May-June 2024

Sponsored Content: AGTA Lets You Buy and Sell Gemstones with Confidence

By Kimberly Collins

Ethical sourcing and transparency make it worthwhile to work with the American Gem Trade Association.

A Modern Jewelry Alchemist: Adam Neeley

By Sonia Esther Soltani

The design prodigy and metallurgist combines art and nature in his works, which are the…

Behind the Gavel: Jewelry Specialist Annabelle Cukierman

By Sonia Esther Soltani

The independent France-based gemologist talks about her passion for finding rare treasures and sharing them…

Attending GemGenève in Uncertain Times

By Joshua Freedman

Inflation, falling diamond prices, and geopolitical issues compounded the Swiss show’s existing challenges.

Geneva Auction Roundup: Colored Diamonds Come Out on Top

By Leah Meirovich

Several stones set records at the May sales, including the 202-carat Yellow Rose and the…

Unearthing Wonders at Paris’s Musée de Minéralogie

By Sonia Esther Soltani

The new director of the 230-year-old museum wants to get people talking about the world’s…

RDI Diamonds: Keeping Up with Industry Innovation

By Michael Indelicato

This latest supplement delves into the cutting-edge advancements and transformative technologies that are revolutionizing the…

What the Diamond Trade Can Learn from the Synthetic-Gem Market

By Richa Goyal Sikri

Natural colored stones continue to flourish despite lab-grown alternatives. Experts predict diamonds will follow the…

Grounded in Science: Where Tech and Mining Converge

By Sarah Jordan

Finding deposits and extracting stones can be costly and high-risk, but new innovations are leveling…

Seven Timepiece Trends to Watch

By Rachael Taylor

Color, innovative materials, and shrinking cases were among the takeaways from Watches and Wonders 2024.

What to Expect at JCK Las Vegas and Luxury

By Jennifer Heebner

Five exhibitors share their plans and predictions for the Nevada jewelry shows amid fast-changing economic…

Randi Molofsky Unites Fine Jewelry with Marketing Prowess

By Sonia Esther Soltani

Meet the founder of brand-development agency For Future Reference.

Note from the Publisher: A World of Change

By Martin Rapaport

The best way forward is to focus on our customers and their needs, rather than…

How Rio Tinto Is Framing Diamonds as Works of Art

By Rachael Taylor

The invite-only Beyond Rare Tender redefined the marketing tactics for showcasing mined stones.

A Preview of the Past: The Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show

By Beth Bernstein

More choices and greater competition will create challenges and opportunities for sellers.

Featured Store: Marrow Fine Sparkles with Substance

Designer Jillian Sassone looks deep to craft the pieces she offers at her California and…

Antique French Jewels Come Alive in a New Book

By Phyllis Schiller

Covering 150 years and myriad styles, author Geoffray Riondet explores popular designs and the events…

Know Your Jewelry History

By Ruth Peltason

Whether you’re a beginner or a connoisseur, these educational programs can help boost your knowledge…

Why Designers Should Keep a Jewelry Archive

By Rachael Taylor

Besides making pieces easier to authenticate, these records help perpetuate the brand’s legacy.

Watch Dials or Paintings – How About Both?

By Joshua Hendren

Brands like Hermès and Louis Moinet are turning timepieces into miniature canvases.

Partners in Shine: Retail-Designer Team-Ups Are a Win-Win Combo

By Beth Bernstein

Collaborating with jewelry brands lets stores offer their clients a more personalized selection.

Green Movement: Eco-Friendly Watches Are In

By Joshua Hendren

Luxury watchmakers are adopting more sustainable methods of manufacturing their products.

Dressed to Kill: The ‘Mob Wife’ Aesthetic

By Rachael Taylor

Statement-making jewelry and lots of gold rule this maximalist trend.

Jewelry’s Shining Stars: Spotlighting Today’s Women Designers

By Phyllis Schiller

In her second book on the topic, Beth Bernstein profiles the lives and careers of…

Dealing with Russian Diamonds

By Kate Matthams Spencer

What do the ongoing G7 sanctions mean for suppliers around the world?

New Tech Solutions Can Help Prevent Jewelry Theft

By Leah Meirovich

From shipment tracking to identifying high-crime regions, insurance companies are exploring data-based ways to protect…

Can You Trace Your Diamond to the Source?

By Kate Matthams Spencer

Tracking tools are getting more advanced as companies strive to meet transparency standards.

Finding the Next Generation of Jewelry Retail Staff

By Jennifer Heebner

Resilience, empathy, honesty and tech-savviness are some of the traits employers should be seeking in…

Training Up Talent: The Art of Honing Employees’ Skills

By Jennifer Heebner

Industry experts offer tips on how jewelry store owners can propel their recruits toward success.

How AI Is Revolutionizing the Diamond-Cutting Sector

By Isabella Yan

While the hands-on approach is still crucial, artificial intelligence is already a boon to mapping…