Lugano Diamonds CEO, Cofounder Exits Amid Internal Investigation

Lugano Diamonds cofounder and CEO Moti Ferder has left the high-end jeweler as owner Compass Diversified (CODI) conducts an internal investigation...

De Beers Shutting Down Lightbox, Its Lab-Grown Diamond Business

Seven years after its introduction sent shock waves through the industry, De Beers is closing the Lightbox lab-grown diamond business. (more…)

Sell More by Using These Fun Facts With Clients

Fun facts are pieces of useful information that go beyond nickel knowledge. They are intended as edutainment—stimulating conversation that teaches...

3 New Can’t-Miss Collections at JCK Las Vegas 2025

One reason JCK Las Vegas remains such an important hub for the international fine jewelry trade is because the show offers a truly diverse range of...

GIA U.S. Labs Again Accepting Overseas Gems, but the Stones Can’t Stay

GIA's labs in New York City and Carlsbad, Calif., are again accepting shipments from overseas clients, (more…)

Suzanne Kalan’s Tech Ring Jackets Wake Up Wellness Wearables

Wellness rings are getting a glow-up thanks to designer Suzanne Kalan, who says she wanted to use diamond bands to ensure these tech accessories are...

Consumers Widely Accept Lab-Grown Diamonds, Even If Fewer Prefer Them

A substantial majority of U.S. consumers are willing to buy lab-grown diamonds, although fewer of those consumers than in the past consider lab-grown...

Rapaport Group Gets New CEO as Founder Takes “Step Back”

The Rapaport Group of companies has appointed Dan Mano CEO. (more…)

Botswana Says It’s Confident De Beers Will Find Buyer

Botswana’s vice president said he’s hopeful that De Beers will find a buyer soon—a surprising vote of confidence for a sales process that has...

Bling of Fire: Johnny Cash’s Jewelry Going Up for Sale

Fine jewelry connected to the legendary “Man in Black,” Johnny Cash, will be among the rare items offered in an upcoming auction hosted by Karats...

Two HB Antwerp Cofounders Step Down As Managing Directors

Rafael Papismedov and Shai de Toledo, two of the cofounders of HB Antwerp, have announced they are stepping down as managing directors of the...