Spectrum’s “Best of Show” honors went to a 101-carat Paraiba carved to look like Medusa that has a magnet-activated LED light.

Lauren McLemore

The annual fundraising event is slated for June 6, 2027, at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas.

Natalie Francisco

Ara Chanakian, a jeweler at Pattons, took home top honors in every category at Jewelers of Louisiana’s annual jewelry design competition.

Lauren McLemore

Participants now have until Oct. 14 to complete their submissions.

Lauren McLemore

The founder and executive chairman of Stuller Inc. is being honored for his impact on the jewelry industry at the 25th annual Gem Awards.

Natalie Francisco

The American Gem Society recognized industry members, one Guild, and a law enforcement official for their contributions to jewelry.

Lenore Fedow

The Baltimore Business Journal recognized the entrepreneur for her leadership in business and the jewelry industry.

Lauren McLemore

The American Gem Society presented the annual award to a former president of its board.

Lenore Fedow

Jewelers of Louisiana presented Patton, the third-generation president of Pattons Fine Jewelry, with the award at its annual convention.

Lauren McLemore

The recipients were recognized at the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern United States’ annual banquet.

Lenore Fedow

Jewelers of America also revealed the recipients of the Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship and its own scholarship programs.

Michelle Graff

The employee-owned jeweler was named a “Best Place to Work” in Maine, New Hampshire, and for women.

Lenore Fedow

The five students were awarded a total of $10,000 through the nonprofit’s 2026 “Future of Jewelry Making” scholarship.

Natalie Francisco

Sponsored by American Gem Trade Association

Ostbye took home top vendor honors at the Independent Jewelers Organization’s show, held last month in Kentucky.

Michelle Graff

The scholarships will go to early-career professionals looking to study gemology, bench work and jewelry design, or store operations.

Michelle Graff

Mildred Marcano Abrams and Yael Reinhold join the podcast to talk community connections, holiday plans, and preserving Reinhold’s legacy.

Submissions for the milestone 25th annual Gem Awards will be accepted across three categories from now through July 31.

Natalie Francisco

The graduate, Grace Barden, credited the program with helping her secure a job as a bench jeweler.

Lauren McLemore

AGTA also has announced the lineup of judges for the colored gemstone cutting and jewelry design contest’s various categories.

Lauren McLemore

Enoch Platero, founder and designer behind Enoch Michael, is the first Native American jeweler to win the award.

Lauren McLemore

The association selected eight recipients for the funding program, which is in its second year.

Lauren McLemore

The show started by honoring Mildred Marcano, ended with a tearful Beth Anne Bonanno, and recognized a dozen-plus designers in between.

Natalie Francisco

This year’s inductees include second-, third-, and fourth-generation jewelers.

Lenore Fedow

The new award, created in partnership with Henne Jewelers, honors the late designer’s legacy through supporting jewelry education.

Lauren McLemore