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New U.S. Sanctions Effectively Ban Burmese Gems
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has placed Myanma Gems Enterprise on its Specially Designated National list—which means the vast majority of Burmese rubies, jade, and other gems cannot be purchased by U.S. companies.
Joseph Corey Becomes President Of Day’s Jewelers
It’s a new day at Day’s. Joseph Corey (pictured) has become president of Day’s Jewelers, the eight-store, 107-year-old jewelry chain based out of Waterville, Maine.
Behind the Beauty of the American Mined™ Collection
Developed for jewelers and metalsmiths who believe that sourcing matters, the American Mined™ Collection offers faceted stones, beads, and cabochons ethically sourced in the United States by companies who share Rio Grande’s pledge to the planet.
The AX-MOM Collection From Au Xchange Is Mother’s Day Gold
Already we’re more than a week into April, which demonstrates just how quickly the month is sure to fly by. As May approaches, it’s high time to begin thinking about Mother’s Day gifts, whether they be for the moms, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, friends, or teachers in your lives, or whoever else you’d like to celebrate.…
Signet’s Purchase of Rocksbox Is Both Strange and Logical
This week, Signet purchased jewelry subscription service Rocksbox for an undisclosed sum. And when I consider why, I’m reminded of the time Woot founder Matt Rutledge asked Jeff Bezos why Amazon bought his company.
Ben Bridge VP Of Merchandising Luplow Retires
It’s safe to say that Peter Luplow’s first day working for Ben Bridge Jeweler, in 1977, proved to be pretty auspicious.
5 Essential Laboratory-Grown Diamond Truths
Consumers today crave convenient, frictionless experiences, especially when it comes to consumer-to-business communication. Meet the needs of your customers today with business text messaging. Join Ron Thurston, Best Selling Author of RETAIL PRIDE, Vice President of Stores at INTERMIX and Board of Directors at GOODWILL, and Jason A’alona, Director of Retail at Podium, while we…
‘Watches International’ Relaunches With Stephen Watson As Editor
High-end media publisher Modern Luxury is reviving Watches International. Seasoned watch journalist Stephen Watson will serve as its editor-in-chief.
Montblanc Opens “Experiential Flagship” In New York
In April 2021, Montblanc will open a new “experiential flagship” in New York City—on Madison Avenue at 59th Street—which could serve as a blueprint for the company’s stores going forward.
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