You knew it had to have a comeback soon . . . the Y-neck of the 1990s is back en vogue now and enough time has passed so that we’re actually enjoying it. 

Michelle Graff

The Vicenzaoro Fall jewelry trade show is set to kick off this Saturday in Vicenza, Italy, at a time when gold prices are relatively low and yellow gold jewelry is hot.

The Russian Federation topped Botswana in diamond production last year, according to data released by the Kimberley Process

When it comes to fine jewelry, most designers revel in the gemmy rainbow of beauty mother nature provides. 

Michelle Graff

Alex and Ani is readying for the coming fall with two new charm-based collections

All the cool kids are doing it--wearing different studs in each ear, or several in one ear that make a statement or make no sense at all. 

Michelle Graff

Two new consumer-facing websites geared toward jewelry-buying launched this week, marking continued efforts to stimulate demand for jewelry.

From drop earrings to studs and tennis bracelets to sweeping necklaces, diamond jewelry was the go-to look celebrities and stylists went for at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards

Statement earrings swept the Emmy Awards this past Sunday and big earrings were the talk of the recent spring fashion runways. 

Michelle Graff

Jewelers of America named the 2016 Gem Awards nominees in the jewelry design category this week, while classic diamond jewelry ruled the red carpet

Doryn Wallach spent nearly two decades as an interior designer before she turned her focus to jewelry.

Gwen Myers says that she started her line, Eden Presley, one piece at a time.

Brecken Branstrator

Now that we’re focusing on bigger earrings again this season--spring fashion shows and this season’s award shows played up this trend--how can “chandelierings” be far behind?

Michelle Graff

Christie’s announced it will offer a 16.08-carat cushion-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond 

What could be better than getting some bling? How about jewels that offer a dose of feel-good, allowing the wearer to help others while also getting her dazzle on? 

Michelle Graff

This week, De Beers introduced “It’s a Long Journey to Become the One,” the new Forevermark advertising campaign

Choose jewels that are off-kilter, a little cockeyed and totally, charmingly asymmetrical.

Michelle Graff

One jeweler let their marketing literally go to the dogs this week, as J.R. Dunn Jewelers in Florida announced it is giving its local Humane Society a boost by sponsoring pet adoptions.

John Hardy announced it is ramping up its advertising spend to introduce “The Story of Touch,” a campaign aimed at increasing brand awareness and reaching new consumers.

We love this week in the calendar. Everyone seems a bit frivolous, having fun with zombies and ghouls in the weeks leading up to Halloween

Michelle Graff

Gumuchian has introduced the Cascade collection, a line of diamond and platinum Riviera necklaces, drop earrings, pendant enhancers and engagement rings.

The Takat family takes its gemstones seriously. The company’s founder, Haji Nisar Ahmed Takat, came from an old Indian family of precious stone craftsmen.

Brecken Branstrator

The big story of the week was the news that the GIA has invalidated grading reports for 1,042 diamonds after discovering two now-former employees of TCS

Two weeks ago, we gave our readers the first peek at a new crop of naturalistic designs that have come to market recently, and now we have more bounty to share.

Michelle Graff

When it comes to natural themes, twigs and sticks are a tough one--it takes a great sense of form and balance to make these pedantic bits of nature pretty. 

Michelle Graff