WJA’s Awards for Excellence Will Be In Person Again This Fall

We asked a jewelry historian, designer, bridal director, and wedding expert what’s trending in engagement rings. Here’s what they said.

Michelle Graff

Experts from India weigh in the politics, policies, and market dynamics for diamantaires to monitor in 2026 and beyond.

Stephen Rego

Beth Gerstein discusses the vibe of the new store, what customers want when fine jewelry shopping today, and the details of “Date Night.”

Lenore Fedow

Every jeweler faces the same challenge: helping customers protect what they love. Here’s the solution designed for today’s jewelry business.

Are arm bands poised to make a comeback? Has red-carpet jewelry become boring? Find out on the second episode of the “My Next Question” podcast.

The Swiss watchmaker is battling declining sales amid a rapid retail expansion, according to a Financial Times report.

Lenore Fedow

The campaign celebrates Giustina Pavanello Rahaminov, the co-founder’s wife and matriarch of the family-owned brand, for her 88th birthday.

Natalie Francisco

With refreshed branding, a new website, updated courses, and a pathway for growth, DCA is dedicated to supporting retail staff development.

Rachel Bennett, a senior jeweler who has been with Borsheims since 2004, earned the award.

Lauren McLemore

After the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs, President Trump imposed a 10 percent tax on almost all imports via a different law.

Lauren McLemore

The industry veteran, who was with The Edge Retail Academy for 14 years, joins her husband at the company he founded in 2022.

Michelle Graff

The vintage signed jewelry retailer chose Miami due to growing client demand in the city and the greater Latin American region.

Natalie Francisco

Former Flight Club executive Jin Lee will bring his experience from the sneaker world to the pre-owned watch marketplace.

Lenore Fedow

Sakamoto, who died in mid-January following a sudden illness, is remembered for his humility and his masterful, architectural designs.

Lauren McLemore

Bulgari chose the British-Albanian singer-songwriter for her powerful and enduring voice in contemporary culture, the jeweler said.

Natalie Francisco

In a 6-3 ruling, the court said the president exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs under IEEPA.

Lenore Fedow

Smith encourages salespeople to ask customers questions that elicit the release of oxytocin, the brain’s “feel-good” chemical.

Peter Smith

JVC also announced the election of five new board members.

Lenore Fedow

The brooch, our Piece of the Week, shows the chromatic spectrum through a holographic coating on rock crystal.

Natalie Francisco

Raised in an orphanage, Bailey was 18 when she met her husband, Clyde. They opened their North Carolina jewelry store in 1948.

Michelle Graff

Material Good is celebrating its 10th anniversary as it opens its new store in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston.

Natalie Francisco

The estate of the model, philanthropist, and ex-wife of Johnny Carson has signed statement jewels up for sale at John Moran Auctioneers.

Lenore Fedow

It will lead distribution in North America for Graziella Braccialini's new gold pieces, which it said are 50 percent lighter.

Lauren McLemore

The organization is seeking a new executive director to lead it into its next phase of strategic growth and industry influence.

Natalie Francisco

The nonprofit will present a live, two-hour introductory course on building confidence when selling colored gemstones.

Lenore Fedow

Western wear continues to trend in the Year of the Fire Horse and along with it, horse and horseshoe motifs in jewelry.

Natalie Francisco

Although the market is robust, tariffs and precious metal prices are impacting the industry, Stuart Robertson and Brecken Branstrator said.

Lauren McLemore