New York – Lab-grown and over-graded diamonds, smartwatches and the per-ounce price of gold are among the topics expected to have a big impact on the jewelry industry this year.
Also expected to stay in the headlines in 2014 are continuing developments in social media, including social selling, and m-commerce – consumers making purchases via their smartphones or tablets.
National Jeweler has predicted five stories that will remain relevant to the jewelry industry in the coming year. This list was compiled with the help of Cindy Edelstein of the Jeweler’s Resource Bureau, Beth Ann Bonanno of The EAB Project and Marc Knobloch, vice president of diamond company Aron Knobloch Inc.
