Rapaport’s plans for the future include developing a new generation of data and analytics for the trade.

Just over a year ago, the Cultured Pearl Association of America became the Pearl Association of America. President Jeremy Shepherd talks about the trade body’s evolving core mission, and outlines the latest industry trends and challenges.

Founder Gabrielle Saunders – a GIA-trained gemologist who formerly designed for Alexis Bittar and Harry Winston – blends technical expertise with an intuitive, wellness-led approach, drawing on her parallel practice in meditation and crystal alchemy.

To mark the milestone, the jeweler has launched the Menagerie collection, amping up classic pieces with quirky new motifs.

Jewelry retailers are creating community through thoughtfully designed entertainment spaces that host events from wine tastings to fundraisers.

Attorneys Fernanda Beraldi and Ed Broecker took over and transformed retailer Windsor Jewelry in Indianapolis, revamping the design and upping revenue.

As expenses mount and the market keeps shifting, brands and store owners are working together on how best to share the financial risks.

With more supply available, American dealers can take advantage of a timely boom in gemstone demand.

With their rustic glimmer, antique craftsmanship, and individual character, these stones are still charming jewelry-lovers today.

Dive into the proprietary diamond data shaping the industry’s business decisions.