This year’s honorees include one of Florida’s largest independent jewelers and two multi-store independents in the Chicago and New York areas.

Lenore Fedow

During its annual Conclave event, AGS gave out several awards, including Young Titleholder of the Year and the Sallie Morton Award.

Lenore Fedow

The application window for the annual “Future of Jewelry Making” scholarship will close May 15.

Lauren McLemore

The list recognizes young retail talent nationwide.

Lauren McLemore

Plus, AGS has announced the location for Conclave 2024.

Lenore Fedow

Any Jewelers of America member can apply for the jewelry design competition until June 28.

Lauren McLemore

Natalie Wolf DiModica of James Wolf Jewelers in Mason, Ohio, is this year’s recipient.

Lenore Fedow

At JSA’s annual luncheon, President John J. Kennedy said the organization recorded more than 2,000 cases last year.

Michelle Graff

Jewelers of America’s Amanda Gizzi explores the qualities and accomplishments that make this year’s Gem Award nominees shine.

Here’s what the nine chosen organizations plan to do with the funds.

Lenore Fedow

They will be recognized at the organization’s annual luncheon this weekend in New York City.

Applications are being accepted now for the $7,500 Helene Fortunoff Women in Retail Scholarship.

Lenore Fedow

The institute granted the sixth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award last month.

Six finalists created original jewelry designs based on the theme of connection.

Lenore Fedow

One up-and-coming designer will receive a $7,500 cash grant, $1,000 in jewelry supplies, and more.

Lonnie Iannazzo of Vincent Anthony Jewelers is the 2022 William (Wag) Wagner Business Excellence Award recipient.

The jewelry cleaner manufacturer jumped up to No. 3066 on the Inc. 5000 list.

Brecken Branstrator

Senior Editor Brecken Branstrator’s highlights include a chrome tourmaline ring, a giant opal necklace, and an American mined stone.

Brecken Branstrator

It’s only the third time since 2003 that a carving has been named Best of Show.

Brecken Branstrator

It’s free to enter.

Ashley Davis

The challenge invited designers and brands to create 100 collections of silver, gold or gold-plated jewelry crafted with Fairmined metals.

Even as the store celebrates 60 years in business, the owners of Bernie Robbins Jewelers aren’t satisfied with the status quo.

Brecken Branstrator

Helmed by designer Ope Omojola, Octave embraces color and combines sharp geometric lines with organic shapes.

Michelle Graff

It’s the fourth time the jewelry manufacture and repair company has received the honor.

Brecken Branstrator

The sole fine jewelry nominee, the brand is up for an award in the emerging designer category.

Ashley Davis