Watch: The Highs and Lows of 2024

Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted just as the Tucson gem shows were starting.

Michelle Graff

Butterfield Jewelers in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is preparing to close as members of the Butterfield family head into retirement.

Lenore Fedow

Paul Morelli’s “Rosebud” necklace, our Piece of the Week, uses 18-karat rose, green, and white gold to turn the symbol of love into jewelry.

Natalie Francisco

Launched in 2023, the program will help the passing of knowledge between generations and alleviate the shortage of bench jewelers.

The nonprofit has welcomed four new grantees for 2026.

Lauren McLemore

Parent company Saks Global is also closing nearly all Saks Off 5th locations, a Neiman Marcus store, and 14 personal styling suites.

Lenore Fedow

It is believed the 24-karat heart-shaped enameled pendant was made for an event marking the betrothal of Princess Mary in 1518.

Michelle Graff

Criminals are using cell jammers to disable alarms, but new technology like JamAlert™ can stop them.

The AGTA Spectrum and Cutting Edge “Buyer’s Choice” award winners were announced at the Spectrum Awards Gala last week.

Lauren McLemore

The “Kering Generation Award x Jewelry” returns for its second year with “Second Chance, First Choice” as its theme.

Natalie Francisco

Sourced by For Future Reference Vintage, the yellow gold ring has a round center stone surrounded by step-cut sapphires.

Michelle Graff

The clothing and accessories chain announced last month it would be closing all of its stores.

Lenore Fedow

The “Zales x Sweethearts” collection features three mystery heart charms engraved with classic sayings seen on the Valentine’s Day candies.

Natalie Francisco

The event will include panel discussions, hands-on demonstrations of new digital manufacturing tools, and a jewelry design contest.

Lauren McLemore

Registration is now open for The Jewelry Symposium, set to take place in Detroit from May 16-19.

Lauren McLemore

Namibia has formally signed the Luanda Accord, while two key industry organizations pledged to join the Natural Diamond Council.

Michelle Graff

Lady Gaga, Cardi B, and Karol G also went with diamond jewelry for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show honoring Puerto Rico.

Natalie Francisco

Jewelry is expected to be the No. 1 gift this year in terms of dollars spent.

Lenore Fedow

As star brand Gucci continues to struggle, the luxury titan plans to announce a new roadmap to return to growth.

Lenore Fedow

The new category asks entrants for “exceptional” interpretations of the supplier’s 2026 color of the year, which is “Signature Red.”

Lauren McLemore

The White House issued an official statement on the deal, which will eliminate tariffs on loose natural diamonds and gemstones from India.

Michelle Graff

Entries for the jewelry design competition will be accepted through March 20.

Natalie Francisco

The Ohio jeweler’s new layout features a curated collection of brand boutiques to promote storytelling and host in-store events.

Lenore Fedow

From heart motifs to pink pearls, Valentine’s Day is filled with jewelry imbued with love.

Natalie Francisco

Prosecutors say the man attended arts and craft fairs claiming he was a third-generation jeweler who was a member of the Pueblo tribe.

Michelle Graff

New CEO Berta de Pablos-Barbier shared her priorities for the Danish jewelry company this year as part of its fourth-quarter results.

Lenore Fedow

Our Piece of the Week picks are these bespoke rings the “Wuthering Heights” stars have been spotted wearing during the film’s press tour.

Natalie Francisco