Technology

Lucara Sells Clara Rough Sales Platform

Lucara has sold the Clara rough diamond sales platform to the HRA Group, which developed the technology, and Eira Thomas (pictured), Lucara's former...

What Are Digital Storefronts—and Why Is Signet So Psyched About Them?

Let's say you're an engagement ring customer. You go to your local jewelry store and see a few items you like, (more…)

New Ways Gemologists Are Identifying Lab-Grown Diamonds

Experienced diamond cutters and gemologists are improving their ability to identify certain lab-grown diamonds with loupes and microscopes. How have...

Amish Shah Wants Lab-Grown and Natural Diamond Industries to Work Together

As an influential voice in lab-grown diamonds, ALTR and J’evar founder Amish Shah (pictured) says the jewelry industry needs to take its...

Jewelry Manufacturing Symposium: “An Incredible Event for Learning and Networking”

Organizers and attendees of this week's Jewelry Symposium for the Advancement of Jewelry Manufacturing Technology say it sparked healthy debate...

Phillips to Auction 10 Exceptional Pocket Watches

Starting next month, Phillips will sell 10 pocket watches that have been part of a private collection for decades, (more…)

The Jewelry Symposium Returns With Tech Education and Networking

Take TED-style education and a networking extravaganza filled with friends and colleagues who love to problem-solve for one another, and you have the...

Park City Speakers Challenge Industry’s Approach to Tech, Consumer Trends

At Conversations in Park City—an Oct. 13–15 event billed as a jewelry industry thought leader retreat—participants were advised to explore...

Bäumer Vendôme’s NFT Program Blends Jewelry and Tech

As a challenge to himself and to the fine jewelry industry, Lorenz Bäumer says he is bringing the worlds of luxury and technology together in a NFT...