Brilliant Earth x Moyo Gems Collection

Discover responsibly sourced gems from the female miners of Tanzania.

Useful link: https://www.brilliantearth.com/moyo-gems

The Winston Pink Legacy Ring

Harry Winston celebrated what would have been its founder's 125th birthday in style. Harry Winston acquired The Pink Legacy diamond at a Christie's auction for US$50.4 million in November 2018. It set the 18.96 carat fancy vivid pink diamond in a ring that was on display at the Harry Winston store in New York. The pink diamond is waiting for the next collector. Demand is high and supply is light. Good luck to the new collector.

Useful links: https://www.nationaljeweler.com I https://www.harrywinston.com

How The Colored Stone Market Is Making Up For No Tucson

Brecken Branstrator was spot on. The colored stone trade has relied so much on in-person trade shows, many find it challenging to direct their attention to chasing e-mail, WhatsApp, WeChat, and text messages, while at the same time getting decent images of product onto their website, if they have a website. Selling at a distance requires a significant investment and skill---in know-how, in technology, and much more. It's just like any new business---there's a lot to learn about it.

Useful link: https://www.nationaljeweler.com/independents/trade-shows/9705-how-the-colored-stone-market-is-making-up-for-no-tucson

De Beers Reflections Of Nature

Take a look at De Beers' high jewelry collection, 'Reflections of Nature,' showcasing the many diamond colors the earth produces.

Useful links: https://www.debeers.com/en-us/high-jewellery/reflections-of-nature I https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fashion/style/9676-de-beers-new-high-jewelry-collection-is-all-about-fancy-color-diamonds

Fearless: The Collection Of Hester Diamond Part I

Auction at Sotheby's: 29, January 2021. 127 minerals specimens from Hester Diamond's collection----sourced from over a century of important discoveries across the globe and gathered by her over the last three decades---will go up for auction. Mineral collectors take note.

Useful links: https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fashion/jewelry-auctions/9659-127-mineral-specimens-from-collector-hester-diamond-up-for-auction I https://www.sothebys.com

Diversity In The Fine Jewelry Industry

Conducted by Jewelers of America and National Jeweler in fall 2020, the Diversity in the Fine Jewelry Industry survey was limited to U.S-based companies and broken down into three segments: one directed at employers, one for self-employed individuals, and one for employees. This story story focuses on the results of the survey directed toward employers in the fine jewelry industry. An analysis of the survey geared toward employees will be published on January 21, 2021. Must read.

Useful links: https://www.nationaljeweler.com/independents/retail-surveys/9599-in-results-of-diversity-survey-a-tale-of-two-experiences I https://www.jewelers.org/ja/careers-education/resources/careers-news/1150-jewelry-industry-diversity-study

Artifacts Of Hollywood and Music Auction

For collectors only.

Useful links: 

https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fashion/jewelry-auctions/9445-taking-care-of-business-gws-puts-elvis-ring-up-for-auction

https://bid.gwsauctions.com/auction/artifacts-of-hollywood-music-60/bidgallery

Gübelin Gemstone Rating

The Gubelin Gem Lab has introduced Gubelin Gemstone Rating system based on points, inspired by the system to express the quality of a wine's vintage. The Gubelin Gemstone Rating looks at three factors: quality, rarity and salience. If the consumers and the trade feel it's easy to convey a good story, the new rating system might work.

Useful links:

https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/grading/9435-why-guebelin-wants-us-to-talk-about-gemstones-like-wine

https://www.gubelingemlab.com

A Q&A With Jewelry Industry Expert Katerina Perez

Practical and thoughtful tips.

Useful links:

https://www.nationaljeweler.com/majors/ecommerce/9426-selling-on-instagram-a-q-a-with-industry-expert-katerina-perez

https://www.katerinaperez.com

COVID-19 Impact On ASM

Insightful report. Must read.

Useful links:

https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/social-issues/9409-asm-and-the-covid-19-impact

https://delvedatabase.org/covid-19-impact-on-asm

https://www.virtugem.com

Milamore’s Kintsugi Pendant

Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken ceramic pottery by mending the broken pieces with a combination of lacquer and gold. Kintsugi highlights it and celebrates it. The concept is the inspiration behind many pieces from Milamore Jewelry. Get to know George Root.

Useful links: https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fashion/style/9339-piece-of-the-week-milamore-s-kintsugi-pendant I https://en.milamorejewelry.com

Alexi x Movado

Movado is launching its Artists Series with fashion and celebrity photographer Alexi Lubomirski. Alexi x Movado encompasses two collections, the first available now and the second launching next spring. Take a look.

Useful links:

https://www.nationaljeweler.com/watches/product-releases/9308-movado-launches-collection-with-vegan-straps-recycled-packaging

https://www.movado.com

https://www.alexilubomirski.com/creatives-4-change

The Hercules Collection Of Cameos And Intaglios

A 90-piece collection of cameos and intaglios spanning several eras brought in US$367000 at Bonhams London's September 23 jewelry auction. 

Useful links:

https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fashion/jewelry-auctions/9243-this-collection-of-cameos-intaglios-brought-in-368k-at-auction

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/25933

About Red Beryl

 It's rare.

Useful link: https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/9202-5-things-to-know-about-red-beryl

Creative Connecting: TikTok Tips

Get to know Duvall O'Steen and Jen Cullen Williams.

Useful links:

https://www.nationaljeweler.com/independents/ecommerce/8809-creative-connecting-tiktok-tips

http://www.luxurybrandgroup.com

Virtu Gem

A unique digital project by AGEC founder Monica Gichuhi, The Responsible Jewelry Transformative, the Federation of Small Scale Mining Association of Zambia, The Association of Zambian Women in Mining and The Nomad Jeweler. The project aims to help ASM miners sell their rough gemstones as well as raise money to give back to the mining communities.

Useful links:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/9124-this-virtual-market-is-connecting-artisanal-miners-with-buyers
https://www.virtugem.com

The 100-Carat Man

Dubbed the '100-Carat Man', David Bennett has presided over the sales of seven 100 carat diamond during his tenure. He was the chief auctioneer and worldwide jewelry chairman for Sotheby's for over four decades. He has officially decided to retire. What a remarkable career!

Useful links:
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/12/fashion/sothebys-diamonds-jewelry
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fashion/jewelry-auctions/9120-two-senior-jewelry-executives-step-down-at-sotheby-s

Peridot From Changbai Mountains, China

Located in Dunhua, Jilin Province near the Changbai Mountains, the mine produces clean intense green peridot. The stones require no treatment. The Yiqisong Nanshan mine, in which Fuli Gemstones has a controlling share is believed to be the largest peridot deposit in the world. Take a look.

Useful links:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/supply/9101-there-s-a-new-peridot-mine-in-the-changbai-mountains
https://www.fuliperidot.com

A Look At Protective Jewelry Through The Ages

Lenore Fedow was spot on. I love protective jewelry. They are good storytellers.

Useful links:

https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8788-a-look-at-protective-jewelry-through-the-ages

https://www.arielgordonjewelry.com/products/cornicello-italian-horn

Naseem Lahri

Get to know Naseem Lahri, MD of Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd, which operates the Karowe diamond mine.

Useful links:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/9019-q-a-11-questions-with-naseem-lahri
https://www.lucaradiamond.com