Sponsored by GCAL by Sarine

The partnership will give JA members access to preferred pricing, exclusive benefits, technology solutions, education, and resources.

Michelle Graff

Through a new system integration, customers can now receive instant personal jewelry insurance quotes at the time of appraisal.

Lenore Fedow

Sponsored by JM Shipping

KIRAJewels.one gives retailers access to more than 500 SKUs of lab-grown diamond rings, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.

Michelle Graff

SynthDetect 2 can scan a full tray in less than five minutes, De Beers said, making it six times faster than its predecessors.

Michelle Graff

Jennifer Shaheen compares this new era of AI-powered SEO to a video game: your website must clear one level before advancing to the next.

Jennifer Shaheen

The auction, held in Bangkok, was 96 percent sold by lot, with nearly 411,000 carats of Mozambiquan rubies sold.

Lauren McLemore

Zaven Ghanimian discussed the value of human craftsmanship and where the implementation of artificial intelligence does work.

Lenore Fedow

Founder Vik Westermann said the app is a “starting point” to inspire people to work with appraisers and gem labs, not replace them.

Lauren McLemore

Honest Hands Ring Co. Founder Benjamin Bosworth shared his thoughts on jewelry technology and why AI can never replace the human element.

Lauren McLemore

Etsy CEO Kruti Patel Goyal explained why the company is letting go more than 200 employees as its performance improves.

Lenore Fedow

Collectibles platform Arena Club’s new Time Boxes could contain a Rolex or Patek Philippe watch.

Lenore Fedow

Jewelers are missing out by not offering this one key add-on at the online point of sale, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

Emmanuel Raheb

The bridal-focused brand is also launching its Custom Atelier this summer, a digital custom design tool for its authorized retailers.

Natalie Francisco

The platform allows retailers to guide clients through a customizable engagement ring buying experience in a branded interface.

Natalie Francisco

The Gemological Institute of America is now a 30 percent stakeholder in Tracr, the De Beers-backed blockchain for diamonds.

Michelle Graff

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

Lauren McLemore

The lab’s proprietary diamond cut grade has been expanded to include the popular fancy shape.

Lauren McLemore

High-end fashion houses know how to emotionally connect with customers online. Retail jewelers should take note, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

Emmanuel Raheb

Peter Smith gives tips on leading meetings, developing marketing, and making trade show appointments in the age of short attention spans.

Peter Smith

The new module allows retailers to plan, promote, and measure the success of events from a single dashboard.

Natalie Francisco

Their partnership combines Gemist’s customization technology with Saban Onyx’s U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities.

Lauren McLemore

The Edge has announced its new CEO, as well as a new partnership with an investment firm focused on founder-led software businesses.

Lauren McLemore

The “Vault” charm, our Piece of the Week, expands on the memories that can be stored in a locket by connecting to your phone.

Natalie Francisco