The jewelry industry is reassessing its positioning as Gen Z reshapes the retail landscape and lab grown continues to gain market share.

Avi Krawitz

The price of gold has risen, affecting the number of pieces designers make, the materials they use, and how they position themselves.

Natalie Francisco

From Gen Z’s view of luxury to “doom spending,” these are the six consumer trends to note this year.

Lenore Fedow

In a column for the 2026 State of the Majors issue, Smith lists 10 time-tested principles about sales that still ring true.

Peter Smith

In a column for the 2026 State of the Majors issue, Golan spells out how the growing economic divide in the U.S. is reshaping the market.

Edahn Golan

The next generation of lapidarists are entrepreneurial, engaged online, and see the craft as a means for artistic expression.

Lauren McLemore