Sally Morrison and Mark Klein discuss De Beers’ first beacon in 16 years and the mistake the industry made with lab-grown diamonds.
Amanda’s Style File: Tranquil Aquamarine
March’s birthstone heralds spring with its cool pastel tone.

March is often perceived as a time of renewal. With the hours of daylight increasing and the promise of spring on the horizon, a sense of calmness and tranquility is sure to follow.
It makes sense that the birthstone for March echoes that energy and brings forth the same feelings of serenity.
This month, we celebrate aquamarine as the true treasure of a gemstone it is. With an average price to carat weight ratio that gives designers a good bang for their buck, today’s aquamarine jewelry is found in both everyday staples and over-the-top, breathtaking showstoppers.
One pair of earrings featured here won my heart so much that I wore them to the GEM Awards in January.
Here are 10 Style File jewels that show why March babies are so lucky to have Aquamarine as their birthstone.
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“Diamond Divas,” a social media reality series by Shahla Karimi Jewelry, is nominated in the “Best Social: Fashion & Beauty” category.

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Presented by Mason-Kay Jade, the summit, in its second year, will again be held during the Monterey Bay Jade Festival.

The group has announced its lineup of speakers and a new “Rising Stars” pavilion.

The “Carbon Form” collection explores the contrast between high and low materials, using rubber cord alongside 18-karat gold and gemstones.

The program provides essential funding to organizations for projects that enhance the jewelry industry.

The jewelry trade show is launching its first open-to-the-public event in Coconut Grove this November.

JSA is seeking information about the gunpoint robbery of a Kay Jewelers location in Oregon’s Washington Square Mall.

The top-performing watch models may be surprising, with Rolex and several popular pandemic-era picks notably absent from the top 20.

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Jewelers who misinterpret the state of the jewelry market risk employing the wrong retail strategy, cautions columnist Sherry Smith.

In her newly expanded role, she will continue to oversee the jewelry category, as well as watches, home, and accessories.

“The Godfather II” watch plays two melodies from the mob film’s score, “The Godfather’s Waltz” and “The Godfather Love Theme.”

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The Alan Hodgkinson Medal recognizes gemologists who are consistently generous with their time and expertise.

The Swiss watchmaker is changing up its executive leadership team as part of a restructuring.

The “What’s Your Signature?” campaign invites women to think about how they see themselves.

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