Jewelry Lover and Author M.J. Rose Dies

Melissa Shapiro, who under the pseudonym M.J. Rose wrote novels rich in jewelry detail and expertise, died on Dec. 10. She was 71. (more…)

5 Essential Insights About Custom Design That I Learned From Ben Bridge

Last May, I had the great fortune of returning to India for the fifth time. I fell in love with the country over the course of four work trips that...

Gearys Opens Three-Level Rolex Boutique On Rodeo Drive

On the Wednesday after Thanksgiving, a new 6,200-square-foot Rolex boutique officially opened on world-famous Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Owned and...

Audemars Piguet CEO Says Watch Market Needs to Target Women

The watch market needs to do more to attract women consumers, Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta (pictured) said in an interview with Bloomberg....

Pew Report on Teens: YouTube, TikTok, IG Are Their Top Social Apps

The latest Pew research on teen social media use shows what you might expect, but the top platform cited in the survey is arguably not social media...

Criminals Increasingly Stealing Gold Jewelry as Value Soars, JSA Says

As the price of gold has soared past $2,500 an ounce (and continues to hover around $2,700), criminals are increasingly targeting stores that sell...

Yvonne Léon Embraces London With New Shop-in-Shop at Liberty

The new Yvonne Léon shop-in-shop at Liberty London expands the brand’s international presence while introducing new clients to Léon's work,...

Accredited Gemologists Association to Honor SSEF Director

Michael S. Krzemnicki, director of the Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF), will receive the 2024 Antonio C. Bonanno Award from the Accredited...

Dec. 13 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: De Beers hopes (industrial) lab-growns will boost its sale value. Gen Z's return to the malls. And the buzz about Selena Gomez’s...

Intriguingly Luxurious, Micah Antoni Is a Brand to Watch

Micah Antoni just made its entry into the market in early 2024, but you wouldn't know it's not a long-established jewelry brand based on its...