The world of gemstone trading is entering a transformative phase, and I am proud to share the news of a groundbreaking collaboration between the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and RapNet, the ...

As we embark on a new year filled with promise and opportunity, I hope the holiday season brought joy and optimism for the year ahead. The jewelry industry continues to navigate a shifting landscape, ...

The Responsible Jewellery Council is again looking for a leader after Melanie Grant announced she would step down as executive director after two years. Grant took over at the standards organization ...

With her Hamburger and Youtensil rings, bicycle-chain necklace, and now Crayola crayon bracelets, Nadine Ghosn never ceases to amuse, drawing on recognizable objects for her quirky, tongue-in-cheek ...

Swiss watch exports fell 5% year on year in December amid a downturn in the luxury segment in China and Hong Kong and weak demand in all major markets. Shipments of luxury timepieces dropped to CHF ...

The sky-high price of gold was arguably one the biggest fine-jewelry stories of 2024, smashing records repeatedly throughout the year. Jewelry companies have experimented with strategies to combat ...

Comfort. Warmth. Simple pleasures. These are what the trend forecasters at Pantone believe we will all be seeking in 2025, and the shade they believe best captures this zeitgeist is Mocha Mousse, a ...

A captivating gemstone grabbed headlines at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York this past December. The 16.53-carat Brazilian alexandrite was the center stone of a ring that sold for ...

Botswana President Duma Boko announced that the country was close to finalizing a new agreement with De Beers, with only a few minor issues left to resolve. Speaking to Reuters at the World Economic ...

The global diamond industry is experiencing its deepest crisis in history. The sharp decline in demand and polished-diamond prices, which began in late 2022 and intensified throughout 2023 and 2024, ...

The jeweled watch is a hard-to-define segment of the timepiece market, coming in small quantities and often on a made-to-order or bespoke basis. Marie-Laure Cerede, Cartier’s director of design for ...

Gemstones in the 2- to 5-carat range are having a moment. According to leading dealers, this size bracket is emerging as the sweet spot for buyers. “This is the perfect size for gemstone buyers, ...