This week in Diamond Shavings: What are LVMH’s plans for Tiffany? Why one buyer chose Blue Nile. And cooks find a pearl in a chowder clam. All below.

 

Wishing a safe and happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate.

 

Looking like a happy holiday, forecasters say.

– What the pandemic has cemented about Gen Z.

– Why 2020’s lessons will endure.

 

JSA warns jewelers about Thanksgiving break-ins.

 

National Jeweler’s State of the Majors.

 

Tiffany & Co.’s third quarter buoyed by strong Asian sales.

– Pam Danziger: What happens to Tiffany now that LVMH is taking over?

– Tiffany CEO on the company’s path through the pandemic.

 

Signet CEO on how the business has moved online.

– Piercing Pagoda adding more locations as demand rises.

 

Watches of Switzerland sets sights on expansion.

 

Finematter, a “Farfetch for independent fine jewelry,” launches.

 

Online retailer Mytheresa said to plan U.S. IPO.

 

Why does a jewelry buyer go to Blue Nile?

 

J.C. Penney gets confirmation of bankruptcy plan.

 

Fine jewelry’s “era of new modesty.”

 

Edahn Golan: Five countries lead diamond supplies to the U.S.

 

Human Rights Watch: Responsible jewelry sourcing improves, but still falls short.

 

WD settles suit with Pure Grown, IIa.

– Judge unleashes zingers.

 

Alex and Ani failed to give charity proceeds to ASPCA, lawsuit says.

 

Phishing scams pretend to be from Pandora.

 

Jewelry designer Lecil Henderson dies.

 

LVMH names Anne de Vergeron CEO of Repossi.

 

Elliot Krischer elected president of Diamond Dealers Club.

 

Extell files permit for Diamond District hotel.

 

De Beers buys five rare blue diamonds from Petra.

 

De Beers looks to reroute Gahcho Kué winter road.

 

South Africa plans to create diamond, jewelry manufacturing hub.

 

Angola plans to sell its stake in state diamond firm.

 

Alrosa rated as second-best employer in Russia.

 

Closure of Argyle mine lets traditional owners take over land.

 

Company claims largest CVD diamond ever.

 

Twitter introduces Fleets and, soon, Twitter Spaces.

 

Lebanon makes world’s most expensive soap with gold, diamond dust.

 

Donna Distefano’s fine jewelry collection for Aerosmith.

 

Ben Bridge Jeweler launches Ultimate Seahawks Proposal Sweepstakes.

 

Jewel has some great stories behind her jewelry collection.

 

East Hampton cooks find pearl in chowder clam.

 

I’m excited to appear at this upcoming WJA book club event.

 

Media Watch

The Herald Republican looks at the search for an ethical engagement ring.

The Wall Street Journal on how much you should spent on an engagement ring.

From the Podcast

The Jewelry District, Episode 32: Guest Caryl Capeci

 

Have a safe and healthy weekend.

 

 

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