Emily Chelsea Jewelry Celebrates GEM Award Nomination by Creating Collection That Credits Miners by Name
Emily Chelsea Jewelry Celebrates GEM Award Nomination by Creating Collection That Credits Miners by Name When Emily Chelsea Jewelry received a 2026 GEM Award nomination in the Retail Innovation category, founder Emily Phillippy knew she wanted to commemorate the moment with work that reflected the values behind the recognition. The result: the Literal Series, a […]
IMPORTANT AGTA Statement on U.S. – India Trade Agreement
IMPORTANT AGTA Statement on U.S. – India Trade Agreement The American Gem Trade Association applauds President Trump’s announcement of reaching a historic trade agreement with the Government of India. AGTA has worked tirelessly in advocating a reduction or elimination of tariffs on key gem source countries, including India. We are awaiting more details, but are […]
Lionheart Launches New “Best Friend” Dog Charm Collection
Lionheart Launches New “Best Friend” Dog Charm Collection Lionheart, the award-winning fine jewelry brand from sisters Joy and Sarah Haugaard, is delighted to announce the launch of its all-new “Best Friend” collection, an assortment of handmade gold and diamond medallions featuring various breeds of dogs. Just in time for Valentines Day, these meaningful medallion charms […]
Jewelers of America Opens 20 Under 40 Program Nominations
Jewelers of America Opens 20 Under 40 Program Nominations New York, NY – Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, is seeking nominations for the best and brightest rising talents to be featured in Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 Program. The program recognizes outstanding professionals in […]
Stuller Shares Top Jewelry Trends for 2026
Stuller Shares Top Jewelry Trends for 2026 With more than five decades of experience serving the fine jewelry industry, Stuller shares the top jewelry trends and design elements gaining traction in 2026. These reflect how customers are gravitating toward jewelry that feels expressive, meaningful, and current, with an emphasis on individuality and lasting style. “Jewelry […]
Edge Retail Academy Announces Executive Leadership Transitions
Edge Retail Academy Announces Executive Leadership Transitions Edge Retail Academy, the jewelry industry’s leading provider of business coaching and data-driven insights for retail jewelers, today announced key executive and management updates designed to strengthen long-term continuity, leadership depth, and sustainable growth. Co-Founder David Brown, previously President, has transitioned into the role of Chairman, where he […]
Scholarship Applications Are Now Available for TJS 2026
Scholarship Applications Are Now Available for TJS 2026 The Jewelry Symposium (TJS), the jewelry industry’s annual international event dedicated specifically to the advancement of jewelry manufacturing technology, announced today that The TJS Board is now accepting scholarship applications from students and aspiring jewelers wishing to attend the 2026 symposium being held at the Detroit Marriot […]
“Love Has Many Facets” Secures Rio Grande as Manufacturing Sponsor
“Love Has Many Facets” Secures Rio Grande as Manufacturing Sponsor As the jewelry industry faces an ongoing shortage of skilled bench jewelers and goldsmiths, LOVE HAS MANY FACETS Jewelry Design Competition and Fundraiser (FACETS) is emerging as an innovative, community-driven effort to inspire the next generation of makers. Co-founded by Patty Gallun Hansen, Graduate Gemologist […]
RJO Celebrates Reaching the 1,200 Retail Member Milestone
RJO Celebrates Reaching the 1,200 Retail Member Milestone The Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO), the only member-owned buying group in the jewelry industry, is proud to welcome its 1,200th retail member: Witt’s Jewelry of Wayne, Nebraska. Founded in 1966 by Grant Johnson, RJO began with 14 independent jewelers seeking stronger buying power through shared resources. What […]
Allison-Kaufman Co. Wins Back-to-Back “Triple Crown” Titles: #1 Jewelry Brand, IJO Vendor of the Year, and RJO Vendor of the Year
Allison-Kaufman Co. Wins Back-to-Back “Triple Crown” Titles: #1 Jewelry Brand, IJO Vendor of the Year, and RJO Vendor of the Year 2025 — For the second consecutive year, Allison-Kaufman Co. has achieved the rare and prestigious distinction of being named #1 Jewelry Brand in Instore Magazine’s Annual Big Survey, as well as Vendor of the […]