While Americans have had trouble buying overseas, US sellers are reaping the benefits – and may be giving Geneva a run for its money.

These sales reflect the stones’ value as well as consumers’ confidence in the market.

Four auction officials share the pieces they loved best out of 2025’s offerings.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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