From tech platforms to candy companies, here’s how some of the highest-ranking brands earned their spot on the list.
Summer scene-stealers
When it comes to what's hot for summer, the answer includes a checklist of chunky cuff bracelets, bib-style statement necklaces, organic materials and all things in shimmery yellow gold. And luckily for jewelry aficionados, stacking, mixing and matching are all...
When it comes to what's hot for summer, the answer includes a checklist of chunky cuff bracelets, bib-style statement necklaces, organic materials and all things in shimmery yellow gold. And luckily for jewelry aficionados, stacking, mixing and matching are all fashion do's this season, so instead of choosing between the gold bangle and the one wrapped in leather or crafted in shell, pile them all on, sit back and enjoy the sun.
Monique Lhuillier paired an ethereal natural-tulle ballgown featuring an asymmetrically draped tear-drop skirt with a John
Hardy “Cinta” collection horse-conch-shell pendant featuring rose-cut cognac diamonds and orange and yellow sapphires; suggested retail price is
$9,000.
Echo of the Dreamer
“Geometric Turquoise Collar”
with turquoise, smoky-lemon quartz, jasper and sterling silver; suggested
retail price is $1,365. (212) 594-8022 or EchoOfTheDreamer.com
Katy Briscoe
“Hope’s Cuff” in 18-karat gold; suggested retail price is $20,000. (713) 662-9886
Raffaella Mannelli
“American Woven Multishape
Corpetto” necklace with 18-karat pink matte gold, hand-carved ebony wood and
brown rough diamonds; suggested retail price is $10,900. RaffaellaMannelli.com
Tresor
“Logo” earrings in 18-karat yellow gold from the “Dazzle Collection;” suggested retail price is $2,000. (866) 99-TRESOR or TresorCollection.com
Samantha Wills
“Ella” earrings in sterling
silver; suggested retail price is $113. SamanthaWills.com.au
John Hardy
“Cinta” collection ring in
18-karat pink gold with marble cone shell, 4.06-carat oval pink spinel at
center, plus violet and pink sapphires, multicolor spinel and white
brilliant-cut diamonds; suggested retail price is $10,000. JohnHardy.com
Dori Csengeri
Hand-embroidered “Kakadoo”
necklace featuring glass beads, sponge coral and crystal briolette; suggested
retail price is $470. (800) 396-3552 or EllaArt.com
Gurhan
“Wheat” collection earrings
in 24-karat gold; suggested retail price is $2,400. Gurhan.com
Daniel K
Multi-drop pear-shape earrings with 7.89 carats of diamonds set in 18-karat white gold; suggested retail price is $18,950. (888) 841-7676 or DanielK.net
Nina Basharova
“Milky Way” bangles in
18-karat gold; suggested retail price is $1,700 each. NinaBasharova.com
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The “Khol” ring, our Piece of the Week, transforms the traditional Indian Khol drum into playful jewelry through hand-carved lapis.

The catalog includes more than 100 styles of stock, pre-printed, and custom tags and labels, as well as bar code technology products.

Launched in 2023, the program will help the passing of knowledge between generations and alleviate the shortage of bench jewelers.

The chocolatier is bringing back its chocolate-inspired locket, offering sets of two to celebrate “perfect pairs.”


The top lot of the year was a 1930s Cartier tiara owned by Nancy, Viscountess Astor, which sold for $1.2 million in London last summer.

Any gemstones on Stuller.com that were sourced by an AGTA vendor member will now bear the association’s logo.

Criminals are using cell jammers to disable alarms, but new technology like JamAlert™ can stop them.

The Swiss watchmaker has brought its latest immersive boutique to Atlanta, a city it described as “an epicenter of music and storytelling.”

The new addition will feature finished jewelry created using “consciously sourced” gemstones.

In his new column, Smith advises playing to your successor's strengths and resisting the urge to become a backseat driver.

The index fell to its lowest level since May 2014 amid concerns about the present and the future.

The new store in Aspen, Colorado, takes inspiration from a stately library for its intimate yet elevated interior design.

The brands’ high jewelry collections performed especially well last year despite a challenging environment.

The collection marks the first time GemFair’s artisanal diamonds will be brought directly to consumers.

The initial charts are for blue, teal, and green material, each grouped into three charts categorized as good, fine, and extra fine.

The new tool can assign the appropriate associate based on the client or appointment type and automate personalized text message follow-ups.

Buyers are expected to gravitate toward gemstones that have a little something special, just like last year.

Endiama and Sodiam will contribute money to the marketing of natural diamonds as new members of the Natural Diamond Council.

The retailer operates more than 450 boutiques across 45 states, according to its website.

The new members’ skills span communications, business development, advocacy, and industry leadership.

The jeweler’s 2026 Valentine’s Day campaign, “Celebrating Love Stories Since 1837,” includes a short firm starring actress Adria Arjona.

The new features include interactive flashcards and scenario-based roleplay with AI tools.

Family-owned jewelry and watch retailer Deutsch & Deutsch has stores in El Paso, Laredo, McAllen, and Victoria.

The Italian luxury company purchased the nearly 200-year-old Swiss watch brand from Richemont.

Micro-set with hundreds of diamonds, these snowflake earrings recreate “winter’s most elegant silhouette,” and are our Piece of the Week.

Ella Blum was appointed to the newly created role.























