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...

Mikimoto Sheds Light on L’éclat, a Celestial High Jewelry Collection

Introduced during the current Paris Haute Couture Week, the L'éclat collection adds bold color combinations to archival Mikimoto designs to express...

Pandora Teams With Stylist Harry Lambert for Freshwater Pearl Collection

The world’s largest jewelry brand has joined forces with one of the fashion industry’s most elite stylists for its latest release. (more…)

Britt’s Pick: Melanie Georgacopoulos’ Eclipse Chain Necklace

Greek jeweler Melanie Georgacopoulos’ latest collection, Eclipse, is a study in contrast—both visually and conceptually. Anchored in black and...

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....

Roseate Reintroduces Angela Cummings With New Pearl-Laden Collab

The new collaboration between legendary designer Angela Cummings and Roseate founder Pamela Cloud is based on their mutual respect, shared history...

A Veteran Pearl Dealer on Riding Today’s Market Wave

Since founding Baggins in 2002, Anil Maloo, a third-generation pearl jeweler, has experienced a pearl boom like the one we’re in only once before....

From Classic to Cutting-Edge, These 3 New Collections Give Pearls a Modern Makeover

This season, pearls continue to perform as designers reinterpret the classic gem through unexpected pairings and modern forms. From Marei New...

How a Los Angeles Pearl E-Tailer Turned Livestreaming Into Surefire Sales

During the pandemic, loads of people discovered livestreaming. Whether it was a concert, religious service, or opera performance, millions of people...

5 Pearl Rings That Showcase the Organic Gem’s Surprising Versatility

In early 2020, many pearl retailers noted a surprising development in the pearl trade: Celebrities, such as Emma Stone, were getting engaged with...