Newest JBT Stats Paint a Mixed Picture of Industry
On the surface, the latest Jewelers Board of Trade stats appear good for the industry.
There were only 104 business discontinuances in the third...
Tiffany’s Sales Still Down, But Profits Are Up
Tiffany & Co., whose business practices have come under fire by its now-reluctant acquirer LVMH, announced that its sales declined in September...
Alrosa Invites U.S. Jewelers to B-to-B Trading Platform
In the age of a pandemic where jewelry trade shows around the world have been indefinitely put on hold, companies are coming up with ingenious ways...
Curbside Pickup: 5 Insurance-Related Recommendations For Retailers
Curbside pickup has become a major means of retailing in the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of June, 77% of millennials were using curbside pickup at...
Dominion Diamond Deal Dies, Fueling Doubts About Ekati
The stalking-horse bid for the Dominion Diamond Mines has fallen apart, raising doubt about the future of Ekati, the pioneering Canadian mine that...
Fine Jewelry Brand Grace Lee Debuts Its First Store In Venice, Calif.
Twelve years after debuting her eponymous fine jewelry collection, Los Angeles–based designer Grace Lee is opening her first-ever retail...
Supplier Issues? This Diamond Seller Is A Worthy Alternative
Right now, if a consumer isn't looking for creative ways to upcycle her old jewelry she's definitely looking for ways hock it for cash. And she...
Amazon Isn’t Going Anywhere—But A Backlash Is Brewing
Maybe you've seen the call to action on Instagram or in a tweet: #boycottamazon.
Amazon, the retailer most of us rely on to deliver our...
Diamonds Do Good Supports Families Of Health Care Workers Who Died From COVID
Diamonds Do Good (DDG) announced Friday that it's poised to grant $120,000 to diamond industry beneficiaries—and $30,000 to the Brave of Heart...
Jewelers of America Moves Gem Awards to July
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, Jewelers of America has moved its glitzy Gem Awards ceremony from January to July.
The event is now due to...
How She’s Managing: Jewelry Designer Emilie Shapiro
Every Thursday during the pandemic, we’re checking in on members of the jewelry trade in an attempt to glean shareable tips and tricks for doing...