Christie’s to Auction Iris Apfel’s Iconic Jewelry

Colorful bangles, highly embellished necklaces, turquoise jewels, and, of course, eyeglasses are among the personal possessions of late style icon...

Pioneering Gemologist Henry A. Hänni Dies

Henry A. Hänni, former director of the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) and a pioneer in the field of gemology, died on Jan. 9. He was 80....

Sold-Out Trade Show VicenzaOro Brings the Heat in January

Opening later this week in Italy, VicenzaOro, the first international jewelry show of 2025, sets a positive tone for the industry’s outlook this...

Where Does Social Media Go From Here?

For not the first time, Meta has made waves with its user base. (more…)

Supplier News: Week of Jan. 13

Virginia Jewelers' Raffle Benefits Children's Hospital A group of jewelers in Richmond, Va., raised $25,950 for the Children's Hospital of Richmond...

“We Lost Everything”: L.A. Jewelers Cope With Loss as Industry Helps

Jewelry companies and trade groups have reacted quickly in raising funds to assist those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires—which includes a...

IGI India Purchases Netherlands, Belgium Labs

On Dec. 23, the newly public International Gemological Institute (IGI) purchased its Netherlands and Belgium labs, bringing all the IGIs worldwide...

Pomellato Reimagines Some ’90s-Era Best Sellers

A lot of great things hailed from, or had their heyday, in the 1990s: choker necklaces, Lisa Frank school supplies, NSYNC—and for Italian jewelry...

Jan. 10 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

We wish all the best to our friends, colleagues, and everyone else in Los Angeles right now. Our thoughts are with you. Stay safe. For those...

Jewelry Businesses Destroyed in L.A. Area Wildfires

Several jewelry stores are among the 2,000 structures reported to have been destroyed by the unchecked Los Angeles area wildfires, which have killed...