Here Are the 2021 Spectrum Award Winners

The report delves into trending styles, the most popular jewelry brands by city, and why Belle Époque jewelry could be the next big thing.

Lenore Fedow

The association added the requirement to its revised "Code of Ethics" and released the 17th edition of its “Gemstone Information Manual.”

Lauren McLemore

Respondents were concerned about the future of the labor market and their income as well as the rising prices of gas and groceries.

Lenore Fedow

Submit your pieces for a chance to win in this year's competition.

The campaign highlights the asymmetrical high jewelry necklace style that the jeweler first created in 1879.

Natalie Francisco

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the complex phone scam.

Lenore Fedow

In her first column for National Jeweler, Jennifer Shaheen asks jewelers if they know how to connect with the next generation of consumers.

Jennifer Shaheen

Retailers are seeking new ways to attract customers, increase traffic, and create revenue – Estate buying events are a popular solution.

The jeweler partnered with the Tennessee resort to honor its 50th anniversary with limited-edition blackberry pendants and earrings.

Natalie Francisco

The third-generation jeweler shared how the North Carolina retailer is celebrating this milestone and the love story that started it all.

Lenore Fedow

The class, led by renowned metalsmith Cynthia Eid, highlighted Argentium silver as an alternative to gold amid high prices.

Lauren McLemore

The show is slated for Oct. 16-19 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Lauren McLemore

The “Empresses” capsule uses 19th-century medals depicting Napoleon, Joséphine, and Marie-Louise across five one-of-a-kind pieces.

Natalie Francisco

The retailers at the top of the list offer affordable products and fun, discovery-fueled experiences.

Lenore Fedow

Daniel Bing was formerly the marketing director for the Americas at Vacheron Constantin.

Lauren McLemore

In our Piece of the Week, the designers reimagine the tennis bracelet with green enamel wrapped around a strand of “Desert Diamonds.”

Natalie Francisco

The industry veterans join the podcast to discuss diamond marketing, the FTC Jewelry Guides, and lobbying for lower tariffs.

Founder Vik Westermann said the app is a “starting point” to inspire people to work with appraisers and gem labs, not replace them.

Lauren McLemore

The Verdura brooch, which belonged to the late Virginia Fortune Ryan Ogilvy, was sold to a private collector in Asia.

Lenore Fedow

The five students were awarded a total of $10,000 through the nonprofit’s 2026 “Future of Jewelry Making” scholarship.

Natalie Francisco

Steven Lerche is now beginning his term as the youngest member to become president of The Plumb Club’s elected executive committee.

Natalie Francisco

Murphy will retire at the end of the year and Alexander, currently the company’s president, will take over at the start of 2027.

Lauren McLemore

The jeweler is encouraging customers who own lookalike rings to come into the store and trade them for credit towards an authentic piece.

Natalie Francisco

The new campaign, “You Are The Occasion,” discourages shoppers from saving their fine jewelry for special occasions only.

Lenore Fedow

Mehta led India’s GJEPC through the 2008 financial crisis and was respected worldwide for his wisdom, integrity, and knowledge.

Michelle Graff

One is the driver who allegedly crashed a car into a Sacramento jewelry store in April, striking a 71-year-old employee who later died.

Lauren McLemore

In a new column, Peter Smith posits that people actually enjoy putting together IKEA furniture, and the same is true for engagement rings.

Peter Smith