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Online Bidding Isn’t Everything: Why Live Jewelry Auctions Still Matter 

Digital jewelry auction platforms will play a bigger role in the high-value market, but in-person sales are here to stay, say specialists.

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What’s in an Estimate? The Auction Equation

Jewelry specialists offer an inside look at the process of setting a piece’s presale value.

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How Cartier Became One of the Most Iconic Names in Jewelry

With more than 175 years of royal commissions, design innovations and red-box prestige, the luxury jeweler’s legacy continues to drive demand in estate and auction markets worldwide.

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Gemstones
Montana Sapphires: Treasures of the American West

Popular in teal and a spectrum of other hues, these US-produced stones have garnered fans across the world.

From Oregon to Arizona: The Beauty of American Gemstones

Tariffs may be shaking up the industry, but American jewelers have more stateside sourcing options than they realize.

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The Sri Lankan Corundum Conundrum

How the trade came together to crack down on undisclosed radiation treatments in sapphires and rubies from the south Asian country.

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The 24-Year-Old Gem-Cutter Making Her Mark on Lapidary Design

California-based lapidarist Jenna Sloane strives to bring out the beauty in every stone she facets.

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Jewelry
These Maximalist Jewelry Trends Dominated the Autumn-Winter 2025 Catwalks 

From massive pearls to jewels as clothing, these looks should be on everyone’s radar for the next season.

Serpentine Designs Are Snaking Their Way Through the Season’s Jewelry Collections 

This motif has ancient origins, but it’s as fresh as ever in sinuous jewels from designers around the world.

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From Brazil to Bergdorf Goodman: The Rise of Graziela Kaufman 

The founder of jewelry brand Graziela shares how a passion for color, a love of animals, and her South American roots shape her much-coveted collections.

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Note from the Publisher: America First

If countries wish to benefit from US prosperity, they must reciprocate and trade fairly with the US.

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Advertorial
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AGTA Meets with Washington Officials on Tariffs

The American Gem Trade Association recently spoke with US government representatives to discuss the import duties’ impact on the jewelry industry.

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KGK Suisse: The Future of Diamonds Is Traceable

The Swiss gem supplier presents the world’s first Provenance Proof melee diamonds.

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Retail
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Shifting Tides in the US Jewelry Market 

Retailers are riding the waves that tariffs and geopolitical tensions have stirred up, with independent stores outpacing the big chains.

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Eight Jewelry Store Openings That Put the ‘New’ in New York

A slew of fresh boutiques have sprung up in the heart of the Big Apple, from US debuts of international brands to local jewelers branching out.

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Inside Hamilton Jewelers’ Palm Beach Revamp – and What It Says About the Future of Luxury Retail 

A recent renovation of the jewelry retailer’s longtime Florida location has broadened its bridal focus and elevated its customer experience.

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Trumped-Up Charges: How Jewelry Retailers Are Coping with Tariffs 

Alongside rising gold prices, the US import duties are forcing jewelers to hedge their bets as the outcome remains up in the air.

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Why It’s a Buyer’s Market for Diamonds and Colored Gems 

With prices for both likely to rise, jewelers and collectors have a chance to score investment-friendly finds.

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JCK, Couture and More: What’s on the Agenda at the Las Vegas Jewelry Shows

The main events and attractions making up the jewelry confab of the year.

The Hottest Items Jewelers Are Seeking in Las Vegas

Retailers share their buying plans and trend predictions for the 2025 jewelry shows.

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