2023 Rewind: Recapping the Year Gone By
The National Jeweler editors look back on the year in jewelry and share their predictions for 2024.
In the latest episode of “My Next Question,” a co-branded webinar series hosted by National Jeweler and Jewelers of America, the National Jeweler editorial team took a look back at 2023.
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff and associate editors Lenore Fedow and Lauren McLemore discussed their favorite stories of the year, the best work trips they took, and the biggest news on their beats, including the diamond market, retail, and colored gemstones.
The editors also shared their jewelry predictions for 2024.
Watch the full discussion in the video above and find the editors’ picks for the top stories of 2023 below.
“My Next Question” will return in 2024 with new episodes.
Michelle Graff’s Top Stories
State of the Diamond Industry: AI and the Future of Diamond Grading
Retailer Hall of Fame 2023: Stan and Ingrid Razny
How Jewelers Can Make the Most of ChatGPT
State of Retail: Why Jewelers Need to Invest in Cybersecurity Now
The Gemstone World Is In Its Unique Cut Era
From Mine to Met: Event Co-Chair Gives Platform to Responsibly Sourced Gold
At the Met Gala, Dua Lipa’s 200+ Carats of Diamonds Stole the Show
Lenore Fedow's Top Stories
Retailer Hall of Fame: What Luxury Loses by Shunning Plus-Size Shoppers
New Play Tells Story of Pittsburgh Jeweler Who Survived the Holocaust
Audrey Hepburn’s ‘Roman Holiday’ Necklace Heads To Auction
Audrey Hepburn’s ‘Roman Holiday’ Choker Pulled From Auction
Lauren McLemore’s Top Stories
The First LVMH Lab-Grown Diamond High Jewelry Is Here
Lightbox Is Now Selling Engagement Rings, and Nobody Should Be Surprised
Meet the Brand Making Lab-Grown Diamonds Cool
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Fellow musician Maxx Morando proposed to the star with a chunky, cushion-cut diamond ring designed by Jacquie Aiche.

The retailer, which sells billions in fine jewelry and watches, is suing the Trump administration and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

Black Friday is still the most popular shopping day over the five-day holiday weekend, as per the National Retail Federation’s survey.

How Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 are leading to ensure a brighter future for the jewelry industry.

The historic egg, crafted for Russia's ruling family prior to the revolution, was the star of Christie’s recent auction of works by Fabergé.


The retailer offered more fashion jewelry priced under $1,000, including lab-grown diamond and men’s jewelry.

The eau de parfum is held in a fluted glass bottle that mirrors the decor of the brand’s atelier, and its cap is a nod to its “Sloan” ring.

Roseco’s 704-page catalog showcases new lab-grown diamonds, findings, tools & more—available in print or interactive digital editions.

Vivek Gadodia and Juan Kemp, who’ve been serving as interim co-CEOs since February, will continue to lead the diamond mining company.

In addition, a slate of new officers and trustees were appointed to the board.

Witt’s Jewelry in Wayne, Nebraska, is the organization’s new milestone member.

Laurs is the editor-in-chief of Gem-A’s The Journal of Gemmology and an expert on the formation of colored gemstone deposits.

The man, who has a criminal history, is suspected of being the fourth member of the four-man crew that carried out the heist.

The single-owner collection includes one of the largest offerings of Verdura jewels ever to appear at auction, said Christie’s.

Michael Helfer has taken the reins, bringing together two historic Chicago jewelry names.

The guide features all-new platinum designs for the holiday season by brands like Harwell Godfrey, Ritani, and Suna.

During its Q3 call, CEO Efraim Grinberg discussed the deal to lower tariffs on Swiss-made watches, watch market trends, and more.

Rosior’s high jewelry cocktail ring with orange sapphires and green diamonds is the perfect Thanksgiving accessory.

The “Embrace Your True Colors” campaign features jewels with a vibrant color palette and poetry by Grammy-nominated artist Aja Monet.

Luxury veteran Alejandro Cuellar has stepped into the role at the Italian fine jewelry brand.

The company gave awards to four students at the Namibia University of Science & Technology, including one who is a Grandview Klein employee.

She is remembered as an artist who loved her craft and was devoted to her faith, her friends, and her family.

It joins the company’s other manufacturing facilities globally, including in India, Botswana, and Namibia.

The polka dot pattern transcends time and has re-emerged as a trend in jewelry through round-shaped gemstones.

Vanessa Hickman, 49, allegedly sold a diamond bracelet that was mistakenly sent to her home.

GIA’s former president and CEO was presented with the Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement.

In 2026, the three will come together as “House of Brands,” with Gallet sold in Breitling stores and Universal Genève sold separately.


















