Gem Awards Now Accepting Nominations for 2026

This Buddha Mama butterfly is our Piece of the Week honoring the legend, who embraced the beautiful insect as her symbol.

Michelle Graff

The former De Beers CEO, and perhaps its next owner, will be a featured speaker at the event, slated for Sept. 4-7 in Italy.

Natalie Francisco

The employee-owned jeweler was named a “Best Place to Work” in Maine, New Hampshire, and for women.

Lenore Fedow

Submit your pieces for a chance to win in this year's competition.

The second iteration of the jewelry collection was inspired by the zodiac and the four elements: earth, water, air and fire.

Lenore Fedow

General License 104B supersedes General License 104A, which was set to expire on Sept. 1.

Michelle Graff

The package, intercepted in Indianapolis, contained fake Cartier, Tiffany & Co., and Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.

Lauren McLemore

Retailers are seeking new ways to attract customers, increase traffic, and create revenue – Estate buying events are a popular solution.

The new location in Costa Mesa, California, marks the brand’s second store in the United States and fourth standalone location worldwide.

Natalie Francisco

The fashion watch category was once threatened by the Apple Watch, but consumers are now opting for new wearables, said Movado’s CEO.

Lenore Fedow

The report delves into trending styles, the most popular jewelry brands by city, and why Belle Époque jewelry could be the next big thing.

Lenore Fedow

The association added the requirement to its revised "Code of Ethics" and released the 17th edition of its “Gemstone Information Manual.”

Lauren McLemore

Respondents were concerned about the future of the labor market and their income as well as the rising prices of gas and groceries.

Lenore Fedow

The campaign highlights the asymmetrical high jewelry necklace style that the jeweler first created in 1879.

Natalie Francisco

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the complex phone scam.

Lenore Fedow

In her first column for National Jeweler, Jennifer Shaheen asks jewelers if they know how to connect with the next generation of consumers.

Jennifer Shaheen

The jeweler partnered with the Tennessee resort to honor its 50th anniversary with limited-edition blackberry pendants and earrings.

Natalie Francisco

The third-generation jeweler shared how the North Carolina retailer is celebrating this milestone and the love story that started it all.

Lenore Fedow

The class, led by renowned metalsmith Cynthia Eid, highlighted Argentium silver as an alternative to gold amid high prices.

Lauren McLemore

The show is slated for Oct. 16-19 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Lauren McLemore

The “Empresses” capsule uses 19th-century medals depicting Napoleon, Joséphine, and Marie-Louise across five one-of-a-kind pieces.

Natalie Francisco

The retailers at the top of the list offer affordable products and fun, discovery-fueled experiences.

Lenore Fedow

Daniel Bing was formerly the marketing director for the Americas at Vacheron Constantin.

Lauren McLemore

In our Piece of the Week, the designers reimagine the tennis bracelet with green enamel wrapped around a strand of “Desert Diamonds.”

Natalie Francisco

The industry veterans join the podcast to discuss diamond marketing, the FTC Jewelry Guides, and lobbying for lower tariffs.

Founder Vik Westermann said the app is a “starting point” to inspire people to work with appraisers and gem labs, not replace them.

Lauren McLemore

The Verdura brooch, which belonged to the late Virginia Fortune Ryan Ogilvy, was sold to a private collector in Asia.

Lenore Fedow