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Jewelry Market and Events Report | Precious Metals Analysis and News
Exclusive: Valentine’s Day brings jewelers love
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.
Read More ››Our trade is recovering, but shrinking
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.
Read More ››Centurion reports a successful show in Scottsdale
The Centurion Jewelry Show, which took place Jan. 29-31 in Scottsdale, Ariz., reported a record year for the tradeshow, which was held in Scottsdale for the first time.
Read More ››Providence Jewelers Club announces new officers
The Providence Jewelers Club has named David White of Butler & Messier Insurance in Pawtucket, R.I., as director of its board.
Read More ››Inhorgenta Munich reports increase in exhibitors
International jewelry and watch trade fair Inhorgenta Munich hosted 1,134 exhibitors during the show held Feb. 10-13 here, a 5.8 percent increase from 2011.
Read More ››Jewelers stocking silver for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and this year, jewelers are preparing themselves with an inventory of sterling silver.
Read More ››MJSA publishes 'Guide to Subcontractors'
MJSA has published the “MJSA Guide to Subcontractors,” a list of MJSA members that provide commonly requested contract services, such as stone setting, casting and CAD/CAM.
Read More ››SMART Show opens 'Bench Pressure Challenge'
The SMART Jewelry Show is calling for applicants to compete in its live “Bench Pressure Challenge” competition, to be held April 21-23 at Chicago's Navy Pier.
Read More ››Beware of 'trends' when marketing to affluents
Luxury marketer Ron Kurtz warns those seeking to sell to the affluent to keep the hype in perspective and concentrate on core market facts.
Read More ››IDEX Online Research: Jewelry sales hit $68.3B
Total U.S. jewelry and watch sales were a record $68.3 billion in 2011, a gain of 11 percent over 2010, based on preliminary data from the U.S. government.
Read More ››Platinum prices turn holiday into white Christmas
There might not have been snow, but it was a white Christmas for jewelers just the same, with brides- and grooms-to-be taking advantage of per-ounce platinum prices that have been lower than those of gold since August.
Read More ››Signage points the way to more platinum sales
One of the best ways for jewelers to sell more platinum, sales experts say, is incredibly simple: use signage that identifies the precious white metal that is already a bridal jewelry favorite.
Read More ››Industry bankruptcies fall 39% in 2011
Year-end data from the Jewelers Board of Trade shows that the number of bankruptcies in the jewelry industry fell sharply again last year, dropping from 71 in 2010 to 43 in 2011.
Read More ››A great time of year to advertise
Retailer and National Jeweler columnist James Alperin explains why now might be an excellent time for jewelers to amplify their advertising campaigns.
Read More ››Seminars announced for MJSA Expo New York
The MJSA will present three days of seminars at the annual MJSA Expo New York trade show, which will take place from March 11-13 at the Hilton New York here.
Read More ››Stuller announces dates for Bridge conferences
Stuller has announced the dates for its Bridge Conference series for 2012, scheduling nine events that will focus on increasing retailer profitability, among other topics.
Read More ››New look, strong finish for JANY Winter
The JA New York Winter Show, the first to display the brand’s revamped format, ended Tuesday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Exhibitors reported solid results.
Read More ››Suspect in Conn. jeweler murder nabbed in Spain
Spanish National Police have arrested the man wanted in connection with the Dec. 8 shooting death of a jeweler and the wounding of his associate.
Read More ››Final 2011 tally: Gold price rises 9%
The per-ounce price of gold rose for the 11 straight year in 2011, increasing a total of 9 percent and climbing above $1,900 an ounce at one point, year-end summary data released by the World Gold Council shows.
Read More ››Strategic choices in a shaky 2012 recovery
National Jeweler strategic development columnist John Brassem reviews options for jewelers as they enter yet another year of unknown potential.
Read More ››Redesigned JA Show opens to rave reviews
Clean, fresh and elegant were among the adjectives used to describe the newly redesigned JA New York show, which started Sunday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.
Read More ››WJA Spring Gala to combine education, awards
The Women’s Jewelry Association this year will combine it’s “In the Know” education conference with the new Spring Gala, providing members with educational sessions, networking opportunities and the recognition of women who have made a difference in the jewelry industry.
Read More ››JA offers members e-commerce program discount
Jewelers of America has partnered with WR Cobb Online and can now offer its members more than 57 percent off Cobb’s e-commerce program setup fees.
Read More ››NYSJA now open to all industry professionals
The New York State Jewelers Association announced recently that it is opening its membership to all industry professionals in the United States, regardless of their geographic location.
Read More ››New blog service available for retailers
A longtime industry journalist recently announced the launch of a syndicated blog service designed to take some of the communications pressure off jewelers today.
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