Shares of jewelry retailer Zale Corp. plunged nearly 26 percent after the company revealed that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will investigate its accounting after Zale restated its 2008 and 2009 earnings.

Is the economy finally on the mend? According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the economy grew at a rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter. This is the highest growth seen since 3.6 percent growth was recorded in the third quarter of 2007, and follows a 0.7 percent decrease from last quarter.

New York--It's been a trying year for the Italian jewelry industry, where unfavorable exchange rates and fickle gold prices have thrown cold water on efforts to maintain the heat in the intercontinental love affair between Italy and U.S. jewelers.

Lafayette, La.--It might be a little easier for consumers to find gifts for all the footballs fans on their holiday shopping list this year. Industry supplier Stuller recently announced a major expansion of its NFL-licensed jewelry line, with stainless steel pieces launching just in time for the holiday season.

New York--Dallas Rocks, an annual gala event benefiting the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.), is just around the corner, with highlights set to include an auction and the presentation of the "Rising Star Empowerment Award" to Bush twins Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager.

New York--Dallas Rocks, an annual gala event benefiting the Diamond Empowerment Fund (D.E.F.), is just around the corner, with highlights set to include an auction and the presentation of the "Rising Star Empowerment Award" to Bush twins Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager.

Lexington, Mass.--Paragon Lake, creator of the Virtual Display Case, will present a one-hour Webinar on Nov. 9 to help identify how technology can help retail jewelry sales.

Seattle--A federal jury in Seattle recently ruled against Blue Nile Inc.'s $60 million lawsuit accusing The Yehuda Diamond Co. of false or misleading advertising because of its price comparisons with the online jeweler, according to a Yehuda news release.