Watch: The Highs and Lows of 2024

Dec 13, 2024

Watch: The Highs and Lows of 2024

The National Jeweler editors recap the top news, the best jewels, and their favorite stories of the year.

With the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time to review the year gone by and look ahead to what’s next.

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 stock of the highs and lows of 2024.

Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff, Senior Editor Lenore Fedow, and Associate Editors Lauren McLemore and Natalie Francisco highlighted their favorite stories of the year, the best jewelry to hit the auction blocks, and their favorite jewelry moments, from red carpet looks to fun collaborations.

The editors also shared the biggest news on their beats, including the diamond market, retail, fashion, and colored gemstones, along with their hopes for 2025.

Watch the full discussion in the video above and find the editors’ picks for a few of their favorite stories of 2024 below.

Michelle Graff’s Picks

Q&A: Constance Polamalu on Selling Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds

Single Mine Origin Gold Now Being Distributed in the US

Kaley Cuoco Has a Three-Stone Engagement Ring With a Twist

De Beers, Signet Lean Into Finding ‘The One’ in New Natural Diamond Campaign

Lenore Fedow’s Picks

The End of an Era: John Kennedy Reflects On 32 Years at JSA

Retailer Hall of Fame 2024: Gina Drosos

Piece of the Week: Cartier’s Ring-Tailed Lemur

Gem Awards Highlight the Power of Retail, Community

Lauren McLemore’s Picks

The Modern Bride’s Approach to Wedding-Day Jewelry

Why Fine Jewelry Belongs at New York Comic Con

‘A Tsar’s Treasure’ Fetches $2.9M at Sotheby’s Jewelry Sale

703-Carat Tanzanite Sets Guinness World Record

Natalie Francisco’s Top Stories

Bows, Snakes, and Tennis Bracelets: A Guide to What May Be Trending in Vegas

State of Retail: 4 Retail Design Trends for 2024

Alison Lou, Barilla Debut ‘Ring-a-toni’ Pasta Rings

Pamela Love Channels Surrealist Artists in New Collection

“My Next Question” will return in 2025 with “Predictions for the Year Ahead” on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 11 a.m. EST, co-hosted by Graff and Jewelers of America President and CEO David Bonaparte with guests Sherry Smith and Edahn Golan.

To see past episodes of “My Next Question,” visit the Recorded Webinars page.

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