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Art Deco: The Era That Never Gets Old 

With its avant-garde vibe and geometric elegance, this jewelry period is still going strong among collectors.

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How Estate Dealers Are Staying Current with the Past

Three retailers share the ways they’ve evolved to meet their customers’ antique- and vintage-jewelry tastes.

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The Royal Treatment: What Do You Do with a Country’s Crown Jewels? 

Museum curators share the ins and outs of managing this niche estate category.

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Rocksbox Tries Its (Second)hand at Brick-and-Mortar 

The pre-owned jewelry e-tailer recently debuted a physical boutique in upscale San Francisco.

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Old Jewels Are Attracting New Fans

The fast-growing estate market is capturing the hearts of eco-conscious shoppers who want to stand out from the masses.

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A New Age of Jazz-Age Designs 

Some of the modern-day jewelry creators taking inspo from Art Deco.

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Five Tips for New Collectors of Pre-Owned Jewelry

Store owners and appraisers offer their advice.

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Why Estate Jewelry Is Thriving on Digital Media

Three reasons this pairing of past and future works so well for sellers and buyers alike.

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What Does It Take to Be an Appraiser?

These sleuths of the jewelry world play an important role in the trade. Experts in the field share their experiences and wisdom.

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Are Secondhand Watches Declining or Stabilizing?

Prices have been steadily dropping in recent months, but for many sellers, it’s part of a natural cycle.

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Retail
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The Luxury Brands Killing It on Live Stream

Real-time video interaction is the digital-shopping model du jour for US jewelry and timepiece retailers.

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For Jeweler CD Peacock, Bigger Is Better 

The longtime Chicago retailer’s expansive new flagship pays tribute to its history and its hometown.

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Designers Are Taking Their New Pieces Straight to Auction 

Whether as an investment or even as art to hang on a wall, contemporary jewelry is finding a lucrative retail channel at the likes of Christie’s and Sotheby’s.

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Style
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Diamond Lovers, Pack Your Baguettes

This slim, elongated cut is blinging up jewelry collections with its streamlined flair.

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Fernando Jorge’s Foray into Wood

The Brazilian-born designer’s latest line features diamonds in Amazonian Red Louro.

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How Jewelers Can Keep Out the Copycats 

Getting a trademark for your jewelry designs — and enforcing it — is a smart way to prevent knockoffs, says goldsmith Ray Griffiths.

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One Brand’s Legal Battle for Its Designs 

Barry Verragio explains why his jewelry company is taking copycats to court.

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First Person: Jessica Busiashvili on Knockoffs 

The OX cofounder, whose hourglass-themed designs set her New York-based jewelry brand apart, reflects on how she, as a creative, feels about impersonations of her work.

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Colored Gemstones
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The Perpetual Popularity of Paraiba 

This rare, strikingly distinctive tourmaline continues to spike in both price and desirability.

Designer Emmanuel Tarpin’s Mine-Opening Experience

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.

Dig into a Paraiba Page-Turner

A comprehensive new volume on this tourmaline variety gives new meaning to the term “blue book.”

The AGTA Awards Unveil a Spectrum of Talent 

The jewelry design contest celebrated its 40th year with a slew of colorful triumphs.

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Profile
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Under 30s: Meet Rising Retail Star Grace Isley 

Formerly an intern at Louis Vuitton, the now-Natural Diamond Council exec says good mentors and a drive to succeed helped get her where she is today.

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December 2024

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