In her latest diary entry, designer Jacqueline Stone ponders the potential ROI on getting Kate Winslet to glide down in the red carpet in a piece of her jewelry.

Jacqueline Stone

As Tanzania and Kenya move to have the export of all rough banned, both will need to focus on growing their cutting industries. Associate Editor Brecken Branstrator talks to a few people who are playing a part in that.

Brecken Branstrator

The latest statistics from the Jewelers Board of Trade show that in the United States, 760 retail jewelers/repairers ceased operations in 2015, up from 612 in 2014.

Michelle Graff

Though iolite is not as well-known as similar gems as supply of fine quality material remains an issue, a slight uptick in demand and its affordability could mean good things for the colored stone.

Brecken Branstrator

Dione Kenyon, Stewart Wicht and Hank Siegel all will be honored at the organization’s annual dinner this summer in New York.

The luxury industry veteran, who has been named the company’s Northeast key account manager, has worked at Pandora, Lalique and Waterford.

Brecken Branstrator

The aim of the campaign is not only to raise awareness about the American Gem Society but also to drive consumers to its “Find a Jeweler” website feature.

Michelle Graff

Stuller Inc. announced this week that Darrell Warren, the vice president of tools supplies, is retiring and will be replaced by Tammy Kidder, who is being promoted.

Michelle Graff

Launched in 2014, Priyanka Murthy’s fine jewelry line already has two accolades under its belt and a handful of celebrities who have accessorized with its pieces.

Mother’s Day is the busiest day of the year for brunches, flower delivery and sentimental gifts, but nothing beats jewelry.

Michelle Graff

Longines kicked off its duties as the official timekeeper of the Triple Crown, timing American Pharaoh’s Kentucky Derby win, while headpieces stole the show at the Met Gala in New York.

Snakes have been a reoccurring theme in jewelry since the beginning of time, symbolizing both good and evil in many cultures.

Michelle Graff

The Couture show is introducing more than 60 new exhibitors this year, hailing not only from cities across the United States but also from countries across the globe.

In two weeks, all sectors of the industry will convene in Las Vegas to see what designers and brands have to offer for the coming seasons.

Brecken Branstrator

MJSA Expo and JA New York announced plans to co-locate at the Javits Center in March 2016 while bangle and jewelry brand Alex & Ani signed on to exhibit at JCK Las Vegas for the first time.

Dendritic agate, or “tree agate” as it is so aptly named in some places, has been popping up a lot lately.

Michelle Graff

Jewelers Mutual introduced an ad campaign that plays on people’s emotional connections to their jewelry, and Nordstrom rolled out a new purchasing program that works via text message.

Since she began designing jewelry, Melbourne, Australia-born Katherine Jetter has made it her mission to elevate opals, incorporating the gemstone into one-of-a-kind pieces and pairing them with diamonds and other colored stones.

Brecken Branstrator

Vegas market week is the most exciting time for jewelry lovers--we get to see so much newness that it can make you lightheaded if you don’t pace yourself.

Michelle Graff

The majority of the industry descended upon Las Vegas for the start of the annual Couture, JCK and U.S. Antique Jewelry & Watch shows this week.

It was a Vegas-centric news week, with Jewelers for Children announcing it had raised $2.8 million to support its charity partners and PGI-USA and the Couture show naming the winners of their respective annual design contests.

When summer rolls around, the paler stones come out to play.

Michelle Graff

A report on mining company Richland beginning production at its Capricorn mine in Queensland, Australia and Gemfields unearthing a rare set of matching rubies were among the headlines in colored gemstone news.

The use of baguette diamonds, as well as chokers and collars, were noticeable jewelry trends at both the Couture and JCK shows in Las Vegas earlier this month.

A new “sales tax fairness” bill was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week while Sterling Jewelers officially announced the opening of the new Le Vian by Jared store, and the store’s website revealed there are four more on the way.

Michelle Graff