SourcingJun 08, 2026
Sally Morrison to Depart De Beers This Summer SourcingJun 11, 2026
Signet Jewelers Exec Joins Diamonds Do Good Board
Ilana McCabe is Signet’s vice president of public relations and brand communications.
Ilana McCabe has joined Diamonds Do Good’s board of directors.
New York—Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has announced that Ilana McCabe, the vice president of public relations and brand communications at Signet Jewelers, has joined its board of directors.
Her appointment of further strengthens its mission to advance the positive impact of natural diamonds in communities globally and shed light on the meaningful difference that consumer purchases can make, said DDG.
McCabe has more than 20 years of experience in public relations, corporate social responsibility, and brand storytelling.
At Signet, she leads communications strategy for brands including Jared, Diamonds Direct, and Blue Nile.
She also drives media relations, executive visibility, and strategic brand positioning, while playing a key role in advancing Signet’s natural diamond strategy alongside senior leadership.
McCabe has also been involved with the Signet Love Inspires Foundation’s support for Finding the Leader Within, an initiative through Stepping Stones International that is designed to empower young adults in Botswana’s diamond communities with leadership skills, financial literacy, and career development opportunities.
The program empowers the next generation of leaders in Botswana and demonstrates the lasting positive impact created by natural diamonds, DDG said.
McCabe’s ability to shape narratives that build trust and strengthen brand reputation is an important asset in DDG’s efforts to elevate the story of natural diamonds and their global impact, the nonprofit said.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ilana to our board. Her deep understanding of the natural diamond narrative and her ability to connect consumers with the meaningful impact behind their purchase will be invaluable as we continue to ensure the true story of natural diamonds is seen, understood, and valued,” said DDG President Pete Engel.
Founded in 2006, Diamonds Do Good is a nonprofit organization that works to highlight the positive impact of the natural diamond industry.
Related stories will be right here …
Her appointment of further strengthens its mission to advance the positive impact of natural diamonds in communities globally and shed light on the meaningful difference that consumer purchases can make, said DDG.
McCabe has more than 20 years of experience in public relations, corporate social responsibility, and brand storytelling.
At Signet, she leads communications strategy for brands including Jared, Diamonds Direct, and Blue Nile.
She also drives media relations, executive visibility, and strategic brand positioning, while playing a key role in advancing Signet’s natural diamond strategy alongside senior leadership.
McCabe has also been involved with the Signet Love Inspires Foundation’s support for Finding the Leader Within, an initiative through Stepping Stones International that is designed to empower young adults in Botswana’s diamond communities with leadership skills, financial literacy, and career development opportunities.
The program empowers the next generation of leaders in Botswana and demonstrates the lasting positive impact created by natural diamonds, DDG said.
McCabe’s ability to shape narratives that build trust and strengthen brand reputation is an important asset in DDG’s efforts to elevate the story of natural diamonds and their global impact, the nonprofit said.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ilana to our board. Her deep understanding of the natural diamond narrative and her ability to connect consumers with the meaningful impact behind their purchase will be invaluable as we continue to ensure the true story of natural diamonds is seen, understood, and valued,” said DDG President Pete Engel.
Founded in 2006, Diamonds Do Good is a nonprofit organization that works to highlight the positive impact of the natural diamond industry.
Editors' Picks
Sponsored by
More on Sourcing
The Latest
SurveysOct 09, 2026
These Will Be the 10 Busiest Days for In-Store Shopping This Holiday SeasonStores should expect to see the most customers on Nov. 27, and Christmas week is expected to be hectic too, as Dec. 25 falls on a Friday.
CollectionsOct 09, 2026
Elisa Solomon Collabs With Serendipity 3 on ‘Frozen Hot Chocolate’ CharmThe charm, our Piece of the Week, features brown diamond frozen hot chocolate topped with white diamond whipped cream and a ruby straw.
AuctionsOct 09, 2026
8-Carat Blue Diamond Goes Unsold at UK Jewelry Auction The top lot of Elmwood’s recent fine jewelry sale in London was a 1.84-carat, D color Tiffany & Co. solitaire diamond ring.
Brought to you by
Meet Gemology’s Next Generation Microscope: GIA® Gemolite® NXT Professional EditionExperience gemstones with greater precision and comfort than ever before.
WatchesOct 09, 2026
Movado to Sell Majority Stake in Ebel for $66.5MThe watch company agreed to sell a 95 percent interest to a group comprised of F.P. Journe, Chanel, and Swiss watch exec Pierre Jacques.
Weekly QuizOct 08, 2026
This Week’s QuizTest your jewelry news knowledge by answering these questions.
Policies & IssuesOct 08, 2026
Third Wave of IEEPA Tariff Refunds Begins This round of tariff refunds is for importers that have sued over IEEPA tariffs in the Court of International Trade and won.
CollectionsOct 08, 2026
Brent Neale’s New Collection Goes ‘Back to Basics’It revisits the brand’s most requested silhouettes, from "Pillow"-set necklaces and bracelets to "Signature"-set rings and earrings.
Brought to you by
Your Piece Could Be the One Editors Talk AboutSubmit your pieces for a chance to win in this year's competition.
Events & AwardsOct 08, 2026
Pattons Fine Jewelry Sweeps Local Design ContestAra Chanakian, a jeweler at Pattons, took home top honors in every category at Jewelers of Louisiana’s annual jewelry design competition.
AuctionsOct 08, 2026
Reba McEntire’s Jewelry, Watches Head to Julien’s AuctionsThe live charity benefit sale in Nashville will also feature gowns, boots, and other memorabilia from the country music legend.
Supplier BulletinOct 08, 2026
Overnight Mountings’ Bridal Builder Helps Jewelers Turn Custom Design into a Hands-On Selling ExperienceSponsored by Overnight Mountings
Policies & IssuesOct 07, 2026
The Plumb Club Amplifies Its Voice as Geopolitical Pressures MountThe supplier organization recently joined JA and JVC to have more input on political issues affecting the jewelry industry.
CollectionsOct 07, 2026
Blue Nile, Royal Asscher Collection Highlights Natural Diamond BeautyBlue Nile, a Signet Jewelers-owned brand, is now Royal Asscher’s exclusive licensed retailer in North America.
CollectionsOct 07, 2026
4 Standout Pieces in Audemars Piguet’s First High Jewelry Collection “Royal Oak” pays homage to the brand’s most popular watch model using 18-karat gold as well as diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires.
MajorsOct 07, 2026
Empire Safe & Vault Promotes Juan Morales to CEOAs part of the transition, Joseph Nicosia has stepped into the role of COO.
CrimeOct 06, 2026
6 Charged in Connection to String of New Jersey Smash-and-GrabsThe alleged thieves used crow bars and sledgehammers to smash into jewelry stores across the state.
ColumnistsOct 06, 2026
Sherry Smith: Is the Consumer Really Trading Up?Ahead of the holidays, Smith urges jewelers to take a hard look at who’s buying jewelry, what they’re purchasing, and who’s stopped buying.
SourcingOct 06, 2026
DDG Taps Influencers for ‘My Diamond Does Good’ CampaignIn the new consumer-facing campaign, four fashion and lifestyle creators share the stories behind their natural diamond pieces.
MajorsOct 06, 2026
Frederick Goldman Names COO, CMOFGI President John Orrico is also leaving the company after more than 13 years.
Events & AwardsOct 06, 2026
JIS Fall Returns to MiamiThe 2026 edition will feature presentations on alternative materials and design trends, as well as pop-up activations on the show floor.
SourcingOct 05, 2026
De Beers to Take Full Ownership of Gahcho KuéIt is the last fully operational diamond mine in Canada following the recent closures of Ekati and Diavik.
AuctionsOct 05, 2026
The Star Cats of the Sandy Lerner AuctionThese jewels stood out at Bonhams’ sale of the cat-loving tech entrepreneur’s collection of objects depicting the feline form.
CollectionsOct 05, 2026
Sorellina Writes Another Love Letter for ‘Postscript’ CollectionThe fine jewelry brand has expanded the collection that debuted at Couture with four new designs based on its most popular styles.
SourcingOct 05, 2026
Bruce Bridges Joins CIBJO BoardThe AGTA president was elected for a two-year term on the board of directors.
SourcingOct 02, 2026
De Beers, National Geographic Society Renew Okavango Eternal Partnership The partnership, a pledge to protect Africa’s Okavango River Basin, has been extended for an additional five years.
MajorsOct 02, 2026
Pandora Opens New $150M Manufacturing Facility in VietnamThe new facility, its first outside of Thailand, will boost its manufacturing capacity by 50 percent.
TrendsOct 02, 2026
Hearts On Fire Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Heart PendantThe special-edition “Dream” pendant, our Piece of the Week, was created to mark Hearts On Fire’s 30-year milestone with 30 diamonds.
