IGI is buying the colored gemstone grading laboratory through IGI USA, and AGL will continue to operate as its own brand.
Watch: 2 Consumers Share Their Views on Lab-Grown Diamonds
Shoppers John Nicolosi and Fae Druiz share what they know about, and what they think of, the man-made stones.
National Jeweler decided it was time to hear from the people who actually buy diamond jewelry.
On a recent episode of the “My Next Question” webinar series, two consumers joined Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff to talk about how they shop for diamond jewelry, what they know about lab-grown diamonds, and if they would buy one.
Watch the full episode above.
Join us for another episode of “My Next Question” this Thursday, July 22.
Senior Editor Ashley Davis will be interviewing Nicole Ward, founder of fine jewelry sales agency CNW Group.
Ward will talk all things retail today, including how brands can get the attention of luxury department stores and the cutting-edge independent retailers.
Find more information and the link to register here.
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Criminals are using cell jammers to disable alarms, but new technology like JamAlert™ can stop them.

The catalog includes more than 100 styles of stock, pre-printed, and custom tags and labels, as well as bar code technology products.

The chocolatier is bringing back its chocolate-inspired locket, offering sets of two to celebrate “perfect pairs.”

The top lot of the year was a 1930s Cartier tiara owned by Nancy, Viscountess Astor, which sold for $1.2 million in London last summer.

Any gemstones on Stuller.com that were sourced by an AGTA vendor member will now bear the association’s logo.

The Swiss watchmaker has brought its latest immersive boutique to Atlanta, a city it described as “an epicenter of music and storytelling.”

The new addition will feature finished jewelry created using “consciously sourced” gemstones.

In his new column, Smith advises playing to your successor's strengths and resisting the urge to become a backseat driver.

The index fell to its lowest level since May 2014 amid concerns about the present and the future.

The new store in Aspen, Colorado, takes inspiration from a stately library for its intimate yet elevated interior design.

The brands’ high jewelry collections performed especially well last year despite a challenging environment.

The collection marks the first time GemFair’s artisanal diamonds will be brought directly to consumers.

The initial charts are for blue, teal, and green material, each grouped into three charts categorized as good, fine, and extra fine.

The new tool can assign the appropriate associate based on the client or appointment type and automate personalized text message follow-ups.

Buyers are expected to gravitate toward gemstones that have a little something special, just like last year.

Endiama and Sodiam will contribute money to the marketing of natural diamonds as new members of the Natural Diamond Council.

The retailer operates more than 450 boutiques across 45 states, according to its website.

The new members’ skills span communications, business development, advocacy, and industry leadership.

The jeweler’s 2026 Valentine’s Day campaign, “Celebrating Love Stories Since 1837,” includes a short firm starring actress Adria Arjona.

The new features include interactive flashcards and scenario-based roleplay with AI tools.



















