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

From apprenticeships and hands-on experience to sponsored study opportunities, six retailers talk about their efforts to build and bolster their teams’ skills.

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

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

Sharing ideas and standards is critical to tackling social, environmental and other challenges in the industry, experts say.

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

The winners of the luxury group’s new award are bringing out the beauty in discarded drum parts and imperfect gems.

Dimexon has spent decades building a reputation for transparency and women’s empowerment. Now it’s joining with global groups to raise the bar across the industry.

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

This Georgian-era style is hard to find at antique dealers, but its luxurious aesthetic is inspiring today’s designers.

These designer brands showed off chunky gold and popping gems in the collections they brought to the Las Vegas show.

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

By curating collections of personal talismans to hang on necklaces, jewelry lovers are carrying on a centuries-old tradition.

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

For this year’s event at JCK Las Vegas, which attracted a record 1,000 attendees, Martin Rapaport and the CEO of De Beers took to the stage for a candid and compelling conversation. These were the main points that stood out.

These stones continue to rise in price and popularity as they prove their investment potential, a recent report shows.

The house’s bold, colorful creations blend the suave glamour of 1960s and ’70s Rome with the city’s ancient foundations.

A historic pink diamond, a massive blue sapphire, and Mughal emeralds led the New York auction to a high-flying total.

The two sisters who run the New York retailer take pride in their warm service, joyful aesthetic and Latina heritage.

Marketing director Abigail Harris is putting her skills and her passion for timepieces to work at retailer Wind Vintage.

As I move on to other opportunities and challenges, I will still be engaged with our industry.