February 2026

Standouts of the Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards: 2026 Edition

By Jennifer Heebner

From tourmalines and rubies to an exquisitely carved elephant, this year’s winners of the AGTA…

For the Market’s Most Exclusive Diamonds, Price Lists No Longer Apply

By Rachael Taylor

A report from the Natural Diamond Council digs into the rarified world of record-breaking stones.

Finding Opportunity in a Shifting Gemstone Trade

As global forces complicate supply, this segment of the market is moving away from scale…

Colored Gems Are a Bright Spot in an Uncertain Jewelry Market

By Rachael Taylor

While diamonds continue to face pricing pressure, gemstones are holding firm thanks to resilient demand…

What to Expect at Tucson’s AGTA GemFair

By Jennifer Heebner

A look at the scintillating speakers, standout stones, and celebratory events on the agenda for…

10 Gem Trends to Shop in Tucson

By Jennifer Heebner

The colors, styles and stone varieties worth more than a second glance at the AGTA…

How Jewelers Are Rethinking Store Design for 2026

By Eileen McClelland

Retailers are overhauling their spaces with lighter color palettes, comfortable furnishings and updated features to…

From Mandarin to Tsavorite: Why Garnets Are Trading High

By Isabella Yan

The rarity and diversity of this colorful gem family mean fine examples are spiking in…

Tensions on the Ground Are the Latest Obstacles to Gem Supply

By Richa Goyal Sikri

The big colored-gem miners are facing a changing global landscape, with geopolitical forces and internal…

‘The Biggest Story in 50 Years’: How Tariffs Are Disrupting US Gemstone Imports

By Richa Goyal Sikri

Once largely duty-free, colored gems are now stuck in a complex web of US import…

An Incongruous Moment for the Gemstone Industry

By Richa Goyal Sikri

In today’s colored-stone market, slowing demand and trade-related woes are creating stress for dealers, even…

Four Simple Touches That Instantly Refresh Your Jewelry Store

By Eileen McClelland

From statement lighting to pops of greenery, interior design experts offer their tips for a…

Dazzling in Dallas: Eiseman Jewels Goes Big with Its New Showroom Expansion

By Sarah Jordan

The Texas family jeweler’s upgraded space gives pride of place to Swiss watches and natural…

Silver, Leather, and Other Jewelry Trends from the SS26 Catwalks

By Francesca Fearon

Wood and shells were also among the favored materials for brands like Balmain and Ralph…

Vacheron Constantin’s Year of the Horse Watch Gallops into View

By Rachael Taylor

Blending enameling, engraving and micro-painting, this limited-edition timepiece honors Chinese tradition.

Unbridled Creativity: Jewelry Designers Are Riding the Equine Trend

With the Year of the Horse coming up, the much-beloved animal and its accoutrements are…

Sisters in Symbolism: Prepare to Be Charmed by Lionheart

By Kate Matthams

Joy and Sarah Haugaard take talismans to a new level with their jointly run jewelry…

Coming Out of Its Shell: Abalone Is Making Its Way into Luxury Jewelry

This multicolored, culturally significant material is showing up in a slew of fine-jewelry collections this…

How Brooches Became One of the Hottest Categories in Estate Jewelry

By Richa Goyal Sikri

Perfect for self-expression through a screen, vintage pins made a comeback during the pandemic and…

How Instagram Helped a 24-Year-Old Dealer Make His Mark on the Antique-Jewelry World

By Rachael Taylor

London-based Brinder Singh Dhatt – aka The Jewel Geek – went from med student to…

Inside Oscar Heyman’s Unassuming Legacy of Craftsmanship and Color

By Ruth Peltason

Originally a wholesale jeweler, this New York brand made a name for itself with iconic…

A Collector’s Guide to Brooch Styles That Never Get Old

By Richa Goyal Sikri

From Art Deco clips to animal motifs and carved gemstones, these vintage and antique looks…

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