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.

More importantly, how will retailers pivot once these goods cease to be profitable?

How retailers and manufacturers are handling this showdown in the US commitment-jewelry market.

Brands like Pandora and Vrai are highlighting the ethical-sourcing and design angles rather than the stones’ inherent value.

Many handheld testing devices use exposed UVC lighting, which can be carcinogenic. One reporter investigates how safe these machines actually are.

Several notable names are playing with the possibilities of man-made diamonds in their latest models.

At some stage, synthetic diamonds will go the way of other synthetic gems and get so cheap that they will be less competitive against natural diamonds.

As some scale back their wedding budgets and others take cues from celebrity looks, here’s what retailers and a consumer survey have found.

Creative settings, stackable looks, and a shift away from round diamonds are some of the styles couples are choosing today.

Solitaires with antique cuts and colored gemstones are attracting today’s brides.

In a market flooded with wedding options, store owners are finding innovative ways to differentiate themselves.

Pieces with engraved messages or meaningful gemstones are a traditional way to show the wedding party some love and commemorate the day.

From Chanel’s tweed-inspired looks to local artists’ hand-engraved gold designs, the country is making its mark on the latest collections.

The Swiss designer’s Facets & Form line explores the play of light through the stones.

Designs sporting four-leaf clovers, horseshoes and inspiring mantras serve as protective talismans for consumers seeking comfort.

Crystal intaglios, gold pendants, and enameled signet rings are just some of the ways jewelers are immortalizing their clients’ animal companions.

Author Carol Woolton tracks hoops, cuffs, beads and other types of ornamentation through the ages, tying today’s trends to a legacy of adornment.

Gem-quality rubies keep getting pricier and harder to find. Dealers weigh in on why they don’t expect this situation to change.

It’s a seller’s market as prices skyrocket and buyers scramble to find investment pieces. Bonhams’s Caroline Morrissey offers her take.

The New York-based company sees a silver lining in the diamond market’s current challenges, says vice president and director of jewelry Michaela Kesselman.

Julia Hackman Chafé, social media manager for gem-dealer Intercolor USA, has over 636,000 followers and recently covered the wedding of the year.