Roy Safit took over the role on Jan. 1.

Lauren McLemore

Now in its fourth year, the program is expanding to include a list of “20 Under 40” for jewelry suppliers.

Michelle Graff

Julia Hackman Chafé and Monica Elias have joined the organization’s board of directors.

Lauren McLemore

The 127-year-old jeweler is planning to open a new store in Mystic, Connecticut.

Lenore Fedow

The grading lab said the search for her successor is underway.

Lauren McLemore

Schneider brings over 20 years of luxury and fashion industry experience to his role as a key member of the brand’s global leadership team.

Natalie Francisco

The executive brings more than two decades of industry experience to the role.

Lauren McLemore

The Texas-based jeweler is closing all three locations.

Lenore Fedow

The annual award, created in memory of business coach William “Wag” Wagner, went to a retailer in Fairfax, Virginia.

Michelle Graff

Edward N. DeCristofaro, who served as MJSA’s board chair from 2012 to 2014, is returning to the role.

Lenore Fedow

Manoj Bhandari, a principal of RMC Gems Inc., is the new president of the Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association.

Lauren McLemore

The brand has opened its second U.S. location in the Fontainebleau resort and casino.

Natalie Francisco

Co-owner Dan DeVries shared what it’s like moving into a space triple the size of its old store and how it feels to be a “real jeweler” now.

Lenore Fedow

Feldman reflected on 45 years in the jewelry industry and clarified that it’s not a total retirement.

Lenore Fedow

Carrie Forman joins the brand to guide it into the next phase of growth with major and independent retailers in the U.S. and abroad.

Natalie Francisco

The Brazilian jewelry brand made a home on New York City’s Madison Avenue with exclusive pieces only available at the location.

Natalie Francisco

Davis is the director of business development at Select Jewelry Inc., and Mobley is the jewelry and watch editor at the Natural Diamond Council.

Lauren McLemore

Mike Straub and John Treiber opened Treiber & Straub in 1980 with the goal of bringing Milwaukeeans the best jewelry brands.

Michelle Graff

The fine jewelry designer, who came out of retirement in 2017, is putting down his sketchpad for good.

Natalie Francisco

In his latest column, Smith provides a list of questions every business needs to be asking their next potential leader.

Peter Smith

Jérôme Lambert returns as CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, while Laurent Perves takes the lead role at Vacheron Constantin.

Natalie Francisco

Owners Greg and Lynn Bires are heading into retirement.

Lenore Fedow

Retail leader Lisa Bridge and geology professor Dr. Wendy Bohrson joined the organization’s board.

Lenore Fedow

The Danish brand has opened an appointment-only location on Madison Avenue in New York City.

Natalie Francisco

Kinney, who spent nearly 30 years at IJO, has been hired to head Abbott Jewelry Systems’ new virtual marketplace.

Michelle Graff