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.

A platinum and diamond necklace made in 1939 for Queen Nazli of Egypt will be up for auction at Sotheby’s Dec. 9 sale of Magnificent Jewels in New York.

A platinum and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels necklace worn by the Queen Nazli of Egypt in 1939 sold for just under its high-sale estimate at Sotheby’s New York this week.

Commissioned by a private client, Vacheron Constantin’s new Ref. 57260 is a one-of-a-kind, double-dial watch boasting 57 complications and more than 2,800 components.

One of the earliest-known Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref. 1665 watches that belonged to filmmaker and oceanographer Philippe Cousteau is expected to fetch up to $150,000 when it hits the auction block at Antiquorum Auctioneers later this month.  

Exclusive prototypes, limited and special edition watches, and artwork relating to the brand’s designs are all part of the huge lot of Swatch stuff Sotheby’s is offering this April.

Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s Jaeger-LeCoultre could fetch up to $21,000 at the auction house’s May 10 sale in Geneva.

The watch that belonged to the five-star general known for his service in Pacific theater during World War II more than quadrupled its highest pre-sale estimate.  

The stainless steel timepieces have Swiss self-winding mechanical movements and alligator straps.

Revealed in New York on Monday morning, the 46 mm titanium watch has the look of the brand’s Carrera model and retails for $1,500.

Called the Exospace B55 Connected and geared toward aviation professionals, the smartwatch can display notifications about incoming calls, texts and emails.

But just knowing the trends won’t be enough for jewelers to sell these pieces. They’ll need to market them accordingly too, said Jewelers of America’s Amanda Gizzi.

Exhibiting in the city where he was born, Roberto Coin unveiled both new collections and additions to existing lines at the Vicenzaoro Winter show this past weekend.

The brand debuted its new Aquarius collection at the Vicenzaoro Winter show, a line of pieces in 18-karat gold with diamonds that are meant to be worn every day.

Vianna Brasil introduced three new collections at the Vicenzaoro Winter show, employing both vibrant and milky gemstones in an array of colors.

From watches to activity trackers, the number of consumers who own something “smart” for their wrist could increase as much as 4 percent this holiday season, the NPD Group said.

Jeweler Nick Blum knows what the millennial customer wants, because he is one, and he’s building a new store to appeal specifically to his own generation. 

Tacori’s venture into e-commerce and jewelry looks from the SAG Awards were among the stories making headlines this week.

Senior Editor Hannah Connorton shares six strong jewelry looks from the Vicenzaoro Winter show in Vicenza, which runs through Wednesday.

JCK’s Yancy Weinrich and Signet Jewelers’ Ed Hrabak are the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s new secretary and vice president, respectively.

Books that look toward the future of business and assist innovators in reaching their goals are among those National Jeweler is recommending to retailers this month.

A somber mood settled over the jewelry industry this week with news of the passing of Cindy Edelstein, a consultant, entrepreneur, author, editor and friend who died suddenly Sunday at the age of 51.

Both auction houses recorded lower global totals for jewelry sales last year, despite having sold record-setting diamonds and gemstones.

Clients will be able to ask the AGS to sort loose stones based on specific grading criteria, such as minimum color or quality.

Many celebrities piled on the diamonds, donning cluster earrings, bangles and rings, while others experimented with little pops of gemstone color.