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Vegas Proved That Pre-Owned Jewelry Is Big Business

The turnout for antique and vintage offerings at the summer shows was a testament to a burgeoning market.

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Why Now’s the Time to Play Up Jewelry from the Past

The estate market is hotter than ever as collectors and connoisseurs seek value, distinctive period looks, and sustainable style.

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Estate Jewelry Holds Meaning – and That’s Why It’s So Powerful

More than a store of wealth, these pre-owned pieces are a connection to heritage and history.

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Six Estate Jewelers Share Their Favorite Finds of the Year

Dealers look back on the most spectacular pieces they bought or sold in 2025.

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Tracing Vintage Jewels from Deco to Disco

A new book by Beth Bernstein highlights the interplay of 20th-century jewelry trends and the socio-cultural events that shaped them.

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A $100M Wake-Up Call: When the Louvre Lost Its Crown

The heist at the Paris landmark was a staggering blow to the jewelry field, and has prompted museums to take a serious look at their security.

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Retail
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What Happens When Luxury Department Stores Don’t Pay Their Jewelers?

Recent changes at Saks and Neiman Marcus have left some jewelry brands waiting for their money, say insiders. Meanwhile, other chains are stepping up to fill in the gaps — and to capture more high-end clients.

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Turning on the Charleston Charm: Croghan’s Jewel Box

The South Carolina family retailer is continuing its 118-year legacy with a new, larger location to showcase its estate offerings and designer lines.

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Jewelry
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Back Jewelry Is the Latest Fashion-Forward Statement

Luxury brands and celebrities are turning heads and slowing scrolls by styling necklaces and brooches in reverse.

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How a Seaside Childhood Memory Birthed the Renna Jewelry Brand

Founder Renna Brown-Taher taps the magic of the ocean to create her whimsical designs, while striving to make a minimal impact on the natural world.

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Refreshing a Famous Family Legacy: Serena Cipullo

As a creative new voice, the designer works side-by-side with her father, Renato Cipullo, to bring his renowned jewelry brand to today’s generation.

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Gemstones
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The Rise of Desert Diamonds

Brown hues like champagne, cognac and chocolate have gone from imperfections to strong selling points thanks to creative branding and a growing love for irregular stones.

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The Quiet Tragedy of Surat’s Diamond Industry

In India’s manufacturing heartland, despair has begun to claim the lives of cutters and polishers as sanctions choke supplies and lab-grown stones reshape markets. Our reporters share workers’ firsthand stories.

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Designers Are Getting Their Glow On with Moonstones

With demand for both the classic and rainbow varieties waxing and the supply of high-quality material on the wane, this ethereal gem is growing in value.

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Rock-Solid Ambition: Michael Indelicato’s Extraordinary Ascent

The founder of RDI Diamonds talks about how he went from helping his father sell gold as a side hustle to running a multimillion-dollar wholesale giant.

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How AGTA Is Single-Handedly Saving the International Colored-Gemstone Industry

Behind the scenes, the American Gem Trade Association has been fighting a quiet, complex and costly battle in Washington to get gemstone shipments moving again.

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Auctions & Estate
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Don’t Underestimate the Draw of Smaller Auction Houses

Independents like Heritage and Freeman’s bring a lot to the table, taking pride in their transparency and accessibility.

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From the Zip to the Ballerina Clip: The Best of Van Cleef & Arpels

This legendary house’s playful aesthetic and innovative engineering have yielded sought-after classics like Mystery-set jewels and the honeycomb Ludo bracelet.

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November-December 2025

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