Jewelry News & Trends

Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Will Comfort You—or Make You Hungry

The Pantone Color Institute announced its Color of the Year for 2025: Mocha Mousse (17-1230), a “warming rich brown hue” that Pantone says...

DiCuore Diamonds Founder Seeks to Uplift Other Cancer Survivors

DiCuore Diamonds’ new capsule collection Survivor tells a story of hope, as designer Daniela Sokolowski is in remission from breast cancer and says...

Baltimore Jeweler Joao Cesar Dies

Joao Cesar, a leading Baltimore jeweler who practiced his craft for more than 60 years, died earlier this year, on March 31. He was 84. (more…)

Dec. 6 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Google Trends show lab diamond spike. Jeweler creates ring with material from Apollo 11 spacecraft. And a Houston jeweler’s daughter’s...

Mateo’s Pearl Clusters Are Pure Holiday Sophistication

Pearls are an anytime kind of gem, from special occasions to everyday dressing. But there's something special about pearls during the holiday season,...

Signet Sees “Strong” Black Friday, But “Slower” Engagement Recovery Than Expected

Signet saw "strong" sales over Black Friday, though its much-touted “engagement recovery” is happening slower than expected, the company's chief...

Indian Industry Wants Country to Follow FTC Lab-Grown Diamond Guides

India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has endorsed the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) guidelines for lab-grown...

The Kimberley Process Has Failed at Its One Job. Let It Do Something Else.

In mid-November, the Kimberley Process (KP) lifted its embargo against the Central African Republic (CAR); there's a good backgrounder here. In this...