Cadar Welcomes New York City Into Its Garden-Inspired Boutique

Cadar founder and creative director Michal Kadar has fabricated what she calls a "secret garden" in her brand's first boutique, simulating that...

Jennifer Hopf Promoted to JCK Show Event Director

JCK has promoted Jennifer Hopf (pictured) to event director of its industry-leading annual show in Las Vegas. (more…)

Tiffany Vet Jeffrey Bennett to Head IGI North America

Jeffrey Bennett, who spent over 20 years at Tiffany & Co., has joined the International Gemological Institute (IGI) as president of its North...

Jewelry Marketer Ann Marie Glynn Dies

Ann Marie Glynn, a well-regarded jewelry marketer, publicist, and educator, died on Nov. 3. She was 64. (more…)

How I Got Here: Keira Wraae Stewart Trades Fashion for Fine at ætla

A series of life events pushed Keira Wraae Stewart out on her own in the jewelry industry: She turned 30, left a prestigious job at Vivienne...

A Titanium Ring Honoring Ukraine’s Past Shines in a Time of War

In the spring of 2024, Anton Boyko, a self-taught jeweler from Kyiv, was recovering from a spinal surgery and preparing to join the Azov regiment, a...

Father and Son Jewelers Killed Chasing Thief

Faustino Alamo Dominguez, 63, and Luis Angel Alamo, 25, the father-and-son owners of Chicago jewelry store Joyeria Angelo, were shot and killed Nov....

Swarovski Cutting 400 Jobs at Austrian Headquarters

Swarovski is cutting 400 jobs at its Wattens, Austria, headquarters, according to press reports. (more…)

James Avery’s Reissued Archival Designs Thrill Fans

James Avery Artisan Jewelry embarked on a grand experiment this year: Every month, the beloved Texas-based brand has brought back one of its archival...

Lab-Grown Browns Increasingly Mixed With Naturals: GSI

As De Beers amps up its campaign for the mostly brown-hued and off-color Desert Diamonds, grading lab Gemological Science International (GSI) says...