Marianna Smirnova previously spent a decade working with the Responsible Minerals Initiative, in addition to other relevant roles.

Natalie Francisco

The manufacturer has tapped Alicia Arnold, the former director of custom design at Tiny Jewel Box.

Lauren McLemore

The revamped, elevated space will feature a two-story Patek Philippe atelier and a rooftop patio for parties.

Lenore Fedow

The big stone will be fashioned into a 20.26-carat diamond in celebration of the retailer’s 100th anniversary this year.

Lauren McLemore

Marie-Laure Cérède will join Chanel as the new director of its jewelry creation studio, starting in October.

Natalie Francisco

Ilana McCabe is Signet’s vice president of public relations and brand communications.

Lauren McLemore

The industry veteran is bringing his 56-year run in the fine jewelry sector to an end.

Lauren McLemore

The company has promoted Katherine Whitacre to the role.

Lauren McLemore

Morrison has been marketing diamonds on and off since the early 2000s and said she is leaving to “pursue new projects.”

Michelle Graff

Jim Springer, owner of Dunkelberger’s Fine Jewelry, is heading into retirement.

Lauren McLemore

The organization also announced its international board of directors for the 2026-2027 term.

Lenore Fedow

Saks Global confirmed the closure this week, spelling the end for a store that’s been part of downtown Dallas for more than 100 years.

Michelle Graff

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, a development economist, will head the fund created to help Botswana diversify its economy.

Michelle Graff

Sotheby’s has appointed the former Phillips executive as its global head of private sales and retail in its watches division.

Natalie Francisco

The revamped online diamond marketplace will feature pricing intelligence and data-driven tools for more efficient buying and selling.

Lauren McLemore

The “Bauble” capsule collection of colorful one-of-a-kinds includes our Piece of the Week, the “Bauble” earrings, featuring rose zircon.

Natalie Francisco

Designer Viviana Langhoff has realized her dream of owning a space for her Chicago jewelry store that looks and feels like her brand.

Michelle Graff

Former Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry executive Morgan P. Richardson is joining the lab-grown diamond jewelry brand.

Lauren McLemore

Fruchtman Marketing has new owners, Erin Moyer-Carballea and Manuel Carballea, and will relocate to Miami.

Lauren McLemore

Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry is closing its store inside the downtown shopping center after 40 years in business.

Lauren McLemore

The owners of Staats Jewelers are heading into retirement.

Lenore Fedow

Jeffrey Gennette, who retired in 2024 after 41 years with Macy’s, is the newest member of the jewelry retailer’s board of directors.

Lenore Fedow

The diamantaire and industry leader succeeds Feriel Zerouki and said he will focus on being a “champion” for natural diamonds.

Michelle Graff

In his new role, sales specialist Billy Welshoff will focus on the eastern United States.

Lenore Fedow

José Gaztelu has been promoted to the role, which has been vacant since last year.

Lauren McLemore