US-based Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, has raised its full-year outlook after third quarter sales outperformed expectations.
RAPAPORT. Online retailer Blue Nile has begun offering larger and pricier lab-grown diamonds, including for engagement rings.
The e-tailer, which Signet Jewelers acquired in August, lists synthetic diamonds ranging from under 1 carat to more than 4 carats on its “Design Your Own Ring”.
Zales will offer a new collection of bridal jewelry featuring larger lab-grown diamonds ranging from 1 to 3 carats.The products are the result of a partnership between the Signet Jewelers-owned store chain and wedding-dress retailer Kleinfeld. They were inspired by bridal details such as lace.
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