The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research facility in Surat will nearly double in size.
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The color institute is predicting the peridot-esque hue will be a hit next year.

The property of Betsy Bloomingdale was 100 percent sold at the Magnificent Jewels sale, with one piece finishing among the top 10 lots.

John Hardy opened its U.S. flagship in New York’s SoHo neighborhood, launching at the same time a new, temporary program to teach consumers about jewelry-making.

It’s not shocking, given the resurgence in appreciation for the past as well as millennials’ penchant for unique pieces.

She’s the second woman to lead the organization, following in the footsteps of her friend and mentor Ruth Batson.
Katherine Bodoh is leaving Jewelers Mutual to join the American Gem Society, where she’ll be second in command behind Ruth Batson.

The diamond house will call a shop-in-shop in the new Shreve & Co. flagship store home.

There are a number of people in the jewelry industry who think so, given younger consumers’ desire for pieces with perspective and a story to tell.

The 16.64-carat purple pearl was expected to sell for up to $35,000 Wednesday and lead the Lapidary Works of Art, Gemstones and Minerals auction.

The new hire will collaborate with Ripka on all design aspects and appear alongside her on QVC.

Rapaport Group said optimism in the U.S. market ahead of the holiday season lifted prices.
Clients can now submit round D to Z melee-size diamonds for analysis and color sorting to the Gemological Institute of America.

A monograph dedicated to the French fine jewelry designer delves into her life and jewels.
Partnership Africa Canada alleges in a new report that conflict diamonds from the Central African Republic are reaching international markets via Cameroon.

Amazon has unveiled a grocery store without checkout lines, while Rent the Runway has opened a flagship location.
Stuller hired Doug Menefee to be responsible for the Gemvision and TDM Solutions’ development and support teams, while Borsheims and MJSA announced personnel additions as well.
Sally Morrison has been named managing director of jewelry for the World Gold Council and now will be responsible for the organization’s jewelry operations worldwide.
Patrick Dorsey, who has been the general counsel and secretary at Tiffany & Co. for the past 29 years, is retiring. His last day will be May 22.
Signet Jewelers Ltd. has promoted Denise Shaffer to the newly created role of treasurer, the company announced Tuesday.
National Public Radio recently considered the lab-grown diamond market in a segment on its flagship news program, “All Things Considered.”
The owners of Long Island’s Mayfair Jewelers are leasing a 3,000-square-foot space near their store for private appointments and extra-special events. Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff reports.

Located in Washington, North Carolina’s historic downtown, Washington Jewelers is holding a going-out-of-business sale.

The Natural Color Diamond Association recently held an election for its board of directors, tapping Bronstein as president and Jose Batista as vice president.

From gems to sales, here’s a collection of books you can gift to your boss, staff or jewelry industry friends, specially curated for you by National Jeweler.