Reuters - Finlay Enterprises Inc. , which operates jewelry concessions in department stores, on Friday said it altered its full-year earnings outlook because retailer Belk Inc. . is not renewing its license at the end of this year.

AP - Jewelry and luxury goods retailer Tiffany & Co. said Wednesday that first-quarter earnings grew 7.7 percent, as double-digit percentage growth in international sales outpaced a sluggish domestic sales performance.

Reuters - Tiffany & Co. Inc. on Wednesday posted higher quarterly earnings, helped by strong international sales, excluding Japan, and a higher gross margin as the luxury jewelry raised prices on select items to help offset higher precious metal costs.

J.C. Penney Co. Inc., on Thursday reported a better-than-expected 22 percent rise in quarterly earnings, helped by higher sales of fine jewelry, shoes and private label merchandise. Although the company raised its full-year earnings...

AP - Jewelry retailer Zale Corp. said Monday the Securities and Exchange Commission has started a probe into its accounting, executive pay and other matters.

Reuters - Zale Corp. , a jewelry retailer, said on Monday that the Securities and Exchange Commission initiated a non-public investigation related to accounting and other matters.

Reuters - High-end jewelry and watch retailer Tiffany & Co. reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on Tuesday as U.S. sales rose and business in Japan improved, helped by better designs and sourcing.

AP - Tiffany & Co. projected 2006 earnings below Wall Street forecasts, while reporting a 6 percent gain in same-store sales at its U.S. stores during the holiday period. The New York-based upscale jewelry retailer also narrowed its full-year profit range for fiscal 2005

Reuters - High-end jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. on Tuesday said its holiday sales rose 6 percent to $712 million, helped by strong demand for diamonds.