Piece of the Week: Picchiotti’s Rock Crystal Ring

Diamonds and crimes (some involving diamonds) top the list of National Jeweler’s most popular stories halfway through the year.

Michelle Graff

They discovered “The Dash Diamond,” named for their dog, at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this month.

Lauren McLemore

The “Les Pétales” collection imagines roses caught mid-bloom as a tribute to nature’s beauty.

Natalie Francisco

The Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship from Jewelers of America returns for a second year.

Luxury brands charge thousands for their shoes and handbags. Jewelers pricing diamond products should take note, Peter Smith writes.

Peter Smith

Rotenberg was an active member of the American Gem Society and an accomplished appraiser who also worked with therapy dogs at a hospital.

Lenore Fedow

It follows New York-based brand Shahla Karimi Jewelry’s all-women team in “Say Yes to the Dress” meets “The Office”-style episodes.

Natalie Francisco

The countdown is on for the JCK Las Vegas Show and JA is pulling out all the stops.

In its inaugural year, the SMO Foundation will focus on supporting two organizations in West Africa and one in South America.

Lauren McLemore

The announcement comes just as the 90-day freeze on the “reciprocal” tariffs nears its end, giving countries more time to negotiate.

Michelle Graff

Kellie, who joined the organization in 2019, will remain in his role through the end of 2025.

Lauren McLemore

Police officers apprehended the suspects as they were allegedly attempting to gain entry into another jewelry store.

Lenore Fedow

The program, a collaboration between Julius Klein Diamonds and the Women’s Jewelry Association, is in its second year.

Lauren McLemore

Sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America

The 2025 Australian Open champion is the jewelry brand’s first athlete ambassador.

Lenore Fedow

The West Village jewelry boutique’s new shop-in-shop is the cornerstone of Nordstrom’s revamped jewelry hall.

Lenore Fedow

This past year, the manufacturer said it recorded below-zero emissions per carat of natural diamond.

Lauren McLemore

The brand’s “Golden Strada” statement necklace features round, marquise, and pear diamonds that sparkle like Fourth of July fireworks.

Natalie Francisco

JSA’s Scott Guginsky provided a list of nine security measures jewelers should observe while locking up for the long weekend.

Michelle Graff

Located on Rodeo Drive, the store’s design was inspired by Hollywood and Los Angeles culture.

Natalie Francisco

The new location continues the brand’s celebration of its 25th anniversary.

Natalie Francisco

The online watch marketplace’s “Time Is Our Thing” campaign highlights the importance of time.

Lenore Fedow

She will oversee strategic planning, fundraising, industry partnerships, and the launch of the Gem Legacy Campus in Tanzania.

Lauren McLemore

Working with Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit and law enforcement, Pandora helped to shut down a large-scale counterfeit network in China.

Lenore Fedow

The jewelry company has closed its three California brick-and-mortar stores, as well as its online shop, for now.

Lauren McLemore

The company is providing the opportunity for an FIT student to work alongside master diamond cutter Willie Lopez in its workshop.

Natalie Francisco

He is remembered for his successful entrepreneurship, generosity, and dedication to his family.

Lauren McLemore