Louis Reich, former president of jewelry manufacturing company M.A. Reich, passed away Wednesday, March 24.

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Zale Corp., which has been struggling to regain its financial footing, now has an extra month to come up with $6 million to pay Citibank to bridge a shortfall in its credit card sales and thereby extend its deal with the credit provider, various media reports say.

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Fine jewelry brand Tous is gearing up to open its second branded store in New York City, with the newest boutique set to launch April 9 at Manhattan’s famed Rockefeller Center.

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Sterling silver options abounded at BaselWorld 2010, where the metal appeared in unexpected ways, from studded blackened pieces to earthy wood and sterling mixes to whimsical zodiac-themed designs.

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Given the sales and margin contributions from engagement rings and wedding bands, branding expert Sheldon Marks says that the last thing retail jewelers should do is take the bridal category for granted.

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Auction house Christie’s is rallying the fashion community behind an April auction set to raise awareness and funds for environmental causes.

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The organizers of the Midwest Jewelers Trade Show, held March 6 and 7 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center, in Madison, Wis., are planning a follow-up to what they describe as a very “solid” show at an excellent venue.

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If you’ve ever wondered to what degree advertising creative impacts actual purchases, consider a new survey, which finds that 35 percent of Americans will not buy a certain brand if they do not like the ad promoting it.

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Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez recently received quite a gift for winning the 2009 National League batting title. On Saturday, Marlins team owner Jeffrey Loria presented the ball player with a diamond-studded necklace, according to various media reports.

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The heads of the world’s grading laboratories all seem to agree that the laboratory business has improved dramatically in a year’s time. But, this is not to say that the labs are back to 100 percent.

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