This week: Is Tiffany planning a collab with Nike? The diamond angles to the Adani meltdown. And there’s a collector’s market for loupes. All below.
How independent jewelers did in 2022
National Retail Federation says Valentine’s Day spending to increase
Swiss watch industry has record-breaking year
– The luxe watch bubble pops
– Chrono24’s top watch brands
Brands weigh costs against popularity of watch fairs
– Watch industry calendar returns to normal
Biggest-ever VicenzaOro fair concludes on high note
The lab-grown diamond industry wants to stop using Rap list—but probably won’t
– Gary Roskin on Rapaport’s lab-grown rant
De Beers North America downsizes operations
John Hardy appoints new CEO
Caryl Capeci to head Starboard Cruise’s jewelry division
Responsible Jewellery Council hires journalist as executive director
Kevin Lane joins Martin Flyer as VP
Herco founder reflects on retirement, company sale
After buying watch, investor Bill Ackman buys stake in Bremont
Anna Zuckerman names new president and CEO
TheRealReal names new CEO
Kohl’s close to naming permanent CEO
Adamas One hires industry veteran for jewelry line
Birks endures tough holiday season
What will happen to Natural Diamond Council following Alrosa departure?
AGTA forms committee to standardize industry sustainability terms
Instagram releases its 2023 trend report
DOJ sues Google over digital ad dominance
Florida jewelry store owes more than $40,000, lawsuit claims
Pennsylvania jewelry store closes, leaving customers in the lurch
Ukraine war robs Surat of its sparkle
– Who profits from Russian diamond sales?
Report calls Indian businessman (and former diamond trader) Gautam Adani a con
– Diamond connections here, here, and here
– Adani Group response
Indian government conducts raids to crack down on hallmarked jewelry
De Beers accused of tax malpractice
Ekati says 12,000-liter diesel spill was a typo
New method used to help rehab Argyle mine
Tiffany buys some of Argyle’s last diamonds
Tiffany rumored to be collaborating with Nike
Lee Michaels set to open 10th store
Watch, jewelry aficionados start to collect loupes
Indian company gets Guinness record for blinged-out watch
Robbins Brothers offers rings based on celebrity engagements (video)
Lil Baby ices out two new pendants
Katie Holmes is now a statement jewelry woman
Antwerp bids farewell to Rajesh Chandrakant Gandhi
Victorians mourned with vulcanized rubber jewelry
Scientists create jewelry out of chaos theory
Can diamonds make a good insurance policy?
Media Watch
Jeweler tells The Sun how to buy cheap diamond engagement rings
The New York Times on a new building in Miami jewelry district, Skydiamond, selling rough diamonds, and the beauty of opals
Financial Times on coin watches, spinel, Gem X
From the Blog
The Lab-Grown Diamond Industry Wants to Stop Using the Rap List—but Probably Won’t
From the Podcast
The Jewelry District, Episode 87: Guest Dave Bindra
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