As the world becomes smaller due to an evolving global marketplace, so too must jewelers, even on a local level, become more sophisticated. Whether supply or demand rises, the industry must remain flexible. As Patrice Nordey, CEO of a consultancy group said, "The jewelry industry...
Diamonds carry a lot of meaning. They are symbolic of everlasting love, and perhaps like your love, they can shine forever. They're not just for weddings or a proposal to be wed though. Diamonds convey a sense of elegance and sophistication. Because there is a...
Why do people buy diamond rings? Of course there's the obvious tradition of engagement and wedding rings, and this time of year, a lot of people are purchasing anniversary rings. Why is this? According to Gary Long, a jeweler in Stockton, California, "diamonds are considered...
Some people wonder why the standard rule exists that a man should spend at least two month’s salary on his bride-to-be’s ring. Consider for a moment that, not only are you going to be with this person for the rest of your life, but she...
It's no secret that the United States is the world's largest diamond consuming market with a global demand hovering just below 40 billion dollars in 2014. However, did you know that China is the second largest diamond market even though they buy a little more...
If you’ve ever seen the movie Blood Diamond, you may be under the impression that Western Africa is the leading producer of diamonds in the world. In fact, we asked our intern today who she thought the leading diamond producer was, and she immediately said...
From INSTOREMAG.COM A Twitter user is burning up the internet with the astonishing news that the little plastic discs on the back of inexpensive earrings can be – wait for it – removed. "After my nineteen years of living I have now realized that you are...
From instoremag.com: Turquoise Ask any retailer and they’ll exclaim that blue is the all-time bestselling gemstone color. For the benefit of those who haven’t gotten around to the trend report in this month’s INDESIGN, I’ll clue you in that turquoise is the variation on the color that’s...
From the New York Times---When Tom Fitzgerald proposed to his boyfriend Jamie Holloway in March 2014, he unveiled a ring that was a far cry from the traditional diamond solitaire. The piece, created by the London jewelry designer Hannah Martin, is a modern interpretation of...
