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Stuller Sees Red for 2026 and Names Other Top Trends
Pantone may have gone neutral with its 2026 Color of the Year, but industry manufacturer Stuller went in a completely opposite direction, naming Signature Red as its pick.
Marie Lichtenberg Looks to Trend (Again) With Leather
With gold and silver prices reaching all-time highs, other materials could gain traction in 2026 as jewelry designers try to keep costs in line. Marie Lichtenberg is embracing leather—but in her traditional cheeky style, she says she’s doing so not for its price but for its beauty.
Desert Diamonds: The Newest Trend in Natural Diamond Jewelry
On Oct. 3, De Beers Group debuted a major natural diamond campaign meant to drive consumer awareness and desire and to promote retail engagement. The campaign, undersigned “A Diamond Is Forever,” highlights the color spectrum of natural diamonds, drawing inspiration from the colors of the desert landscape. Including white diamonds, the palette celebrates warmer white…
Jan. 16 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
Hi, everyone. I’ll be giving a talk about the industry’s challenges in 2026 at the Continental Buying Group show, in Aventura, Fla., on Tuesday, Jan. 20, right after breakfast. If any of you reading this will be there, please say hello. This week: Amazon plans Walmart-size superstore. TraxNYC brawl becomes a viral hit. And should…
“Massive” 41.82 Ct. Blue Diamond Found in South Africa
Petra Diamonds has uncovered a 41.82 ct. blue diamond at the famed Cullinan mine in South Africa, and experts say it’s poised to become one of the most important blue gems ever found.
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“Massive” 41.82 Ct. Blue Diamond Found in South Africa
Petra Diamonds has uncovered a 41.82 ct. blue diamond at the famed Cullinan mine in South Africa, and experts say it’s poised to become one of the most important blue gems ever found.
Diamond Industry Legend Louis Glick Dies
Louis “Louie” Glick, a widely respected New York dealer who was an early promoter of yellow diamonds, died on Jan. 10. He was 102.
5 Essential Laboratory-Grown Diamond Truths
Shoppers who visit Erik Runyan Jewelers in Camas, Washington, are looking for something special, says fourth-generation owner Erik Runyan. In many cases, they want something customized and totally unique. “There’s a lot of demand for custom design,” he says. “We probably have 30 custom jobs at any one time.” About 30 percent of Runyan’s business…
Pandora Calls U.S. Holiday Sales Below Expectations
Pandora downgraded its fiscal guidance for 2025 last week, after sales took a hit from decreased holiday shopping traffic in the United States.
Cast Returns With High Hopes and a New Jewelry Design
After a quick rise and abrupt closing, fine jewelry brand Cast has returned in a new version and is rebuilding its staff, setting up trunk show appearances, and introducing jewelry designs.
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