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Behind the scenes, the American Gem Trade Association has been fighting a quiet, complex and costly battle in Washington to get gemstone shipments moving again.
In India’s manufacturing heartland, despair has begun to claim the lives of cutters and polishers as sanctions choke supplies and lab-grown stones reshape markets. Our reporters share workers’ firsthand stories.
The founder of RDI Diamonds talks about how he went from helping his father sell gold as a side hustle to running a multimillion-dollar wholesale giant.
Independents like Heritage and Freeman’s bring a lot to the table, taking pride in their transparency and accessibility.
Recent changes at Saks and Neiman Marcus have left some jewelry brands waiting for their money, say insiders. Meanwhile, other chains are stepping up to fill in the gaps — and to capture more high-end clients.
With demand for both the classic and rainbow varieties waxing and the supply of high-quality material on the wane, this ethereal gem is growing in value.
This legendary house’s playful aesthetic and innovative engineering have yielded sought-after classics like Mystery-set jewels and the honeycomb Ludo bracelet.
Founder Renna Brown-Taher taps the magic of the ocean to create her whimsical designs, while striving to make a minimal impact on the natural world.
As a creative new voice, the designer works side-by-side with her father, Renato Cipullo, to bring his renowned jewelry brand to today’s generation.
More than a store of wealth, these pre-owned pieces are a connection to heritage and history.

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