The trade is being advised to be on the lookout for “very rare” Oregon sunstone that was reported stolen following the recent Tucson gem shows.

Mahendra Singhji Daga, president of White Color Gems, received the Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association’s “Pioneer Award” at the organization’s recent event in Tucson.

The SMART Jewelry Show is calling for applicants to compete in its live “Bench Pressure Challenge” competition, to be held April 21-23 at Chicago's Navy Pier.

The GIA Alumni Manhattan Chapter’s next lecture, “From Maui to Manhattan,” will feature jewelry designer Tiffany Chou.

Online retail spending reached $49.7 billion for the fourth quarter of 2011, an increase of 14 percent year-over-year, reports digital tracker comScore, Inc.

Diamond leaders here unveiled a “master plan” on Wednesday designed to preserve and strengthen the city’s position as a diamond trading hub through 2020.

The Gemological Institute of America now is referencing lead glass-filled rubies as “manufactured product” on reports, the institution revealed in a new video designed to educate the trade and the public.

The Silver Promotion Service will launch Veranda magazine’s Silver Anniversary program at its kick-off gala on March 14 here, celebrating the publication’s 25th year of publishing.

A winning couple has been chosen for Hamilton Jewelers and A. Jaffe’s “How She Said Yes” contest and will soon be the owners of A. Jaffe wedding bands.

A 2.44-carat rough diamond discovered by an Arkansas couple that turned out to be worth nearly $22,000 ranks as one of the top discoveries last year at the Crater of Diamonds State Park here.

Operating profit and net income both increased by double-digit percentages for Swatch Group in 2011, the company reported Tuesday.

Following a four-year investigation, the Securities and Exchange Commission has decided not to take any action against Bidz.com, the company announced on Monday.

A host of complicated watches from Jaeger LeCoultre and Patek Philippe will be offered at Antiquorum’s sale of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces,” to be held Feb. 26 here.

Retailers of consumer goods rank middle of the pack when it comes to customer service, according to a recent survey by Accenture.

The rough market is again in a glut, a result of supply exceeding demand. This is a temporary, short-term issue, but for now, goods are coming in from all directions, and buyers are wondering what to do with them.

Whether it’s an engagement ring or a simple pair of diamond stud earrings, jewelry is what women want on Feb. 14, a new national survey commissioned by Sears shows.

After tumbling from highs realized in June, rough diamond prices have stabilized and are expected to remain at or near their current level in the coming months, London-based mining company Petra Diamonds said in a recent trading update.

Helzberg Diamonds announced that the sale of its “I Am Loved” bears have raised more than $450,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation over the past two years.

There are still two days left to bid on items in the Diamond Empowerment Fund’s online auction on CharityBuzz.com.

The Centurion Jewelry Show, which took place here Jan. 29-31, has named winners of its fourth Emerging Designer Awards.

Diamonds from Zimbabwe's controversial Marange area are being tendered this week after receiving the Kimberley Process's go ahead. KP did not make the decision publicly known, creating confusion in the market.

In an apparent attempt to lure Valentine’s Day gift buyers, Amazon.com is offering its VIPs a special offer on select jewelry and watches through the first half of the month.

TAG Heuer is launching a full, redesigned line of “Formula 1” racing-inspired watches in both men’s and ladies’ styles, the brand announced recently.

Royal Asscher has debuted jewelry from its “Stars of Africa” and “Shining Stars” collections on luxury gift website CoutureLab.com to benefit the Seven Bar Foundation, a non-profit organization that works to empower women.

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton recorded another strong year, with sales up 16 percent and profits surpassing the $5 billion mark for the first time, the luxury goods conglomerate reported Thursday.