Organizers are looking for presentations on topics like manufacturing, technology and research, bench work, gemstones, and sustainability.

Lenore Fedow

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

Natalie Francisco

The graduate, Grace Barden, credited the program with helping her secure a job as a bench jeweler.

Lauren McLemore

Retailers are seeking new ways to attract customers, increase traffic, and create revenue – Estate buying events are a popular solution.

The event, scheduled for next month in New Orleans, will include dinner, a custom jewelry design contest, and education sessions.

Natalie Francisco

The open-to-the-public luxury jewelry and timepiece show, in its second year, is slated for July 23-26.

Lauren McLemore

Initiatives in Art and Culture is hosting its 16th annual Gold and Diamond Conference, with the theme of “Resilience.”

Lenore Fedow

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

The annual trade-only buying event is slated for Oct. 16-19 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Lenore Fedow

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

Lauren McLemore

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

Lenore Fedow

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

Lenore Fedow

Cole Winward is the recipient of 2026 AGA Gemological Scholarship.

Lauren McLemore

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

Michelle Graff

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

Lauren McLemore

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

Lenore Fedow

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

Natalie Francisco

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

Lauren McLemore

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

Natalie Francisco

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

Michelle Graff

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

Lenore Fedow

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

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

Michelle Graff

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

Lauren McLemore

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

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

Natalie Francisco