5 Jewelers Talk Lost Rings, Stolen Heirlooms, and Dealer’s Remorse

A burglary. Misplaced heirlooms. Favorite rings or pendants left on a beach or an airplane. Every jeweler has a story of how a client, friend, or...

Jewelry Designer McKenzie Liautaud Scarfs Up Martha’s Vineyard

High summer is far from winding down in the shopping districts of Martha's Vineyard, the famed New England destination island located seven miles off...

Spinel’s Moment Keeps Building

In 2007, the discovery of a deposit of jumbo-size pinkish-red spinel crystals in the Mahenge district in Tanzania started a rush for the gem. Now,...

How I Got Here: Amélie Huynh Evolved From Chaumet Intern to Brand Founder

Amélie Huynh recalls it was love from the start: She saw that silver, rose-shaped ring and fell not for its dainty femininity but for its dark,...

Britt’s Pick: Marli’s Tip-Top Glow Bracelet

Summer as we know it is coming to an end, but that's no reason to abandon color. Marli's Tip-Top Glow bracelet takes inspiration from the colorful...

K-Shaped Luxury: Trends to Help You Navigate Jewelry’s Split Market

In late July, I traveled to Louisville, Ky., to deliver a trends presentation at the IJO Louisville show (and, yes, sample some bourbon, of course!)....

At IJO Louisville, Color Takes Center Stage

At the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) Louisville show in late July, colored stone vendors serving independent retailers doubled down on the...

Cord Necklaces Are Having a Moment

Cord necklaces—in leather, rubber, velvet, or silk—were ubiquitous at the Las Vegas jewelry shows. The rationale seemed obvious: Designers...

A Curator’s Take on the Vegas Shows

You might describe Rosena Sammi as a professional juggler. Not only is she the founder of The Jewelry Edit, a fine fashion jewelry e-tailer...

From Mourning Jewelry to Modern Keepsakes: Lockets Resurface at Jewelry Week

Jewelers are channeling Victorian energy this season with a slew of locket styles that feature all the sentimentality of the age-old jewelry staple,...