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

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

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

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“The Price of Freedom” campaign video for International Women’s Day confronts the quiet violence of financial control.


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The ever-growing collection, which just expanded with the addition of Olga of Kyiv, features cameos of 12 women from history.

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

We asked a jewelry historian, designer, bridal director, and wedding expert what’s trending in engagement rings. Here’s what they said.

The annual event will be held in Orlando, Florida, from Sept. 14-17.

The “Outlander” star modeled for the digital cover of the magazine’s spring issue, which features a story on her relationship with jewelry.

This year’s annual congress, which will mark the confederation’s 100th anniversary, will take place this fall in Italy.

Beverly Hills was chosen as the location for the brand’s first store, designed as a “private residence for modern monarchs.”

Kering, Apple, and other retailers have reportedly temporarily closed stores in the Middle East region in light of the recent conflicts.

Beth Gerstein discusses the vibe of the new store, what customers want when fine jewelry shopping today, and the details of “Date Night.”

Nearly half of buyers are prioritizing silver and fashion collections this season, organizers said.

The “Live Now. Polish Later.” campaign features equestrians wearing the brand’s jewels while galloping across the icy plains of Kazakhstan.

The precious metals provider has promoted Jennifer Ashworth to the role.

Nelson will be honored as the inaugural grant winner at the Gem Awards gala on March 13.

Experts from India weigh in the politics, policies, and market dynamics for diamantaires to monitor in 2026 and beyond.

The American precious metals refiner’s day-to-day operations remain the same post-acquisition.

These aquamarine jewels channel the calming energy of the March birthstone.

The “Innovative Design” category and award will debut in the Spectrum division of this year’s AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards.

Diamond jewelry was the star of the event formerly known as the SAG Awards.

Consumers were somewhat less worried about the future, though concerns about rising prices and politics remained.

Foerster is this year’s Stanley Schechter Award recipient.

Sponsorships and tickets to the annual fundraising event, set for May 31, are available now.



















