Enoch Platero, founder and designer behind Enoch Michael, is the first Native American jeweler to win the award.
Events & Awards

The association selected eight recipients for the funding program, which is in its second year.
The week-long event in Geneva is slated for April 2027.
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The annual trade-only buying event is slated for Oct. 16-19 in Miami Beach, Florida.

AGTA also has announced the lineup of judges for the colored gemstone cutting and jewelry design contest’s various categories.

AGS also announced the recipient of its “Women in Leadership” scholarship.

Colored gemstones, artisan finishes, mixed metals, and meaningful details are shaping demand in bridal jewelry.

Its team can evaluate jewelry and watches, as well as luxury handbags, artwork, and collectibles.


Cole Winward is the recipient of 2026 AGA Gemological Scholarship.

Scheduled for April 2027, Basilia will be the first watch and jewelry trade show held in Basel since the collapse of Baselworld in 2020.

DCA is preparing the next generation of professionals by supporting workforce development, leadership growth, and career advancement.

Submissions for the milestone 25th annual Gem Awards will be accepted across three categories from now through July 31.

The group has named the keynote speaker and announced a new pavilion for its next event, which is slated for September.

The panel discussion will feature LGBTQ+ leaders across the jewelry, luxury, and creative industries.

The show started by honoring Mildred Marcano, ended with a tearful Beth Anne Bonanno, and recognized a dozen-plus designers in between.

The author, speaker, and entrepreneur will give his presentation, “Spiritual Billionaire,” on Saturday morning.

Three-time Grammy award-winning artist Nelly is set to perform at the annual event at Tao Beach on Sunday night.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

This is what the nine recipients plan to do with the funds.

The discussion, "Rebuilding the Jewelry Workforce," will take place on Saturday, May 16, in Troy, Michigan.

The partners have announced the second cycle of the program, which has expanded to include a $25,000 student scholarship.

Two pieces were named “Best in Show,” one from the retail category and one from the supplier category.

It has also opened the application period for the Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship through June 30.

The museum’s new exhibition will feature one of Jesse Owen’s Olympic medals, Yogi Berra’s crown, Super Bowl rings, and more.
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