Scott Kay increases U.S., Canadian sales team
New York--Jewelry designer Scott Kay has increased its executive sales staff in both the United States and Canada.
Scott Kay to launch exclusive flagship
New York--Jewelry designer Scott Kay has announced the company will launch a flagship store, but unlike most such shops under a "flagship" banner, this one will not be opened to the public.
Palladium finds niche amid record-high metal prices
Billings, Mont.—As precious metal prices continue to break records, and consumers cut down on luxury spending, designers and manufacturers are moving toward lower-cost options such as...
Jewelers Exec Conference to spotlight white metals
Oklahoma City—This year's edition of the Jewelers Executive Conference, a three-day event for jewelry-store owners and managers, will include an inside look at white metals, with bridal...
Palladium here to stay
Las Vegas—A year ago, one of the big question marks for jewelers was palladium. As both gold and platinum prices skyrocketed, the metal was on many minds, but just a few were testing the...
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...
Holiday jewelry sales surge for online luxury retailer JRDunn.com
For the month of December, online jewelry retailer JRDunn.com reported a 61 percent increase in the number of orders shipped compared to last year. The privately-owned company said it experienced...
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...
Weston Jewelers brings snow to sunny Florida
Weston, Fla.--Snow in southern Florida is about as common a sight as is beach wear in Alaska, but retail jeweler Weston Jewelers is making it happen this year for a children's hospital, creating an...
Sterling silver campaign steps out
New York--Just in time to target the rising number of style-conscious "recessionistas," the Silver Institute is rolling out a marketing campaign to promote silver jewelry as a fashionable and...
Long's bridal event to kick into high gear
Boston--Long's Jewelers is putting any recession fears aside and is gearing up for its annual Wedding Band Weekend, an event that the Boston-based retailer is expecting will draw in more than 2,000...
Bridal market to fuel jewelry sales in 2008
New York—Experts predict jewelry sales will increase in 2008, despite the sluggish U.S. economy, thanks in large part to the bridal category.
EXCLUSIVE: Retailers report stable V-Day sales
New York—Despite the nation's sluggish economy, Valentine's Day jewelry sales were stable for the retailers who spoke with National Jeweler today.
PAI awards top palladium seller
Billings, Mont.—Palladium Alliance International (PAI) has awarded Ryan Muckelroy an all-expense-paid trip to Stillwater Mining Co. for selling the most palladium jewelry at retail jeweler...
Silver's back and so is its marketing apparatus
New York--For 2009, silver is set to shine--and while the comparatively high prices of gold and platinum have given it a boost, the white metal's heat goes beyond dollars.