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The Month In Review: August August 28, 2019 (0 comments)

Merrick, NY—As jewelers get ready for the all-important fall selling season, the natural diamond industry is working hard to cement its place in the minds of consumers. Rental is becoming a hot trend in apparel as shoppers seek both thrift and sustainability. They’re also seeking smaller and/or less-costly options for diamond engagement rings, but planned new tariffs will make Chinese-made jewelry more expensive. In case you missed any, here were the top stories from August:

As Diamond Sales Drop Precipitously, More Efforts To Promote Natural Over Lab-Grown

In Memoriam: David Morrow, Reinhold Jewelers

As Fashion Struggles And More Retailers Offer Rental, How Jewelers Can Find Profit

Editorial: The Trend You Should Be Jumping On—Or At Least Seriously Considering

New JewelryEcomm Report: 52% of Consumers Click for Engagement Rings

AGTA Names 2019 Spectrum Award Winners

Industry News: Diamond Prices Still Falling; Chinese Jewelry Will Be Taxed;

JSA: What To Do In An Active Shooter Event

Alex & Ani Jewelry Sues Nation’s #2 Bank For Gender Discrimination; How To Avoid Getting Sued

The Trends That Will Affect Retail Over The Coming Few Years