The Texas Jewelers Association is partnering with the Israel Diamond Institute to bring a new diamond-buying opportunity to jewelers in the United States. 

Michelle Graff

Four trade associations and the Richline Group sent a request to the Federal Trade Commission asking the body to allow jewelry made of metals recycled in this country to be labeled as “Made in America.”

Brecken Branstrator

The proposed $150 million sale of Hearts on Fire to Chinese retailer and manufacturer Chow Tai Fook underscores what many believe is the future of retail: It will be all about the brands.  

Michelle Graff

In 2012, Christie’s Rahul Kadakia cracked open a case of extraordinary jewels that once belonged to Huguette M. Clark that were, as the story goes, kept in a bank vault untouched since the 1940s.

Michelle Graff

The heads of four of the jewelry and diamond industry’s leading international representative organizations have established a joint consultative committee called “The Presidents Forum.” 

Michelle Graff

Like the world’s stock markets, precious metals have entered a quiet period, with no huge price fluctuations anticipated and gold, silver and platinum expected to finish the year in line with analysts’ predictions.  

Michelle Graff

Bridal jewelry designer Phyllis Bergman has published her first book, Married Fifty Years and Still Dating--A Guide to a Platinum Relationship.

Michelle Graff

Brazilian jewelry company H. Stern is introducing designs with bird and butterfly motifs in varying shades of gold for its newest collection, Rock Season, which will launch this September. 

This past Sunday, the Gemological Institute of America began accepting applications for its 2015 gemology and jewelry manufacturing arts programs, courses and lab classes.  

Michelle Graff

Robbins Brothers is teaming up with Paparazzi Proposals, a company that specializes in planning and surreptitiously photographing proposals, to offer its customers the chance to plan and document the act of popping the question from start to finish.

Michelle Graff

July will mark Katharina Flohr’s final month as the managing and creative director of Fabergé.

Michelle Graff

The Jewelry Information Center is offering a sizeable prize for the winner of its fifth annual Ultimate Proposal Contest: $5,000 worth of platinum jewelry from any Jewelers of America retail member.

Michelle Graff

The Women’s Jewelry Association will honor the American Gem Society’s Ruth Batson, David Bonaparte of Jewelers of America and the Richline Group at its 2014 Awards for Excellence gala.  

Michelle Graff

Stuller has released its new band catalog to showcase its selection of new and best-selling bridal bands. 

Michelle Graff

De Beers diamond brand Forevermark and the Gemological Institute of America soon might be diamond-grading neighbors in India.

Michelle Graff

Reeds Jewelers is the latest in a number of big retailers who will allow customers to pay for goods via the digital currency bitcoin. 

Michelle Graff

What do Short Hills, N.J., Great Falls, Va., and South Lake, Texas have in common? They are among the richest towns in America, according to a new report by Time magazine.

Michelle Graff

Bridal brand ArtCarved will launch an advertising campaign this fall that features real couples and snapshots of milestones in their relationships, including first kisses, proposals and weddings.

Michelle Graff

The American Society of Appraisers announced Wednesday that it will offer a new class next month for practicing gem and jewelry appraisers on how to write correct reports. 

Michelle Graff

100 of the Worst Ideas in History and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s tome on her time in office are among National Jeweler’s chosen new releases for the month of June.

Michelle Graff

A New York-based loose stone dealer and its associated manufacturing firm have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing woes brought on by consignment and the exit of its longtime lender, Bank Leumi, from the diamond industry.

Michelle Graff

Italian jewelry brand Buccellati will introduce a new store concept when it moves to different location in New York City this fall, taking over the space recently vacated by Mauboussin. 

Michelle Graff

Drop earrings and rings with diamond pavé were the go-to jewelry choices for celebrities attending the Tony Awards Sunday night, which recognize achievement in live Broadway theater.

We’ve been back in New York for about a week, giving me time to (somewhat) catch up on rest and reflect on my time at market week in Las Vegas. This trip was not only my first time at market week but also my first trip to Las Vegas, which meant that my to-do list of things to eat, see and visit was pretty extensive. While I didn’t get to do everything on my list (here’s looking at you, High Roller), I had an amazing time while I was there. The best thing that continues to come out of these work trips for me, besides the education, is getting to see more brands, designers and jewelry, meeting people in person that I’ve been emailing for a while and meeting tons of wonderful new people. I am constantly in awe of the passion, dedication and energy that seems to pervade the industry. By day in Las Vegas, I was going on a few appointments of my own at the shows as well as accompanying both Hannah and Michelle on theirs. Nothing beats getting to see the jewelry in person and trying it on, and Las Vegas provided that opportunity in spades. Here are a few of my favorite pieces from the trip. Starting top left and moving clockwise: Pamela Froman, Octium, Omi Privé, and Oscar Heyman

Brecken Branstrator

New finance directors, managing directors and learning officers at jewelry companies around the world are among the most recent career moves in the industry.

Michelle Graff