If you want to attract good salespeople and generate a stream of “sleeping money” for your jewelry store, then you are going to have to pay.

Peter Smith

The top lot was a colorless Graff diamond, followed by a Burmese ruby necklace by Marcus & Co.

Lenore Fedow

Gizzi, who has been in the industry since 2001, is now Jewelers of America’s senior vice president of corporate affairs.

Michelle Graff

As a leading global jewelry supplier, Rio Grande is rapidly expanding and developing new solutions to meet the needs of jewelers worldwide.

Luca de Meo, a 30-year veteran of the auto industry, will succeed longtime CEO François-Henri Pinault.

Lenore Fedow

The “Your Love Has the Perfect Ring” campaign showcases the strength of love and need for inclusivity and representation, the jeweler said.

Natalie Francisco

The former De Beers executive is the jewelry house’s new director of high jewelry for the Americas.

Lauren McLemore

The Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship from Jewelers of America returns for a second year.

The New York Liberty forward is the first athlete to represent the Brooklyn-based jewelry brand.

Lenore Fedow

The one-day virtual event will feature speakers from De Beers, GIA, and Gemworld International.

Lenore Fedow

The California-based creative talks jewelry photography in the modern era and tackles FAQs about working with a pro for the first time.

Lauren McLemore

Al Capone’s pocket watch also found a buyer, though it went for less than half of what it did at auction four years ago.

Michelle Graff

The foundation has also expanded its “Stronger Together” initiative with Jewelers for Children.

Natalie Francisco

Assimon is the auction house’s new chief commercial officer.

Lauren McLemore

The De Beers Group CEO discusses the company’s new “beacon” program, the likelihood diamonds will be exempt from tariffs, and “Origin.”

Michelle Graff

The Danish jewelry giant hosted its grand opening last weekend, complete with a Pandora pink roulette wheel.

Lenore Fedow

Industry veteran Anoop Mehta is the new chairman and independent director of the IGI board.

Lauren McLemore

The winners of the inaugural “Kering Generation Award x Jewelry” are student Lee Min Seo and China-based startup Ianyan.

Natalie Francisco

“Ombré Desert Diamonds” will emphasize cream-, champagne-, and brown-colored diamonds, shades that set natural stones apart from lab grown.

Michelle Graff

It's one of the “Gresham grasshopper” rings English financier Sir Thomas Gresham was known to gift to acquaintances or business associates.

Lauren McLemore

The brand also debuted its new “Zorae” collection featuring a talisman of protection and harmony inspired by a sheaf of wheat.

Natalie Francisco

As Loudr’s new account manager, Johansen will partner with clients to craft and execute marketing strategies.

Natalie Francisco

Designers were recognized in 12 categories, from platinum to pearls, before the evening ended with a new, retail-focused award.

Michelle Graff

The rare turquoise and diamond jewel was the top lot at Bonhams’ June jewelry sale.

Lauren McLemore

This year’s honorees include a Midwest retailer and two multi-store independents, one in New York and the other in New England.

Lauren McLemore

The deadline to submit is June 16.

Natalie Francisco

The diamond wholesaler is working with the insurance provider to seamlessly offer personal jewelry insurance to RDI retailers’ clients.

Natalie Francisco