CIBJO Mulls Whether to Call Lab-Grown Diamonds “Synthetic”

CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, says it’s reexamining the question of what to call lab-grown diamonds, but contrary to some reports, it hasn’t made any decisions on the matter yet.

Halloween Forever: The Holiday’s Most Iconic Jewels

If you’re not already wired today on the candy meant for trick-or-treaters, I admire your willpower.

Custom Designs, Committed Craftspeople

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…