October 30 Aurea Informatio: Your Friday Web Roundup

By Karen Dybis | October 29, 2026

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) and funding partner Signet Love Inspires Foundation are highlighting the power of industry philanthropy to create opportunities for young people. Their partnership is called the Finding the Leader Within program. (edited)

As part of the partnership, actor and Opulent Entertainment founder Denim Richards and MTV Staying Alive’s Shuga Global, put together a creative masterclass resulting in three short films. On Oct. 8, the films premiered at Maitisong Theatre in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together youth participants, community organizations, and industry representatives, including Marcus ter Haar, incoming chair of DDG, who attended on the organization’s behalf.

“Finding the Leader Within is a powerful example of how industry philanthropy can support programs that make a tangible difference in people’s lives,” said ter Haar. “Through this new initiative, Diamonds Do Good is looking to identify meaningful programs in natural diamond-producing countries and connect them with diamond-centric organizations and foundations that share a commitment to creating lasting impact in these communities.”

Here is a look at what else made JCK’s collective brain click this week.

News Worth Reading

The economy grew 3.4 percent in the third quarter, the fastest pace in a year. (subscription needed)

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline fell 5 cents over the past week to $4.22. Crude oil prices rose above $100 per barrel, however.

ING said the U.S. economy expanded robustly in 3Q, but with inflation remaining hot, the Fed looks set to hike rates in December.

The latest Jewelers Board of Trade figures reveal a mixed picture with some encouraging developments alongside areas of concern.

Gold prices are hovering around $4,000 and slightly below this week, and the Fed holding the rates helped maintain those numbers.

Consumers are looking to loans and asking family for help to buy this year’s gifts, surveys show.

Cullen Jewellery is expanding its store presence into Canada and San Diego.

Everything you ever wanted to know about paraiba tourmaline but were afraid to ask.

Bucherer’s first French Rolex flagship has a dedicated certified pre-owned space. (subscription needed)

Qatar Diamond Exchange expands its global network with the London Diamond Bourse partnership.

The Edge Retail Academy offers ideas on how to prep your store for the holidays.

Jewelry and watch crimes are rising in stores, and retailers need to be on alert, WatchPro says.

How the GIA Diamond Origin Report came to be in this blog post from the World Diamond Council.

UPS plans on profiting off of fewer packages but higher prices. (subscription needed)

Halloween candy prices are super-scary, The New York Times reports—so don’t expect many full-size candy bars in your bag. (subscription needed)

You can call it a comeback: Here’s how QVC is building across TikTok and TV ahead of the holidays.

Norman Silverman to set to open its first flagship in Beverly Hills. (subscription needed)

Obsessions

Learn all about witchy jewelry this Halloween.

Speaking of witchy jewelry, the new Witch Mark lockets from Thistle & Bess are *chef’s kiss.*

And you likely also need this ghost pendant.

There never can be enough tiara stories. (subscription needed)

Holiday shopping is important, but remember that customer relationships are year-round, Retail Touchpoints said.

Podcast Queue

Zulaikha Aziz from Mazahri Jewelry chats with A Thousand Facets.

The Business of Watches highlights New York Watch Week.

The Materialist gets into it with serial entrepreneur Lisa Yamner.

The first episode of the Antique Jewellery Historian talks to author Serena Kutchinsky about her new book, her father, and the golden egg that changed everything.

Everything worth investing in starts with R, according to the new Biased Cuts podcast.

Video Yaya

Take a gander at Love Is a Gift, the latest Tiffany & Co. holiday campaign with actress Amanda Seyfried.

GIA asked more gemologists to share their favorite gems, jewelry, and carvings.

(Photo: Getty Images)