U.S. customs agents in El Paso, Texas, intercepted the package, which would have been worth $9 million if the jewelry was genuine.
Student designers recognized at Atlanta show
The winners of the 11th annual Savannah College of Art and Design Student Design Competition were announced at the Atlanta Jewelry Show on March 9.

Atlanta--The winners of the 11th annual Savannah College of Art and Design Student Design Competition were announced at the Atlanta Jewelry Show on March 9.
The annual competition recognizes outstanding work by SCAD's School of Design students. By hosting the contest at the show, students, some of whom aspire to be future jewelry designers, are able to be a look inside the commercial jewelry industry.
The first- and second-place winners in each category are as follows.
Rings--Mint Kaewkoon, first place; Dian Yu, second place
Brooches--Josh Bass, first place; Yu, second place
Bracelets--Bass, first place; Chelsea Williams, second place
Necklaces--Jasmin Pena, first place; Erik Berry, second place
Judges evaluating the entries included Barbara Heinrich of Barbara Heinrich Studio, Peter Embarrato of Topaz Gallery in Atlanta and SCAD alumnus Liaung Chung Yen of Liaung Chung Yen Designs, who won the first SCAD Student Design Competition in 2003.
Co-sponsored by Stuller, The Atlanta Jewelry Show took place from March 8 to 10 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, located just outside Atlanta.
The next edition of the Atlanta Jewelry Show is slated for Aug. 9 to 11.
The Latest

Health monitors become statement pieces when paired with the brand’s new collection of stackable diamond-studded bands.

Kim Carpenter and Sam Gevisenheit have joined the brand.

Supplier Spotlight Sponsored by GIA

“Shell Auranova” is the next generation of the brand’s bridal line, featuring half-bezel engagement rings with bold and fluid designs.


Boucheron and Pomellato performed well in an otherwise bleak quarter for Kering amid struggles at Gucci.

Designer Deborah Meyers created her birds from oxidized sterling silver, rose-cut diamond eyes, and Akoya Keshi pearl feathers.

Six new retail businesses were selected for the 2025 program, which began in January.

The company said it expects sightholders to remain “cautious” with their purchasing due to all the unknowns around the U.S. tariffs.

Sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America

Simon Wolf shares why the time was right to open a new office here, what he looks for in a retail partner, and why he loves U.S. consumers.

A third-generation jeweler, Ginsberg worked at his family’s store, Ginsberg Jewelers, from 1948 until his retirement in 2019.

The company failed to file its quarterly reports in a timely manner.

The organization also announced its board of directors.

Charms may be tiny but with their small size comes endless layering possibilities, from bracelets to necklaces and earrings.

Located in Valenza, the now 355,000-square-foot facility includes a new jewelry school that’s open to the public, Scuola Bulgari.

A platinum Zenith-powered Daytona commissioned in the late ‘90s will headline Sotheby’s Important Watches sale in Geneva next month.

The basketball stars wear men’s jewelry from the “Curb Chain” collection.

The Signet Jewelers-owned retailer wants to encourage younger shoppers to wear fine jewelry every day, not just on special occasions.

The 21 pieces, all from a private collector, will be offered at its Magnificent Jewels auction next month.

Lilian Raji answers a question from a reader who is looking to grow her jewelry business but has a limited marketing budget.

GCAL by Sarine created the new role to sharpen the company’s focus on strategic partnerships and scalable expansion.

The Indiana jeweler has acquired Scottsdale Fine Jewelers in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Cartier: Design, Craft, and Legacy” opened earlier this month at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Van Cott Jewelers in Vestal, New York, is hosting a going-out-of-business sale.

Industry veteran Samantha Larson has held leadership roles at Borsheims, McTeigue & McClelland, Stuller, and Long’s Jewelers.
The two organizations will hold the educational event together this fall in Mississippi.