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Jewelry Industry Guides
National Jeweler Network's Industry Guides offer a comprehensive group of articles on specific topics such as the bridal industry, gold, platinum and pearl supply and demand, prices and jewelry trends, online retail, trade shows and the Chinese and Indian jewelry markets.

Bridal

Scott Kay Cobalt
Smashing tungsten, Scott Kay intros cobalt bridal

Designer Scott Kay has presented a new cobalt alloy called "SK Cobalt" in a men's wedding band collection, saying he was inspired by the bright white look, durability and affordability of the alloy--and also by anger, because his research into another lower-priced bridal band material, tungsten carbide, showed it was much less durable than claimed. Read More

China

China to host diamond conference

Shanghai, China--CBI China, together with the Guangdong International Diamond Commerce Chamber, will host a conference in October focusing on Asia's growing importance to the diamond industry, according to a news release. Read More

Gold

JA warns industry about '60 Minutes' segment

New York--Jewelers of America (JA) has put the industry on notice about an upcoming special CBS is expected to run on artisanal gold mining in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (eDRC). Read More

India

Rio Tinto to sponsor Indian diamond jewelry campaign

Mumbai, India--Rio Tinto has announced its support as lead sponsor of the new India Diamond Jewelry Promotion (IDJP) campaign, a program aimed at driving Indian demand for diamonds and strengthening India's share in the international market for diamonds and diamond jewelry. Read More

Online Retail

Blue Nile's 3Q sales up 2.4 percent

Third-quarter net sales exceeded online diamond seller Blue Nile Inc.'s expectations, increasing 2.4 percent to $66.9 million on the strength of bridal and international sales. Read More

Pearls

Slane and Slane pearl bracelet
Price is right for pearls this holiday

Retailers on National Jeweler's Product Panel are optimistic about the potential of pearls this holiday season--especially for the predominant buyers: 30- and 40-something women. Read More

Platinum

Orlando Orlandini's platinum "Aqua" necklace
GIA platinum exhibit to feature pieces new to U.S.

New York--Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) has announced that pieces from two of its sponsored collections will be making their U.S. debut at the Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) upcoming "Best of Platinum" exhibit. Read More

Trade Shows

Battelle Hall at the Greater Columbus Convention Center
Columbus Jewelry Show gets new name

Columbus, Ohio--The board of directors of the Ohio Jewelers Association has announced that the Columbus Jewelry Show will return in 2010 as the "Mid America Jewelry Show" (MAJS), and the association itself will be renamed as well. Read More

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Jewelry Industry Guides

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