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The Jewelry District, Episode 70: Guest Sarin Bachmann On JCK Las Vegas
In This Episode You’ll hear JCK editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky and news director Rob Bates talk with Sarin Bachmann, group vice president of RX Jewelry Group at Reed Exhibitions. They’ll be discussing JCK Las Vegas 2022 and all that you can expect at the 30th anniversary of the show, which runs June 10–13. Listen Now Show…
Shoppers Seek Help Finding Unique Father’s Day Gifts, Survey Says
Higher-than-normal inflation continues to impact consumers’ spending habits, and that is true as well in predictions about what people will spend on the men in their lives this year for Father’s Day, according to one retail survey. The National Retail Federation (NRF) said it expects consumer spending to be on par or slightly lower than…
Webinar Recording: How Digital Data is Changing The Diamond Industry
This webinar will showcase a panel of diamond industry experts who will discuss their thoughts on the future of the diamond industry and how today’s traders can find success in using digital solutions that are now available to all industry members. At the conclusion of the discussion, attendees will experience a walkthrough of the Get…
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Britt’s Pick: Orno Diamond Ring By Judith Peterhoff
Chunky gold, a ring stack, recycled diamonds, a signature designer aesthetic. This ring from the London-based Judith Peterhoff’s Orno collection has all of those very in-demand features rolled into one. If that sounds like a mishmash, it isn’t—the wide statement ring, though comprising multiple attributes, appears crisp, clean, and wonderfully unique. The ring pictured is…
Steven Kaiser, Watch Industry “Connector,” Dies
Steven Kaiser, a widely respected industry figure and consultant who headed numerous watch companies and trade groups, died in his sleep on May 20. He was 68. Kaiser’s shocking and unexpected passing occurred two months after he was twice feted during the industry’s annual 24 Karat Weekend. At the March 18 Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC)…
Which Jewels Will The Queen Wear During Her Platinum Jubilee?
As the owner of perhaps the most exceptional personal jewelry collection in the world, Queen Elizabeth II will surely don some of her most breathtaking and meaningful pieces at her Platinum Jubilee June 2–5 (she is, after all, the first British monarch ever to celebrate such a milestone). Made up of both antique pieces she’s…
5 Essential Laboratory-Grown Diamond Truths
This year’s bridal season is expected to be bigger than any since the early 1980s. With more than 2.5 million weddings projected, jewelers face a sea of opportunity for bridal jewelry sales.
Kendra Scott’s Engagement Ring Collection Launches With Lab-Grown Diamonds
With its new engagement ring collection, Kendra Scott is expanding its brand further into fine jewelry through customizable rings that emphasize approachability, craftsmanship, and a diamond-buying experience that is tailored to its brand loyalists. On Monday, the Austin, Texas–based jewelry brand introduced 11 engagement ring and band styles, allowing the customer to select the band…
Supplier News: Week Of May 23
Jewelers on the Fairway To Raise Money for Childhood Cancer Now in its 14th year, the annual Jewelers on the Fairway charity golf outing will be held at Manhattan Woods Golf Club in West Nyack, N.Y. on July 27. The event, which brings golfers from across the industry to support Hope & Heroes, a charity…
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