Princess Catherine Returns to BAFTAs in Historic Family Jewels

Catherine, Princess of Wales made her first appearance at the BAFTA Film Awards since 2023 over the weekend, opting for historic diamond jewels from...

Does De Beers’ Future Lie in Its Past?

Former De Beers CEO Gareth Penny’s 20-minute interview at last week's Mining Indaba conference in South Africa has gone the jewelry industry...

Feb. 13 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Are champagne diamonds a "flex”? Dave & Buster's may have hidden some crucial info about their hidden diamonds. And a debunking of...

Why the Founder of Jewelers Helping Jewelers Is Now Helping Immigrants

Even in an industry that has its share of characters, Aleah Arundale has always stood out. (more…)

Feb. 6 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Dubai puts polished diamonds on the blockchain. Paraíba tourmaline produces better returns than gold. And why is a government official...

How I Got Here: Alexandra Samit on Her Purposeful Pivot to Fine Jewelry

Ah, to be in high school again—a time when you might experience your first career inspirations, perhaps your first love. But if you’re Alexandra...

Show of Hands: Why This Jeweler Is Throwing a “Right-Hand Ring” Party

A Midwestern jeweler is proposing a new kind of Galentine’s Day event aimed at clients of any relationship status: the Right-Hand Ring Society....

Dainty or Dazzling, Diamonds Dominate Jewelry at Historic Grammy Awards

It was a Golden night at the 68th annual Grammy Awards, with historic wins for K-pop and other genres, but the jewelry story centered on diamonds,...

Metal Refiners Pause Take-Ins, Delay Payments

Gold and silver refiners are delaying payments and limiting purchases as they cope with an unprecedented surge of metal trade-ins spurred by record...

Jan. 30 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Should jewelers sell both lab-growns and naturals? The luxury smartwatch trend fizzles out. And a couple don't realize there's a diamond...