He’s remembered as a “font of passion,” leaving behind a legacy of dedication to his craft and community.
5 Jewelry News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
EBay, Lagos for Apple and the Women’s Jewelry Association were the subjects of some of last week’s most noteworthy articles.
New York—Here are five jewelry new stories from the week of Sept. 3 that you definitely shouldn’t miss.
1. EBay Is Now Authenticating Watches Too
The e-commerce auction site is enlisting third-party experts to verify the authenticity of thousands of timepieces.
2. Lagos Debuts Bracelets Designed for Apple Watch
“Smart Caviar” will be sold exclusively at Bloomingdale’s until Nov. 1 and is priced between $950 and $8,500.
3. WJA Jewelry Night Out Events Happening This Week
On Sept. 13, chapters nationwide will celebrate the annual event designed to drive membership and networking.
4. Michael Kors Launches Sterling Silver Collection
The range’s main motif is a padlock, and features 14-karat gold, rhodium plating and gemstones.
5. The Next Generation: Elizabeth Potts of The Moonstoned
The young online dealer explains how she’s modernizing antique jewelry shopping in the second installment in a series profiling up-and-coming voices in the industry.
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There is a willingness to comply with new government-mandated regulations, with an insistence that they should be practical and realistic.
A combination of factors is driving growth in the industry despite the precipitous drop in prices across the board.
The zone’s modernization will enhance and increase India’s jewelry manufacturing capabilities while aiding small and mid-sized businesses.
Ho Brothers offers scalable solutions for the future of custom jewelry.
By the end of this year, SRK’s diamond manufacturing complexes will achieve net zero emissions, one of an impressive array of achievements.
The company plans to invest $25 million in marketing initiatives to boost awareness around its namesake and licensed brands.
Optimism about the current state of the economy was offset by anxiety around inflation and the political environment.
The former WJA executive director is MFM’s new managing director.
DDG encourages retailers to educate customers on the positive impact of purchasing natural diamonds.
Highlighting the most iconic Tiffany collections, it’s inspired by the company’s late window designer, Gene Moore.
Jen Cullen Williams and Duvall O’Steen explore how jewelers can save time and money by using AI to analyze engagement and create content.
The retailer previously turned down an $8.4 billion offer in 2018.
The Florida store’s owner Miguel Gonzalez is retiring.
The lab stresses the importance of accurate identification, as the difference in price is “substantial.”
The brand also plans to expand its retail footprint from 138 to 200 stores over the next three years.
One is reserved for a NAJA member, the other for a non-member.
Longtime employees Carie Lehrke and Megan Mattice have received promotions.
Three guests joined National Jeweler and Jewelers of America to discuss trending time periods, spotting reproductions, and more.
Chris Clipper and Robert Lepere join the company with 50 years of combined experience.
The trendy, metallic earrings wink at classic spring colors.
JSA said a man and woman pulled the safe out of an Oakland jewelry store but couldn’t quite get it into their van.
The miner’s March auction generated $19 million.
Helen McCluskey will succeed H. Todd Stitzer when he meets his 12-year term limit in June.