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

This is what the nine recipients plan to do with the funds.

Natalie Francisco

The partners have announced the second cycle of the program, which has expanded to include a $25,000 student scholarship.

Lauren McLemore

Two pieces were named “Best in Show,” one from the retail category and one from the supplier category.

Lauren McLemore

It has also opened the application period for the Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship through June 30.

Natalie Francisco

The annual list honors rising professionals on the retail and supply sides of the jewelry industry.

Lenore Fedow

“Diamond Divas,” a social media reality series by Shahla Karimi Jewelry, is nominated in the “Best Social: Fashion & Beauty” category.

Lauren McLemore

The Alan Hodgkinson Medal recognizes gemologists who are consistently generous with their time and expertise.

Lauren McLemore

The Jewelry Symposium will honor two industry veterans with lifetime achievement awards at its upcoming May event.

Lenore Fedow

Applications are open for the AGA Gemological Scholarship Program through May 15, and until June 2027 for the Gemological Research Grant.

Natalie Francisco

The deadline for entries in the jewelry design competition has been extended to April 3.

Natalie Francisco

Held just before the Oscars, the jewelry industry’s big awards show had its share of standout jewelry, gowns, and acceptance speeches.

Michelle Graff

Our Pieces of the Week honor the 2026 nominees for the Gem Award for Jewelry Design, Silvia Furmanovich, Cece Fein-Hughes, and Catherine Sarr.

Natalie Francisco

Nelson will be honored as the inaugural grant winner at the Gem Awards gala on Friday.

Natalie Francisco

Awards were given to four students, one apprentice, and an emerging jeweler.

Lauren McLemore

The “Innovative Design” category and award will debut in the Spectrum division of this year’s AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards.

Lauren McLemore