Why Red Is Emerging as the Jewelry Trade’s Most Compelling Color Story for 2026

While Pantone’s Color of the Year has long served as a facto guide to the gemstone hues expected to trend in any given year, it’s safe to say the...

Ethical Gem Fair and OJB Experience Return to Tucson’s Scottish Rite Cathedral

For the third year in a row, Tucson’s Scottish Rite Cathedral will host back-to-back fairs during the gem shows when the Ethical Gem Fair (Jan....

Shop the Tucson Gem Shows Like a Jeweler

There’s only one way to shop the Tucson gem shows—with a wide-open mind. That’s the takeaway from two recent conversations we had with...

Sparks Fly in the Arizona Desert

From Feb. 1 to 3, the Centurion show returns to the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix. In addition to featuring a musical performance by Train, the...

Shiny & New: 9 Must-See Jewels Debuting at Melee NY

It’s fair to say that the Saks Global bankruptcy saga has many of our industry’s small, independent designers responding with a mix of anxiety,...

Registration Now Open for 2026 JCK Show

Registration is officially open for this year's JCK Las Vegas, which returns to the Venetian Expo from May 29 to June 1. (more…)

Be on the Lookout for These Tucson Treasures

Whether you’re on the hunt for intriguing gemstones in special cuts, elegant gold jewels, or pieces that incorporate both (more…)

Tariffs, Tight Spending, and a Cautious Outlook in Tucson

It’s beginning to look a lot like Tucson. With the gem shows just weeks away, we decided to check in with Stuart Robertson (more…)

Inside a West Hollywood Preview of Tucson’s Hottest Colored Stones

In mid-December, Alissa Matkovich, founder and CEO of Stacked, hosted a luncheon at a private club in West Hollywood to introduce some of her best...

At This Gem Show, the Kids Get a Front-Row Seat to the Sparkle

If you’re bringing the family to Tucson this year for the city’s annual gem shows, take note of the kid-friendly attractions at the Tucson Gem...