GIA, Gübelin Confirm Ethiopia as New Source of Paraiba Tourmaline
The GIA and the Gübelin Gem Lab have confirmed that Ethiopia is a new source of copper-bearing tourmaline that meets the widely accepted definition...
Samsung Ordered to Pay Swatch $11.6M in Smartwatch Trademark Dispute
A London court has ordered Samsung Electronics to pay Swatch Group $11.6 million in damages over smartwatch watch-face apps that replicated the...
Most Americans Don’t Know What Their Gold Jewelry Is Worth
The gold chain tucked away in a dresser drawer, the inherited bracelet that hasn’t been worn in years, the ring forgotten in a safe deposit box:...
India Unveils Road Map to Grow Jewelry Exports to $100 Billion by 2040
India’s government and jewelry industry have adopted a long-term strategy aimed at increasing gem and jewelry exports to $100 billion by 2040 by...
Swiss Watch Exports to U.S. Jump 26.5% in July
Exports of Swiss watches to the United States surged 26.5% in July, making the U.S. the leading driver of growth for the Swiss watch industry during...
Okavango Diamond Company Appoints Yoram Dvash as Chairman
Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) has appointed Yoram Dvash as chairman of its board, the company announced Aug. 19.
The Botswana government-owned...
The Plumb Club Elects 2026-27 Board, Names Steven Lerche President
The Plumb Club has elected Goldstar LLC’s Steven Lerche as president, making him the youngest person ever to lead the 43-year-old jewelry supplier...
Jewelers Mutual CEO Scott Murphy to Retire
Jewelers Mutual Group announced that chief executive officer Scott Murphy will retire at the end of 2026 after leading the company for 12 years. The...
Pandora Raises 2026 Outlook After Growth in Second Quarter
Pandora reported 3% organic growth in the second quarter and has raised its financial outlook for 2026, according to a company announcement released...
NDC’s Pepper Bets on World Diamond Day Model to Reignite Demand
The inaugural World Diamond Day campaign last spring demonstrated how the natural diamond industry can generate consumer interest when it speaks with...