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.

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.

The Providence Jewelers Club has named David White of Butler & Messier Insurance in Pawtucket, R.I., as director of its board.

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.

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and this year, jewelers are preparing themselves with an inventory of sterling silver.

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.

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.

Luxury marketer Ron Kurtz warns those seeking to sell to the affluent to keep the hype in perspective and concentrate on core market facts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Retailer and National Jeweler columnist James Alperin explains why now might be an excellent time for jewelers to amplify their advertising campaigns.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

National Jeweler strategic development columnist John Brassem reviews options for jewelers as they enter yet another year of unknown potential.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A longtime industry journalist recently announced the launch of a syndicated blog service designed to take some of the communications pressure off jewelers today.