24 Karat Club of Southern California Names 2017 Honorees

The “River of Heaven” necklace, our Piece of the Week debuting at Couture, combines 26 salt and pepper diamonds spaced by Tahitian pearls.

Natalie Francisco

This year’s inductees include second-, third-, and fourth-generation jewelers.

Lenore Fedow

Signet will integrate the online-only, natural diamond-focused jeweler into Blue Nile, which it wants to position as a higher-end retailer.

Michelle Graff

As gold prices rise, today’s retailers are looking for alternatives at prices that will appeal to wider audiences.

These up-and-coming jewelry brands are bringing their distinct aesthetic and unique point-of-view to the Design Atelier for the first time.

Natalie Francisco

The lab’s proprietary diamond cut grade has been expanded to include the popular fancy shape.

Lauren McLemore

This year, it’s what could happen outside of show hours that worries JSA Executive Vice President Scott Guginsky.

Michelle Graff

With the trade and customer trust in mind, GIA® developed NextGem™ – on-demand training designed specifically for retail.

High-end fashion houses know how to emotionally connect with customers online. Retail jewelers should take note, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

Emmanuel Raheb

The designers are the third cohort of mentees from the show’s Belonging @ Couture mentorship program.

Lenore Fedow

Buying discipline at trade shows starts with clarity about your inventory levels, Smith writes.

Sherry Smith

The trade show’s education series returns, with sessions on retail trends, AI, watches, marketing, corporate responsibility, and more.

Lenore Fedow

The Curated Designer Project has expanded to highlight eight independent jewelry designers during CBG’s Las Vegas show.

Natalie Francisco

Bring a cool tone to your summer jewelry with these white metal pieces.

Amanda Gizzi

The deal closed this week, which means Instore will produce the JA NY show slated to take place this fall.

Michelle Graff

The company’s jewelry sales were up in Q4 and the fiscal year, with Richemont raising prices in part because of the cost of gold.

Lenore Fedow

The “Bauble” capsule collection of colorful one-of-a-kinds includes our Piece of the Week, the “Bauble” earrings, featuring rose zircon.

Natalie Francisco

The updated catalog has a newly dedicated section for gift wrapping.

Lenore Fedow

Everett covers colored stones’ surging popularity, the mellow return of the “Mellon Blue,” and his “The Devil Wears Prada” doppelgänger.

Fourth-generation CEO Lilly Mullen wants to emphasize experience, connection, and personalized service.

Lenore Fedow

The new award, created in partnership with Henne Jewelers, honors the late designer’s legacy through supporting jewelry education.

Lauren McLemore

The addition of the diamond-producing countries as nation affiliated members broadens the federation’s global representation, WFDB said.

Lauren McLemore

The NYPD is warning elderly New Yorkers to keep their jewelry hidden when walking outside to avoid being a target.

Lenore Fedow

Designer Viviana Langhoff has realized her dream of owning a space for her Chicago jewelry store that looks and feels like her brand.

Michelle Graff

The sessions will run from Friday, May 29, to Sunday, May 31, with one being a live taping of an episode of Couture’s podcast.

Natalie Francisco

Former Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry executive Morgan P. Richardson is joining the lab-grown diamond jewelry brand.

Lauren McLemore

The $400 pocket watch is a blend of Audemars Piguet’s iconic eight-sided Royal Oak and Swatch’s unserious Pop watches from the ‘80s.

Michelle Graff