Dig into a Paraiba Page-Turner December 10, 2024 A comprehensive new volume on this tourmaline variety gives new meaning to the term “blue book.” Colored Gemstones
The Royal Treatment: What Do You Do with a Country’s Crown Jewels? December 10, 2024 Museum curators share the ins and outs of managing this niche estate category. Jewelry
For Jeweler CD Peacock, Bigger Is Better December 10, 2024 The longtime Chicago retailer’s expansive new flagship pays tribute to its history and its hometown. Retail
Diamond Lovers, Pack Your Baguettes December 10, 2024 This slim, elongated cut is blinging up jewelry collections with its streamlined flair. Jewelry
The Luxury Brands Killing It on Live Stream December 10, 2024 Real-time video interaction is the digital-shopping model du jour for US jewelry and timepiece retailers. Retail
The Perpetual Popularity of Paraiba December 10, 2024 This rare, strikingly distinctive tourmaline continues to spike in both price and desirability. Colored Gemstones
Rocksbox Tries Its (Second)hand at Brick-and-Mortar December 10, 2024 The pre-owned jewelry e-tailer recently debuted a physical boutique in upscale San Francisco. Jewelry
Designer Emmanuel Tarpin’s Mine-Opening Experience December 4, 2024 By taking trips to opal, emerald, and Paraiba tourmaline sources, the up-and-coming jeweler has gained a new perspective on the gems he uses in his work. Colored Gemstones
Martin Rapaport on Natural Diamond Markets October 10, 2024 Geopolitical and economic forces are disrupting the industry, but there’s opportunity to be had in the decline of retailers’ synthetic margins, diamond-jewelry resale and a $72 trillion inheritance boom. Synthetics
Book Review: If Jewels Could Talk October 9, 2024 Author Carol Woolton tracks hoops, cuffs, beads and other types of ornamentation through the ages, tying today’s trends to a legacy of adornment. Jewelry