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From shrinking budgets to AI elves, here are five takeaways from holiday reports by Bain, Adobe, Mastercard, NRF, and insights from YouGov.

Lenore Fedow

The designers combined their talents for Little Pet Portraits, hand-painted miniatures of our best friends set in a piece of jewelry.

Michelle Graff

With customization becoming more expected in engagement ring shopping, the Bridal Builder makes the process tangible.

Its non-bridal fine jewelry remains the star of the show, recently launching new collections inspired by Elizabeth Taylor and Jane Goodall.

Lenore Fedow

The lab will bring back its complimentary next-day service for some reports starting next week.

Lauren McLemore

A Pennsylvania woman failed to declare a ring and a bracelet, discarding the boxes and receipts to conceal the purchases, officials said.

Lenore Fedow

A Diamond Is Forever's holiday campaign reimagines natural diamond icons for a new generation celebrating individuality.

New collections and relevant marketing pushed the company forward, while Pandora’s lab-grown diamond sales continue to lag.

Lenore Fedow

The citywide celebration, slated for Nov. 16-22, is set to host more than 175 events, including live jewelry-making demos.

Natalie Francisco

A replica of one of the most powerful objects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the glove is heading to auction next month in Abu Dhabi.

Lenore Fedow

Klein, who had his own marketing agency and worked for Gabriel & Co. and Trans American Diamond, is remembered as a kind man.

Michelle Graff

To enter the giveaway, locals can purchase a featured beverage from one of eight participating restaurants in Houston and Austin, Texas.

Lauren McLemore

The grant recipient will be awarded $50,000 as well as mentoring meetings with executives at David Yurman and other industry executives.

Natalie Francisco

The winners include a non-NAJA member seeking training, a member beginning NAJA courses, and a member becoming a Certified Master Appraiser.

Natalie Francisco

The rare jewel, which has links to Russia’s Romanov dynasty, is estimated to fetch up to $2 million.

Lauren McLemore

It is one of several seizures of counterfeit jewelry and watches by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in Louisville this year.

Lenore Fedow

Jewelers of America announced the additions to its board of directors following its annual general meeting, held last week.

Michelle Graff

The jewelry collection supports Yamaguchi’s Always Dream foundation, which provides reading and educational resources to families in need.

Natalie Francisco

Spectrum’s “Best of Show” honors went to a 101-carat Paraiba carved to look like Medusa that has a magnet-activated LED light.

Lauren McLemore

Our Halloween Pieces of the Week are four “Eye” pendants, each set with colorful gemstones.

Natalie Francisco

Alexis Hoopes expanded eBay’s “Authenticity Guarantee” program during her tenure.

Lenore Fedow

The Rolex-owned retailer’s new 4,700-square-foot store’s façade honors the Pacific Northwest’s evergreen forests.

Lenore Fedow

Get into the Halloween spirit with this roundup of 13 spooky jewels.

Amanda Gizzi

Cahoon was appointed strategic account and educational program manager at Gesswein, which recently joined Continental Buying Group.

Lenore Fedow

Tiffany & Co.’s latest ambassador makes her debut in its “Love Is a Gift” holiday campaign.

Natalie Francisco

For her annual Halloween story, Senior Editor Lenore Fedow highlights bewitching jewels fit for a witch that go from day to unholy night.

Lenore Fedow