From “everyday” diamond jewelry to stackable rings and bangles, essential pieces make great, price-point friendly choices for consumers shopping for the day of love.

This month celebrates the purple stone that once was considered just as valuable as rubies, emeralds and sapphires and was set in crowns for ages. Here are 7 pieces of jewelry centered on amethyst.

Brecken Branstrator

In the second installment of a multi-part series about her trip to East Africa, Associate Editor Brecken Branstrator talks about her experience visiting two mines in southern Kenya.

Brecken Branstrator

Laura Jackowski-Dickson displayed her collections inspired by the elements--Water, Fire, Earth and Sky.

Brecken Branstrator

In an education session held Friday, AGTA CEO Doug Hucker told jewelers how they can talk about colored stones in a way that will make consumers comfortable with buying them.

Brecken Branstrator

The brand was showcasing new floral designs in 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver as well as a bridal collection aimed at a younger crowd with sleek bands and stones.

Brecken Branstrator

Here are the top five stories published on NationalJeweler.com last week, according to Google Analytics.

The lineup of speakers and sessions planned for the inaugural Jewelry Industry Summit have been announced, and those interested can now register to attend the event.

When it comes to working in alternative metals, many designers opt for an already-existing material but Michael Hezar of Michael John Jewelry created his own: a gold, ceramic and rhodium mixture he put to use in his Déjà Vu collection.

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.