Episode 1: High Gold Prices, the Diamond Dilemma, & What’s Next

Museum officials are looking to the public to help cover the “exceptional” costs involved in recovering from the July 5 smash-and-grab.

Michelle Graff

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The overhaul includes enhanced employee safety training and trendy earring styles, including lab-grown diamond studs.

Lenore Fedow

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

The retailer said it had its biggest Mother’s Day ever, with strong demand for higher-priced jewelry.

Lenore Fedow

“Handwork: Handcrafted Objects that Made America” features historic and contemporary works, including a Diné squash blossom necklace.

Natalie Francisco

The Armenian Jewelers Association’s East Coast chapter has also elected its 2026–2027 board of directors.

Lauren McLemore

Colored gemstones, artisan finishes, mixed metals, and meaningful details are shaping demand in bridal jewelry.

Onyx Partners has submitted a second offer to buy the department stores after its first offer fell through last year.

Lenore Fedow

Solomon Brothers Jewelers has partnered with local cocktail bar Roaring Social on a new martini garnished with a tennis necklace.

Lauren McLemore

Benjamin Siegel, son of President and CEO Hank Siegel, started working for the family business this week.

Michelle Graff

The new space features a modern design that blends Bulgari’s Roman heritage with San Diego’s coastal spirit.

Natalie Francisco

Four men were charged in connection with the break-in and accused of stealing $365,000 in cash, jewelry, and designer goods.

Lenore Fedow

André Branch has more than 25 years of experience with various brands, most recently serving as CEO of Ariana Grande’s cosmetics company.

Michelle Graff

New York-based atelier Gemlok is best known for creating the innovative “bridge” setting that became popular in the bridal market.

Lauren McLemore

Santana Now's debut collection, “Unidad,” features symbolic motifs as well as pieces of wood from the Woodstock stage.

Natalie Francisco

The 50-year-old man pleaded guilty earlier this year to robbing two jewelry stores and a pawn shop of more than $700,000 in merchandise.

Michelle Graff

The watch’s dial features an original design by Marvel comics illustrator Adam Kubert.

Lenore Fedow

The new collection of lab-grown diamond and colored gemstone jewelry provides a “fresh perspective” on the category, Chatham said.

Natalie Francisco

While some August babies are team peridot, the month's time-honored birthstone, others are team spinel, the newer alternative.

Amanda Gizzi

Edina Kiss’ “Popsicle” pendant and Karina Choudhrie’s “Ice Cream” charm satisfy that summer craving for a sweet piece of jewelry.

Natalie Francisco

The massive billboard has been in the same spot on the department store’s Herald Square flagship store for decades.

Lenore Fedow

The miner’s ruby and emerald auctions brought in a combined $102.9 million.

Lauren McLemore

The goal is for the De Beers sale to be finished by the second half of 2026, with the subsequent approvals process expected to take a year.

Michelle Graff

David Bonaparte, along with Tim Haake and Ronnie VanderLinden, continue to lobby for tariff exemptions for diamonds, gemstones, and pearls.

Michelle Graff

Survey respondents were concerned about the rising prices of food and groceries as well as unemployment.

Lenore Fedow

The trade show, slated for Sept. 4-8 in Vicenza, Italy, will feature sessions on trends, AI, gemology, and manufacturing.

Natalie Francisco