Tech pioneers have their work cut out for them in the traditionally old-school diamond sector, but incubators can give them a hand.

They might not make the grade for jewelry, but industrial diamonds have been amping up everything from equipment and electronics to cosmetics.

GIA is taking all reports digital by 2025. Retailers throughout the industry have offered positive feedback on this initiative, which will be accompanied by advanced technology that increases the security of a diamond’s identity.

Three jewelers share how they ensure their brands stay ethical and make a difference to society.

When the time comes to leave your company in new hands, having an exit strategy in advance can save you money and stress.

Consignment can be a touchy subject for jewelry creators, plenty of whom have had bad experiences with retailers. But the practice of giving goods on credit can benefit both parties if they set and follow respectful guidelines.

What does it take to start, grow and maintain a jewelry label? Designers and industry business consultants weigh in.

Never one to rest on his laurels, Charles Krypell launched his own storefront after more than four decades in the jewelry business.

Many internet shoppers are looking for products they’ve seen somewhere online, but finding and buying them isn’t always simple. Vered Levy-Ron, CEO of Syte, shares how her platform uses image searches and other visual AI tools to help retailers make that experience smoother.

As jewelry lovers mourn the passing of the US-born, Istanbul-based artist extraordinaire, his industry friends salute his warm personality and one-of-a-kind designs.

The latest summer lines are tapping into the cool feel of materials like white gold, platinum, pearls and rock crystal.

Sculptural jewels transform the body into a gallery with their geometric forms, fluid curves and abstract shapes.

Jewelry makers from the embattled country displayed their wares at the Swiss fair in May.

Silvia Furmanovich’s award-winning Silk Road collection combines ancestral Uzbek craftsmanship with original designs.

Water-inspired silhouettes drive the sinuous signature style of Tara Maria Famiglietti’s Ondyn brand, with its slinky lines of articulated diamond settings.

The newly updated edition of industry reference book Diamonds takes readers on an in-depth journey through fancy colors, famous stones, and a case study of the 603-carat Lesotho Promise.

From simple circlets to bejeweled strands, these close-fitting necklaces offer fashionable versatility, says dealer Nadine Krakov.

Affordable and requiring no treatment, this olive-hued stone is gaining appeal in the eyes of buyers who seek natural beauty.

US inflation, Chinese lockdowns and a summer lull have led to sluggish trading.

Soaring costs and reduced discretionary income are raising concerns.

The consignment model lets jewelers stock a more varied range of goods. Meanwhile, classics and custom are solid sellers.

Rapaport Magazine asks: Which custom jewel that you’ve created has the most emotional or sentimental story behind it?