News & Trends

ondon--Gemfields has announced that its auction of predominantly higher quality emeralds from the Kagem mine in Zambia has been postponed until February due to India’s recent demonetization policy. The gemstone miner and marketer originally was...

The Pantone Spring 2017 Fashion Color Report provides an overview of designers’ color choices in their new clothing collections. It’s important that jewelers know these seasonal choices, so they can help customers successfully color-block...

Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn sales of Magnificent Jewels generated a total revenue of US$ 79,172,226; selling 80% of the jewels offered by lot and 84% by value. The auction house said that 35% of...

Emoji jewels are one of Jane Basch’s go-to looks, but the latest offerings from this Hollywood, Fla.–based jeweler required divine inspiration to debut. Enter the Be Inspired collection of literal looks, like symbolic hand...

Scene-stealers for the ballroom to the boardroom If you have customers in need of a big look this holiday season, Graziela Gems has got you covered. For those that seek jewelry to steal the scene, you’ll...

TREND GAME Twice as Nice Two-tone jewels are riding a new wave of popularity. Their appeal is apparent for value seekers who want more oomph than silver alone provides, while gold-kissed styles can also help lure...

Muhammad Ali’s daughter shows off lab-grown diamond, reactions to “Real Is Rare,” and other stories on the industry’s radar this week: - ABN Amro report: Diamond market outlook is improving. Diavik lays off 51 employees. - Three Stuller...

Merlin Diamonds Ltd announced earlier this week that it successfully completed the de-watering of the Kaye open pit area which is part of the Merlin diamond mine in the Northern Territory of Australia. The...

floral diamond earringst’s officially chilly here in the Northeast, but floral-motif jewels can help keep clients’ thoughts on warmer weather. Check out these five new flower-inspired styles that could help shoppers endure the cold...

JCK’s Diamond Wednesday roundup of stories that have the trade talking Indian broker defrauds suppliers, are lab-grown diamonds really cheaper, and other stories on the industry’s radar this week. - Indian broker defrauds suppliers of millions. - CNBC looks...