It is an industry in a period of flux, with changes, shifts and challenges assailing it from all directions.

The Diamond Producers Association has tapped the “America’s Got Talent” host for a new short film, the second installment in its “Real is Rare” campaign.

Brecken Branstrator

The event will bring the “Battle of the Benches” real-time design competition back to the manufacturer’s headquarters in Louisiana.

Ashley Davis

This month, Rémy Rotenier is bringing his expertise to the New York Jewelry Design Institute for a five-day workshop.

Ashley Davis

It’s been a tumultuous four years for jewelry retailers since National Jeweler last published its report on North America’s largest sellers of fine jewelry.

Michelle Graff

Prices for 1-carat diamonds slipped 2 percent, as the middle of the pipeline remains sufficiently stocked with goods to meet retail demand.

Michelle Graff

In Q3, the bead and jewelry company trimmed 103 retailers in the Americas and then dropped 700 in the month of October.

Brecken Branstrator

The “Graff Venus” weighs in at 118.78 carats.

Ashley Davis

The jewelry designer and fashion illustrator have designed a delicate opal ring stack together.

Ashley Davis

The supplier of tools and other products for jewelers is going to launch a refined catalog next year that its owner said is going to “take us back our roots.”

Michelle Graff

Exhibitors and buyers noted that the JA New York Special Delivery trade show was strong this year, particularly on opening day.

Ashley Davis

TEFAF’s first New York edition brought four illustrious design houses to the Big Apple.

Ashley Davis

Here are 12 pieces of citrine and topaz jewelry to ogle as the gemstones step into the spotlight this month.

Brecken Branstrator

The second edition of gemologist Richard Wise’s best-selling Secrets of the Gem Trade: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones is out today.

Brecken Branstrator

Our selections for the month include a book on becoming a super boss and another that gets inside the minds of 25 women under 30.

Michelle Graff

The Retail Association of Maine recently recognized Waterville-based Day’s Jewelers for its charitable giving and continued growth.

Brecken Branstrator

Fine jewelry brand Ippolita enlisted some of contemporary art’s biggest names for the project.

Ashley Davis

Last week’s top story on National Jeweler was about a well-known jeweler who died Oct. 22 after a battle with cancer.

Brecken Branstrator

The “Retail Doctor” Bob Phibbs and violinist Kai Kight will be among the featured and keynote speakers at the American Gem Society event in Hollywood next April.

Michelle Graff

A 100th anniversary is not a milestone many retailers reach, making it certainly something worth celebrating. National Jeweler recently talked to three jewelers who will mark a century in business this year to learn more about the keys to success and what they’re doing to keep going. 

Brecken Branstrator

An innovative new engagement ring service from The Knot and a Burmese ruby were among this week’s top stories.

Ashley Davis

The company said it might have to up movement prices after its request to alter the 2013 agreement that regulates its deliveries of components to other watchmakers was rejected.

Michelle Graff

The jeweler who “simply lived and breathed gemstones” died Oct. 22 after a battle with cancer.

Michelle Graff

Source British will co-locate with LA Fashion Market in March.

Ashley Davis

The “Bright Night” Fantasy Bra, designed by Eddie Borgo, is adorned with more than 450 carats of hand-set diamonds and emeralds in 18-karat gold.

Brecken Branstrator