Bain & Company delved into the trends shaping the luxury market, the impact of AI, and more in its recent study.
What You Might Have Missed
In the week leading up to Las Vegas market week, packaging trends and a preview of new designs at Couture were among the most-read stories.

New York--These were the five most popular stories on National Jeweler last week, according to Google Analytics.
1. 5 Packaging Trends Jewelers Are Turning to Now
With increased competition from online players, more retailers and brands are relying on customized boxes and bags to set them apart. Here’s how.
2. Royal Wedding Jewelry: I Wish There Had Been More Color
Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator takes a look at the jewelry the Duchess of Sussex chose for her wedding day.
3. The A. Jaffe Sale Is Off, For Now
Court filings show that Ian Winters, the attorney for A. Jaffe, one of the three U.S. companies owned by Nirav Modi, withdrew the sale motion May 19.
4. Fallout from Nirav Modi Scandal Hits Gemfields
The colored gemstone miner, which sold only half the lots at its latest auction, said emerald customers in India are struggling to get financing.
5. Couture Preview: A Sneak Peek of New Designs to See
Color, enamel and hoop earrings will be among the jewelry trends represented at the trade show.
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The exhibition reveals the gemology, geology, and cultural history of the iconic red gemstone.

The new sweeping slate of tariffs impacts 60 countries, including India, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates.

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

From coin pendants to diamond shields, these old world-inspired jewels are the perfect accessory for an epic journey.


Our Piece of the Week pairs a checkerboard-cut amethyst with an ivy green silk cord.

Mildred Marcano Abrams and Yael Reinhold join the podcast to talk community connections, holiday plans, and preserving Reinhold’s legacy.

DCA is preparing the next generation of professionals by supporting workforce development, leadership growth, and career advancement.

Production also was up in the first half of 2026 but is expected to “substantially” decrease in H2 as two key mines undergo maintenance.

“Art Deco” fuses ancestral techniques, rare materials, and modern perspectives as a tribute to the optimism and curiosity of the movement.

The jeweler’s newest store is inside Arkansas’ Saracen Casino Resort.

The watch company will design, manufacture, and distribute Kate Spade New York watches.

The higher tax is set to go into effect in August and will apply to loose polished diamonds as well as precious and base metals jewelry.

The “Enchanted Garden” series features a cherry, lemon, and pear that each hold a little secret inside.

It’s located in Tysons Galleria, an upscale shopping center in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Smith offers retailers guidance on creating an environment where natural and lab-grown diamonds can both thrive.

The 12-piece capsule collection transforms from brooches to pendants.

A Botswana government official told lawmakers Anglo has selected The Global Diamond Consortium, an entity chaired by Penny, to buy De Beers.

The new tariff, imposed after a Trump administration study, is 25 percent and will stack on top of existing tariffs.

The collection from 2014 has been reinterpreted into high jewelry with its signature triangular-shaped elements.

She will also take on the role of vice president of jewelry for SmartWork Media, a newly created position.

Organizers are looking for presentations on topics like manufacturing, technology and research, bench work, gemstones, and sustainability.

Woodley is seen in the campaign wearing our Piece of the Week, the “Frida” collar featuring 13 pieces of hand-carved Venetian glass.

A WeBuyVintage jewelry expert uncovered how much the flea market find was actually worth.

The founder of natural colored diamond wholesaler Pancis Gems shares stories from his five decades in the industry.

Submissions for the milestone 25th annual Gem Awards will be accepted across three categories from now through July 31.

Valeriya Guzema and Mariana Lenha look back on the last decade and discuss the Ukrainian brand’s first U.S. store.























