Swarovski ‘crystal forest’ takes root in NYC

Catherine Dayrit — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:40:00 +0000

Swarovski is continuing to put its crystal footprint all over New York City, with the brand currently preparing to open two Swarovski stores in Manhattan.

Canada to open first diamond bourse in late March

National Jeweler Network - Latest News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:35:00 +0000

The Diamond Bourse of Canada, a first for the country, will be fully operational by the end of the month in Toronto, bourse officials announced earlier this week.

Canada to open first diamond bourse in late March

National Jeweler Network - Diamond News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:35:00 +0000

The Diamond Bourse of Canada, a first for the country, will be fully operational by the end of the month in Toronto, bourse officials announced earlier this week.

Sharpen your retail survivor instincts for 2010

Michelle Graff — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:33:00 +0000

The U.S. recession may be officially over, but are jewelers prepared to face a consumer base that may still be experiencing the aftershocks? National Jeweler asked members of America's Best Jewelers (ABJ) and the ABJ Network to join a retailer roundtable and discuss plans for 2010.

IDI, Rapaport host diamond events at BaselWorld

National Jeweler Network - Latest News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Expect a strong diamond industry presence at BaselWorld this year that includes the unveiling of a new responsibility-focused ad campaign from the Israeli Diamond Institute (IDI) Group of Companies and Rapaport Group Chairman Martin Rapaport's presentation on diamond opportunities and his fair trade conference.

IDI, Rapaport host diamond events at BaselWorld

National Jeweler Network - Diamond News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Georgia jeweler closes shop, liquidates

National Jeweler Network - Latest News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:51:00 +0000

After 57 years in business, Andrews Jewelers of Lavonia, Ga., has closed shop, ending its operations with a final sale that the jeweler's liquidation company says exceeded projections by 59 percent.

Gems TV closing, eyes deal for Jewelry Television

National Jeweler Network - Latest News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:40:00 +0000

Gems TV Holding Limited announced Monday that it is ceasing its U.S. operations and has submitted a proposal to acquire an interest in Multimedia Commerce Group Inc. (MMCG), the company that operates on-air rival Jewelry Television.

Weak 2009 jewelry sales batter Bidz.com

National Jeweler Network - Latest News — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:10:00 +0000

Revenues for online retailer Bidz.com fell 46.3 percent in 2009, a decline the company attributes to the drop in consumer spending that has disproportionately affected jewelry.

WJA hosts educational events on both coasts

National Jeweler Network - Latest News — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:52:00 +0000

The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) will be holding educational events on both coasts this week, including a social networking seminar in Los Angles and the annual Women in the Know Conference in New York City.