The application window for the annual “Future of Jewelry Making” scholarship is open from now until May 13.

Natalie Francisco

Meet Ben Claus—grand prize winner of For the Love of Jewelers 2023 Fall Design Challenge.

She is remembered by loved ones as a “guiding force” behind the store and an active presence in her community.

Lenore Fedow

Scholarship applications are being accepted now, and the window for the grant will open in May.

Lauren McLemore

The emerald earrings reference objects from designer Melinda Zeman’s childhood.

Natalie Francisco

The report shows that couples are searching for vintage and antique rings, gold jewelry, pearls, and colorful pieces.

Natalie Francisco

He’s remembered as a “font of passion,” leaving behind a legacy of dedication to his craft and community.

Lauren McLemore

The first one will take place next month during the Jewelers of Louisiana’s and Mississippi Jewelers Association’s conventions.

Michelle Graff

The redesigned boutique features interactive displays and a workshop space for hands-on learning about watchmaking.

Lenore Fedow

The company plans to invest $25 million in marketing initiatives to boost awareness around its namesake and licensed brands.

Lenore Fedow

Optimism about the current state of the economy was offset by anxiety around inflation and the political environment.

Lenore Fedow

The former WJA executive director is MFM’s new managing director.

Lauren McLemore

DDG encourages retailers to educate customers on the positive impact of purchasing natural diamonds.

Natalie Francisco

Highlighting the most iconic Tiffany collections, it’s inspired by the company’s late window designer, Gene Moore.

Lauren McLemore

Jen Cullen Williams and Duvall O’Steen explore how jewelers can save time and money by using AI to analyze engagement and create content.

The retailer previously turned down an $8.4 billion offer in 2018.

Lenore Fedow

The Florida store’s owner Miguel Gonzalez is retiring.

Natalie Francisco

The lab stresses the importance of accurate identification, as the difference in price is “substantial.”

Lauren McLemore

The brand also plans to expand its retail footprint from 138 to 200 stores over the next three years.

Lenore Fedow

One is reserved for a NAJA member, the other for a non-member.

Lauren McLemore

Longtime employees Carie Lehrke and Megan Mattice have received promotions.

Natalie Francisco

Three guests joined National Jeweler and Jewelers of America to discuss trending time periods, spotting reproductions, and more.

Chris Clipper and Robert Lepere join the company with 50 years of combined experience.

Natalie Francisco

The trendy, metallic earrings wink at classic spring colors.

Lauren McLemore

JSA said a man and woman pulled the safe out of an Oakland jewelry store but couldn’t quite get it into their van.

Michelle Graff