Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
In the news … Diamond dealers express happiness about receiving free money … Are synthetic diamonds all a U.S. government conspiracy? … And the...
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Blue Nile’s New Direction—And What It Says About Our Industry
Blue Nile has now committed whole-hog to growing its fashion jewelry business—it’s hiring a design director, has appointed a new chief merchant,...
7 Must-Have Military-Inspired Fall Fashion Statements
This fall, go for structured, no-nonsense, military-inspired pieces that command attention.1. McQ Alexander McQueen dress, $1,925, and belt, $305,...
James Avery Jewelry Opens New Missouri Location
On Sept. 7, James Avery opened its first jewelry store in Missouri.The store, located in Des Peres, Mo., is the company’s second Midwestern venture...
6 More Beautiful Baroque-Inspired Jewels
If you liked our selection of Baroque-inspired jewels in the September issue, here are six more drool-worthy pieces.Pendant necklace in sterling with...
Love and Football: NFL Proposals You’ve Got to See
It's finally September and I’ve got one thing on my mind (okay, two counting jewelry): football. And while Wednesday night’s NFL game didn’t...
Judge Dismisses Lazare Kaplan Case Versus Antwerp Bank
On Sept. 5, a New York federal judge dismissed Lazare Kaplan’s widely-watched $500 million suit against Antwerp Diamond Bank, ruling the case would...
Surprise! People are Happy With Their De Beers Class Action Checks
The first De Beers class action checks have been received, and from what I hear, industry folk are surprisingly happy with them.One head of a...
What Can Retailers Learn From the Monique Lhuillier Fine Jewelry Line for Blue Nile?
We know her bridal gowns—super feminine, with lots of bows and embellishments—and now we’ll come to know her bridal jewelry designs: Monique...
What’s Selling in Stores: Rose Gold
We asked four retailers located in four corners of the country to share their best-selling rose gold pieces this week.SOUTHZadok Jewelers, Houston,...