One Florida jeweler recently donated a pair of wedding bands to a couple who’ve been married for nearly seven decades but never had a wedding, until now.

Michelle Graff

A visually impaired man appeared on The Rachael Ray Show to receive a pair of eSight sunglasses and surprised his girlfriend with an on-air proposal in the process.

Brecken Branstrator

The New York City Commission on Human Rights has proposed rules to help employers comply with the city’s recently enacted Fair Chance Act and the public is invited to comment on them.

Brecken Branstrator

The 10 colors expected to be hot this fall will soon come into play as summer winds down and the temperature drops.

Tiny pendants, little stud earrings and delicate bracelets have been appearing more frequently in the past month at jewelry trade shows, designer previews and on the wrists and fingers of celebrities.

Michelle Graff

With a penchant for metallurgy and an attraction to gemstones with the best color saturation, designer Victor Velyan has created a collection of pieces with a very distinct look that he describes as “primitive but sophisticated.”

Brecken Branstrator

Per usual, big and bold diamond pieces were the most-seen jewels adorning celebrities at the 86th Academy Awards held Sunday in Los Angeles.

Born and raised in Manhattan, Pamela Froman graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York before settling in Paris to design jewelry for top couturier salons.

Brecken Branstrator

The Couture show includes nearly 60 new exhibitors this year, bringing in brands from cities and towns around the world.

Taking on an apprenticeship with tiara makers and jewelers when he was 15, the training designer Ray Griffiths received in his youth has translated into the “crownwork” style he incorporates into his jewelry today.

After gaining industry experience through her work at a major department store, the renowned Fred Joaillier of Paris, and David Webb, Katy Briscoe established her own full-service jewelry company in 1994.

Brecken Branstrator

Hearts on Fire introduced a range of new bridal and fashion platinum rings for 2014, many of which debuted at the recent Couture show in Las Vegas.

From the red carpet to the streets of Manhattan, statement necklaces have been a hot trend as of late, adding pizzazz and oomph to all kinds of outfits, from cocktail dresses to office wear.

Jewelry brand Edward Mirell has introduced a line of titanium pieces for 2014 for both men and women.

Designer Laurie Kaiser draws her inspiration from the shapes and styles that she finds in nature.

Brecken Branstrator

This week, jewelry made an appearance among the equestrian events at the annual Hampton Classic while Leibish & Co. revealed its polished “Purple Orchid” diamond, a fancy intense pinkish-purple stone.

Michelle Graff

Although it won’t officially be fall until the autumnal equinox on Sept. 23, it appears the slow-news days of summer are over.

Michelle Graff

This week, Apple gave the public a preview of its new smartwatch at retailer Colette in Paris, hinting at what type of store might carry the product once it’s released.

Michelle Graff

The jewelry brand has quadrupled its advertising spend and unveiled a campaign for fall that puts its jewelry up against the natural landscape of Bali.

Brecken Branstrator

The jewelry brand will launch its first color advertising campaign this holiday season, featuring Kate Moss, the longtime face of David Yurman, as well as newcomer Anna Ewers.

Brecken Branstrator

The Italian brand has signed an agreement with Latin Jewelers Corp. to distribute its jewelry in the Latin American market and operate a new boutique in Panama City.

Brecken Branstrator

A Bain & Company report shows that the global luxury industry has surpassed $1 trillion in retail sales value this year, with the category that includes jewelry and watches seeing slight but positive real growth.

Tiger Capital Group is selling diamond engagement rings, wedding bands and watches that once lined the showcases of three now out-of-business Romano’s Jewelers stores.

Michelle Graff

Rough diamond sales and polished diamond prices continued their recovery in February, yet caution remains the trade’s watchword as global demand for diamonds still is relatively weak.

Michelle Graff

The U.S. Court of the Appeals for the Second Circuit decided this week that it will not review the decision that revived the EEOC’s nationwide gender bias suit against Sterling Jewelers.

Michelle Graff