The National Jeweler editors recap the top news, the best jewels, and their favorite stories of the year.

The highest-grossing lot of the sale was the retired QB’s Rolex Paul Newman Daytona “John Player Special.”

Michelle Graff

Recent expansion initiatives at the Zambian emerald mine have shown strong production numbers, said Grizzly founder Abdoulaye Ndiaye.

Lauren McLemore

‘Forever Present’ campaign revives the iconic A Diamond is Forever tagline and celebrates the diamond dream.

Carrie Forman joins the brand to guide it into the next phase of growth with major and independent retailers in the U.S. and abroad.

Natalie Francisco

The competition awarded 12 designers, each from a country where De Beers recovers diamonds, with business support and tuition assistance.

Natalie Francisco

The high jewelry collection features 14 one-of-a-kind pieces, with serpent and ribbon motifs winding their way through the collection.

Lenore Fedow

For over a century, Jewelers of America has been the voice of the industry and valuable resource to jewelers across the country.

A federal judge gave Benjamin Preacher 59 days in jail, plus 10 months of home confinement and two years of supervised release.

Michelle Graff

In a CNBC interview, CEO Tehmasp Printer discussed the IPO in India and what declining lab-grown diamond prices mean for the company.

Lenore Fedow

The offering included vintage Rolexes, timepieces worn in “Titanic,” Steve McQueen's watch, and a special Citizen pocket watch.

Lauren McLemore

While no reputable jeweler would knowingly sell lab-grown stones as natural, it's a growing possibility.

The 13-piece “Stephanie Gottlieb x Studs” collection is the piercing studio’s first fine jewelry offering to feature the gemstone.

Natalie Francisco

The Brazilian jewelry brand made a home on New York City’s Madison Avenue with exclusive pieces only available at the location.

Natalie Francisco

An Adobe Analytics report explored the rise in mobile shopping, the popularity of Buy Now Pay Later options, and peak shopping hours.

Lenore Fedow

From protecting customer data to safeguarding inventory records, it's crucial to learn how to tackle cybersecurity challenges.

The inaugural Dick Greenwood Memorial Scholarship in Gems Science will cover the fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters.

Lauren McLemore

A Piazza Italia pavilion will feature Italian designers and manufacturers while “MJSA Showcase” brings over a piece of the MJSA Expo.

Natalie Francisco

“Ray Griffiths: The Works” tells the story of the master jeweler’s career, which started with an apprenticeship in Australia at age 15.

Natalie Francisco

This fall, sharpen your skills in jewelry grading, quality control and diamond assessment.

Davis is the director of business development at Select Jewelry Inc., and Mobley is the jewelry and watch editor at the Natural Diamond Council.

Lauren McLemore