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Zoé del Mar, a jewelry brand based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, is accused of copying several of David Yurman’s most recognizable styles.

The former American Gem Society president is remembered as an industry icon and a beloved mentor.

More lab-grown diamond offerings and lots of new Carreras for the timepiece’s 60th anniversary debuted in Geneva.

New Cosmograph Daytonas and the Perpetual 1908 are some of the highlights.

The news came as the diamond manufacturer officially opened a new factory in Gaborone, its first outside Antwerp.

As lab grown diamonds continue to gain popularity, jewelers want to know if modern processes that alter the diamond’s color are permanent.

Jeff Gennette will step down in February 2024, passing the torch to the CEO of another notable retailer.

As for new members, the organization welcomed Jewelers of America’s Annie Doresca and Parag Jain of Parag Diamonds.

Heidi Horten, wife of department store magnate Helmut Horten, collected jewelry from Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The statement came as the National Retail Federation released its retail sales forecast for 2023.

Sotheby’s will auction the diamond, which it says is “arguably the most significant pink diamond to ever appear at auction,” in June.

The retailer, recently acquired by Signet Jewelers, will lay off 119 employees in July.

The Swiss watchmaker introduced 17 new models at Watches & Wonders Geneva.

At Watches & Wonders, the Swiss brand unveiled a follow-up to last year’s Tonda PF GMT Rattrapante.

A new word appears on the dial each day of the week.

Kolja Kiofsky has been with the crystal and jewelry company since 2010.

Massimo Basei is moving up, while Chief Commercial Officer Martino Pessina is stepping down.

The watch company expects first-quarter sales to fall as much as 15 percent due to inflation and tough comps.

The watch marketplace gathered data from 1.3 million collectors, highlighting the most popular timepieces and exploring value appreciation.

Patented and specialty cuts now can receive an 8X Proprietary Certificate, which can be customized to include a company’s brand and logo.

Kendall Jenner once again is fronting the French brand’s campaign, joined by model and dancer Alton Mason.

The CEOs of Signet, Helzberg, and GIA spoke on a water conservation panel, and had lakes named in their companies’ honor.

With jewelry sales coming down from their pandemic highs, retailers need to do all they can to retain existing customers, Peter Smith says.

The industry gathered to celebrate those who elevate the jewelry and watch industries.



















