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Pandora Switching CEOs Ahead of Schedule
Pandora’s new CEO, Berta de Pablos-Barbier, will step into the role on Jan. 1, two months earlier than expected, the company announced today.
Bonhams’ New U.S. Flagship Set for February Opening
On Feb. 9, 2026, Bonhams will open its new U.S. headquarters at the landmark Steinway Hall, 111 W. 57th St. in Manhattan.
Desert Diamonds: The Newest Trend in Natural Diamond Jewelry
On Oct. 3, De Beers Group debuted a major natural diamond campaign meant to drive consumer awareness and desire and to promote retail engagement. The campaign, undersigned “A Diamond Is Forever,” highlights the color spectrum of natural diamonds, drawing inspiration from the colors of the desert landscape. Including white diamonds, the palette celebrates warmer white…
Pinterest Predicts 2026’s Top Trends
It’s my favorite time of year—the holidays, yes, but also the release of Pinterest’s annual trends forecast for the upcoming year. According to the platform, we’re looking at a whole lot of throwbacks, comforting nostalgia, and self-expression for 2026.
S.T. Dupont’s Mini Sharpie Necklace Puts the Fun in Functional
“Making your mark” takes on new meaning with S.T. Dupont’s latest jewelry innovation—its Marker necklace is aimed at that creative thinker, maker, or artist who always needs a pen on hand.
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Supplier News: Week of Dec. 15
Scholarships Available for Jewelry Symposium The Jewelry Symposium (TJS) is now accepting applications from students and aspiring jewelers for scholarships to attend its 2026 event dedicated to the advancement of jewelry manufacturing technology, taking place May 16-19, 2026, in Metro Detroit. “The attrition of skilled labor in the fine jewelry industry makes an event like…
Three New Jewelry Books Made for Holiday Gifting
If you’re looking for excellent—if heavy—stocking stuffers to fill out your selection of affordable (but make it jewelry) gifts this holiday, look no further than the three wonderful tomes highlighted below, guaranteed to resonate with younger shoppers. Costume Jewelry Since the 17th century, women with more style than means have adorned themselves in jewelry made from…
How Croghan’s Jewel Box Is Bridging Jewelry Buyers From Boomers to Gen Z
For nearly 120 years, Croghan’s Jewel Box has been a fixture on the Charleston, S.C., retail scene, selling jewelry to residents and tourists alike. In June, the retailer—the city’s oldest family-owned jewelry store—made a big move when it relocated to a larger storefront at 155 King Street (a 6,000-square-foot, two-story flagship, no less), just a…
5 Essential Laboratory-Grown Diamond Truths
Shoppers who visit Erik Runyan Jewelers in Camas, Washington, are looking for something special, says fourth-generation owner Erik Runyan. In many cases, they want something customized and totally unique. “There’s a lot of demand for custom design,” he says. “We probably have 30 custom jobs at any one time.” About 30 percent of Runyan’s business…
Why Jewelry May Become Fashion’s Fastest-Growing Category
Jewelry has “defied the luxury slowdown” and is poised to be the fasting-growing business within fashion during the next few years, according to a new report on “The State of Fashion 2026,” from consultancy McKinsey & Co. and website The Business of Fashion (BoF).
Hamilton Jewelers Makes Merriment an Art With 2025 Holiday Events
Hamilton Jewelers is taking its holiday celebrations up a notch this year, adding in-store and even yacht-based experiences to its roster of events, trunk shows, and charitable fund-raising efforts.
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