Episode 6: Las Vegas 2026-Trends, Traffic, Broken Bathrooms

The top lot of the auction house’s Hong Kong jewelry sale was an Art Deco Mauboussin necklace with ruby beads, which sold for $2 million.

Lauren McLemore

Retailers and manufacturers headed to the Capitol this week to discuss tariff exemptions for diamonds and gemstones, among other issues.

Michelle Graff

Our Piece of the Week is a pair of drop earrings from the “Sway” collection featuring Nanis’ first use of mirror-polished gold.

Natalie Francisco

Experience gemstones with greater precision and comfort than ever before.

SynthDetect 2 can scan a full tray in less than five minutes, De Beers said, making it six times faster than its predecessors.

Michelle Graff

Two metal detectorists discovered the ring, which may have belonged to English noblewoman Matilda of Lancaster, in Suffolk.

Lauren McLemore

The bill has a provision that allows the president to raise tariffs on countries that import Russian oil and gas to as much as 100 percent.

Michelle Graff

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

The American Gem Society presented the annual award to a former president of its board.

Lenore Fedow

The “Chrysalis” capsule centers butterfly motifs representing growth, transformation, and the unfolding of who you are.

Natalie Francisco

Jewelers of Louisiana presented Patton, the third-generation president of Pattons Fine Jewelry, with the award at its annual convention.

Lauren McLemore

Two special guests join the podcast to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the designer advocate, mentor, and author’s untimely passing.

McCormack brings sea-inspired motifs from her “Beaches” collection to L’Objet’s tableware, vanity pieces, and first-ever cutlery set.

Natalie Francisco

Nine New Jersey jewelers have been victims of smash-and-grab robberies this year, prompting JSA to circulate a list of recommendations.

Michelle Graff

Marlin “Brian” Hood, who has been with the store for 20 years, will succeed Ricky Bromberg, who died earlier this month.

Michelle Graff

The new bridal catalog features the latest jewelry collections and designs from timeless classics to modern silhouettes.

Natalie Francisco

Stars wore either a necklace or earrings at 78th Primetime Emmy Awards but rarely both, Natalie Francisco notes.

Natalie Francisco

Jennifer Shaheen compares this new era of AI-powered SEO to a video game: your website must clear one level before advancing to the next.

Jennifer Shaheen

The program highlights “Made in Italy” fine jewelry with digital merchandising, sales education, and local marketing support.

Natalie Francisco

Hilson, Signet’s chief operating and financial officer, discussed Q2, resurgent natural diamond demand, and why Blue Nile is a standout.

Lenore Fedow

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

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

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

Lauren McLemore