The internally flawless, cushion-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond could sell for as much as $55 million and set a new world record price for a diamond at auction.
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The Jewelers 24 Karat Club of Southern California will honor AGS Laboratories Executive Director Peter Yantzer with its inaugural Lifetime Service Award, as well as Mark Schneider and Steve Weiss with the Excellence in Service Award next month.
Here are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from Sept. 13 to 19, according to Google Analytics.
There is nothing worse as a customer than asking a question and getting a blank stare. But that doesn’t mean all the sales necessarily go to those who know the most, Peter Smith writes.
Despite a 2 percent increase in production, Petra Diamonds’ revenue decreased 10 percent to $425 million as a weaker diamond market and dependence on diluted mining areas affected performance.
Temple St. Clair, Sevan Bicakci and Caroline Scheufele are competing to win in the jewelry design category of the 2016 Gem Awards, the winners of which will be announced in January.
Rio Tinto once again has four fancy reds in its annual tender of special stones from the Argyle in Western Australia, the mine that produces the vast majority of the world’s pink and red diamonds.
This week, public relations professional Lilian Raji helps a Las Vegas jeweler who wants to know how to find a great jewelry photographer at a reasonable rate.
American supermodel Arizona Muse is the face of the Italian jewelry brand’s new ads, which will launch next week both in print and online.
The Newport Beach, Calif.-based jeweler has named the former Erica Courtney CEO as vice president/managing director.
Patrick Bennett, Jalpa Pandit and Joe Perillo are the new hires at Riva Precision Manufacturing, assuming roles in the company’s marketing, operations and product development departments.
The 50.13-carat rose-hued stone sold for $1.5 million at Bonhams Thursday, setting a new per-carat record for a faceted spinel at auction.
Jewelers for Children has launched this year’s Hope for the Holidays program with three card designs, an honor donation program, and contribution cards and inserts.
Here are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from Sept. 20 to 26, according to Google Analytics.
While demand for labradorite continues to be strong, the availability of fine labradorite seems to be taking the sideline to a more affordable, though lower quality, supply.
Brian Butler now is the president of the Kansas City, Mo. retailer while Hunter Tivol McGrath has been named vice president.
Rob Bates, Kyle Anderson and Rachel Garrahan are in the running to be recognized in the event’s media excellence category.
In part one of a two-part diary entry, jewelry designer Jacqueline Stone dishes on the research, schools and tools one needs to get started in the industry.
Michael Benavente, who was tapped to lead the brand in May, has left to “pursue another opportunity.”

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator and others who knew him well share fond memories of gemstone dealer and mine owner Gichuchu Okeno, who was changing the East African gemstone market for the better.
Small, thinner watches and jewelry that transitions easily from day to night were among the trends our editor-in-chief spotted in Switzerland.

Today’s collar and choker-style necklaces, less formal and more fashion-forward than those that preceded them, are great for bringing in younger, fashionable customers.

The smart jewelry company, which first created rings that connect to the wearer’s smartphone to receive notifications, is expanding its product line with a collection of bracelets.

The American Gem Society announced Tuesday the addition of 167 fully credentialed new titleholders, all of whom have completed the certification process required to earn their AGS titles.
The Brooklyn-based e-commerce site for artisan goods said Etsy Manufacturing will aid in connecting manufacturers with sellers who are looking for help in making their goods.