Zoltan David wins 'Best Of' silver jewelry contest
New York--Silver jewelry has been a hot topic lately on trade show floors and at the sales counter, and for April, it was the category up for review in National Jeweler's monthly "Best Of" contest.
Stuller to distribute Demika self-locking clasp
New York--Jewelry supplier Stuller Inc. will now distribute Demika's new, self-locking jewelry clasp and retail display kits to its account base of 40,000 retail jewelers in North America and...
Regional report on Mother's Day: How were sales?
How were jewelry sales this Mother's Day and what items were consumers buying? National Jeweler asked retailers around the country to weigh in for our Regional Report.
Recession-minded jewelry designers get practical
New York--Jewelry has enjoyed quite a run on the Fashion Week catwalks for the last two seasons, but expect a bit of a retreat for fall 2009.
Frederic Duclos celebrates 25 years
In honor of its 25th anniversary, jewelry designer Frederic Duclos has created the "Champagne Celebration Cuff."
Tech-savvy Tournaire features your home--on a ring
New York--There are numerous jewelry designers who take inspiration from architecture, but few do so quite as literally as French jewelry designer Philippe Tournaire, who crafts miniatures of actual...
Profit margin problems? Tell us about it
New York--Are your margins sliding on loose diamonds but rising on sterling silver? National Jeweler wants to know about it.
Rounds, white metals hold sway in bridal
The economy might be in the dumps, but the bridal market has always been perched above it all in terms of consumers' willingness to spend.
Gold-buyback company partners with FedEx
Sharon, Mass.--Cash for Gold USA, another company that offers consumers the chance to mail in unwanted gold jewelry for money, has entered into a partnership with FedEx in an effort to improve...
PGI-USA offers insight into male bridal consumer
New York--Communicating platinum's intrinsic value and inherent characteristics can make the difference in whether or not men purchase platinum bridal jewelry, according to the latest research from...
What recession? Hollywood piles on diamonds
Los Angeles--As millions of Americans struggle to pay their monthly bills, the word on Main Street is that this is no time for the affluent to be showing off with flashy cars and lavish jewels.
AJDC selects Leila Tai as New Talent winner
San Francisco--The American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) has announced jewelry designer Leila Tai as the grand prize winner of its 2009 New Talent Contest.
Bridal proves a recession-proof category
Even in the midst of a recession, consumers still choose to say "I do" with diamonds. In fact, 71 percent of National Jeweler's product panelists report that their bridal sales are either increasing...
Montblanc says thanks to moms, gives back to kids
New York--Montblanc is celebrating Mother's Day this year with a special-edition necklace that will benefit children's charities.
Judith Ripka crafts silver pendant for Autism Speaks
New York--To raise awareness for National Autism Awareness Month, which begins tomorrow, jewelry designer Judith Ripka has created a puzzle-shaped pendant that will benefit advocacy organization...
February sees colorful 'Best Of' entries
New York--Right in line with the Tucson gem shows, the winners of National Jeweler's February "Best Of" contest burst with color.
Dogeared necklace to benefit women's charities
Los Angeles--Jewelry manufacturer Dogeared has designed and produced a new necklace, available in sterling silver or dipped in gold, that will benefit a variety of women's charities.
A 2009 prediction: Designers will drive palladium
New York--It's purely a matter of time: Palladium fashion jewelry will be the next designer darling.
Jeweler Foster and Son celebrates 50 years
Denver--Family-owned fine jeweler Foster and Son is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
Tourist-spot jewelers adapt to fewer visitors
New York--The sour U.S. economy has had a disastrous impact on many business sectors, but jewelry chains that rely heavily on tourists have been particularly hard-hit over the past year.