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

The stores that have a great December are the ones that made good decisions in August, September, and October, Sherry Smith writes.

Sherry Smith

The 22.09-carat fancy yellow “Pragnell Kimberley Sunshine Diamond” is part of the fall jewelry sale at Heritage Auctions.

Michelle Graff

“Adornos: Jewelry, Memory & What We Pass Down” honors the jewelry’s importance to New York City’s Latine communities.

Lenore Fedow

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

The company’s managing director of sales said the results demonstrate “continued strong demand for commercial-quality emeralds.”

Michelle Graff

The nonprofit awarded a grant to the Gift of Sight initiative spearheaded by South African musician Black Coffee.

Lenore Fedow

The Latine-owned New York jeweler is marking two milestones this year: its 50th anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Michelle Graff

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

The jewelry retail broadcast network has sponsored a new space for Make-A-Wish East Tennessee on its campus in Knoxville.

Lauren McLemore

The recipients were recognized at the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern United States’ annual banquet.

Lenore Fedow

Keith Rolfe, CFO and COO of Lagos, is now at the jewelry brand’s helm while Steven takes on the role of executive chairman.

Lenore Fedow

Alberto Perez-Elias is one of four men charged in the armed robbery of a Cape Coral, Florida, jewelry store and remains at large.

Lenore Fedow

The “Kat Florence Luminas” will be offered together as one lot and could fetch up to $637,000.

Lauren McLemore

Four directors were elected to the AGTA board and will serve three-year terms beginning in February.

Lauren McLemore

Ken Citron joins the celebrity memorabilia-focused auction house ahead of its first week-long series of events in Abu Dhabi.

Michelle Graff

The jewelry retailer said it sees opportunity at higher price points, particularly in natural diamonds for bridal and fashion.

Lenore Fedow

The Los Angeles-based, family-owned jeweler was founded by Lenny and Sunny Friedman in 1946.

Lenore Fedow

The auction, held in Bangkok, was 96 percent sold by lot, with nearly 411,000 carats of Mozambiquan rubies sold.

Lauren McLemore

Fine Jewelry 2027-2028 has more than 900 new styles, including silver, gold-filled, gold-plated sterling silver, and vermeil jewelry.

Michelle Graff

Learn more about the new terms for lab-grown diamonds and composite gemstones, and the major changes in store for precious metals jewelry.

Michelle Graff

Bromberg is remembered as a Southern gentleman who always wore a suit and tie and treated others with kindness.

Michelle Graff

With high durability and a wide range of colors to choose from, sapphires may be the ultimate birthstone, Gizzi claims.

Amanda Gizzi

Laughter is often considered a distraction in the workplace, but it has benefits for both staff and management, Peter Smith writes.

Peter Smith

Gretchen Koback Pursel is the new chief people officer at the company formerly known as Saks Global.

Lenore Fedow

The California jeweler is renovating its store in Fresno, with plans to show off the new space in December.

Lenore Fedow

A lifelong practitioner of Pilates, Gabrielle looked to the springs’ tension and suspension when creating this ring, our Piece of the Week.

Natalie Francisco

The deadline to apply is Nov. 13.

Lauren McLemore