Latest NewsSurvey: Jewelry sales up 7.2 percent in OctoberNew York--Things are looking up for luxury goods in general, and jewelry, in particular, according to the latest statistics for the month of October released by SpendingPulse, an information service provided by MasterCardAdvisors. Read More Zimbabwe not suspended from Kimberley ProcessFollowing a meeting this week in Namibia, members of the Kimberley Process--the system designed to stem the flow of conflict diamonds into the trade--opted not to suspend Zimbabwe, The Wall Street Journal reports, despite all the problems in the Marange diamond fields. Read More Blue Nile's 3Q sales up 2.4 percentThird-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 NRF applauds passage of 'carryback' legislationWashington--The National Retail Federation (NRF) is welcoming passage of legislation that will allow retailers and other businesses to lengthen the period during which they can "carry back" current losses to claim a tax refund from previous years when they made a profit. Read More U.S. 3Q online retail spending dips 2 percentReston, Va.--U.S. online retail spending dropped 2 percent in the third quarter to $29.6 billion, representing the first time on record that consecutive quarters have seen negative e-commerce-spending growth compared with the same quarter the year prior, according to the latest report from ComScore. Read More 
Columbus Jewelry Show gets new nameColumbus, 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 
De Beers cracking down on Everlon infringementDe Beers is cracking down on companies creating designs that closely resemble its Everlon diamond jewelry. Read More U.S. chain store sales up 2.1 percent in OctoberU.S. chain store sales in October increased 2.1 percent on a same-store basis compared with the same period last year, representing the strongest reading since July 2008, when sales increased 3.3 percent, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. Read More Signet 3Q same-store U.S. sales down 2.4 percentHamilton, Bermuda--U.S. sales fell 1.7 percent in the third quarter for Signet Jewelers Ltd., operator of the Kay Jewelers and Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry stores. Read More 
'Vivid Pink' up for sale at Christie'sHong Kong--Christie's annual Fall Sale of Magnificent Jewels will feature more than 250 gemstones and pieces of jewelry valued in excess of $33 million. Read More 
Maintaining good employee records will protect your businessJewelers need to realize that keeping employee records isn’t optional, writes human resources pro Suzanne DeVries who provides a list of which forms companies should have on file. Read More Leading Jewelers names first Affiliate MembersNew York--Leading Jewelers of the World (LJW) has named six companies as the group's inaugural Affiliate Members. Read More MJSA calls for entries to Vision AwardsAttleboro Falls, Mass.--Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) is now accepting entries for the 19th annual MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition, celebrating outstanding talent in the field of jewelry design. Read More 
GMA calls out dept. stores on composite rubiesComposite rubies found themselves in an unwelcome spotlight today on Good Morning America when an investigation by the ABC News morning show revealed some department stores selling the stones without adequate disclosure. Read More 
SEC filing details Finlay salaries amid bankruptcyA new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission gives insight into how much Finlay Enterprises Inc. was paying its top executives as it was in the midst of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings this summer and early fall. Read More Jewelers Mutual offers holiday shipping tipsNeenah, Wis.--With the holiday season quickly approaching, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. is reminding jewelers that U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Registered Mail continues to be the safest way to ship jewelry, followed by USPS Express Mail. Read More 
Movado flexes jewelry muscle in new ad campaignMovado Group has launched a new campaign designed to utilize the sensuality of the human form--photographed in unexpected ways--as a backdrop for its fine-jewelry designs. Read More Team from Overseas Diamonds forms new companyShort Hills, N.J.--Joseph Srodawa, former managing director for Overseas Diamonds Inc. and the isee2 brand in North America, has formed a new company called Gembrooke. Read More Jeweler to auction $10K shopping spreeAlbany, N.Y.--After this year's "Dreams Do Come True" Celestial Ball, a benefit for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, one lucky guest will be returning home having nabbed a $10,000 jewelry shopping spree. Read More Iconic bridal retailer to host market discussionNew York--Kleinfeld Bridal co-owner Mara Urshel and bridal fashion editor Juli Alvarez will host a discussion on Nov. 11 detailing bridal gown fashions, bridal market practices, how the economy affects the bridal market and the role of print and digital publishing in this retail category. Read More JA warns industry about '60 Minutes' segmentNew 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 FTC extends Red Flags Rule enforcement deadlineNew York--The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has decided to delay enforcement of the Red Flags Rule from Nov. 1, 2009, until June 1, 2010. Read More 
GIA Career Search Engine features 300-plus jobsCarlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that its Career Search Engine has more than 300 active gem and jewelry industry positions now available. Read More AGS announces 2010 Conclave datesLas Vegas--The American Gem Society (AGS) 2010 Conclave will be held from April 21-24 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston. Read More 
DFAC takes on L.A. Fashion WeekLos Angeles--Fashionistas checking in for the month-long run of events and fashion shows that make up L.A. Fashion Week got a chance this year to check out Los Angeles' most stylish offerings, including some that do a bit of good. Read More |
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