These nine individuals and brands are up for a Gem Award in the Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Innovation categories.

Natalie Francisco

Spectrum’s “Best of Show” honors went to a 101-carat Paraiba carved to look like Medusa that has a magnet-activated LED light.

Lauren McLemore

The annual fundraising event is slated for June 6, 2027, at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

Natalie Francisco

The GIA Jewelry Report helps retailers answer customer questions with independent, science-based information from GIA—all in one report.

Vote for which jewelry professional should dress up as a monster to support Jewelers for Children’s annual Halloween fundraiser.

Lenore Fedow

The number of participants at the fall show was up 12 percent.

Lauren McLemore

This year’s sessions feature leading voices from human rights, legal, and conservation organizations.

Natalie Francisco

With over 50 years experience in the trade, DSF Antique Jewelry offers quality, craftsmanship, condition, and remarkable variety.

Ara Chanakian, a jeweler at Pattons, took home top honors in every category at Jewelers of Louisiana’s annual jewelry design competition.

Lauren McLemore

The 2026 edition will feature presentations on alternative materials and design trends, as well as pop-up activations on the show floor.

Lauren McLemore

The event will take place on the evening of Oct. 26 in New York City.

Lenore Fedow

The founder and executive chairman of Stuller Inc. is being honored for his impact on the jewelry industry at the 25th annual Gem Awards.

Natalie Francisco

The American Gem Society recognized industry members, one Guild, and a law enforcement official for their contributions to jewelry.

Lenore Fedow

The curation, opening soon at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, honors the jeweler’s heritage through a distinctly American lens.

Lauren McLemore

The four-day show is slated for Nov. 19-22 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood.

Natalie Francisco

The American Gem Society presented the annual award to a former president of its board.

Lenore Fedow

Jewelers of Louisiana presented Patton, the third-generation president of Pattons Fine Jewelry, with the award at its annual convention.

Lauren McLemore

The recipients were recognized at the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern United States’ annual banquet.

Lenore Fedow

The deadline to apply is Nov. 13.

Lauren McLemore

Jewelers of America also revealed the recipients of the Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship and its own scholarship programs.

Michelle Graff

The branding references the back-to-back jewelry shows that new parent company Forge will host in Miami's Coconut Grove this November.

Natalie Francisco

“Chicago Collects: Jewelry in Perspective” at the Oshkosh Public Museum will feature works by Fabergé, Lalique, and Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Lenore Fedow

It will explore the life of “The King of Diamonds” and showcase more than 165 creations from the brand.

Lauren McLemore

The annual awards cover tuition for an on-site educational course at the Swiss lab, as well as flights and lodging.

Lauren McLemore

The class, led by renowned metalsmith Cynthia Eid, highlighted Argentium silver as an alternative to gold amid high prices.

Lauren McLemore

The show is slated for Oct. 16-19 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Lauren McLemore

The five students were awarded a total of $10,000 through the nonprofit’s 2026 “Future of Jewelry Making” scholarship.

Natalie Francisco