talent for sales.

01/10/2023

Join us this afternoon at 2 PM EST to talk retail trends! Three young retail professionals from Jewelers of America's 20 Under 40 list will discuss technology, clienteling, sourcing and more. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Zibvpk

01/10/2023

See Mouawad’s $5.75M Miss Universe Crown

Mouawad’s new Miss Universe crown features 48.12 carats of diamonds and 108.44 carats of sapphires.

It features a 45.14-carat sapphire and 48 carats of diamonds.

01/09/2023

10 Jewelry News Stories You Might Have Missed

Happy Monday! Catch up on last week's top 10 jewelry news stories, including a dozen jewels to kick off the new year and how a jeweler lost nearly $1.6 million in less than 24 hours.

A cybercrime lawsuit and digital marketing predictions for the year ahead were among the most-read stories for the week of Jan. 1-7.

01/09/2023

JSA Offering Reward in Violent Brooklyn Jewelry Store Robbery

The Jewelers' Security Alliance is offering a reward for any information leading to the arrests of two individuals wanted in a violent Brooklyn jewelry store robbery carried out just before the new year.

The two suspects beat the 79-year-old store owner before taking off with more than $100,000 in jewelry, police said.

01/06/2023

Amanda’s Style File: 12 Jewels to Start the New Year With Sparkle

Jewelers of America's Amanda Gizzi says hello to 2023 with a dozen jewels—one for each month of the year—sure to bring some shine to the days ahead.

Amanda Gizzi welcomes 2023 with a dozen jewels—one for each month of the year—sure to bring some shine to the days ahead.

01/05/2023

Designers to Watch in 2023: Mason and Books

To kick off 2023, Senior Editor Ashley Davis is profiling a series of designers she deems "ones to watch" in the coming year.

She's starting with Jamie Books of Mason and Books and her incredible "Love Bug" pendants. Check them out!

The colorful brand with a sweet sensibility is resonating with retailers, writes Senior Editor Ashley Davis.

01/05/2023

The Smart Lab: These Will Be the Big Digital Marketing Trends in 2023

Live chat, influencers and video are just a few of the elements that need to be part of your digital marketing plan, columnist Emmanuel Raheb of Smart Age Solutions writes.

Live chat, influencers and video are just a few of the elements that need to be part of your digital marketing plan, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

01/05/2023

JFC’s Charitable Fitness Challenge Is Back for 2023

Jewelers for Children's “GetFit4Kids” virtual fitness challenge is back.

GetFit4Kids allows participants to join in no matter where they live.

01/04/2023

National Jeweler, Jewelers of America Join Forces for “My Next Question”

We're partnering with Jewelers of America to co-host episodes of our "My Next Question" webinar series!

Introduced by National Jeweler in 2020, the webinar series is now co-branded and will cover topics ranging from trends to technology.

01/04/2023

How a Jeweler Lost $1.6M in Less than 24 Hours

Joyce’s Jewelry in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, is suing PNC Bank after cybercriminals emptied its accounts through a series of wire transfers.

Joyce’s Jewelers in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, is suing PNC Bank after cybercriminals emptied its accounts through a series of wire transfers.

01/04/2023

Hamilton Jewelers Opens Home Goods Store

Fourth-generation, family-owned Hamilton Jewelers recently opened Hamilton Home.

Hamilton Home sells home goods and giftware from luxury brands Baccarat, Ginori 1735, and more.

01/03/2023

What You Should Know About the Company Mining in Yogo Again

Yogo Mine in Montana, which produces the popular Yogo sapphires, was dormant for nearly four decades.

Yogold USA is now producing at the Yogo Mine in Montana, a site that has been dormant for decades.

01/03/2023

These Were the 6 Biggest Stories of the Year

Articles about green diamonds, Tinder schemes and Tiffany’s answer to the “Love” bracelet were among our most-clicked-upon stories in 2022.

Articles about green diamonds, Tinder schemes and Tiffany’s answer to the “Love” bracelet were among our most-clicked-upon stories.

01/01/2023

Happy New Year! 🎉

12/30/2022

These Were the Biggest Celebrity Engagement Ring Trends in 2022

A-list stars weren’t afraid to shop “outside the box” for their engagement rings this year.

A-list stars weren’t afraid to shop “outside the box” for their engagement rings.

12/30/2022

Rocksbox Now Selling Jewelry to Non-Members

Rocksbox, the jewelry subscription business Signet Jewelers acquired last spring, is now selling jewelry to non-members.

The Signet Jewelers-owned subscription service has introduced a buy-it-now option that’s available to all.

12/29/2022

Consumer Confidence Bounces Back in December

U.S. consumer confidence rose in December after two months of declines, reaching its highest level since April, according to The Conference Board.

Shoppers’ interest may shift to services over big-ticket items in 2023, said economist Lynn Franco.

12/29/2022

Cross Worn by Princess Diana Heads to Auction

A cross-shaped pendant worn by Diana, Princess of Wales, is going up for auction next month at Sotheby's in London.

The diamond and amethyst cross by Garrard is headlining Sotheby’s upcoming “Royal and Noble” online auction.

12/29/2022

AGA Announces New Governing Board

AGA - The Accredited Gemologists Association welcomed new and returning members to its board of governors.

Newcomers are Gary A. Roskin, Martin Fuller and Alberto Scarani.

12/28/2022

Former Piaget Exec Joins Tacori as VP of Sales

Luxury veteran Jodi Riesenberg is joining Tacori as its new vice president of sales.

Luxury veteran Jodi Riesenberg has stepped into the role.

12/28/2022

Archaeologists Discover 3,300-Year-Old Egyptian Jewelry

Archaeologists in Egypt uncovered jewelry believed to be more than 3,300 years old while excavating an ancient burial ground as part of the Amarna Project, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities وزارة السياحة والآثار recently announced.

A team of Egyptian and English researchers found the jewels in the Tell El-Amarna necropolis.

12/27/2022

In Memoriam: Those We Said Goodbye to in 2022

From beloved designers and retailers to gem dealers with decades of experience, National Jeweler looks back on those we lost this year.

12/26/2022

This Neiman Marcus Fantasy Gift Is Fit for a Queen

If you unwrapped any of these Neiman Marcus gifts this weekend, especially the Cartier tiara, we want to hear about it!

Topping this year’s list of extravagant gift ideas is a $3.2 million diamond tiara from Cartier.

12/25/2022

The National Jeweler team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!

12/24/2022

How the Biggest Jewelers Are Feeling About the Holidays

It’s a mixed bag this holiday season, with some retailers raising their guidance while others worry about the effects of inflation.

It’s a mixed bag this season, with some retailers raising their guidance while others worry about the effects of inflation.

12/24/2022

Piece of the Week: The Bea x Ananya Collaboration

And the Piece of the Week award goes to....this limited-edition jewel by designers and best friends Bea Bongiasca Jewellery and Ananya Malhotra.

Best friends Bea Bongiasca and Ananya Malhotra combined their design signatures for one limited-edition jewel.