Watches of Switzerland has acquired New York-based timepiece blog Hodinkee for an undisclosed sum. Why would a UK-headquartered retail corporation be interested in buying an editorial website, and ...

Rupesh Dihora was hoping to capture a selfie with Kim Kardashian at India’s most publicized celebrity wedding. Having secured an invitation to the lavish marriage of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant ...

China’s crackdown on conspicuous consumption is dampening diamond demand there, and this has consequences for the rest of the global market, Rapaport Group CEO Martin Rapaport told diamantaires in Los ...

US jewelry sales were strong in September as consumers increased purchases over the Labor Day weekend. Sales for the category advanced 3.8% year on year for the month, seeing “notable growth,” ...

This week’s Bonhams auction of late US Senator Dianne Feinstein’s personal collection surpassed expectations, totaling nearly $1.9 million — more than twice the estimated sum. Leading the Tuesday sale ...

The conversation about synthetic diamonds has reached a fever pitch as oversupply and cheaper production costs continue to push down prices and trade-in values, even while consumer exposure and demand ...

Natural and synthetic diamonds are going head-to-head in the US bridal market. Since 1947, when copywriter Frances Gerety scribbled “A Diamond Is Forever” on a piece of paper and created one of the ...

Christie’s is set to highlight two jewels featuring colored diamonds at its upcoming Hong Kong jewelry sale, including a blue-diamond ring estimated to bring in up to HKD 80 million ($10 million). The ...

Against a backdrop of economic challenges and market uncertainty, the jewelry industry is facing headwinds. Retailers continue to seek new marketing strategies, adopting multipronged sales initiatives ...

In my seven-year run as a journalist in the close-knit diamond and jewelry industry, I’ve spoken to hundreds of people and heard numerous stories, including plenty of rumors, gossip and side comments.

The market for engagement and wedding rings in the US is robust and evolving, with a strong focus on individuality, sustainability, and innovative designs. While solitaire diamonds remain the most ...

From Chanel’s tweed-inspired looks to local artists’ hand-engraved gold designs, the country is making its mark on the latest collections. Scotland is a land that speaks of history, royalty, and a ...