De Beers is cracking down on companies creating designs that closely resemble its Everlon diamond jewelry.

New York--De Beers is cracking down on companies creating designs that closely resemble its Everlon diamond jewelry.

U.S. chain store sales in October increased 2.1 percent on a same-store basis compared with the same period last year, representing the strongest reading since July 2008, when sales increased 3.3 percent, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Hamilton, Bermuda--U.S. sales fell 1.7 percent in the third quarter for Signet Jewelers Ltd., operator of the Kay Jewelers and Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry stores.

Hong Kong--Christie's annual Fall Sale of Magnificent Jewels will feature more than 250 gemstones and pieces of jewelry valued in excess of $33 million.

Jewelers need to realize that keeping employee records isn’t optional, writes human resources pro Suzanne DeVries who provides a list of which forms companies should have on file.

New York--Leading Jewelers of the World (LJW) has named six companies as the group's inaugural Affiliate Members.

Attleboro Falls, Mass.--Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) is now accepting entries for the 19th annual MJSA Vision Awards Design Competition, celebrating outstanding talent in the field of jewelry design.