Whether you recognize their jewels or are just discovering them now, these designers’ talent and vision make them ones to watch this year.

Natalie Francisco

Data built on trust, not tracking, will be key to success going forward, as the era of “borrowed attention” ends, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

Emmanuel Raheb

Pete’s boundless curiosity extended beyond diamond cut and he was always eager to share his knowledge with others, no matter the topic.

Michelle Graff

You deserve to know what you are selling–to protect your customers as well as your business and your reputation.

In a market defined by more selective consumers, Sherry Smith shares why execution will be independent jewelers’ key to growth this year.

Sherry Smith

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco highlights her favorite jewelry moments from the Golden Globes, and they are (mostly) white hot.

Natalie Francisco

As the shopping mall model evolves and online retail grows, Smith shares his predictions for the future of physical stores.

Peter Smith

Every jeweler faces the same challenge: helping customers protect what they love. Here’s the solution designed for today’s jewelry business.

Articles about crime, engagement rings, and a necklace worn in the World Series generated the most interest among readers.

Michelle Graff

Helzberg’s Chief Retail Officer Mitch Maggart shared details about its tests of a new store concept rooted in an elevated luxury experience.

Lenore Fedow

The National Jeweler editors revisit the most noteworthy industry happenings and design trends from 2025.

Lauren McLemore

Chandler got his start at Michelson Jewelers and has served as DCA president and CEO since 2001. He will retire at the end of the month.

Michelle Graff

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco plays favorites with Piece of the Week, selecting a standout piece of jewelry from each month of 2025.

Natalie Francisco

Here are six ideas for making more engaging content for Instagram Reels and TikTok, courtesy of Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams.

Most customers who walk into your store this month have made up their minds. Your job is to validate their choice, Emmanuel Raheb writes.

Emmanuel Raheb

At the 2025 World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto sported a custom necklace made by California retailer Happy Jewelers.

Lauren McLemore

Smith cautions retailers against expending too much energy on things they can’t control, like the rising price of gold.

Peter Smith

For her annual Halloween story, Senior Editor Lenore Fedow explores the symbolism behind spiders, beetles, and other eerie insects.

Lenore Fedow

Smith shares the importance of looking at your company with openness and honesty to identify opportunities you may be missing.

Peter Smith

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco visited Italy to spot jewelry trends at the September Vicenzaoro show and share her top finds.

Natalie Francisco

Emmanuel Raheb shares tips on how a jeweler’s showcases, marketing, and social media presence can whisper, instead of shout.

Emmanuel Raheb

From Coco Gauff’s hoops to Madison Keys’ diamond medallion, these are Senior Editor Lenore Fedow’s standout jewelry looks of the season.

Lenore Fedow

At Converge 2025, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff attended sessions on DEI, tariffs, security, and more. Here are her top takeaways.

Michelle Graff

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco shares eight of her favorite jewelry looks from the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, held Sunday night.

Natalie Francisco

Associate Editor Lauren McLemore headed out West for a visit to Potentate Mining’s operation hosted by gemstone wholesaler Parlé Gems.

Lauren McLemore

Smith recalls a bit of wisdom the industry leader, who died last week, shared at a diamond conference years ago.

Peter Smith

The singer’s new bling, reportedly a natural old mine-cut diamond, is no paper ring.

Lauren McLemore