The Responsible Jewellery Council is again looking for a leader after Melanie Grant announced she would step down as executive director after two years. Grant took over at the standards organization ...

A captivating gemstone grabbed headlines at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York this past December. The 16.53-carat Brazilian alexandrite was the center stone of a ring that sold for ...

With her Hamburger and Youtensil rings, bicycle-chain necklace, and now Crayola crayon bracelets, Nadine Ghosn never ceases to amuse, drawing on recognizable objects for her quirky, tongue-in-cheek ...

The global diamond industry is experiencing its deepest crisis in history. The sharp decline in demand and polished-diamond prices, which began in late 2022 and intensified throughout 2023 and 2024, ...

Comfort. Warmth. Simple pleasures. These are what the trend forecasters at Pantone believe we will all be seeking in 2025, and the shade they believe best captures this zeitgeist is Mocha Mousse, a ...

The jeweled watch is a hard-to-define segment of the timepiece market, coming in small quantities and often on a made-to-order or bespoke basis. Marie-Laure Cerede, Cartier’s director of design for ...

The Emirati city’s central location and favorable business conditions have helped push it to prominence as a trading center. Amid the frantic schedule of Dubai Diamond Week in November, executives of ...

Gemstones in the 2- to 5-carat range are having a moment. According to leading dealers, this size bracket is emerging as the sweet spot for buyers. “This is the perfect size for gemstone buyers, ...

The world of gemstone trading is entering a transformative phase, and I am proud to share the news of a groundbreaking collaboration between the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and RapNet, the ...

The growth of a traceable-gold initiative in the United States could be “very transformative” for the jewelry industry, says Anthony Maietta, managing director of C&J Fine Jewelry Makers. The Rhode ...

Swiss watch exports fell 5% year on year in December amid a downturn in the luxury segment in China and Hong Kong and weak demand in all major markets. Shipments of luxury timepieces dropped to CHF ...

Buoyant demand for exceptional fancy-color diamonds and colored gemstones underpinned the Magnificent Jewels market in 2024. Buyers remained cautious and discerning, seeking the rarest and ...