July-August 2025

Luxury Jewelry Brands Take Charge of Educating the Next Generation

By Joshua Hendren

With the industry’s workforce dwindling, jewelers are finding ways to get young people excited about…

Bulgari’s Deputy CEO on the House’s New Jewelry School

By Rachael Taylor

Laura Burdese shares how the company trains employees and students alike on its expanded Manifattura…

Charm Jewels Are Today’s Cabinets of Curiosities

By Francesca Fearon

By curating collections of personal talismans to hang on necklaces, jewelry lovers are carrying on…

Note from the Publisher: New Beginnings

By Martin Rapaport

As I move on to other opportunities and challenges, I will still be engaged with…

The 21-Year-Old Driving Strategy at a Vintage Watch Dealer

By Joshua Hendren

Marketing director Abigail Harris is putting her skills and her passion for timepieces to work…

From London to New York: Jessica McCormack’s Next Big Move

The jewelry designer is bringing her brand’s everyday diamond looks and iconic Georgian-style settings to…

What Are Jewelry Retailers Doing to Shape Tomorrow’s Talent?

By Joshua Hendren

From apprenticeships and hands-on experience to sponsored study opportunities, six retailers talk about their efforts…

The Royal Jewels of the Latest White-Glove Christie’s Sale

By Anthony DeMarco

A historic pink diamond, a massive blue sapphire, and Mughal emeralds led the New York…

What Makes Bulgari the Quintessential Italian Jeweler

By Ruth Peltason

The house’s bold, colorful creations blend the suave glamour of 1960s and ’70s Rome with…

Fancy-Color Diamonds Are Still on a Hot Streak

These stones continue to rise in price and popularity as they prove their investment potential,…

Five Takeaways from the Rapaport Breakfast

By Rachael Taylor

For this year’s event at JCK Las Vegas, which attracted a record 1,000 attendees, Martin…

Pearls Prove Their Power as Prices Surge and China Leads Demand

Despite production setbacks, sales remain steady — thanks in part to live-stream selling and fashion-forward…

Jewels That Pumped Up the Volume at Couture

By Rachael Taylor

These designer brands showed off chunky gold and popping gems in the collections they brought…

The Old-School Elegance of Girandole Earrings

By Francesca Fearon

This Georgian-era style is hard to find at antique dealers, but its luxurious aesthetic is…

A Store with Heart: Greenwich St. Jewelers

By Sarah Jordan

The two sisters who run the New York retailer take pride in their warm service,…

More Than a Mineral Resource: Africa’s Creative Talent on Display

By Kate Matthams

A design contest celebrating the continent’s jewelry artists debuted at GemGenève.

Inside the Family-Run Diamond Company Quietly Leading in ESG

By Elisa Anniss

Dimexon has spent decades building a reputation for transparency and women’s empowerment. Now it’s joining…

Kering Salutes Jewelry Designers Who Turn Trash into Treasure

By Rachael Taylor

The winners of the luxury group’s new award are bringing out the beauty in discarded…

Meet the Retailers Going Straight to the Source for Their Diamonds

By Francesca Fearon

Dealing directly with miners lets brands ensure that the stones in their jewelry are traceable.

Why Collaboration Is the Missing Link in Jewelry’s Sustainability Journey

By Rachael Taylor

Sharing ideas and standards is critical to tackling social, environmental and other challenges in the…

Courses, Kits and Field Trips: Jewelry’s Latest Learning Initiatives

By Joshua Hendren

A look at some of the educational programs that top industry bodies have to offer.