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JA New York Summer Show off to 'lively' start

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 02:07:00 EDT

The JA New York Summer Show opened its doors on Sunday morning at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, with brisk foot traffic, optimistic exhibitors and timely, on-point educational sessions helping to bring a palpable sense of energy to the show floor.

JA New York keynote: Talkin' to the new generation

Michelle Graff — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:55:00 EDT

Jewelers attending the JA New York Summer Show's opening day keynote speech Sunday got some answers on a topic of tantamount importance to jewelers today: How to reel in the ultra plugged-in, Internet-savvy and often elusive Generation Y consumer for those ever-important bridal sales.

Citibank issues Zale third termination notice

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:46:00 EDT

Zale Corp. must cough up yet a little more money if it wants to avoid seeing its private-label credit card program end early next year, Zale's latest Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing shows.

Why jewelers can learn from shoe e-tailer Zappos

Ellen Fruchtman — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:30:00 EDT

Jewelers should take some cues from online shoe retailer Zappos, writes marketing expert Ellen Fructhman, whose latest marketing column explains how the company "sets the bar in customer service, selection and HR superiority in a way most other companies could only dream of."

Will your diamond jewelry sales rock this holiday?

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:22:00 EDT

The diamond market has come back to life, with De Beers' recent announcement of a 74.1 percent sales increase the latest in a series of positive signs. But will diamond jewelry perform for U.S. retailers at the counter come holiday time?

De Beers CEO Penny to exit company

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:00:00 EDT

De Beers Chief Executive Officer Gareth Penny will step down this fall after five years at the helm of the world's largest diamond mining company, a tenure that included guiding De Beers through one of the worst financial crises in history.

Judge rules Cohen need not buy Carlyle and Co.

Michelle Graff — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:25:00 EDT

A federal bankruptcy court judge has ruled that Russell Cohen, a member of the family that founded the Carlyle and Co. retail chain, is off the hook when it comes to buying back his family's former business.

Platinum and gold manufacturers test drive silver

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EDT

With the price of gold continuing to be a hurdle at the sales counter, more jewelry manufacturers that once worked solely in gold and platinum have been moving into the silver market.

GIA hosts career fair, Melo pearl lecture

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:07:00 EDT

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced plans to host a career fair in Carlsbad, Calif., headquarters in October, and is also inviting the gemological community to attend a lecture on the much buzzed-about Melo pearl in Bangkok, Thailand, next week.

SPS to intro 'Silvermark Manufacturer' program

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EDT

After launching areas on its Web site to recognize silver jewelry designers, products and services, the Silver Promotion Service (SPS) is turning to silver jewelry manufacturers, announcing on Thursday that it will introduce a "SilverMark Manufacturer" section on its "Savor Silver" Web site.

JVC: Only public companies face conflict gold regs

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:33:00 EDT

As the Wall Street bill became law Wednesday in Washington, D.C., the New York-based Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) issued a statement indicating that only public jewelry companies would be impacted by the law's "conflict gold" provisions.

SimplexDiam purchases residual Gems TV inventory

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00:00 EDT

Residual inventory from the bankruptcy of multimedia retailer Gems TV (USA) Ltd. will be available beginning next week at the JA New York Summer Show, National Jeweler has learned.

AJDC names Gregore Morin New Talent winner

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:25:00 EDT

Gregore Morin of Gregore Joailliers has been named the winner of the American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC)'s 2010 New Talent Contest.

Jeweler finds the upside of the downturn

James Alperin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:58:00 EDT

For those retail jewelers unwilling to accept that "flat is the new up," jeweler James Alperin has some suggestions on how to put a positive spin on the economic downturn.

Thistle and Bee buzzes in with silver collections

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:25:00 EDT

As retailers set out on a quest for silver jewelry that filled the right price-point groove during Las Vegas Market Week, Thistle and Bee obliged with a series of new collections that feature sleek styling and affordable elegance.

Survey: Luxury spending making a comeback

Michelle Graff — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:52:00 EDT

The wealthiest Americans will spend more on luxury items in 2010 than they did last year, a new survey finds, but high-end retailers wishing to capitalize on the surge must adapt to a new type of luxury consumer, one who is family oriented and shops when happy--instead of as a means of attaining happiness.

MJSA supports ending duty-free for Indian jewelry

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:49:00 EDT

Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) recently announced its support of the U.S. government's decision to strip gold rope and gold mixed-link necklaces from India of their duty-free status.

Will 'Eat Pray Love' bring good jewelry karma?

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:53:00 EDT

Jewelry brand Dogeared, known for presenting its jewelry with inspirational messages, has partnered with Sony Pictures to produce a licensed collection of jewelry and travel accessories inspired by the bestselling book--and soon-to-be-released Hollywood film--Eat, Pray, Love.

Report: Calif.'s Kessler closes doors

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:44:00 EDT

Family-owned jewelry store Kessler Jewelers in Burbank, Calif.--a city that serves as the headquarters of numerous film and media companies--is closing shop, with a media report citing a cast of culprits that included the economy and higher gold prices, plus Internet and big-box competition.

Ready for the Gen Y tsunami, jewelers?

Jan Brassem — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:34:00 EDT

Prepare yourself, jewelers. Here comes Generation Y (aka Gen Y), 74 million big-spending consumers, born between 1978 and 1995, who purchase, directly or indirectly, $200 billion worth of goods or services a year, five times more than their parents did at the same age.