This year’s honorees include a Midwest retailer and two multi-store independents, one in New York and the other in New England.

Lauren McLemore

Two existing executives have been given new roles.

Lenore Fedow

Her new role is director of strategic initiatives.

Lauren McLemore

Located in Bangkok, the laboratory is Gemological Science International’s 14th location worldwide.

Michelle Graff

The diamond industry veteran has been named its senior sales executive.

Natalie Francisco

The 3,300-square foot location is the jeweler's largest store in North America.

Lenore Fedow

A longtime executive at RDI Diamonds, Rickard has served on the JBT board for the past five years.

Michelle Graff

The two organizations have signed an affiliation agreement that’s expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.

Michelle Graff

The family-owned jeweler in Great Falls, Virginia, will be celebrating its golden jubilee with a year’s worth of events.

Lenore Fedow

The nonprofit focused on mining communities in East Africa has added three new members to its advisory council.

Lenore Fedow

Current Diamond Council of America President and CEO Terry Chandler is set to retire in January 2026.

Lenore Fedow

The “Inner Journey” collection debuted as the brand celebrated its 25th anniversary, with designs inspired by Morais’ journey.

Natalie Francisco

Tanishq is expanding its presence in the United States with a new store in Santa Clara, California, which is its largest in the country.

Natalie Francisco

The retailer’s new flagship is set to open in October at the Tuscan Village development in Salem, New Hampshire.

Natalie Francisco

The well-known Maine jeweler takes over for Brian Fleming and will serve a one-year term.

Michelle Graff

Located in NorthPark Center, the revamped store is nearly 2,000 square feet larger and includes the first Tudor boutique in Dallas.

Lenore Fedow

BIJC President Malyia McNaughton will shift roles to lead the new foundation, and Elyssa Jenkins-Pérez will succeed her as president.

Lauren McLemore

The company plans to halt all consumer-facing activity this summer, while Lightbox factory operations will cease by the end of the year.

Michelle Graff

The brand’s first independent location outside of Australia has opened in Beverly Hills, California.

Natalie Francisco

Cathy Marsh will lead the jewelry company’s efforts in the upper Midwest and western United States.

Lauren McLemore

Expanded this year to include suppliers, JA’s 2025 list honors 40 up-and-coming professionals in the jewelry industry.

Michelle Graff

Located in Fort Smith, it’s the Mid-South jeweler’s first store in Northwest Arkansas.

Lauren McLemore

The Houston-based jeweler’s new 11,000-square-foot showroom will include a Rolex boutique.

Lenore Fedow

Located in Miami’s Design District, the 4,000-square-foot store is an homage to David and Sybil Yurman’s artistic roots.

Michelle Graff

G.B. Heron Jewelers in Salisbury, Maryland, is set to close as its owner, Jeff Cassels, retires.

Lenore Fedow