U.S. Executive Order on Russian Diamonds Contains Few Specifics
President Biden signed an executive order on Dec. 22 that aims to keep diamonds mined in Russia but polished elsewhere from entering the United...
25 of the Best Jewelry Reads of 2023
At the end of every year, I like to spotlight my favorite articles from the past 12 months on jewelry and related topics that—shockingly—did not...
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...
Why Curious (and Conscientious) Designers Are Going Straight to the Source
Lauren Harwell Godfrey
If you spend any amount of time on Instagram, you might notice that a lot of jewelry designers have traveled to Africa and...
Put a Bow on 2023 With These Delightful Jewelry Designs
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G7 Sanctions May Require Blockchain Tracking of All Diamonds
Starting next September, any diamond over half a carat imported into a G7 country—including the United States—could be required to have its...
G7’s Russia Diamond Ban Will Cover Jewelry, Watches, Lab-Grown
On Dec. 17, the European Union (EU) released a statement detailing the new G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds—which answers some questions, but...
WD Lab Grown Diamonds Trustee Finds Assets
The bankruptcy trustee for WD Lab Grown Diamonds, which filed for Chapter 7 in October, has uncovered assets from the now-shuttered company, he wrote...
Introducing Renisis, Where Theater, Sculpture, and Jewelry Intersect
In its most artistic form, jewelry reveals the story and soul of its creator. For a modern example, look no further than Renisis, a luxury jewelry...
Petra Signs Deal to Sell Idled Diamond Mine
Petra Diamonds has announced it has signed a nonbinding term sheet with an undisclosed “interested party” for the sale of the Koffiefontein mine...
Rahaminov x Bucherer Paint the Town Pink, Yellow, and Sparkling White
Bucherer, the Swiss company best known for the watches it manufactures, is also a luxury retailer with a portfolio of boutiques across the globe....