2023 Rewind: Recapping the Year Gone By

Smith reveals the method The Retail Smiths use to help retailers and vendors write better job postings.

Peter Smith

LVMH’s jewelry and watch brands outperformed the company’s other divisions in an environment the company described as “disrupted.”

Lenore Fedow

“Sacred Heart” features symbols like crosses, angel wings, the Star of David, and the evil eye as a representation of coexistence.

Natalie Francisco

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

The scholarships will go to early-career professionals looking to study gemology, bench work and jewelry design, or store operations.

Michelle Graff

Bain & Company delved into the trends shaping the luxury market, the impact of AI, and more in its recent study.

Lenore Fedow

The exhibition reveals the gemology, geology, and cultural history of the iconic red gemstone.

Lauren McLemore

Colored gemstones, artisan finishes, mixed metals, and meaningful details are shaping demand in bridal jewelry.

The new sweeping slate of tariffs impacts 60 countries, including India, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates.

Michelle Graff

From coin pendants to diamond shields, these old world-inspired jewels are the perfect accessory for an epic journey.

Amanda Gizzi

Our Piece of the Week pairs a checkerboard-cut amethyst with an ivy green silk cord.

Natalie Francisco

Mildred Marcano Abrams and Yael Reinhold join the podcast to talk community connections, holiday plans, and preserving Reinhold’s legacy.

Production also was up in the first half of 2026 but is expected to “substantially” decrease in H2 as two key mines undergo maintenance.

Michelle Graff

“Art Deco” fuses ancestral techniques, rare materials, and modern perspectives as a tribute to the optimism and curiosity of the movement.

Natalie Francisco

The jeweler’s newest store is inside Arkansas’ Saracen Casino Resort.

Lauren McLemore

The watch company will design, manufacture, and distribute Kate Spade New York watches.

Lenore Fedow

The higher tax is set to go into effect in August and will apply to loose polished diamonds as well as precious and base metals jewelry.

Michelle Graff

The “Enchanted Garden” series features a cherry, lemon, and pear that each hold a little secret inside.

Natalie Francisco

It’s located in Tysons Galleria, an upscale shopping center in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Lauren McLemore

The show, recently acquired by Rockview Management Group, will be held at New York City’s Javits Center from Aug. 2-4.

Lenore Fedow

Smith offers retailers guidance on creating an environment where natural and lab-grown diamonds can both thrive.

Sherry Smith

Former Emerald President and CEO Hervé Sedky has transitioned to the role of senior advisor.

Lenore Fedow

The 12-piece capsule collection transforms from brooches to pendants.

Natalie Francisco

A Botswana government official told lawmakers Anglo has selected The Global Diamond Consortium, an entity chaired by Penny, to buy De Beers.

Lauren McLemore

The new tariff, imposed after a Trump administration study, is 25 percent and will stack on top of existing tariffs.

Michelle Graff

The collection from 2014 has been reinterpreted into high jewelry with its signature triangular-shaped elements.

Natalie Francisco

She will also take on the role of vice president of jewelry for SmartWork Media, a newly created position.

Lauren McLemore