Gareth Penny: Natural Diamond Industry Faces “Real Crisis,” Outlines 8-Point Plan

In a speech before the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) on Friday, Sept. 4, Gareth Penny called on the jewelry industry to answer younger...

Is the Princess Cut Making a Comeback?

Look who's back: The princess cut is ready for a rally, and designers and manufacturers say its sharp, architectural lines may be the reason. In...

GDTO’s Hurwitz: The Real Industry Challenge is Gen Z, Not Defeating Lab-Grown

Two years in, the Grown Diamond Trade Organization (GDTO) has expanded slowly but the group uniting lab-grown diamond growers, manufacturers, and...

Kinn Studio Revamps Vow Bridal Line With a Focus on Lifelong Ring Redesign

Kinn Studio founder and CEO Jennie Yoon reworked its Vow bridal collection with a new angle that encourages clients to refresh their engagement ring...

How Casual Carats Grew Through Influencers, Partnerships, and Lab-Grown Diamonds

Casual Carats' approach to lab-grown diamonds as fun fashion and a partnership with jewelry influencer and retailer Stephanie Gottlieb has the...

Signet Amps Up Blue Nile’s Luxury Team with Pam Cloud Appointment

Pam Cloud's appointment to president of Blue Nile further establishes the company as a white-glove retailer with expertise in merchandising,...

How The Natural Diamond Council Plans to Win Over Consumers

This week, Amber Pepper, CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) outlined the group’s latest marketing plans in an industry presentation...

Q&A: Swarovski’s Sindhu Culas on Divas, Gen Z, and Diamond Fun

Sindhu Culas (pictured), who became Swarovski’s North American president in January, says if you want to know where the brand is headed, look at...

Anglo American CEO Says De Beers Sale Is Almost Done but Won’t Name Buyer

Anglo American is nearing the end of its efforts to sell De Beers, Anglo CEO Duncan Wanblad said in a television interview on Thursday, though he...

Jewelers Weigh In on Madison Beer’s “Massive” Cushion-Cut Engagement Ring

Pop singer Madison Beer’s engagement ring from NFL quarterback Justin Herbert has the power to become the next celebrity trend, with jewelry...