Ovals, emeralds, cushions and pears are some of the top alternatives for today’s customers.

As synthetics gain ground in jewelry collections and the minds of consumers, Rapaport Magazine takes a look at some of the latest developments in this product category.

The ethical-standards program is making it tougher for companies to get its stamp of approval — a move that has pros and cons for jewelers.

Fancy-shaped diamonds stimulate demand through personalization and encourage creativity among jewelry designers.

Lacquer and load: Statement timepieces in bright hues are having a revival.

Working oval time: This luxuriously elongated watch has soared in popularity, particularly on the secondhand market.

From algorithm to adornment: Whether as a design aid, a data tracker, or a retail tool, artificial intelligence is making its mark — even as it raises questions of ethics and creative quality.

Hot off the runway: See what the designers at the recent spring-summer fashion shows have in store for the year ahead.

All about love: The Paris-based designer is keeping it personal with her fun, stackable statement jewelry.

Feeling peachy: Padparadscha sapphires, moonstones, garnets, tourmalines, spinels, and diamonds are some of the stones that lend themselves to the chosen hue of 2024.