Mining company Greenland Ruby is holding a contest at JCK Las Vegas in which attendees guess the weight of rubies frozen in ice.

Brecken Branstrator

From inviting consumers in to applying artificial intelligence, the heads of the largest jewelry trade shows talk about the changing landscape.

In the week leading up to Las Vegas market week, packaging trends and a preview of new designs at Couture were among the most-read stories.

Brecken Branstrator

Author and thinker Doug Stephens will share strategies for succeeding with consumers in the “post-digital world” during the JCK Las Vegas show.

Ashley Davis

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator takes a look at the jewelry auction website’s growing number of negative consumer reviews.

Brecken Branstrator

Sylvie Ritter is out after 15 years heading the watch and jewelry trade show.

Michelle Graff

Gem Diamonds found a 115-carat white diamond, while Lucapa discovered a 25-carat yellow.

Brecken Branstrator

An emerald engagement style is the perfect way to close out the month of May.

Ashley Davis

The colored gemstone miner, which sold only half the lots at its latest auction, said emerald customers in India are struggling to get financing.

Brecken Branstrator

The jewelry designer’s launch at the department store coincides with the unveiling of its renovated “Jewelry on 2” floor.

Ashley Davis

Submissions for the jewelry awards are being accepted in four categories: Jewelry Design, Marketing & Communications, Media Excellence and Retail Excellence.

Michelle Graff

Jewelry market trends were positive in the first quarter for the retailer, with worldwide same-store sales increasing 7 percent.

Michelle Graff

In other news involving the companies connected to Nirav Modi, CEO Mihir Bhansali has resigned and Fantasy Diamond is looking to sever ties with Firestar.

Michelle Graff

With increased competition from online players, more retailers and brands are relying on customized boxes and bags to set them apart. Here’s how they’re doing it.

Brecken Branstrator

Jewelry designer Zani Gugelmann is putting a modern spin on a Victorian design concept.

Ashley Davis

“Jewelry on 2” includes private viewing rooms, repair and cleaning services, and a team of style advisers for personalized attention.

Brecken Branstrator

The retailer will operate under a CEO-by-committee model until it finds his replacement.

Michelle Graff

The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute’s six-hour course is open to industry professionals as well as wristwatch enthusiasts.

Michelle Graff

The owner of jewelry and watch brands including Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre bought back nearly $240 million in watches during the fiscal year.

Michelle Graff

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator takes a look at the jewelry the Duchess of Sussex chose for her wedding day.

Brecken Branstrator

The Italian Exhibition Group, which owns the jewelry trade show, plans to invest 35 million euro, or $41.4 million, in renovations to the Vicenza exhibition center.

Ashley Davis

The jewelry trade show will include discussions on blockchain and lab-grown diamonds plus two presentations from a big industry CEO and magic in the mountains.

Michelle Graff

Color, enamel and hoop earrings will be among the jewelry trends represented at the trade show.

Ashley Davis

The Amsterdam-based bank joins other financial institutions in pulling back from the diamond business.

Michelle Graff

Jewelry designer Jacqueline Stone decided to walk away from her business after eight years. She dissects her decision and the challenges facing emerging jewelry designers today.

Jacqueline Stone