OtherMay 11, 2015
Designer’s Diary: Focus on customizationJacqueline Stone explains how she executes the sometimes-difficult dance of pleasing the customer when both parties are involved in the creation of a custom design.
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MajorsMay 11, 2015
Watch, jewelry veteran Steve Shonebarger diesThe longtime executive who held positions with Corum, Bulgari, Harry Winston and, most recently, de Grisogono passed away suddenly on Sunday.
OtherMay 10, 2015
What you might have missedAn article detailing the continued shrinkage of the jewelry industry was the most-read story on National Jeweler last week, while an article about the yellow diamond still for sale at Borsheims came in second.
TechnologyMay 10, 2015
Blue Nile store to open in New York mallThe online retailer revealed a bit more about its plans to open a store where consumers can try on--but not buy--jewelry during the company’s earnings call Friday morning.
EditorsMay 08, 2015
Drilling down on dataIt always stresses me out when we run a story about a survey or data and a few days later I see another article pop up with data that directly conflicts with what we just published.
OtherMay 07, 2015
National Jeweler names publisher, adds to sales staffThe trade publication has named Jewelers of America’s Matthew Tratner as publisher and industry veteran Nancy Kelly as sales executive, effective immediately.
SourcingMay 07, 2015
Kelly Rowland to headline DEF Las Vegas eventThe Grammy Award-winning singer and former Destiny’s Child member will entertain at “Diamonds in the Sky,” scheduled to take place May 28.
OtherMay 06, 2015
Sell or just shut down? Here’s how to tellHoward Feller of MMG Advisors gives jewelers contemplating retirement a primer on evaluating which is the best option for their business: selling it or closing up shop.
SourcingMay 06, 2015
Diamond markets ‘quiet’ in AprilTrading remained muted during the month, though prices began to stabilize and activity is expected to pick up as summer wedding season approaches, the Rapaport Group said.
MajorsMay 06, 2015
Borsheims’ golden diamond still up for grabsThe Omaha retailer has moved many stones during Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholders event but the 50.02-carat fancy yellow remains in stock.
OtherMay 05, 2015
IJO seeks millennials’ input with new boardThe Independent Jewelers Organization has created a Millennial Advisory Board to involve the group’s younger jewelers and hear their ideas and concerns.
SurveysMay 05, 2015
Retailers, wholesalers continue to close up shopThe industry shrinkage recorded in 2014 has continued into the first quarter of this year, the latest statistics from the Jewelers Board of Trade show.
OtherMay 04, 2015
Three strategies for combating big competitorsColumnist Jan Brassem reminds independent jewelers of the advantages smaller, more nimble organizations have over big-box and chain stores.
OtherMay 04, 2015
Stuller’s new program puts clients ‘First’The manufacturer and supplier has launched its first company-wide loyalty program, “Stuller First,” giving participating jewelers a number of shipping and ordering benefits.
OtherMay 04, 2015
Post-purchase, layoffs occur at Scott KayLast week, Frederick Goldman Inc. began letting people go from the brand it acquired in February.
OtherMay 03, 2015
What you might have missedHere are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from March 29 to April 4, according to Google Analytics.
OtherMay 03, 2015
PGI USA adds director of marketing roleNamed to the new post was Meg Deedy, who has more than 10 years of experience with agencies such as Agency.com, TracyLocke and MRM/McCann.
CollectionsMay 03, 2015
Raymond Weil releases its first tourbillonThe 46 mm timepiece, designed to resemble a cello by company CEO and lifelong cellist Elie Bernheim, is priced at $39,995.
MajorsMay 03, 2015
Berkshire Hathaway’s 50th marked with exclusivesTo celebrate the golden anniversary of Berkshire Hathaway, Richline Group created a special collection of jewelry and other items that were available only at the company’s shareholders meeting.
EditorsMay 01, 2015
The experiential economyThis week Time Inc. and YouGov, a U.K.-based market research firm, released their 10th annual Survey of Affluence and Wealth, which polls more than 6,000 wealthy consumers worldwide.
SourcingApr 30, 2015
Trial of Angolan ‘Blood Diamonds’ journalist delayedRafael Marques de Morais, who wrote a book detailing abuses in the diamond fields of Angola, will not return to court until mid-May, if at all.
MajorsApr 30, 2015
Pac Team Group names new CFOThe luxury display, packaging and fixture company has appointed fashion industry veteran Dieter Pasewaldt as its worldwide chief financial officer.
CrimeApr 29, 2015
4 sentenced in 2013 robbery, murder of Ga. jewelerThe men received 30 years behind bars while a fifth man involved, who was the shooter, was sentenced to life in prison earlier this year.
SurveysApr 29, 2015
Mother’s Day jewelry spending to increaseAmericans are expected to spend a total of $4.3 billion on jewelry for the day, up considerably from $3.6 billion last year.
SurveysApr 29, 2015
5 observations about the US jewelry marketThe need for generic diamond marketing and the declining importance of November-December are just two of the points explored in a new report on the state of the U.S. jewelry market.
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