IJO Names New Director of Vendor Relations, Merchandise Strategy

At Converge 2025, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff attended sessions on DEI, tariffs, security, and more. Here are her top takeaways.

Michelle Graff

Six people were shot last week at an Oakland cash-for-gold shop as employees exchanged gunfire with individuals trying to rob the store.

Lauren McLemore

The jeweler has expanded its high jewelry offering, which launched last year, with new pieces featuring its cube motif that debuted in 1999.

Natalie Francisco

With their unmatched services and low fees, reDollar.com is challenging some big names in the online consignment world.

Ben Bridge Jeweler and Lux Bond & Green were a part of the pilot program. 

Lenore Fedow

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco shares eight of her favorite jewelry looks from the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, held Sunday night.

Natalie Francisco

It’s predicting a rise in retail sales this holiday season despite economic uncertainty and elevated inflation.

Lenore Fedow

Jewelers of America is leading the charge to protect the industry amidst rising economic threats.

It included the sale of the 11,685-carat “Imboo” emerald that was recently discovered at Kagem.

Lauren McLemore

The newly elected directors will officially take office in February 2026 and will be introduced at the organization’s membership meeting.

Associate Editor Lauren McLemore headed out West for a visit to Potentate Mining’s operation hosted by gemstone wholesaler Parlé Gems.

Lauren McLemore

Fordite is a man-made material created from the layers of dried enamel paint that dripped onto the floors of automotive factories.

Natalie Francisco

Gilbertson has worked as a researcher, jeweler, lapidary artist, appraiser, and business owner throughout his decades in the industry.

Lenore Fedow

A decision likely won’t come until January 2026 at the earliest, and the tariffs remain in effect until then.

Michelle Graff

Located in the revamped jewelry hall at the retailer’s New York City flagship, this opening is Tabayer’s first shop-in-shop.

Natalie Francisco

The new, free app offers accessible educational content, like games and podcasts, for U.S. retailers.

Lenore Fedow

As the gold price rises, the manufacturer is offering a 100 percent payout through Sept. 30 for gold clean scrap.

Lenore Fedow

Jacob & Co. partnered with the German technology company on two pairs of headphones, one set with diamonds and the other with sapphires.

Lauren McLemore

Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 “Frankenstein” will feature 27 jewels and objects from the storied brand, including pieces from its archives.

Natalie Francisco

The Waldorf Astoria New York’s grand reopening this past summer means a homecoming for the industry group’s annual event.

Lauren McLemore

Anglo plans to merge with Teck Resources Ltd. to form Anglo Teck. The deal changes nothing about its plans to offload De Beers.

Michelle Graff

The 9.51-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, which set two world auction records at Sotheby’s in 2014, is estimated to fetch up to $30 million.

Lauren McLemore

The industry veteran joins the auction house as it looks to solidify its footprint in the jewelry market.

Lenore Fedow

The nonprofit awarded four students pursuing a professional career in jewelry making and design with $2,250 each.

Lauren McLemore

The two organizations have finalized and signed the affiliation agreement announced in May.

Michelle Graff

The single-owner sale will headline Sotheby's inaugural jewelry auction at the Breuer building, its new global headquarters, this December.

Lauren McLemore

From sunrise yoga to tariffs talks, these are some events to check out at the upcoming inaugural event.

Lenore Fedow