De Beers’ Carbon-Neutral Mining Plan Moves to Next Step
De Beers Group’s research into a process that could possibly lead to carbon-neutral diamond mining has just received a grant in the amount of CAD...
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Green Looks Good on These Sustainable Jewels
Kermit the Frog sang, “It’s not easy being green,” and today, that phrase is about more than just the color.
Sustainability is top of mind...
Interview With David Yurman President Carol Pennelli
On July 29, David Yurman president Carol Pennelli (pictured) will receive a Visionary Award from the Women’s Jewelry Association. Here, the 17-year...
Belgian Diamond Research Center WTOCD’s Future in Doubt
Belgian industry group Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) will no longer provide “unrestricted” financial support for the Scientific and...
The Orii Smart Ring’s New Gesture Features Can Unchain Us From Our Phones
Built-in motion sensors are enabling smart ring Orii to become even more user-friendly.
The ring, designed and manufactured by Hong Kong startup...
The Hearts On Fire x Girls Inc. Capsule Is Really Well Done (Also, There Are Rubies)
Imagine you’re a maker of highly sought-after diamond jewelry, with representation in stores all over the country and pieces that regularly appear...
Britt’s Pick: Opal and Sapphire Necklace by Trésor
It’s been wonderfully fun seeing the massive amounts of creativity on display when looking through the myriad photos on Instagram that feature...
J.C. Penney Says Bankruptcy Not in the Cards
Following reports that it had hired advisers to restructure its debt, J.C. Penney issued a statement saying that it “has not hired any advisers to...
Jewelry Blogger Robyn Hawk Dies at 63
Robyn Hawk (pictured), a “serial blogger” who chronicled the jewelry business for several different sites and publications, died on July 16...
Retail Sales Were Up in June According to the National Retail Federation
Retail is on a roller-coaster ride this year, dipping up and down precipitously—but generally safely!—with some real velocity.
Last month at...