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The emerald supplier will donate a percentage of sales from its “Star Power” earrings to the nonprofit in support of girls’ education.

TJS is seeking jewelry manufacturing and technology experts to speak at its 2025 event.

The U.K.-based online supplier will offer calibrated stones under 1 carat.

The European Union has delayed its deadline for implementing a “robust” traceability mechanism for rough diamonds by six months.

Warren H. Morss is the new governor, while Monica L. Caldwell and Mark T. Cartwright are the members-at-large.

The company is expecting to see a 5 to 10 percent increase in engagements this year.

The former De Beers CEO will step into the role next month.

It will open on Rue de la Paix in winter 2025.

The educational event will return to New York City for a second year with a few changes.

The company attributed the decline to a “challenging” retail environment.

The 2024-2025 edition features new colors and styles, as well as storytelling elements.

Looking ahead, the retailer said it sees “enormous potential” in Roberto Coin’s ability to boost its branded jewelry business.

The two organizations will host a joint event, “Converge,” in September 2025.

The selected nine organizations have outlined their plans for the funds.

Its updated book for mountings is also now available.

Members can still sell lab-grown stones, it said, but only natural gems are allowed on the show floor.

The retailer also has plans to open new locations.

The company plans to invest $25 million in marketing initiatives to boost awareness around its namesake and licensed brands.

The jewelry giant also posted a double-digit drop in same-store sales for the full year.

However, the retailer plans to open more locations for its luxury brands, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury.

By mixing creative and practical skills, the new course hopes to fill the industry’s bench jeweler gap.

The retailer is still expecting a strong holiday season with improving demand for natural diamonds.

The Luele mine is expected to eventually make the country the world’s third-largest diamond producer.

In its recent third-quarter results, CEO Beth Gerstein also shared her holiday prediction for the upcoming season.