Lara Ewen

Do Jewelry Consumers Care About Traceability?

Despite the buzz over digital diamond tracking, today’s customers value honest conversations more than flashy devices.

Is inflation hitting the industry, or is the market experiencing a correction following a blockbuster 2021?

Retailers hope lab-grown and colored-gemstone purchases will offset inflation woes over the festive season.

A look at some of the salient stats in the trade for 2022.

Economic pressures are boosting the appeal of pre-owned jewelry among retailers and consumers alike.

Yellow gold, layered necklaces and ’90s styles were among the trends at the JA New York fair.

Some store owners saw a slowdown to pre-Covid-19 revenue levels, but anticipate a busy holiday period.

The market for custom engagement rings is booming, and to deliver the goods, designers have to balance aesthetics, mechanics and client expectations.