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nationaljeweler.com | Lenore Fedow |Michelle Graff |Natalie Francisco |Edahn Golan
The awards, which are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, were The theme of the 2025 awards is The judging panel consists of five people who bring a rich mix of heritage, innovation, and influence from across the jewelry industry, said the organization. The 2025 Jose Hess Design Awards Judges are as follows:Susan Helmich, Susan Helmich Design, has been a celebrated goldsmith and jewelry designer for more than 50 years.
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nationaljeweler.com | Lenore Fedow |Natalie Francisco |Edahn Golan |Peter Smith
The family-owned and operated jeweler was founded in 1975 by Jorge Adeler and his wife Graciela Adeler, who immigrated from Argentina to the United States in 1973. In 1980, the jeweler opened its flagship store in Great Falls. At one point, the jeweler operated seven locations across the East Coast but switched gears in 2001 to focus on its flagship, according to its Adeler Jewelers opened its flagship store in Great Falls, Virginia, in 1980.
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nationaljeweler.com | Lenore Fedow |Natalie Francisco |Michelle Graff |Edahn Golan
Watches of Switzerland Group operates its eponymous stores, monobrand watch boutiques, and jewelry stores across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. The retailer, which reported its preliminary results on May 15, echoed what luxury conglomerate Richemont said last week—For the fiscal year ending April 27, Watches of Switzerland’s global revenue totaled £1.65 billion ($2.22 billion), up 7 year-over-year (8 percent at constant currency rates).
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nationaljeweler.com | Michelle Graff |Lenore Fedow |Natalie Francisco |Edahn Golan
Dallas—A jeweler from New Paltz, New York, was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading guilty to his role in the death of a fellow jeweler following a trade show in Dallas last March. Dallas County court records show that David Walton, 42, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of injury to a child, elderly or disabled individual in the death of 69-year-old David Ettinger.
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nationaljeweler.com | Michelle Graff |Lenore Fedow |Natalie Francisco |Edahn Golan
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nationaljeweler.com | Natalie Francisco |Edahn Golan |Lenore Fedow |Peter Smith
New York—Manufacturing Jewelers & Suppliers of America (MJSA) has released its annual “Buyer’s Guide” for 2025 to 2026. The 168-page book is a resource for the equipment, supplies, and services needed to make, sell, and repair jewelry. Topics in this year’s edition are organized into 10 categories:Beads;Business Equipment & Services;Chain;Contract Manufacturing Services;Findings;Gemstones;Metals;Packaging & Display;Schools & Educational Resources; andTools & Equipment.
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nationaljeweler.com | Edahn Golan |Lenore Fedow |Natalie Francisco |Michelle Graff
Conventional wisdom in many corners of the jewelry industry is that 2024 was an OK year for the U.S. retail market. Some will point out that sales figures were, at the very least, positive compared with 2023. And it is true, to some extent. Overall U.S. jewelry sales did increase, up on average by 2 percent, but the butter was not spread evenly.
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nationaljeweler.com | Lenore Fedow |Edahn Golan |Peter Smith |Natalie Francisco
Ferndale, Mich.—Gem Legacy, the industry nonprofit focused on mining communities in East Africa, has expanded its advisory council. Its three new members are:Sara Yood, president, CEO, and general counsel of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee;Raja Shah, president of Color First; andMélanie Matthes, junior specialist at Christie’s. “Each of these new members brings a unique lens on the industry,” said Rachel Merisheki, executive director of Gem Legacy.
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nationaljeweler.com | Lenore Fedow |Edahn Golan |Peter Smith |Natalie Francisco
Chicago—Beyoncé wore a custom bolo tie necklace crafted by Brilliant Earth during her Chicago performance on the Cowboy Carter Tour at Soldier Field last weekend. The design was inspired by her “Cowboy Carter” album and her “Queen Bey” persona. Fans of the Grammy-winning artist are referred to collectively as the “Beyhive.”The one-of-a-kind necklace features a bee wearing a crown and a 14.46-carat black diamond surrounded by 5.70 carats of diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold.
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nationaljeweler.com | Edahn Golan |Lenore Fedow |Peter Smith |Natalie Francisco
Taormina, Sicily—After giving the world a sneak peek at the Met Gala , Bulgari officially debuted its newest high jewelry and watch collection at a gala dinner and fashion show held Monday in Sicily.The collection, called “Polychroma,” is an ode to the values of colors, plurality, polymorphism, and multidimensionality, the jeweler said.It includes not only high jewelry and high-end watches, but also gemstone-set purses, eyewear, and perfume bottles.The title, Polychroma, was chosen because...
