The AGTA Spectrum and Cutting Edge “Buyer’s Choice” award winners were announced at the Spectrum Awards Gala last week.

Lauren McLemore

The new category asks entrants for “exceptional” interpretations of the supplier’s 2026 color of the year, which is “Signature Red.”

Lauren McLemore

From heart motifs to pink pearls, Valentine’s Day is filled with jewelry imbued with love.

Natalie Francisco

The “Paradise Amethyst” collection focuses on amethyst, pink tourmaline, garnet, and 18-karat yellow gold beads.

Natalie Francisco

Amethyst, the birthstone for February, is a gemstone to watch this year with its rich purple hue and affordable price point.

Amanda Gizzi

The company also announced a new partnership with GemGuide and the pending launch of an education-focused membership program.

Lauren McLemore

IGI is buying the colored gemstone grading laboratory through IGI USA, and AGL will continue to operate as its own brand.

Michelle Graff

The “Khol” ring, our Piece of the Week, transforms the traditional Indian Khol drum into playful jewelry through hand-carved lapis.

Natalie Francisco

Any gemstones on Stuller.com that were sourced by an AGTA vendor member will now bear the association’s logo.

Lauren McLemore

The new addition will feature finished jewelry created using “consciously sourced” gemstones.

Lauren McLemore

The initial charts are for blue, teal, and green material, each grouped into three charts categorized as good, fine, and extra fine.

Lauren McLemore

Buyers are expected to gravitate toward gemstones that have a little something special, just like last year.

Lauren McLemore

The new features include interactive flashcards and scenario-based roleplay with AI tools.

Lauren McLemore

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The “Serenity” charm set with 13 opals is a modern amulet offering protection, guidance, and intention, the brand said.

Natalie Francisco

“Bridgerton” actresses Hannah Dodd and Claudia Jessie star in the brand’s “Rules to Love By” campaign.

Lenore Fedow

The jewelry manufacturer and supplier is going with a fiery shade it says symbolizes power and transformation.

Michelle Graff

January’s birthstone comes in a rainbow of colors, from the traditional red to orange, purple, and green.

Amanda Gizzi

Sotheby’s held its first two jewelry sales at the Breuer building last week, and they totaled nearly $44 million.

Lauren McLemore

Set in a Tiffany & Co. necklace, it sold for $4.2 million, the highest price and price per carat paid for a Paraíba tourmaline at auction.

Lauren McLemore

Take luxury gifting to new heights this holiday season with the jeweler’s showstopping 12-carat sphene ring.

Natalie Francisco

Starting Jan. 1, customers can request the service for opal, peridot, and demantoid garnet.

Lauren McLemore

Silas Smith of Meridian Metalworks won the challenge with his pendant that blends Australian and American landscapes.

Natalie Francisco

Don’t let those with December birthdays feel blue. Help them celebrate their month with blue zircon, turquoise, and tanzanite.

Amanda Gizzi

Laurs is the editor-in-chief of Gem-A’s The Journal of Gemmology and an expert on the formation of colored gemstone deposits.

Michelle Graff