These Were the 6 Biggest Stories of the Year

The owners of Staats Jewelers are heading into retirement.

Lenore Fedow

Jeffrey Gennette, who retired in 2024 after 41 years with Macy’s, is the newest member of the jewelry retailer’s board of directors.

Lenore Fedow

May babies are lucky to have emeralds, a gemstone admired for centuries, as their birthstone, writes Amanda Gizzi.

Amanda Gizzi

With the trade and customer trust in mind, GIA® developed NextGem™ – on-demand training designed specifically for retail.

The new module allows retailers to plan, promote, and measure the success of events from a single dashboard.

Natalie Francisco

NDC said in an open letter that Pandora’s statements about the carbon footprint of lab grown versus natural diamonds are inaccurate.

Lenore Fedow

The diamantaire and industry leader succeeds Feriel Zerouki and said he will focus on being a “champion” for natural diamonds.

Michelle Graff

Gain access to the most exclusive and coveted antique pieces from trusted dealers during Las Vegas Jewelry Week.

She wore our Piece of the Week, Glenn Spiro’s “Old Moghul Golconda” earrings, featuring fancy brown-yellow diamonds totaling 51.90 carats.

Natalie Francisco

Two pieces were named “Best in Show,” one from the retail category and one from the supplier category.

Lauren McLemore

The jewelry retailer noted resilience among its higher-end customers while demand softened for its lower-priced offerings.

Lenore Fedow

Led by the 6.59-carat sapphire, the sale garnered $9.7 million, a record total for a Heritage jewelry auction.

Lauren McLemore

José Gaztelu has been promoted to the role, which has been vacant since last year.

Lauren McLemore

It has also opened the application period for the Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship through June 30.

Natalie Francisco

The owner of the Ekati mine, which opened in 1998, has filed for insolvency protection amid the significant decline in diamond prices.

Michelle Graff

The company announced the change alongside its Q1 results, which showed that the jewelry brand’s year is off to a shaky start.

Lenore Fedow

Of the many examples used in the filming of “Le Mans,” this one is believed to have spent the most time on Steve McQueen’s wrist.

Lauren McLemore

Megan Piccione dressed Lauren Wasser in layers of diamond jewelry, making her stand out in a crowd that included celebrities like Beyoncé.

Natalie Francisco

Following decades of association leadership, the “semi-retired” colored gemstone expert is turning his focus to gemstone education.

Lauren McLemore

The museum’s new exhibition will feature one of Jesse Owen’s Olympic medals, Yogi Berra’s crown, Super Bowl rings, and more.

Lenore Fedow

The new program provides access to media exposure and editorial opportunities for exhibitors and retailers.

Natalie Francisco

The “Eclipse” jewelry collection captures the fleeting moment where light and shadow align though onyx, diamonds, and freshwater pearls.

Natalie Francisco

Buying discipline at trade shows starts with clarity about your inventory levels, Smith writes.

Sherry Smith

Lazaro Rodriguez Vega was murdered inside Cash Out Gold and Silver in Fort Pierce. A 20-year-old man has been charged in the case.

Michelle Graff

A portion of every engagement ring sold in its Austin showroom will support the care and preservation of Austin’s wildflowers and green spaces.

Lenore Fedow

Their partnership combines Gemist’s customization technology with Saban Onyx’s U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities.

Lauren McLemore

Respondents were concerned about the Middle East conflict and how it will impact their finances.

Lenore Fedow