Antwerp World Diamond Centre Reelects Stéphane Fischler as President
On June 25, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) board of directors reelected Stéphane Fischler as president of the Belgian industry...
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Gemesis Changes Name to Pure Grown, Introduces Pinks
Man-made diamond company Gemesis has changed its name to Pure Grown Diamonds, according to a statement.“The new name reinforces our commitment to...
Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
This week: A 30 ct. yellow diamond disappoints in Canada. Rules for engagement ring selfies. Can you print an engagement ring at home? All...
Why Didn’t Synthetic Gemstones Kill the Natural Gem Business?
There are those, particularly in the consumer media, who predict that the arrival of lab-grown diamonds will kill the market for mined diamonds....
21 Jewelers Slapped With Summonses in Latest New Jersey Gold-Buying Sting
Twenty-one jewelry stores received a total of 936 civil citations, and two jewelers now face criminal charges, as a result of New Jersey officials’...
The Story Behind the 14k Gold-Plated KFC Chicken Bone Necklace
Kentucky for KentuckyChicken bone necklace by Meg CKentucky for Kentucky, the online store aiming to “engage and inform the world by promoting...
Inde-Pendants Day: Celebrate the 4th With Patriotic Charm
You're probably taking a few days off in celebration of July 4, and as my retail experience indicates, you've earned it! But before you do, you'll...
Responsible Jewellery Council Names New CEO
Ashish Deo, a consumer and luxury brand specialist who served most recently as commercial director for the Fairtrade Foundation, has been appointed...
5 Essential Cocktail Rings to Color Your Store’s Selection
Earlier this year, we shared our Essentials Guide, an offering of the pieces every great retail jeweler should have on hand at all times. To help you...
Next Stop, Madrid: My Upcoming Tour of Carrera y Carrera’s Headquarters
In Baselworld this year, the Carrera y Carrera team mentioned a possible summer trip to their headquarters in Spain to help spread the story of their...