Qurate to Close HSN’s Florida HQ Amid Restructuring
Layoffs will reportedly start next month as HSN plans to move into QVC’s location in Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Diamond Bracelet Outshines Estimate at U.K. Auction
The auction also featured the sale of a Cartier necklace made when Egyptomania was sweeping Great Britain.
Piece of the Week: Lalaounis’ Good Luck Charm for 2025
The “Blossom Rosette” blooms with love, beauty, and hope for the year ahead.
3 Ways to Capitalize on America’s Newfound Love of Colored Gems
Colored stones are stepping into a jewelry spotlight typically reserved for diamonds—are you ready to sell color?
Harvey Rovinsky, Longtime Owner of Bernie Robbins Jewelers, Dies at 77
Rovinsky is remembered as a great mentor who made the employees of his stores feel like family.
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Facets of Fire Has a Diamond Challenge for Retailers
For every jeweler who tries their luck, the company will make a donation to Jewelers for Children.
WJA Chapter Leaders Resign as Fallout From DEI Remarks Snowballs
The boards of at least five chapters have resigned in response to controversial statements the WJA national board president made last month.
3 New Year’s Resolutions for Jewelry Lovers
The new year feels like a clean slate, inspiring reflection, hope, and the motivation to become better versions of ourselves.
RJC Executive Director Melanie Grant Is Stepping Down
An experienced jewelry writer and curator, Grant led the organization for two years.
Pharrell Williams Brings Tahitian Pearls to His New Tiffany & Co. Collection
Five new designs were added, all donning Tahitian cultured pearls and spear-like trident motifs, along with the new “Titan” setting.
Registration Open for Converge 2025
The inaugural event is being co-hosted by the American Gem Society and the Gemological Institute of America.
24 Karat Club of New York Elects 5 New Members
Jewelers of America’s Annie Doresca and AGTA CEO John W. Ford Sr. are among the new members.
Boucheron’s High Jewelry Takes the Form of ‘Untamed Nature’
The jeweler’s latest high jewelry collection looks into the Boucheron archives to create a “living encyclopedia of high jewelry.”
LVMH Watch, Jewelry Sales End the Year Down
Watch and jewelry sales slipped 3 percent in 2024, though the luxury conglomerate did see business pick up in the fourth quarter.
Consumer Confidence Slips for Second Consecutive Month
It hit a four-month low in January due to concerns about the job market, though consumers remain bullish about the stock market.
Chris Ploof To Teach Mokume Gane at AJS
The jewelry designer and master metalsmith will present on the ancient Japanese metalworking technique at the Atlanta Jewelry Show in March.
WFDB Joins Efforts to Promote Natural Diamonds With New Campaign
The “Moments” social media campaign emphasizes the emotional ties between natural diamonds and life’s special milestones.
Bliss Lau Celebrates the Intricate Mosaic of Identity in New Collection
The versatile “As We Are” collection features 14 pieces with interlocking designs allowing for 27 different looks worn around the body.
Botswana’s First Olympic Gold Medalist Is Now a De Beers Ambassador
Letsile Tebogo will help to promote natural diamonds and the good they have done for his country.
NouvelleBox Show Returns to New York City
The showcase, in its second year, will feature more than 20 international brands at its curated event from Feb. 2-4.
Watch: Fine Jewelry Market Predictions for 2025
“My Next Question” guests Sherry Smith and Edahn Golan share their 2025 forecasts, from sales and marketing to what retailers should stock.
Here Is the 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson Educational Lineup
The seminar series covers topics from market trends and colored stone terminology to working with museums and growing an Instagram profile.
Le Vian Corp. Chairman Larry LeVian, a Man of Faith and Family, Dies at 73
LeVian is remembered for his leadership in the jewelry industry and for being a selfless and compassionate person.
New Jersey Jeweler Sentenced to 2 1/2 Years for Evading Customs
Monishkumar Kirankumar Doshi Shah pleaded guilty to evading customs on more than $13.5 million of jewelry imported into the U.S.
Dev Shetty To Head New Auction House for Rare Colored Gems
Jemora Gemhouse’s inaugural auction, slated for March, will take place in Dubai and feature polished sapphires.
Rachel Quinn Embodies Feelings of Falling in Love in New Collection
Quinn partnered with Gemfields to create “Crazy Love,” which features Zambian emeralds and Mozambican rubies across 10 pieces.
