The majority of jewelers report Mother’s Day sales were above or on par with last year, noting that the type of jewelry normally favored--personalized gemstone pieces--weren’t top sellers this year.

Jeweler James Alperin ponders, "Where's the love?" on an especially dreary day of retailing.

Florida retailer the Diamond Vault recently moved into a new, 7,000-square-foot standalone store. Read how the store’s owners and their three sons created an innovative space with cross-generational appeal.

Denise Meyer, communications director for Fruchtman Marketing explains why change can be bad and how it can be disasterous to stumble off-message in presenting your store brand.

Gannon Brousseau, who has spent the past six years with Nielsen’s Merchandise Group, is the new show director for Couture, the organization announced on Wednesday.

Independent retailer and National Jeweler columnist James Alperin explains the magical power of the simple word "yes" for producing personal and professional success.

Pennsylvania jeweler Dennis Petimezas has partnered up with his hometown boxing hero to pack a stiff one-two punch promo.

National Jeweler columnist and retailer James Alperin explores the benefits of belonging to a buying group for independent jewelers.

After a strong year, jewelry sales should increase in the mid-single digit range for another year or two before the economic cycle begins to age and consumer demand slows, reports industry analyst Ken Gassman.

After four decades in the trade, half of that time as an owner, jeweler Gary Dawson sold his store and took his custom-bench business online. Read his story and see his creations in our exclusive profile.

Many jewelers across the country reported a successful Valentine’s Day, coming as a surprise to some, who don’t usually see so many customers so soon after Christmas.

SPECIAL REPORT: The fine jewelry industry is on the mend but contracting slowly as specialty jewelers lose market share, wholesalers get squeezed out of the business and manufacturing continues to drift overseas.

Retail sales in the U.S. in April increased nearly 3 percent year-over-year from 2011, marking 22 consecutive months of growth, according to the National Retail Federation.

Later this month, American Gem Society retailers in the Houston area will become the organization’s first to hold a regional guild meeting.

America’s wealthiest consumers will spend slightly more on luxury goods this year, though increasing the amount devoted to fine jewelry and watches isn’t necessarily a top priority, the latest survey from American Express Publishing and Harrison Group shows.

Diamond Trading Co. sightholder and supplier Stuller is offering jewelers new collections of showcases that the company said will help retailers maximize the selling potential of their retail space.

Affluents may not be increasing their spending on fine jewelry and watches within the next year, according to a recent survey.

The Edge and The Edge Retail Academy are slated to hold a two-day educational seminar at Turnberry Isle Miami Resort this summer, just ahead of the Prime Jewelry Group’s buying event there.

A New York-based precious metals dealer made the list of the 50 fastest-growing companies in North America owned or run by women, the creators of the list announced last week.

ShopperTrak projects national retail sales to increase 6 percent year-over-year in the week leading up to Mother’s Day, May 13. Foot traffic is expected to rise 4 percent.

The first quarter of the year saw both newspaper website traffic and the number of unique visitors to those sites increase, comScore data shows.

Fred Weber, CG and owner of Weber Jewelers, Dayton, Ohio, was recognized with the American Gem Society’s 2012 Robert M. Shipley Award during the organization’s Conclave conference in Miami on April 27.

Jewelry designers Marco Bicego and Charles Krypell will be making separate visits to Tapper’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry here this month, showcasing their designs trunk-show style in time for Mother’s Day.

Washington-area custom jeweler Adeler Jewelers hosted an Easter egg hunt last month that attracted more than 700 children and their parents, making it second in size--but not in value--to only the White House Easter Egg Roll.

While cards and flowers remain the overwhelming gift of choice for Mother’s Day, the amount shoppers plan to spend on jewelry for the moms in their lives is up slightly, a new National Retail Federation survey shows.