Marc Solomon, owner of Solomons Jewelers, wants potential brides on New York's Long Island to dream in color when it comes to their engagement rings.

As the economy continues its slow recovery, buyers and exhibitors got back to doing business at the JA New York Winter Show, which opened Sunday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York.

Two retailers and one marketing expert took the stage early Sunday at the JA New York Winter Show to share their advice on everything online, from search engine optimization to the finer points of using Facebook.

Bearing in mind that consumers tend to pre-shop on the Internet before they buy, Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) has developed a new technology that allows jewelry designers and retailers to customize platinum content for their Web sites.

Online jewelry retailer Bidz.com announced that it has settled a lawsuit with a consumer who claimed the company misrepresented the value of its merchandise.