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As more jewellery brands embrace lab-grown diamonds, some fear oversupply

Inside Retail

However, at this point in time, the diamonds were considered too small and unrefined to be sold in the fine jewelry market. As supply goes up, especially in a high-end retail category like jewelry, demand inevitably goes down, driving the price of products lower and lower. A notable increase from the 1.7

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Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds

VMS

jewelry sales were up sharply in July compared to the same month in 2020 as well as in 2019, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Jewelry sales were up 82.6 grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment.

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Latifa bint Mohammed inaugurates first permanent campus of L’ÉCOLE Middle East in Dubai

Design Middleeast

L’ÉCOLE serves as a leading educational and training platform for introducing the public to jewelry culture and expanding the creative horizons for artisans and designers, enhancing their skills, promoting a knowledge-based and innovative-driven economy, and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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3 Ways Independent Jewelry Retailers Can Adapt Post COVID-19

RetailMinded

Jewelry stores, like all other physical stores, have been closed across America since March 2020, and in many cases, retailer jewelers are closing their shutters permanently. While they are hesitant to spend, the majority of them said they would be willing to spend the same or more on jewelry if it is meaningful.

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Retailing in India: Rise and Shine Through

VMS

Jewelry hasn’t only been a significant adornment for special occasions for Indians, it’s also an asset of social prestige and financial security for periods of uncertainties. The company added more than 50 new stores in the year 2020 across all its jewelry businesses. Here are shining Indian examples. Zealously Zoya.

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Seven standout store openings in the US: Casper, APL and more

Inside Retail

The store, which spans two floors, measures 14,400 square feet and is largely draped in quilted velvet and silk, was designed by Swarovski’s creative director Giovanna Engelbert to resemble a vibrant jewelry box filled with treasures.

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Orit

Retail Design Blog

Founded in 1958, Orit is one of the leaders in the purchasing, sale and exchange of jewelry and luxury watches.

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