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....
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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...
The Journey to Jewels: Designer Emily Kuvin on Building Her Namesake Line
Emily Kuvin's path to jewelry design has been anything but linear. (more…)
Britt’s Pick: Omi Privé’s Zoisite and Garnet Ring
Zoisite is not a gem you hear about every day. (more…)
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...
Blue Diamond Estimated at $3M to $5.5M Leads Bonhams’ New York Jewels Sale
On Dec. 8, Bonhams will bring a 3.13 ct. fancy vivid blue diamond (pictured at top) to auction, positioning the stone—which carries a presale...
Jewelry Steals Every Scene in Over-the-Top Hulu Series ‘All’s Fair’
If you’re not watching Hulu’s All’s Fair, you’re missing out on one of television's wildest legal procedurals ever as well as some...
Julia Griffith Becomes SSEF’s Head of Education
Julia Griffith, founder of the Gem Academy and an educator with Gem-A, has joined the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) as head of education....
Social Media Updates: November 2025
TikTok Officially Launches Bulletin Board
TikTok had extended its bulletin board messaging feature to all users, after making it available on only...