June 2026

Colorless Diamonds Have a Clear Appeal at Auction

By Anthony DeMarco

Exceptional stones remain in demand as scarcity and size separate the market.

A New Diamond Narrative for Sierra Leone

By Tracey Ellison

Jewelry influencer Tracey Ellison, aka TheDiamondsGirl, shares her experience traveling to the country with Empower…

Culture Is the Key to Getting Eyes Back on Diamonds

By Sonia Esther Soltani

Branding consultant Peter Dixon urges the industry toward celebrity storytelling and high-visibility moments like award…

How Jade Trau Turns Diamond Branding into a Language of Love

By Sonia Esther Soltani

The New York jeweler explains why personal connection is a better selling tool than focusing…

NDC Head Amber Pepper on Spreading the Diamond Message

By Sonia Esther Soltani

Sharing the story of natural stones in a way consumers will hear is a priority…

Will Consumers Echo the Industry’s Revived Enthusiasm?

By Sonia Esther Soltani

The success of initiatives like World Diamond Day is enough to spark optimism.

Clarity and Opportunity in the Diamond Market

Rapaport’s plans for the future include developing a new generation of data and analytics for…

Sea Changes in the World of Pearls

By Jacklyn Pellegrino

Just over a year ago, the Cultured Pearl Association of America became the Pearl Association…

Good Vibrations: New York Brand Ruveil Turns Sound Waves into Fine Jewelry

By Sonia Esther Soltani

Founder Gabrielle Saunders – a GIA-trained gemologist who formerly designed for Alexis Bittar and Harry…

The Final Cut: Alex Monroe Celebrates 40 Years of Nature-Inspired Designs

By Jacklyn Pellegrino

To mark the milestone, the jeweler has launched the Menagerie collection, amping up classic pieces…

Bars, Brunches and Bridal Parties: The Stores Going All Out with Hospitality

By Eileen McClelland

Jewelry retailers are creating community through thoughtfully designed entertainment spaces that host events from wine…

How Two Lawyers Saved an Indiana Jeweler from Closing

By Eileen McClelland

Attorneys Fernanda Beraldi and Ed Broecker took over and transformed retailer Windsor Jewelry in Indianapolis,…

To Protect Profits, Retailers and Designers Need to Find a Business Balance

By Beth Bernstein

As expenses mount and the market keeps shifting, brands and store owners are working together…

A Drop in Chinese Buying Is Giving the US Pearl Market an Edge

By Jennifer Heebner

With more supply available, American dealers can take advantage of a timely boom in gemstone…

The OG Sparkle: The Magic of Old Cuts

By Isabella Yan

With their rustic glimmer, antique craftsmanship, and individual character, these stones are still charming jewelry-lovers…

The Power of World Diamond Day

By Sonia Esther Soltani

When the Natural Diamond Council launched the event on April 8, it generated 30 million…

Volume, Gold and Easy Wear: What’s in Store at JCK

By Eileen McClelland

A look at some of the trends waiting at the Las Vegas jewelry shows.

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