Now in its fourth week, the war in Ukraine, which began on February 24 with the invasion of Russia, continues to spark global concern and international sanctions. As a result, the jewelry industry is also upping its stakes by supporting the people of Ukraine during this brutal onslaught. Fundraising efforts through raffles, sales donations, and […]
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Mainer Receives National Recognition for Her Work in the Jewelry Industry
WATERVILLE, Maine (WABI) – A Maine man is gaining national recognition for his work in the jewelry industry. Although the 20 under 40 in jewelry list recognizes emerging talent, Joe Corey has been around for a long time. “I started when I was a young boy, at Christmas, going to help my father in the […]
Jewel-Craft Celebrates 75 Years of Exceptional Service to the Jewelry Industry
(PRESS RELEASE)ERLANGER, KY – What does it take to thrive for 75 years in the jewelry industry? As Jewel-Craft Inc. celebrates this milestone, they give credit to an enduring passion for jewelry, loyal customers and loyal employees. In 1947, Earl Wesdorp founded Jewel-Craft Inc. in his small garage attic. He started with nothing more than […]
Rapaport Magazine – Law and Human Rights in the Jewelry Industry
The US government has several regulations in place to prevent abuse in the supply chain. In the pages of this magazine, many authorities in the jewelry industry have spoken out on what should be done to address the problem of human rights abuses in the jewelry supply chain. Of course, the US government has long […]
INSTORE joins other jewelry industry organizations in calling for a boycott of Russian gold
Does the gold you buy help finance Russia’s war against Ukraine? The jewelry industry is likely to be exploited if the Russian government uses gold supply chains as a tool to evade sanctions and further subsidize its military aggression against Ukraine. It is imperative that we work together to prevent this from happening. As unprecedented […]
Online Jewelry Industry Trends and Growth
The online jewelry industry is growing at a rapid pace. The global diamond market alone grew by 14% between 2017 and 2018, with 42 retailers generating $5 billion in online sales. The fashion jewelry industry is also changing. Young consumers are increasingly willing to buy online, and Gen Z and Millennials account for two-thirds of […]
Borsheims-Rachel Balkovec jewelry collection celebrates International Women’s Day
Independent jeweler Borsheim launched an International Women’s Day partnership with Rachel Balkovec, Director of the New York Yankees minor league team Tampa Tarpons. Balkovec is the first female professional baseball affiliate to be hired as a manager and shares the Omaha, Neb ties. with Borsheims. “Borsheims is a leader in the jewelry industry with women […]
Jewelry Industry Continues Fundraising Efforts for Ukraine Relief – JCK
With ongoing humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine during the Russian invasion, the jewelry industry continues fundraising campaigns in hopes of helping the people of Ukraine during this chaotic and dangerous time. Some jewelers, in coordination with International Women’s Day on Tuesday as well as Women’s History Month throughout March, have also focused on specific charities […]
How the jewelry industry is helping Ukraine
New York—More than half a million people have fled Ukraine following the Russian invasion, according to the United Nations. Ukrainian refugees and those who remained in the country during the conflict need help. Here’s how the jewelry industry is stepping up. pandoraPandora has donated $1 million to the humanitarian aid organization UNICEF, which will focus […]
Diamond jewelry industry on edge as Russian sanctions threaten to impact diamond supply
Jeweler repairing a diamond ring in a workshop Getty Just a few weeks ago, Bain and the Antwerp World Diamond Center (AWDC) published their annual report “Global Diamond Industryrecounting the “brilliant recovery” of the diamond jewelry industry after the pandemic slowed. Covering the entire diamond value chain, from production to sales to consumers, he reported: […]
The jewelry industry creates celebrations around International Women’s Day – JCK
In honor of International Women’s Day, jewelers across the United States and around the world are hosting fundraising events and programs that empower women for the March 8 celebration. International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration that highlights the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, according to official organizers. Since its first […]
Istanbul Jewelry Fair Brings Jewelry Industry Together For The 51st Time
(PRESS RELEASE) One of the most important events for the jewelry industry on the global calendar, Istanbul Jewelry Show brings together outstanding companies and brands with industry experts on a safe platform while providing opportunities for new cooperation and a unique means of exchanging information. The main sponsored by IGI, the global authority for grading […]
Perspectives on the journey to Net Zero »
(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK — For nearly three decades, governments have come together every year in response to the global climate emergency. This international climate cooperation supports science-based action and the development of systems to protect the earth and its environment. The impact of these issues and the guidelines they dictate are being felt across […]
Initiatives in Art and Culture and Mark Hanna announce “The Jewelry Industry: Perspectives on…
François-Xavier Morvan, Senior Manager Sustainable Development Performance, KeringImage courtesy of IAC Kirsten Hund, Head of Carbon Neutrality, DeBeersImage courtesy of IAC For nearly three decades, governments have come together every year in response to the global climate emergency. This international climate cooperation supports science-based action and the development of systems to protect the earth and […]
Perspectives on the Journey to Net Zero,” the second in their Boldly Building the Future collaborative series
The webinar follows the inaugural conversation in December, Decade of Action: Climate and the Precious Metals Industry. Northampton, MA –News Direct– Arts and Culture Initiatives Lisa Koenigsberg, President of Arts and Culture Initiatives Feb. 14, 2022 /3BL Media/ — For nearly three decades, governments have come together each year in response to the global climate […]
The future of the jewelry industry: trends and perspectives
While the past year has given jewelry the industry has its fair share of challenges – with lockdowns impacting global jewelry trends, thousands of store closures and the cancellation of trade shows and events – creativity has exploded in terms of how whose jewelers market, present and sell their collections. Jewelry brands and midsize retailers […]
How a woman-founded Motley is disrupting the jewelry industry
Jewelry designed by Zak Sheinman, for Motley. (c) Marija Vainilaviciute Based in London motleyThe unique business model is shaking up the industry, with an original demi-fine offering crafted by some of the most talented jewelry designers on the contemporary scene. Co-founder Cecily Motley explains how her company empowers consumers to invest in design. Cecily Motley […]
The Jewelry Industry Will Be Worth $266.53 Billion By 2027 |
Pune, India, Jan. 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to Fortune Business Insights, the jewelry industry is expected to show considerable growth reaching USD 266.53 billion while growing at a CAGR of 3.7% between 2020 and 2027. This is attributed to the increasing adoption of technology and the remarkable emergence of digital media platforms that […]
JewelEMarket, the Kohinoor of Indian Wholesale Fashion Imitation Jewelery Industry
Bombay (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: When Ritesh Barbbaya, the Founder and CEO of JewelEMarket.com, India’s first fashion imitation jewelry B2B wholesale platform, started receiving messages and calls from the imitation jewelry fraternity of fashion across India after the world was locked down due to Covid-19, the gravity and powerlessness of the offline community forced itself […]
The best jewelry design collaborations of 2021 – JCK
From Aurate x Halston (pure Peretti chic) to Bea Bongiasca x Wolf Designs (electric youthful elegance), it was difficult to select the best jewelry design collaborations of the year. Some have raised awareness of important issues and historical events. Others simply delighted the senses with a unique expression of beauty, novelty and ingenuity. Here, we […]
Supply chain issues are affecting the jewelry industry
ORANGE COUNTY, NC – The jewelry industry is vibrant year round, but Carrboro jeweler Karl Linger says Christmas is one of the busiest seasons. What would you like to know North Carolina jeweler Karl Linger owns Rings True in the CarrMill mall, says Christmas is one of the busiest seasons A Mastercard spending boost Jewelery […]
Use of Raman spectroscopy in the jewelry industry
Identifying gemstones is not a trivial task. While properties such as color and transparency can aid in identification, gemstones such as rubies, spinels, and garnets can be difficult to distinguish from these properties alone. Image Credit: Akkaradet Bangchun / Shutterstock.com Many gemologists will supplement their visual inspection of gemstones with a variety of optical techniques, […]
Ghana to tap into local jewelry industry economy to create jobs and wealth
Ghana is seeking to harness the economic potential of its local jewelry industry to boost wealth and job creation, said Nana Akwasi Awuah, Managing Director of the Precious Minerals Marketing Company at the declaration exhibition. gold and jewelry in 2021. Ghana overtook South Africa as the continent’s largest gold producer with 4.8 million ounces in […]
Development of mobile applications for the jewelry industry
In February 2021, the jewelry industry in the United States sold jewelry worth nearly $ 3.4 billion, according to a report by Statistical. Certainly the United States offers a pool of opportunities for jewelry businesses to thrive. However, great results come to those who improvise. With over 290 million smartphone users in the United States […]
Advancing a fair vision for the jewelry industry
Women are at the origin of 90% of the demand for products in the jewelry industry and are present throughout the value chain. However, the roles and opportunities of women in the jewelry supply chain are conditioned by gender inequalities and discrimination. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed and, in some cases, reversed progress […]
How to start selling handmade jewelry online in 2021?
Publication displays: 156 According to Statista, more than 29 million people buy jewelry from online platforms. This means that an online jewelry business can be very profitable. Nowadays, people prefer handcrafted jewelry to mass-produced trinkets. If you want to start an online business wholesale handcrafted jewelry business, you need to know how to sell your […]
Founders of jewelry, take the jewelry industry to the next level with their entrepreneurial skills
New Delhi [India], Oct 27 (ANI / PRTree): Being an entrepreneur is not an easy skill to master. It takes tireless effort, undivided attention, unwavering determination, a focused mindset, and a well-defined business plan. Although the basic concept of business success and growth remains the same, the jewelry industry operates differently where every detail and […]
Founders of jewelry, take the jewelry industry to the next level with their entrepreneurial skills
ANI | Update: Oct 27, 2021 5:00 PM STI New Delhi [India], Oct 27 (ANI / PRTree): Being an entrepreneur is not an easy skill to master. It requires unremitting effort, unwavering focus, unwavering determination, a focused mindset, and a well-defined business plan. Although the basic concept of business success and growth remains the same, […]
Jewelry Industry Statistics, Growth, Share, Revenue and
Pune, India, October 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – According to Fortune Business Insights ™, the Jewelry industry is expected to show considerable growth reaching $ 266.53 billion while posting a CAGR of 3.7% between 2020 and 2027. This is due to the increasing adoption of technology and the remarkable emergence of digital media platforms that […]
Jewelry Making Industry Statistics, Growth, Share, Revenue and Forecast [2020-2027]
The companies featured in the global jewelry industry report are Cartier International SNC (Paris, France), Signet Jewelers Limited (Hamilton, Bermuda), Pandora Jewelry, LLC. (Oakland, California, United States), Chow Tai Fook Jewelery Company Limited (Central & Western, Hong Kong), Tiffany & Co (New York, United States), Rajesh Exports Ltd (Bengaluru, Karnataka, India), Harry Winston , Inc., […]
How to start selling handmade jewelry online in 2021?
Publication displays: 127 According to Statista, more than 29 million people buy jewelry from online platforms. This means that an online jewelry business can be very profitable. Nowadays, people prefer handcrafted jewelry to mass-produced trinkets. If you want to start an online business wholesale handcrafted jewelry business, you need to know how to sell your […]
HanaGold – A Pioneer for Vietnam Jewelry Industry Innovation
The HanaGold Token (HNG) represents the value of the HanaGold ecosystem. NFTs can represent the value of an item or collection of jewelry. Start your own jewelry business with the guide and support of HanaGold HanaGold creates an ecosystem with a variety of attractive products and services, in particular the 4.0 jewelry store and the […]
HanaGold – A pioneer of innovation in Vietnam’s jewelry industry
The HanaGold Token (HNG) represents the value of the HanaGold ecosystem. NFTs can represent the value of an item or collection of jewelry. Start your own jewelry business with the guide and support of HanaGold HanaGold creates an ecosystem with a variety of attractive products and services, in particular the 4.0 jewelry store and the […]
Longtime Hamilton Jewelers Director Jim Silfies to retire from the jewelry industry
Jim silfies (PRESS RELEASE) PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL – Jim Silfies, who has had an almost 50-year career in the fine jewelry industry, including 30 with Hamilton Jewelers, is retiring from the company at the end of September. Jim began his Illustrious career in 1972, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was recruited by his American Legion […]
How the jewelry industry is riding the new normal
Technology, especially social media, has also played a crucial role in helping the gemstone and jewelry industry regain what it has lost in the year since the pandemic. Many companies have taken a leap of faith by continuing to fuel their businesses with their partners and consumers, using the digital platform to bridge the gap […]
Longtime Hamilton Jewelers Director Jim Silfies to retire from the jewelry industry
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida, September 29, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Jim silfies, who has enjoyed an almost 50-year career in the fine jewelry industry, including 30 with Hamilton Jewelers, is retiring from the company at the end of September. Jim silfes Jim began his Illustrious career in 1972, in Lancaster, PA. He was recruited […]
Death fine jewelry industry icon
Nilda zulueta (PRESS RELEASE) Nilda Zulueta, owner of Cardel Jewelers Inc., an award-winning, nationally recognized quality jewelry manufacturing company located in the heart of New York’s fine jewelry district, passed away on July 18, 2021. For over 35 years, Cardel has been one of a handful of leading fine jewelry companies delivering the highest quality […]
Emily P. Wheeler on her career and her new jewelry collection
Emily P. Wheeler decided that after a universally difficult year, it was time to take off our sweatpants and get dressed! Thus, the latest launch of her eponymous line of jewelry, “Dress Up”, is daring, young and prompts us to dress for fun. In this interview, she talks about how she got started in the […]
How Bergio International plans to dominate the jewelry industry
FAIRFIELD, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / September 22, 2021 / Bergio International, Inc. (“Bergio” or the “Company”) (OTC ROSE: BRGO), a global leader in jewelry design and manufacture, has announced a partnership with growth marketing engine PDOCS Labs Ventures. The partnership with PDOCS Labs Ventures comes after a great year for Bergio International. They announced the […]
A multifaceted future: the jewelry industry in 2021 | Ask the experts
The jewelry industry received a heavy blow in 2020 as the global economy stalled. Offices were closed and jobs were lost, leading to a high sense of uncertainty among people, leaving them with less disposable income to spend on luxury goods like jewelry. But things started to improve in 2021 and people are back to […]
Laboratory-grown diamonds gain traction in the jewelry industry
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA – Lab-grown diamonds are gaining traction in the jewelry industry and among consumers. This year, Pandora, the world’s largest jewelry company, launched its first lab-created diamond collection, called Pandora Brilliance. According to the Pandora website, the collection contains “stones that are physically, chemically and optically identical to their mined counterparts.” The difference is […]
3D Systems Launches VisiJet Wax Jewel Red Material To Transform Jewelry Design
The American manufacturer of 3D printers 3D Systems has announced the latest addition to its material portfolio, VisiJet Wax Jewel Red, to enable more complex designs for jewelry production. In combination with the company’s pure wax 3D printing technology, the material facilitates new design styles for jewelry casting while providing efficiency and waste reduction benefits. […]
3D Systems Advances Jewelry Design with Launch of VisiJet®
Material enables new design styles for the company’s famous 100% pure wax 3D printing solution for jewelry casting Facilitates more complex designs with improved durability and flexibility of patterns ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD), the market leader in jewelry in 100% lost wax casting, today introduced […]
Iana Dixon presents the “Hawaii Vacation” jewelry collection – a combination of beauty and quality for stylish women
Long turquoise earrings Turquoise Pendant Necklace Turquoise earrings “Hawaii Vacation” jewelry collection, created especially for fall 2021. Elegant and trendy turquoise blue jewelry created with natural magnesite. “Jewelry that you will wear every day and everywhere”. – Iana Dixon SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO, September 7, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Iana Dixon is launching the all-new […]
The Diamond Oak adds vintage jewelry collection to its online jewelry store
A leader in the jewelry industry has expanded its online store. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, USA, September 6, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Representatives of The Diamond Oak today announced that they have added a collection of vintage jewelry to their online jewelry store. “We are very excited to add the Vintage Jewelry collection,” said Alon […]
Piercing Parlor Rush heats up the jewelry industry
Call it the war of the piercing salons. The heat is on in the rapidly growing body piercing jewelry category, which is teeming with new players revitalized since COVID-19 restrictions began to lift last summer. It was then that shoppers flooded the reservation systems of luxury jewelry and piercing companies like Maria Tash and Love […]
Is consolidation on the cards for the jewelry industry
Indian fashion jewelry the industry, a giant of Rs 30,000 crore, has been around for ages. The difference is only in the metal used for making the jewelry, viz. gold for the precious brass v / s, copper among others for fashion jewelry. The category which was previously considered taboo due to its low prices […]
Meit Kamdar Avlanii on the impact of digitization on the jewelry industry
As the world continues to move forward; Online digitization guides industries towards better and more efficient practices. The jewelry industry is no exception. From improved design practices to streamlined distribution, digitalization is taking hold of an ancient art form, making high-quality jewelry more accessible. Meit Kamdar Avlanii shares his perspective on the impact of digitization […]
Setting New Standards in the Jewelry Industry: Benny Da Jeweler … Sponsored Content – Sponsored Content
The jewelry industry has become more and more popular these days, and even the community has become very specific in what they ask for. This is the reason why any kind of work is not tolerated, people rely on experts and professionals who have long been involved in the jewelry design and creation industry, but […]
Collection of Egyptian jewelry by Silvia Furmanovich
Jewelry designer Silvia Furmanovich has a case of Egyptomania. He is defined as someone with a passion – sometimes an obsession – for all things Egyptian. This enthusiasm inspired the recent one-month adventure of the designer across the country of North Africa with her son Andrey. They went to explore the country’s rich history and […]
How Gemist’s Madeline Fraser is Changing the Jewelry Industry
We are all work in progress; even the successful women you see owning it on Instagram have encountered obstacles along the way and continue to work hard to stay on top of their game. In this series, we sit down with the people who inspire us to find out: how did they do it? And […]
Jewelry industry on the verge of complete collapse National Punching Task Force
The national working group was formed of 350 associations / federations representing the eastern, western, central, northern and southern areas of the entire gemstone and jewelry industry. The objective of this committee is to ensure a harmonious implementation of mandatory punching across the country. The Honorable Minister of Consumer Affairs, Shri Piyush Goyal, virtually met […]
Jewelers Mutual Group announces online publication for the jewelry industry
(PRESS RELEASE)NEENAH, WI – The Jewelers Mutual Group announces the launch of its new business: The Zing Report! The new business-to-business website is specially designed for the jewelry industry. With the slogan “Celebrating Our Industry”, the Zing Report will focus on all aspects of the jewelry industry and community that are worth celebrating. Content will […]
The Jewelry Industry Is About To Collapse National Hallmarking Task Force
The national working group was formed from 350 associations/federations representing the east, west, central, north and south areas of the entire gemstone and jewelry industry. The purpose of this committee is to ensure a smooth implementation of mandatory hallmarking across the country. The Honorable Minister of Consumer Affairs, Shri Piyush Goyal met virtually with the […]
How the jewelry industry will recover from the pandemic
The Covid-19 epidemic has wreaked havoc around the world. With weddings postponed / canceled, the jewelry business has also been hit hard. The Covid pandemic has affected all sectors and businesses have experienced a significant drop in the past year. However, jewelers still hope that once the weddings start, they will start to see an […]
Understanding the process of selling jewelry online
IIf you are looking to sell more jewelry online, you may have noticed that the process is quite different from traditional marketing. It may be a lot to take in, but at GemFind Digital Solutions, we’re here to help simplify the process and give you a clear and simple step-by-step roadmap to help you get […]
Plumb Club research reinforces the value of digital media for the jewelry industry
INone of the most comprehensive research papers on the jewelry industry, The Plumb Club Industry & Market Insights 2021 highlights the importance of digital media to today’s consumer. The study reveals how social and online media platforms are key factors when making purchasing decisions and how a consumer uses these platforms on a computer, tablet […]
How the COVID-19 pandemic may have helped the jewelry industry – JCK
COVID-19 appears to have had a positive effect on jewelry sales, with 30% of consumers in a recent survey saying they bought more jewelry during the pandemic, according to a study by the supplier group The Plumb Club. “The pendulum has definitely shifted from experiential purchases to material purchases,” says Lawrence Hess, executive director of […]
JCK Prepares to Bring Jewelry Industry Together
Sarin Bachmann, vice president of the Reed Jewelry Group, is ready to meet as if it was in 2019. To JCK & Luxury, going back to The Venetian Resort & Sands Expo in Las Vegas in August, she will get closer to her wish. The dates are different than usual, and so the floor arrangements […]
Does Industry Need Prada Jewelry Design Diet? – JCK
Last March, I wrote a story about the jewelry industry’s ubiquitous problem with imitators – manufacturers and individuals who brazenly steal ideas from hardworking designers and brands, then pass them off as their own. It is a problem that plagues the company since there summer a company. But while to my knowledge there are no […]
Tiffany hires Nathalie Verdeille to lead jewelry design
Tiffany & Co. has trapped a formidable – and familiar – design talent to lead its core categories of jewelry and fine jewelry, WWD has learned. Nathalie Verdeille, jewelry creation director at Cartier since 2005, becomes vice-president, artistic director of jewelry and fine jewelry at Tiffany. She is expected to start in the role later […]
Tiffany hires Nathalie Verdeille to lead jewelry design
Tiffany & Co. has trapped a formidable – and familiar – design talent to lead its core categories of jewelry and fine jewelry, WWD has learned. Nathalie Verdeille, director of jewelry creation at Cartier since 2005, becomes vice-president, artistic director of jewelry and fine jewelry at Tiffany. She is expected to start in the role […]
How bright is the future of India’s jewelry industry
The pandemic has transformed our lives and changed the way we look at things. It has impacted every nook and cranny of our way of life. The deterioration of the country’s economic situation also led to the jewelry industry to slow down. But, at the end of every tunnel, there is always a silver lining. […]
FUTURA Jewelry launches the first mercury-free gold jewelry collection to reduce the global threat of mercury emissions to our planet
NEW YORK–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – After more than 30 years at the helm of some of the world’s most prestigious luxury jewelry brands, FUTURA founder Bob Donofrio discovered the harsh reality of the environmental impact of gold mining for jewelry production: 99% of the world’s gold supply is produced by emitting toxic chemicals, including mercury and […]
Good Company: the luxury e-merchant who maintains the honesty of the fine jewelry industry
Finematter creates an online jewelry shopping experience, as if consumers have physically walked into a physical store, met the designer in person, and seen the jewelry made first-hand. Fine material Text size Throughout the pandemic, the fine jewelry industry has seen surprising growth in demand, while most other sectors have seen at least some downturn. […]
Flawless Diamonds Co. and Nicholas Flathau Simultaneously Changing the Jewelry Industry and Lives
CHICAGO, IL / ACCESSWIRE / April 28, 2021 / Flawless Diamonds Co. founded by Nicholas Flathau is a jewelry company built on sacrifice and dedication. This personalized jeweler has had the opportunity to create pieces for many celebrities, including NLE Choppa, Lil Zay Osama and Lil Reese, and countless other clients. Flawless Diamonds have built […]
Beyoncé awards $ 20,000 scholarship to Alabama woman for jewelry industry
A native of Montgomery, Alabama, she is thrilled to have been named the recipient of the Beyoncé Knowles-Carter x Lorraine Schwartz GIA Scholarship. Audriana Osborne was one of three people who were personally selected by the Grammy Award-winning singer to receive the $ 20,000 scholarship, WSFA reports. The funds will help cover Osbourne’s tuition, fees, […]
Beyoncé offers $ 20,000 scholarship to the jewelry industry in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WSFA) – A native of Montgomery has been selected by Beyoncé for a scholarship in the jewelry industry. Audriana Osborne, of Montgomery, was one of three recent recipients of the Beyoncé Knowles-Carter x Lorraine Schwartz GIA scholarship of $ 20,000. “I am so full of gratitude. I am honored and thrilled with this […]
The jewelry industry is no longer really shrinking – JCK
The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) list of North American jewelry companies remained relatively stable in the first quarter of 2021, a surprising turnaround after more than a decade of steep declines. JBT’s total enrollment in the first quarter of 2021 was 25,413, down 1.5% from the previous year. To compare this figure to previous […]
Major jewelry industry events go virtual in 2021 – WWD
The annual Gem Awards will be virtual this year. The event, hosted by the Jewelers of America, typically takes place each January in New York City at Cipriani 42nd Street. Originally, the awards were postponed until July 16, but due to the coronavirus and the uncertainty surrounding vaccination rates, the event will not see a […]
Signet aims to develop the jewelry industry and gain market share
Virginia Drosos has declared a sort of victory at Signet Jewelers, after going through a year of pandemic and finalizing a three-year strategic plan that made the company more digital and agile. Now, with fourth quarter earnings and sales gains on the books, the CEO is setting new goals for the jewelry giant with one […]
Signet aims to grow the jewelry industry and gain market share – WWD
Virginia Drosos has declared a sort of victory at Signet Jewelers, after going through a year of pandemic and finalizing a three-year strategic plan that made the company more digital and agile. Now, with fourth quarter profits and sales gains on the books, the CEO is setting new goals for the jewelry giant with the […]
Meet the women movers and shakers of the gemstone and jewelry industry
The representation of women in the gemstone and jewelry industry has grown in recent years, but there is still a long way to go. Like many other spheres, this industry has been widely seen as a ‘man’s world’, where women have had to overcome significant obstacles to work in the sector. There has certainly been […]
Jewelery industry veterans unveil LuxeRox
(PRESS RELEASE) DENVER, CO – At the height of pandemic containment, jewelry industry veterans and good friends Nan Lung Palmer and Kelly Selcer Phoundoulakis found themselves regularly “in quarantine” on social distancing meals and play dates. dog as a way to stay in touch. They often thought about ways to combine their skills to launch […]
Tim Da Jeweler builds premier jewelry design company
Hip-hop culture has played a huge role in the way people view jewelry today. Many jewelers have thrived on the Hip-Hop culture and the jewelry craze also known as “Blings” in Hip-Hop jargon. Tim Da Jeweler is one of those jewelers, and today he has a thriving business showing the world that anything is possible […]
Jewelry industry predictions for 2021 – JCK
In this episode In this edition of The jewelry district, you will hear JCK Editor-in-Chief Victoria Gomelsky and CIO Rob Bates talk about trends in 2020 that will continue into 2021. E-commerce? Probably here to stay. They will also cover a weird story of the week. Listen now Show Notes12:30 AM Rob and Victoria wish […]
The jewelry industry has a serious inclusivity problem
Fashion Why accessories struggle to catch up and which brands we like to buy for extended sizes. Extended sizes – or the production of clothing that is not part of the standard straight sizing series – usually refers to clothing and, in some cases, to shoes. But while calls for luxury and luxury brands to […]
Pratt and PGI establish platinum jewelry design competition for students – JCK
The Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, has partnered with Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) to create a new design competition, the Platinum DNA Awards, for its jewelry design students. The competition invites students to submit designs that will be judged on originality, creativity, viability and manufacturing engineering, and market appeal. Designs should be designed as […]
Vania Leles’ fine jewelry collection celebrates her African heritage – JCK
As the Black in Jewelry Coalition, a group of jewelry designers BIPOC and other US-based initiatives organize themselves to amplify the voices of talent and minority leaders locally and globally, a voice of other side of the pond disrupts the status quo. in European circles. Enter Vania Leles, the creative force behind London-based Vanleles, touted […]
Rebecca Moskal, Jewelery Industry Public Relations Veteran – JCK
Every Thursday during the pandemic, we check members of the jewelry business with the goal of gleaning shareable tips and tricks for doing business – and living as well as possible – during the COVID-19 crisis. Today we hear from jewelry industry veteran Rebecca Moskal, founder of the Los Angeles-based professional public relations company Communiqué, […]
The future of the jewelry industry: trends and perspectives
Change is in the air, the pandemic has changed the face of every industry. If we talk about the jewelry industry, a new era begins, more customer-centric and more user-friendly. Gold has reaffirmed its faith in the criteria for long-term investment and a haven for bad times like what we are facing right now in […]
JCK Releases State of the Jewelry Industry 2020 Report: COVID-19 Business Impact
(PRESS RELEASE) NORWALK, CT – JCK released its 2020 State of the Jewelry Industry: COVID-19 Business Impact report, which surveyed jewelers before and during the pandemic, making it one of the premier resources for monitor industry response and outlook in a COVID-19 focused world. The results captured in the report show that the majority of […]
How jewelry wholesalers are disrupting the jewelry industry
Posted on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 8:26 a.m. Join AFP’s 100,000+ followers on Facebook Buy an AFP subscription Subscribe to AFP podcasts on itunes and Spotify News, press releases, letters to the editor: augustafreepress2@gmail.com Advertising requests: freepress@ntelos.net (© Piman Khrutmuang – stock.adobe.com) In 2018, the jewelry industry in the United States surpassed $ 279 […]
Jewelers Mutual Group launches Transformational Zing ™ platform for the jewelry industry
“Given the difficult times our industry has faced recently, there has never been a better time for us to bring a meaningful solution to the market. Zing The platform enables jewelers to make faster and smarter business decisions, helps them create a seamless customer experience, and provides a product selection that is historically not available […]
How the jewelry industry is mobilizing to eradicate racism
Jewelry designer Melanie Eddy works at the bench. Courtesy of Mélanie Eddy In the wake of the global social justice movement in recent weeks, black jewelry designers have come to the fore as consumers seek ways to show their support. Like many other luxury industries, jewelry is notoriously lacking in diversity, and while the roundups […]
Thailand, India cooperate to revive gemstone and jewelry industry
(PRESS RELEASE) MUMBAI – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) hosted a webinar to discuss the potential business opportunity between the Indian and Thai jewelry industry after COVID-19, as well as to promote the new version of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair (BGJF). Entitled “Managing the Crisis, Mitigating Impact through Survival and Recovery […]
“We will overcome” is the current mantra of the jewelry industry
RÉSILIENCE. PERSISTENCE. OPTIMISM. These are the qualities that stood out to me in our readers as I looked through the results of our most recent Brain Squad survey, conducted in the first days of April. At this point almost all of our respondents were closed for business and no one really knew when you might […]
Online Certificate in Jewelry Design and Marketing at the Pratt Institute School of Continuing and Professional Studies
#sponsor Image courtesy of Ashley Marcovitz (Coronation – 3D printed nylon choker) Pratt Institute School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS) offers high quality credit and non-credit courses and programs to adult learners in a variety of subjects for educational advancement, career change and enrichment. Advance your jewelry practice this summer in the Certificate in […]
List of jewelry industry trade events for 2020 (including COVID-19 cancellations)
NOTEED TO KEEP ON TRACK of the many sectors of the jewelry industry, numerous business events? Here is your resource. Check out our list of over 60 industry trade shows, including links to each event website. This list will be updated throughout the year, so check it frequently. Should your event be added here? Email […]
Coronavirus crisis spikes gold price, shakes jewelry industry – WWD
The fine jewelry industry was put on high alert earlier this week when Bank of America released a new forecast for gold, predicting the metal could exceed $ 3,000 an ounce over the next 18 months. The rapid escalation in the price of gold – which stood at around $ 1,400 at the start of […]