It was a happy accident. Trying to figure out what to do with a parcel of gemstones led Caitlin Mociun to create her signature, one-of-a-kind gemstone cluster pieces.

Brecken Branstrator

The year began with news in the wearable tech sector, and didn’t quit.

There’s a lot of twinkle on New Year’s Eve and we all know that fine jewelry can outshine the brightest stars and flashiest fireworks.

Michelle Graff

We’ve been catching waves lately, as designers play with wavy lines of metal that sometimes capture diamonds and colored gemstones in their wake.

Michelle Graff

Signet Jewelers kicked off the year reporting a 5 percent increase in same-store holiday sales, driven by solid sales of diamond jewelry, particularly its two-stone “Ever Us” line.

Bold diamond necklaces were a standout jewelry trend at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards, marking a resurgence after a few years of colorful statement earrings and ornate cocktail rings taking the spotlight.

As we move into the darker, and perhaps drearier, part of the year everybody could use a little pick-me-up.

Michelle Graff

Bold diamond necklaces were a standout jewelry trend at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards, marking a resurgence after colorful statement earrings and ornate cocktail rings ruled the red carpet for a few years.

While Pantone (usually) chooses one hue of the year, there will always be those that prefer all of the colors.

Michelle Graff

For many, this week started off by reliving, or perhaps recovering from, the weekend.

Michelle Graff

It was a tough holiday season for Tiffany & Co., which saw same-store sales slide 5 percent globally and 8 percent in the Americas.

Michelle Graff

U.S. Antique Shows will launch its exclusive Lueur antique jewelry and watch show from Oct. 23 to 25 at the Jacob K. Javits Center, aligning it with a number of other trade shows occurring at the venue during the month.

Michelle Graff

Susan Abeles of Bonhams gives insight into this era of jewelry design, created as a display of wealth during the early 20th century.

Although the gemstone reached its peak of popularity in the second half of the 19th century, it’s experiencing a resurgence as designers pair the fossilized wood with other high-end materials.

The city that’s home to sharing-based services Airbnb and Uber also has 66 Mint, a company with a 100-year history that wants to give retailers worldwide virtual access to its inventory.

Michelle Graff

The Hawaii Jewelers Association honored eight different designers for their jewelry’s craftsmanship and marketability at banquet held earlier this month in the Aloha State.

This year, a mix of newcomers and well-known names took the top prizes in what is considered one of the industry’s premier design contests.

Jewelry-making supply company Rio Grande recognized the winners of its annual design contest last month in Albuquerque, N.M.

Samantha Skelton, who used her training as a metal sculpture artist to propel her jewelry business, is the winner of the 10th annual Halstead Grant.

Michelle Graff

See the seven pieces of jewelry that were chosen as the first-place designs in the 2016 Diva Design competition.

Jewelry from the estate of Rita Dee Hassenfeld was sold in Chicago last week, with all top 10 lots exceeding pre-sale high estimates.

The 16.08-carat cushion-shaped diamond is expected to sell for as much as $28 million at the Christie’s Geneva jewelry auction next month.

Michelle Graff

The 24-karat gold leaf grand piano that Elvis Presley played in the music room of his Graceland home could garner up to $700,000 when it goes up on the block next month.

Michelle Graff

Called “Yorick,” the meteorite is carved into the shape of a life-size skull and weighs more than 46 pounds. 

Michelle Graff

Newly named the “Pink Josephine” and sold Tuesday at Christie’s Geneva, the 16.08-carat stone set a new world auction record price for a vivid pink diamond.