Walmart Names New CEO

John Furner, now the president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. division, will become Walmart’s global president and CEO on Feb. 1, 2026. (more…)

Responsible Jewellery Council Names Executive Director

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has named Purvi Shah (left), currently the head of ethical and sustainable value chains for De Beers, as its...

Industry Accountant Steven Merdinger Dies

Steven M. Merdinger, an accountant with many diamond and jewelry clients who was active in industry associations, died on Nov. 15. He was 71....

How I Got Here: Alice Chave on Giving Old Tech New Life as Jewelry

Alice Chave has an engineer’s analytical mind, so when faced with an ample supply of a product, she jumps to determining a use for it....

The Enduring Glamour of Platinum Brooches

Retailers take note: the brooch is back—and platinum is leading the charge. In light of growing interest in both vintage and contemporary brooch...

Menē Reimagines Platinum as Wearable Wealth

One of the many things that distinguish fine jewelry from other luxury goods is its ability to serve as portable wealth. Should the need arise,...

Sotheby’s, Phillips Withdraw Top Auction Diamonds

Both Sotheby’s and Phillips pulled the top diamonds from their auctions last week in Geneva, spokespeople for the companies confirmed to JCK....

Namibia Now Says It Wants De Beers Stake

Namibia’s cabinet has voted on a proposal for the country to take a stake in De Beers, according to a report in the Namibian Sun. (more…)

Robbins Brothers Looks to Future With Pasadena Flagship in a Historic Building

With its grand chandeliers, ornate 28-foot-high ceiling, and original 1928 murals, a historic landmark of Pasadena, Calif., has gotten a new shine as...

Lugano Diamonds Files for Chapter 11

Lugano Diamonds & Jewelry, the high-end chain whose financial statements were questioned earlier this year by its private equity owner, filed for...