Panelists from the GIA, De Beers and ABN Amro bank convened Tuesday morning for a panel discussion organized by diamond supplier SRK Exports.
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The boards of Jewelers of America and the Diamond Council of America have approved an agreement that aligns the two organizations.

The size of an engagement ring center stone is the least important factor to millennials when getting engaged.
Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator highlights a few points she took away from a presentation by the AGTA’s Doug Hucker at JCK Las Vegas.

The Diamond Producers Association will have a lot more money to promote diamonds to millennials in Q4, the bulk of which will be spent in the U.S.

Six young fine jewelry brands are making their trade show debuts at the Design Center.

Reena Ahluwalia has donated two original paintings--Portal of Empowerment and Brilliance Pink Diamond--to be auctioned off at the upcoming Facets of Hope event.

Bryan Morgan stepped down from the retailer June 2 due to “violations of company policy unrelated to financial matters.”

The De Beers-owned diamond brand’s fourth quarter marketing campaign will target women, both single and married, who buy jewelry for themselves.

A ring bought for $13 that could sell for $450,000 and a 600-pound emerald found in Brazil were among the most-read stories on National Jeweler last week.

Diamonds that move, a hamburger ring and the presentation of the Cindy Edelstein Award were some of the evening’s highlights.

Three retailers weighed in on the designers and trends in which they’re investing.

Sally Morrison, the current director of sales and marketing for the Americas for Gemfields and the architect behind some of the jewelry industry’s most compelling marketing campaigns.

Designed to provide insight into consumer habits, the new features on GemFind’s app will officially be unveiled at the Luxury by JCK show in Las Vegas.

But rough diamond sales were up compared to Q4, as dealers in India recovered from the effects of the demonetization policy.

Today marks the start of the Couture show, where this chic statement cuff is on display.

In Coeur d’Alene, Cheryl Burchell Goldsmiths has cemented its place in a tough retail environment through its custom business.
Smart Age Solutions is partnering with the internet company for a series of education sessions and one-on-one consultations at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas show.

Miners found the 4-foot-tall gemstone in May in the northeastern state of Bahia.
Robert Gaines served in World War II and the Korean War before opening Gaines Jewelry in Flint.

Its owner believed it to be a piece of costume jewelry but the GIA found that the ring was set with a 26.27-carat diamond.

Nadine McCarthy Kahane also spoke to National Jeweler about a recent bridal collaboration with Jemma Wynne on the e-commerce site.

Andrew Siegel is joining the team as the director of business strategy and operations.
Bridal trends and omnichannel marketing are just two of the topics that will be covered in the education sessions at JCK Las Vegas.

The American Gem Society is now accepting requests for proposals from potential breakout speakers for next year’s event.