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4 Hot Jewelry Designers

 

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Of the hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their jewelry at the recent JA show in New York, we discovered some creative new jewelry designers whose interpretations of diamonds, gemstones and precious metals really dazzled us. In addition to their stunning designs and craftsmanship, we also wanted to shine a light on what inspired their collections. We were fascinated by their stories. As retailers, you know how important it is for a piece of jewelry to have a good story behind it. Many customers today, especially millennials, are looking for […]

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2016’s Top Jewelry Trends

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Around this time of year, right after the big runway shows in New York, Paris and Milan, accessory forecasters make their predictions for the jewelry trends they think will catch on with real-life, mainstream customers. And there’s no one whose jewelry radar we trust more than Karen Giberson, president of the Accessories Council, the New York-based non-profit trade group that counts Bulgari and Tiffany among its members. Here are Karen’s picks for the top jewelry trends that can translate to sales for you and your store […]

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The most spectacular blue gemstone rings!

Love blue? Jewelry designers do too. This serene and comforting hue—and symbol of trust and loyalty—can be found in collections from new designers to old favorites, including David Yurman, John Hardy, and Lagos. The reason blue leads the jewelry color palette, says Doug Hucker, Chief Executive Officer of the American Gem Trade Association, is because “blue is people’s favorite color gemstone.”  And we’re not just talking sapphires, there are many other sparkly blue stones to choose from—topaz, aquamarine, tanzanite, iolite, turquoise—to match most any budget. To find out what other gemstones are trending with consumers, click here […]

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Slideshow: The prettiest Valentine jewelry

Ever since Valentine’s Day was declared an English holiday back in 1537, people have given gifts. Some of the earliest presents were candles. Greeting cards took off in 1913 when Hallmark produced its first Valentine. And of course, flowers and candy are long-time favorites. But nothing celebrates a lasting love more than a keepsake piece of fine jewelry. Here are four gifting trends we’re loving this Valentine’s day. And a special thanks to Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for Jewelers of America, who shared some gift-giving advice and some of her favorite pieces with us.

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Gem watch: Pretty pastels for spring

With Pantone’s color of the year—rose quartz and serenity blue—expected to dominate spring fashions, we predict that pretty pastel jewelry will be popular with consumers as well. Brands like Lagos and David Yurman carry lines with the pink and blue palette, and more are expected to follow.

Click through our slide show and take a look at some of the stunning pieces Jewelers of America and the Silver Promotion Service have shared with us.
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