SoCal 24K club to honor Herb Bridge
Beverly Hills, Calif.—Herbert Bridge of Ben Bridge Jeweler, based in Seattle, will receive an Excellence in Service Award from the Jewelers 24-Karat Club of Southern California at a celebration...
New Barneys a big boost for luxury shopping
Barneys New York is opening its new Pacific Palace location in downtown Seattle on June 29. The new store will be 16,448 square feet, a third larger than the current location. With a larger shoe salon...
Report: International Diamond and Gold closing doors
Columbus, Ohio--Multi-store jeweler International Diamond and Gold is the latest retailer to fall victim to the recession, announcing that it will be closing all eight of its locations, an unidentifie...
HD Group chooses SGS for Hot Diamonds distribution
Seattle--The HD Group, a U.K.-based jewelry design and distribution company, has named Simon Golub and Sons (SGS) as the North American distributor for Hot Diamonds USA, the popular line of sterling...
Amazon.com announces hot holiday gifts
Seattle—What do Stila's Gift of Glaze, Momma Reiner's Fudge-Dipped Marshmallows Box and Le Vian's ladies' Katana Black Diamond Watch have in common? They're all part of Amazon.com's top picks...
Industry leader Shirley Bridge dies at 86
Seattle—Shirley Bridge, the matriarch of the Bridge family of jewelers, died earlier this month after a 53-year battle with cancer. She was 86 years old.
Last minute boosts lackluster jewelry sales
New York--Last-minute sales of lower-priced pieces last week helped a few jewelers break even for the year, but many who spoke with National Jeweler on Monday reported a drop in holiday sales and much...
Cascade Star launches new retail jewelry site
Seattle--Cascade Star Inc. has officially launched its retail jewelry Web site, CascadeStar.com, according to a release from the Seattle-based company.
Snow stalls jewelry sales, but men still buying
New York--The economic slowdown and severe snowstorms packed a one-two punch for jewelers this weekend, with many reporting slow sales despite new sales tactics, while others celebrated the last-minut...
AGS introduces new diamond-buying DVD
Seattle—American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories is taking the consumer back to school when it comes to buying a diamond.
Amazon.com 4Q diamond sales top 100 percent growth
Seattle—Diamond sales at Amazon.com increased more than 100 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007, compared with the same period in 2006, the company announced today.
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...
Blue Nile reports better-than-expected 1Q results
Seattle--In what may be another sign that jewelry sales are on the mend, online retailer Blue Nile Inc. reported a sales decline of 11.4 percent in the first quarter of 2009, a marked improvement from...
Diamond sales soar at Amazon.com
Seattle—Retail diamond sales at Amazon.com increased more than 100 percent in the first quarter of 2008, the company announced today.
Bulgari sees potential in expanding U.S.
Over the next few years, Bulgari would like to increase its presence in U.S. department stores and expand into Dallas, Boca Raton, Fla., and Seattle. The third-largest jewelry retailer currently has...
Amazon.com launching jewelry line aimed at lesbians, gays
Seattle-based online retailer Amazon.com Inc. is launching the Love and Pride Collection, jewelry and fashion accessories for the lesbian and gay community. The collection—which is composed of...
Amazon.com jewelry, watch sales double in 3Q
Seattle—For the fourth consecutive quarter, Amazon.com watch and jewelry sales saw triple-digit year-over-year growth.
AGS launches custom sales training
Seattle—American Gem Society (AGS) members will have exclusive access to a new custom sales training program that includes instructor-led and online classes.
JVC legal seminars head to Seattle, San Francisco
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) will present its "Legal Compliance is NOT Optional" educational seminar series in Seattle on Oct. 10 and in San Francisco on Oct. 11.
Jewelers full-speed ahead on holiday marketing
New York--In an effort to draw consumer dollars in a down economy, jewelers who spoke to National Jeweler on Monday said they are getting creative with their promotional plans this holiday season,...