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Strategic choices in a shaky 2012 recovery

24 January, 2012

Because of 2011’s whopping economic headlines--soft economy, unemployment, limited bank credit and a falling sky, or so it seemed--creating a jewelry strategy for 2012 will be more than just an exerci...

Exhibitors report an interest in silver at JANY

24 January, 2012

New York--The JA New York show this year welcomed new and seasoned exhibitors, among them a number of companies that exclusively create designs in sterling silver.

Retailers: Consumers still warming to Forevermark

24 January, 2012

Heading into this just-past holiday season, Forevermark-authorized retailers tell National Jeweler that they held moderate expectations for the De Beers’ new-to-the-U.S. branded diamond.

Test version of jewelry search engine launched

16 January, 2012

Verichannel LLC recently announced the launch of Gemfling.com in beta mode, a Google-like search engine designed to be the go-to online source for consumers looking for information about jewelry, just...

Jewelers of America's Matt Runci to retire

16 January, 2012

After 17 years at the helm of the Jewelers of America, Matthew A. Runci will retire at the end of this year, the organization announced Thursday afternoon.

Graff Seeks Return of Allegedly Stolen Diamonds

16 January, 2012

Graff Diamonds is seeking court orders mandating the return of two allegedly stolen diamonds that subsequently turned up at the Gemological Institute of America’s famed grading lab.

Express CMO Lisa Gavales shares how to turn “likes” in to sales

16 January, 2012

EXPRESS doesn’t just sell stylish clothes to trend-setting young women and men. The brand invites customers into a world of fashion, music and runway glamour, providing video from photo shoots, interv...

Anglo American Shareholders Approve De Beers Acquisition

09 January, 2012

Anglo American shareholders approved the company’s plan to acquire an additional 40 percent stake in De Beers from the Oppenheimer family for $5.1 billion. The plan passed as expected and with an over...

2011 Diamond Review

09 January, 2012

Diamond prices rose significantly in 2011. Growth was driven by strong gains in the first half of the year even as political and economic uncertainties continued. However, the high levels reached in J...

DTC Announces 72 Sightholders

21 December, 2011

De Beers to Reduce London Sightholder Supply The Diamond Trading Company (DTC), the De Beers rough distribution unit, has chosen 72 sightholders for its next supplier of choice contract. The company...

Court Affirms De Beers Class Action Certification

21 December, 2011

Settlement Decision Overturns Previous Judge Panel - The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has been notified that today, the En Banc Panel of the Court of Appeals of the Third Circuit issued its d...

Report: Jewelers must adapt to changing market

21 October, 2011

Jewelers looking to survive in today’s challenging retail environment need to expand their definition of fine jewelry and be open to using new marketing channels, the findings of the latest study from...