Sales of designer jewelry down?
New York--When one thinks of designer jewelry, names like John Hardy and David Yurman instantly come to mind.
With new watches, Yurman seeks instant 'Classic'
New York--David Yurman isn't new to the watch business, but its upcoming men's collection, "The Classic," elevates the brand's timepiece offerings to a more mature level and it does so at an...
WJA to honor Sybil Yurman, Steven Kaiser
New York—The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) will honor both Sybil Yurman of David Yurman and Steven Kaiser of Kaiser Time at its 25th annual Awards for Excellence in 2008.
Jewelry designer Yurman sculpts luxe business
Luxury jeweler David Yurman is opening a flagship store in Boston, where he will be this Wednesday attending a cocktail party in celebration of the new Copley Place location. The former sculptor said...
Yurman opens first Chicago retail store
Chicago—David Yurman opened his first Chicago retail store on Thursday, which features his entire jewelry line and bridal collection.
David Yurman signs beauty and fragrance deal
New York—The David Yurman brand will soon expand beyond jewelry cases and into cosmetics counters.
'Today Show' viewers choose Tacori for 'Wedding' spot
New York—When Molly and Jason tie the knot before millions of Today Show viewers this Friday, they will exchange wedding bands made by Tacori.
JFC expands Facets of Hope event in Vegas
New York-- Jewelers for Children (JFC) will hold its 11th Annual Facets of Hope celebration on May 31 in Las Vegas and, that same day, will celebrate the first JFC Children's Day.
Barthman hits homerun with Yankees promotion
New York—William Barthman Jewelers, the downtown New York City retailer whose store has served as a Wall Street landmark for more than 100 years, is offering its clients a special promotion to...
How can jewelry ads leave a lasting impression?
New York--With advertising pages in the fall fashion magazines bulking up the issues, it's crucial for jewelry brands to make sure it's their ad--and not their competitor's--that catches the attention...
Couture show sees increased exhibitors, attendees
New York—During a year of low turnout at the jewelry shows, organizers of the high-end Couture show have reported attendance levels nearing 4,900, a record high for the show.
America's Best Jewelers: Inventory Management
Having the right inventory is a key component of operating any retail store, but it's especially crucial for jewelers, who face the challenge of selling expensive merchandise that often turns at a...
Anticipation builds for Couture 2009
New York--Anticipation for the Couture 2009 show in Las Vegas continues to grow, with more than 3,000 qualified retailers already registered to attend, and more than 200 of the industry's most...
JA New York opens with honors
New York—As the JA New York Summer Show opened its doors to retail jewelers on Sunday, industry organizations honored some of its luminaries.
Survey: Men prefer jewelry from their honeys
New York—Buzz surrounding men's jewelry has been circulating for some time now, with designer brands such as David Yurman and Chris Aire, and retailers including South Florida's King Jewelers...
Holiday shoppers stick with classic jewelry styles
New York--Contrary to constant reports of the country's economic ruin, jewelers nationwide who spoke to National Jeweler on Monday reported brisk sales over the weekend, with customers investing in...
Goodbye, matchy-matchy: Metals are getting all mixed up
New York—Fashionistas have finally figured it out: Rules are meant to be broken.
Russell Simmons to host DEF benefit
New York—Russell Simmons, together with Hamptons magazine publisher Jason Binn, will host the first official fund-raiser for the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF), the Simmons-founded non-profit...
Style-lovers unite and dish on the Web
New York—Geographical barriers may physically divide fashion lovers, but it's a gap that's easily mended in cyberspace.
Survey: Harry Winston top luxury jewelry brand
New York—Uber-rich consumers rate Harry Winston as the leading luxury jewelry brand, according to the Luxury Institute's 2007 Luxury Brand Status Index.