Mark and Candy Udell of London Jewelers will receive the honor at the 24th annual Gem Awards next March.
Events & Awards

The mid-year conference for jewelry and watch appraisers is slated for Aug. 9 to 10 on Zoom.
The wholesale trade show’s Luxury Lifestyle section will showcase established and emerging jewelry designers.
Latest in Events & Awards

The first-time exhibitors, set to debut at the New York City show, share a devotion to craftsmanship, storytelling, and material integrity.

Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong is scheduled for Sept. 15 to 21, and buyer pre-registration will be available until Sept. 7.

Nominations in the categories of Jewelry Design, Media Excellence, and Retail Innovation will be accepted through July 30.

Jewelers of America is leading the charge to protect the industry amidst rising economic threats.

A new slate of Learning Workshops will take place in Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Georgia.


Eric Ford will step into the role, bringing with him decades of experience.

Its sessions will focus on inventory strategies, staff performance, retention and acquisition, emerging market trends, and more.

As a leading global jewelry supplier, Rio Grande is rapidly expanding and developing new solutions to meet the needs of jewelers worldwide.

Central topics of next week’s event include climate action, labor rights, artisan preservation, and value retention in producing countries.

The program, a collaboration between Julius Klein Diamonds and the Women’s Jewelry Association, is in its second year.

The company is providing the opportunity for an FIT student to work alongside master diamond cutter Willie Lopez in its workshop.

This year’s winner is Morgan Keefe, who is currently studying at GIA to be a gemologist.

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

The event is set for May 16-19 in Detroit, Michigan.

The trade association has chosen the recipients of the funding initiative it formed to foster the growth and sustainability of the industry.

The winning designs captured the “Radiance” theme.

The one-day virtual event will feature speakers from De Beers, GIA, and Gemworld International.

The foundation has also expanded its “Stronger Together” initiative with Jewelers for Children.

The winners of the inaugural “Kering Generation Award x Jewelry” are student Lee Min Seo and China-based startup Ianyan.

Designers were recognized in 12 categories, from platinum to pearls, before the evening ended with a new, retail-focused award.

The deadline to submit is June 16.

Discover the dozen up-and-coming brands exhibiting in the Design Atelier for the first time.

The entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star will share his top tips for success.

Meredith Tiderington, an electrical engineering student, was selected for the award.

From design trends to sustainability, here’s a roundup of can’t-miss education sessions at JCK Las Vegas.

The nonprofit elected five judges who will decide the winners of its design competition.

Two scholarships are available, one for new and non-members and another for NAJA certified members.
Everyday
From market analysis to emerging jewelry trends, National Jeweler’s Daily Newsletter covers the most important industry news of the day.
Subscribe