Former AGS Lab Director Pete Yantzer Dies
George Peter (“Pete”) Yantzer, the founding director of the American Gem Society's (AGS) grading lab, died on Jan. 10, according to a story in...
Jewelers Mutual Group Acquires EventGuard
Jewelers Mutual Group (JM) has acquired EventGuard, an event insurance provider that was previously a division of the insurance company...
Hublot and Yohji Yamamoto Collaborate on Limited-Edition All-Black Watch
Once again partnering with Japanese fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto, Hublot has unveiled the Classic Fusion All Black Camo watch. (more…)
Social Media Updates: January 2026
Pinterest To Acquire tvScientific
Pinterest announced it is set to acquire tvScientific, a connected TV (CTV) performance advertising platform. "For...
2026 Golden Globes Jewelry: Diamonds Dominate and Brooches Bloom
Film and television stars at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards gave a jewelry masterclass, decked out in antique and colored diamonds that made the...
2026 Jewelers’ Choice Awards Voting Guide
Check out the 2026 Jewelers’ Choice Awards Voting Guide here and vote for your favorites by February 8 on the Jewelers’ Choice Awards website.
Mom-and-Pop Jewelers Enjoyed a (Mostly) Strong 2025
Independent jewelry stores in the U.S. generally saw good business during 2025—though their sales increases slowed a bit during the holidays,...
Ana Khouri Scores the Gem Award for High Jewelry Excellence
Designer Ana Khouri (pictured) will receive the 2026 Gem Award for High Jewelry Excellence at the Jewelers of America's 24th annual Gem Awards...
BuDhaGirl Adds French Jewelry Brands to Form Zen Collective
Jewelry company BuDhaGirl has leveled up as a lifestyle brand, acquiring two French jewelry lines, Kumali and ShanShan, and creating a holding...
Jan. 9 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
This week: Who’s to blame for the sad state of Saks? Diamond District rivals get into a brawl. And a jeweler tries to sell the world’s largest...