GIA Appoints New Chief Information Technology Officer

Neil Jadhav has been appointed chief information technology officer at GIA, where he will lead digital information and security efforts....

Opsydia Names New Chairman

Opsydia, the Oxford, England–based company which has developed laser inscription technology for gems and jewelry, named Nigel Vaughan chairman....

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...

How I Got Here: Madeline Fraser Says Her Mom’s Advice (and Ring) Inspired Gemist

While Madeline Fraser (above) was starting her jewelry technology company Gemist, she also was building a homestead-inspired, five-acre farm with her...

Jewelers Mutual Opening North Carolina Office

Jewelers Mutual Group will establish an office in the high-tech hub of Raleigh, N.C., where the insurance company will develop data-driven solutions...

Can a Necklace Be Your Friend?

During the pandemic, when we were kept apart from our friends and relatives, loneliness became a common affliction. (more…)

The Jewelry Symposium Offers Scholarships to Attend May Event

The Jewelry Symposium, with three industry sponsors, has created a scholarship program for students and early-career jewelry professionals to attend...

Traceable Natural Diamonds Are the Star of Clear Cut x Tracr Collab

The Clear Cut founder Olivia Landau says her company's partnership with Tracr is another step in her commitment to creating a more transparent future...

These Earrings Can Monitor Your Temperature

University of Washington (UW) researchers have developed the thermal earring, a new wearable they say outperforms smartwatches in measuring a...

Lizzie Fortunato Debuts Innovative Resale Program Re-Jeweled

With their new Re-Jeweled experience, the twin sisters behind jewelry and accessories brand Lizzie Fortunato say they are proud to be pioneers in...

The Jewelers’ Assist App Looks to Make Jewelry Production Easier

Jack Hillel founded Yaakov Hillel Jewelry in 2008, debuting with handmade, nature-inspired jewels in 24k gold. The brand was a winner in the 2009 JCK...