Plenty of four-year-olds will tell you that their favorite color is purple, a hue that’s linked to princesses, wizard caps, unicorn manes and magic crayons. As such, many will grow […]
Like all live industry events, Tucson Gem Week has changed and evolved throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. But this year’s packed lineup of shows in the Arizona desert (which kicks off […]
When jewelry historian and collector Kimberly Klosterman began collecting jewelry from the 1960s and 1970s, works from major talents of the day were easy to come by, and relatively cheap. […]
Because of the high value and highly portable nature of the merchandise, a jewelry store can be a tempting place for both prospective and current employees in need of quick […]
It has a name befitting its extraordinary qualities: The Enigma. And at 555.55 cts., it’s about the size of a plump clementine orange. Though it is indeed a diamond, it’s […]
Writing about trends and fashion in jewelry is Ashley Davis’ day job—she’s National Jeweler’s longtime senior fashion editor. But over the years, the Miami-based journalist has also raised thousands of […]
The youngest engagement ring shoppers out there are veering as far away from tradition as they possibly can. Yellow diamonds are having a moment. Jenny Yoon of Kinn Studio recently […]
Even if you have solid store security, your establishment isn’t immune to thieves who are willing to get creative to pull of a jewelry heists. In a 2008 robbery […]
Welcome to Zing Zoom, our video series that features bite-sized video interviews with some of the industry’s most interesting, delightful and dynamic members! This week we’re talking to jewelry […]
Platinum isn’t new—it’s ancient. And interstellar. Two billion years ago, the precious metal hitched a ride to Earth on meteorites that buried it deep in the planet’s crust. It’s not […]
