New York’s American Museum of Natural History is pushing the opening of its redesigned gem gallery to spring 2021.
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The company has reached a deal to sell the diamond mine to two wealth management firms and says it plans to restart the mine no later than Jan. 29.
Alan Bronstein will lead the organization as president, joined by a vice president and one director.

From Lorraine West to Patek Philippe, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares the jewelry and watches topping her wish list this year.
A 62-year-old jeweler with a shop in downtown L.A. was killed inside his store last month.
Annie Doresca and Elyssa Jenkins discuss how the organization got started and where it’s headed in the latest episode of “My Next Question.”

See what the 12 independent jewelers interviewed by National Jeweler had to say about Thanksgiving weekend sales, their bestsellers and how the pandemic has changed their businesses.

Toby Bateman, former managing director of Mr. Porter, will head Hodinkee, leaving founder and former CEO Benjamin Clymer to focus on content.

The buyer apparently couldn’t help falling in love with the bold, chunky piece.

Gem Diamonds found the “top quality” stone last week.

The two companies paid a little over $40 million for the five diamonds, which range in size from 10 to 26 carats.

Bright spots for the American watchmaker included sales in Europe and growth in the online channel.

The awards committee is accepting submissions in five categories, including jewelry design and retail innovation.

Watches & Wonders Geneva canceled its in-person show slated for April 2021, while the show formerly known as Baselworld is still set to go on.

Husband of designer Penny Preville and president of the company that bears her name, Siskin passed away Nov. 15 after a brief battle with liver cancer.
The World War II veteran and longtime active member of the jewelry industry is remembered for his kindness and generosity.

The fully automated instrument allows users to take 360-degree pictures of diamonds, no technical or photography skills needed.
Watch National Jeweler reunite with three retailers interviewed at the start of the pandemic to talk about then vs. now and the holiday season ahead.

Expedited grading will be available beginning next week in anticipation of the holiday season.

The portable device can be used to test diamonds to see if they are natural or lab grown and can also be used on colored gemstones.

The issues of racial injustice and inequity have risen to the fore this year, making “DEI” an acronym every company should learn.

Yoram Dvash takes over for Boaz Moldawsky, who resigned last week.

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee and Greenwald Doherty will talk about safety issues related to COVID-19, the legalities of layoffs and more.

A visitor to the Crater of Diamonds State Park found a 4.49-carat canary yellow stone while wet sifting at the park over the weekend.

Led by a board comprised entirely of Black professionals, the Black in Jewelry Coalition is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and opportunity.















