The longtime executive will leave the retailer at the end of March, joined by Kirsten Darrow and Carolyn Dabbundo.
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The diamond, described as top white and gem quality, came from the Karowe mine in Botswana.
She succeeds Anna Martin and will be supported by Vice President Kathy Corey, co-owner of Day’s Jewelers.

Susan Chandler, who has worked in the jewelry and watch industries for more than 30 years, is president-elect for the 2022-2023 term.

During lockdown last year, the Italian-born designer turned to her childhood for inspiration for a collection centered on the meaning of true love.

National Jeweler breaks down the results of the survey on diversity in the fine jewelry industry that it conducted in partnership with Jewelers of America.

The company, which sells diamonds with extra sparkle, will now be known as Facets of Fire.

The Botswana government granted Lucara’s application to renew the license for the Karowe Mine through 2046.
Sherry Smith, Peter Smith and Edahn Golan talk about how the industry ended 2020 and where it is, potentially, headed in the new year.

“Tools, Equipment & Metals 2021-2022” is a 750-page catalog that includes a new custom stamping service as well as an all-new watchmaker bench section.
The Jewelers’ Security Alliance also presented its usual awards at a virtual event held in lieu of its annual luncheon in New York.

It was one of the weakest-performing regions for the jeweler in November and December.
Police in Bowling Green, Kentucky arrested Jeffery and Patricia Weisman for allegedly planning the July 2020 robbery of their late friend’s home.

Stories about diamonds, particularly diamond engagement rings, dominated.

One Houston independent is tying these themes together in a jewelry collection that provides books for underprivileged children.
The beloved member of the magazine’s team died last week of complications related to COVID-19.
Severine Ferrari of Engagement 101 and The Knot’s Shelley Brown talk trending shapes, pandemic shopping, and the average cost of an engagement ring right now.

The enamel in this piece is the same shade as one of Pantone’s picks for 2021 Color of the Year.
Overall, though, the number of crimes was essentially flat and for the first time in decades, no industry personnel were murdered while on the job.

Ten retailers from across the United States discuss their bestsellers, keeping customers comfortable, and more in our second holiday sales roundup.

Two wealth management firms are acquiring substantially all the assets of the mine’s owner, Dominion Diamond.
Royal India USA’s Haridas Kotahwala is the president while Ashi Diamonds’ Rajeev Pandya is vice president.

Nonatum Capital Partners bought Luxury Brand Holdings Inc. for an undisclosed sum.

The Texas native, known for his larger-than-life personality, worked for Omega and SB&T Imports.

New York’s American Museum of Natural History is pushing the opening of its redesigned gem gallery to spring 2021.















