2023 Rewind: Recapping the Year Gone By

Our Pieces of the Week honor the 2026 nominees for the Gem Award for Jewelry Design, Silvia Furmanovich, Cece Fein-Hughes, and Catherine Sarr.

Natalie Francisco

The 24-piece watch collection is set to debut in spring 2027.

Lenore Fedow

Pooler, who has more than 25 years’ experience in jewelry, is now chief operating officer of Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds, and SNJ Creations.

Lauren McLemore

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

The reopening of the Waldorf Astoria means a homecoming for the industry group’s annual event, which will take place Saturday.

Lauren McLemore

McCormack looked to the 19th century’s “golden age” of astronomy when designing her new celestial-themed collection.

Natalie Francisco

Nelson will be honored as the inaugural grant winner at the Gem Awards gala on Friday.

Natalie Francisco

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

The new smart design software allows jewelers to configure, price, and confirm a custom engagement ring in real time for in-store customers.

Lauren McLemore

The 10,000-square-foot diamond manufacturing facility officially opened in late February and employs 50 people.

Michelle Graff

The MJSA Education Foundation’s scholarships support students pursuing jewelry careers.

Lenore Fedow

The largest white diamond to come to market in the U.K. in more than a decade, the VVS1, I-color stone is expected to top $1 million.

Lauren McLemore

Skelly shares her plans for reimagining the fine jewelry retailer she re-acquired after it faltered last year.

Lauren McLemore

The collection takes inspiration from the emotional space between people, moments, and experiences.

Natalie Francisco

In 2026, the jewelry retailer is celebrating a milestone only a small percentage of family-owned businesses survive to see.

Michelle Graff

The group of jewelers held a jewelry raffle in support of the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

Lenore Fedow

The jewelry giant released preliminary results for the fourth quarter and full year on Monday, with final results slated to come next week.

Lenore Fedow

The retailer also gave an update on its vendor partnerships.

Lenore Fedow

The award-winning actress is the “epitome of modern allure,” the brand said.

Lauren McLemore

The “Bloom” collection draws from the flower power movement of the 1960s and ‘70s with inlay pendants offered in eight colorways.

Natalie Francisco

The unique piece was one of the custom works offered at the foundation's recent silent art auction, which garnered nearly $15,000 in total.

Lauren McLemore

Bulgari named Gyllenhaal as its brand ambassador for his embodiment of artistic depth, intellectual curiosity, and warmth.

Natalie Francisco

Awards were given to four students, one apprentice, and an emerging jeweler.

Lauren McLemore

The top jewelry lot of the late model’s estate sale, hosted by John Moran Auctioneers, was an Oscar Heyman & Brothers for Cartier necklace.

Lenore Fedow

Moses, who started at GIA’s Santa Monica lab in 1976, will leave the Gemological Institute of America in May.

Natalie Francisco

Increased competition, falling lab-grown diamond and moissanite prices, and the rising cost of gold took a toll on the moissanite maker.

Michelle Graff

The earrings, our Piece of the Week, feature pink tourmalines as planets orbiting around an aquamarine center set in 18-karat rose gold.

Natalie Francisco