October-November 2024

Martin Rapaport on Natural Diamond Markets

By Martin Rapaport

Geopolitical and economic forces are disrupting the industry, but there’s opportunity to be had in…

Book Review: If Jewels Could Talk

By Phyllis Schiller

Author Carol Woolton tracks hoops, cuffs, beads and other types of ornamentation through the ages,…

Fashion-Led Jewelers Tout Synthetics’ Creative Potential

Brands like Pandora and Vrai are highlighting the ethical-sourcing and design angles rather than the…

Memento Marry: The Best Jewelry to Gift Your Bridesmaids

By Francesca Fearon

Pieces with engraved messages or meaningful gemstones are a traditional way to show the wedding…

State of the Union: A Look at the Bridal Market

By Milena Martins-Alexandre

As some scale back their wedding budgets and others take cues from celebrity looks, here’s…

Bring on the Ring: The Latest Commitment-Jewelry Trends

By Isabella Yan

Creative settings, stackable looks, and a shift away from round diamonds are some of the…

How Jewelry Retailers Are Engaging with Bridal Customers

By Smitha Sadanandan

In a market flooded with wedding options, store owners are finding innovative ways to differentiate…

Rubies Are Red-Hot Right Now – and Expensive

By Jennifer Heebner

Gem-quality rubies keep getting pricier and harder to find. Dealers weigh in on why they…

Synthetic Diamonds: How Low Will They Go?

By Kristin Taylor Young

More importantly, how will retailers pivot once these goods cease to be profitable?

Pets Are Front and Center in These Designers’ Creations

By Francesca Fearon

Crystal intaglios, gold pendants, and enameled signet rings are just some of the ways jewelers…

JewelsWithJules Influencer Shares Her Journey to Fame

By Rachael Taylor

Julia Hackman Chafé, social media manager for gem-dealer Intercolor USA, has over 636,000 followers and…

Are Synthetic-Diamond Detectors Hazardous to Your Health?

By Leah Meirovich

Many handheld testing devices use exposed UVC lighting, which can be carcinogenic. One reporter investigates…

The Battle for Bridal: Synthetics vs. Natural

By Kristin Taylor Young

How retailers and manufacturers are handling this showdown in the US commitment-jewelry market.

Couples Are Saying ‘I Do’ to Antique Diamond Cuts

By Beth Bernstein

Solitaires with antique cuts and colored gemstones are attracting today’s brides.

Note from the Publisher: Natural Trade

By Martin Rapaport

At some stage, synthetic diamonds will go the way of other synthetic gems and get…

Jewelry Houses Celebrate Scotland

By Elisa Anniss

From Chanel’s tweed-inspired looks to local artists’ hand-engraved gold designs, the country is making its…

The Rise of the Ruby at Auction

By Rachael Taylor

It’s a seller’s market as prices skyrocket and buyers scramble to find investment pieces. Bonhams’s…

The Magic of Lucky-Charm Jewelry

By Rachael Taylor

Designs sporting four-leaf clovers, horseshoes and inspiring mantras serve as protective talismans for consumers seeking…

Cora Sheibani Lets Diamonds Shine in Her New Collection

By Kate Matthams

The Swiss designer’s Facets & Form line explores the play of light through the stones.

Retailer Wempe Is Looking on the Bright Side

By Sarah Jordan

The New York-based company sees a silver lining in the diamond market’s current challenges, says…

Time Out of Mined? Luxury Watch Brands Explore Synthetics

By Joshua Hendren

Several notable names are playing with the possibilities of man-made diamonds in their latest models.