The opening of the new De Beers London flagship this past winter brought diamond radiance to a grey January day in Paris. Inside, showcases and private lounges flowed into one another, leading to an ...

What is a jewel worth? This is the question an auction house must ask when determining an estimate. On the surface, the estimate represents a calculated projection. In truth, the estimate is a ...

For so many years, I’ve dealt with comments regarding “blood diamonds” on many of my posts. In the past few years, I’ve also been seeing frequent comments encouraging my followers to consider lab ...

When it comes to old-cut diamonds, each one “is inherently unique,” says New York-based designer Mindi Mond. “They were all hand-cut, guided by the eye rather than a machine.” Chunky, characterful and ...

After 40 years of designing jewelry, it’s hard to believe Alex Monroe didn’t always covet this career. Monroe wanted to go into fashion, but when he didn’t get into college for it, jewelry was his ...

It’s a challenging time for colorless diamonds in the broader market as public demand softens and prices continue to decline. At auction, however, important white diamonds traded steadily in 2025, and ...

De Beers and the government of Botswana have named Akinwumi Adesina as the chair of the Diamonds for Development Fund. Adesina’s career spans nearly four decades of working in addressing development ...

The aristocratic designer left his mark on the jewelry world with his Maltese Cross masterpieces, Wrapped Heart brooches, and other signatures that are still in style at the New York maison. He was ...

The New York jeweler explains why personal connection is a better selling tool than focusing on a stone’s grade. Fifth-generation New York jewelry designer Jade Trau has built a reputation for ...

Jewelry retailers are creating community through thoughtfully designed entertainment spaces that host events from wine tastings to fundraisers. The 21st-century jewelry store looks less like a ...

Attorneys Fernanda Beraldi and Ed Broecker took over and transformed retailer Windsor Jewelry in Indianapolis, revamping the design and upping revenue. When attorney Fernanda Beraldi learned that ...

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) recognized Tiffany & Co., industry leader Anna Martin and jeweler CD Peacock for their contributions to the trade. DDG gave its Lifetime Achievement Award to Martin for her ...