Shekhar Shah of Real Gems Inc. will serve as president of the Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association in 2026.
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This year’s good luck charm features the mythical horse Pegasus, and is our first Piece of the Week of the new year.

Articles about crime, engagement rings, and a necklace worn in the World Series generated the most interest among readers.

It marks the third time the country has headed the Kimberley Process. Ghana will serve as vice chair.

Its residency at Yamron Jewelers will run through May 2026.

Consumers shared concerns about prices, inflation, tariffs, trade, and politics in the survey’s write-in response section.

In February 2026, the auction house will move its headquarters to the former Steinway Hall, a neoclassical landmark on Billionaires’ Row.

The LVMH-owned brand has partnered with the costume design union to revamp its award for 2026.

The National Jeweler editors revisit the most noteworthy industry happenings and design trends from 2025.

Sotheby’s held its first two jewelry sales at the Breuer building last week, and they totaled nearly $44 million.

Winners will receive free registration and lodging for its fourth annual event in Detroit.

The honorees include a notable jewelry brand, an industry veteran, and an independent retailer.

The New Orleans jeweler is also hosting pop-up jewelry boutiques in New York City and Dallas.

This year's theme is “Unveiling the Depths of the Ocean.”

Starting Jan. 1, customers can request the service for opal, peridot, and demantoid garnet.

Inflations, tariffs, and politics—including the government shutdown—were among consumers’ top concerns last month.

“Longtime favorite” presenters, as well as first-time speakers, will lead talks and workshops at the annual event in Tucson next year.

Most customers who walk into your store this month have made up their minds. Your job is to validate their choice, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

The pavilion will be part of the 2026 JA New York Spring show, scheduled for March 15 to 17.

Billed as the world’s smallest wearable, Lumia Health’s new smart earrings have a health tracker subtly embedded in the back.

A choice that’s generated a lot of commentary, Pantone says “Cloud Dancer” marks a fresh start and encourages relaxation and creativity.

The association’s annual conference and gala will take place Feb. 4, 2026, during the Tucson gem shows.

The January show will include a workshop for jewelry retailers on implementing AI to strengthen their businesses.

Witt’s Jewelry in Wayne, Nebraska, is the organization’s new milestone member.

Laurs is the editor-in-chief of Gem-A’s The Journal of Gemmology and an expert on the formation of colored gemstone deposits.



















