Piece of the Week: Lorraine West’s Diamond ‘Open Heart’ Ring

Chicago police and members of the U.S. Marshals Service tracked down the 35-year-old suspect earlier this week in St. Louis.

Michelle Graff

Owners of the Ekapa Mine reportedly filed for liquidation about a week after a mudslide trapped five workers who have yet to be found.

Lauren McLemore

A 10-year alliance has also begun to address the shortage of bench jewelers through scholarships, enhanced programs, and updated equipment.

Natalie Francisco

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

The jewelry collection belonged to “one of society's most glamorous and beautiful women of the mid-20th century,” said the auction house.

Lenore Fedow

The update came as Anglo took its third write-down on the diamond miner and marketer, which lost more than $500 million in 2025.

Michelle Graff

Emmanuel Raheb discusses the rise of “GEO” and the importance of having well-written, quality content on your website.

Emmanuel Raheb

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

Each received around four years for burglarizing a jewelry store and a coffee shop in Simi Valley, California, last May.

Lauren McLemore

Catherine Aulick, a GIA graduate, received the ninth and final Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design.

Natalie Francisco

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

Michelle Graff

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

Stephen Rego

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

Lenore Fedow

Are arm bands poised to make a comeback? Has red-carpet jewelry become boring? Find out on the second episode of the “My Next Question” podcast.

The Swiss watchmaker is battling declining sales amid a rapid retail expansion, according to a Financial Times report.

Lenore Fedow

Rachel Bennett, a senior jeweler who has been with Borsheims since 2004, earned the award.

Lauren McLemore

After the Supreme Court struck down the IEEPA tariffs, President Trump imposed a 10 percent tax on almost all imports via a different law.

Lauren McLemore

The industry veteran, who was with The Edge Retail Academy for 14 years, joins her husband at the company he founded in 2022.

Michelle Graff

The vintage signed jewelry retailer chose Miami due to growing client demand in the city and the greater Latin American region.

Natalie Francisco

Former Flight Club executive Jin Lee will bring his experience from the sneaker world to the pre-owned watch marketplace.

Lenore Fedow

Sakamoto, who died in mid-January following a sudden illness, is remembered for his humility and his masterful, architectural designs.

Lauren McLemore

The April event will feature a new VIP shopping day requiring a special ticket.

Lauren McLemore

Bulgari chose the British-Albanian singer-songwriter for her powerful and enduring voice in contemporary culture, the jeweler said.

Natalie Francisco

In a 6-3 ruling, the court said the president exceeded his authority when imposing sweeping tariffs under IEEPA.

Lenore Fedow

Smith encourages salespeople to ask customers questions that elicit the release of oxytocin, the brain’s “feel-good” chemical.

Peter Smith

JVC also announced the election of five new board members.

Lenore Fedow

The brooch, our Piece of the Week, shows the chromatic spectrum through a holographic coating on rock crystal.

Natalie Francisco