A column detailing how independent jewelers did last year and the top watch brands of 2022 were among the most-read stories last week.
Amanda’s Style File: April Reigns With Diamonds
Here are 16 diamond jewelry classics for those lucky April babies.

There are countless reasons diamond jewelry is a leading category of jewelry sales.
People are drawn to the sparkle of diamonds, the durability of diamond jewelry that makes it ideal for everyday wear, the uniqueness of each stone, the story behind a diamond’s journey, and many other defining qualities.
There are few people who would argue against the idea that celebrating birthdays with diamonds is one of the best ways to fête the occasion.
To kick off the month-long celebration, this Amanda’s Style File showcases diamond essentials like initial necklaces, accented earrings, fashionable rings and pendants, layering bangles, and an over-the-top necklace that will make everyone dream bigger.
See all 16 below.
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Acquired in 2021, the brand’s high jewelry sales have doubled and its new “Lock” collection was an instant hit.

Executives from Fred Meyer Jewelers and Riddles Jewelers have filled the roles.

De Beers Institute of Diamonds provides the very best in diamond verification, education and diamond services.

The Victorian-inspired design is a functional lock and key.


For over 100 years, JA New York has played an integral role in facilitating the evolution of our industry, while also honoring past traditions.

The Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative provides diamond credit and mentorship to young brands helmed by BIPOC designers.

De Beers is sharing over 130 years of experience and expertise through the De Beers Institute of Diamonds with a selection of courses.

It will be located in San Antonio’s Alamo Quarry Market and will be Lee Michaels’ third location in the city.

Stephanie Gottlieb, Jewelers Mutual’s Mike Alexander, and Craig Rottenberg of Long’s Jewelers are among the new board members.

Rolex remained No. 1 while a brand known for its pilot watches slipped into the No. 5 spot.

Luxury retail executive Frédéric Levy has taken on the role.

Jewelry designers have until early February to apply to take part in Couture's Diversity Action Council program.

Morgan P. Richardson joins from La Perla.

The new portal will share information on responsible platinum sourcing and how it’s used beyond jewelry.

Purchased directly from Rio Tinto, the collection consists of pinks, purples and one red, none larger than 1.52 carats.

Sherry Smith breaks down retailers’ performance last year, including how natural diamonds fared vs. lab-grown.

The AGS Ideal Report by GIA is a digital-only addition to GIA diamond reports.

The seven newcomers include executives from David Yurman, De Beers, and GIA.

The designer finds the modernity in classic motifs and family heirloom jewels.

She has more than 20 years’ experience in watches and jewelry, and says sustainability is the “greatest single issue” facing the industry.
Its focus are words like “sustainability,” “ethics,” and “responsible sourcing.”

Another “Designer to Watch” and Kim Kardashian’s auction purchase were among our most-read stories.

Herco President Reuven Itelman is retiring and selling the company, which will relocate to Ohio from California.

She was previously the executive director of sales and marketing for the De Beers Group-owned company.

Lonnie Iannazzo of Vincent Anthony Jewelers is the 2022 William (Wag) Wagner Business Excellence Award recipient.

The revised Laboratory-Grown Diamond Report-Dossier still includes the four Cs but doesn’t list growth method or post-growth treatments.