Independent jewelry stores in the U.S. generally saw good business during 2025—though their sales increases slowed a bit during the holidays, according to figures compiled by Tenoris, an industry analytics service.
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Designer Ana Khouri (pictured) will receive the 2026 Gem Award for High Jewelry Excellence at the Jewelers of America’s 24th annual Gem Awards ceremony in March.
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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…
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