Spring 2026 jewelry trends: form, color, materiality signal shift
A retailer’s guide to Spring 2026 jewelry trends — a study in form, color and materiality with direct merchandising and assortment implications.
Poly Auction jadeite necklace sells HKD 14.4m — a market signal
A jadeite, ruby and diamond necklace led Poly Auction Hong Kong, selling for HKD 14.4m (US$1.8m). A notable sale that reinforces appetite for high‑end colored stones.
India Akshaya Tritiya: lab‑grown and digital‑gold reshape demand
Akshaya Tritiya sales rose as buyers favored lab‑grown diamonds and digital gold, redefining demand and prompting inventory strategy shifts for jewelers.
Diamond market split in March; war adds pricing and demand risk
March’s diamond market was mixed as the Middle East war added fresh supply and demand risk; the melee vs large-stone split creates pricing and margin uncertainty.
Kang Seung-gi’s 30‑Carat debt to lab‑grown success — what it signals
After near-bankruptcy tied to a 30-carat, ‘Ronaldo-sized’ diamond, Kang Seung-gi pivoted to pioneer South Korea’s lab-grown diamond sector — a strategic signal for retailers.
Tiffany 10ct flawless diamond tops Christie’s online sale—signals demand?
A Tiffany & Co. ring set with a flawless 10ct emerald-cut diamond was the top lot in Christie’s Jewels Online Sale — a rare signal of strength for large white diamonds.
Brooke Astor diamonds: Engagement ring signals estate demand
Brooke Astor’s diamonds — her iconic engagement ring and jewels from historic houses — spotlight provenance-driven demand in the US estate market.
Bulgari Eclettica: Hathaway’s red look signals US demand uptick
Anne Hathaway wore red at Bulgari’s Eclettica High Jewelry & High‑End Watches event in Milan, amplifying the collection’s visibility with affluent buyers.
The Ice Lane brings pricing clarity to India’s lab-grown diamonds
The Ice Lane aims to bring transparency to India’s lab-grown diamond market, tightening price discovery and reshaping trust—an import risk and opportunity for US buyers.
Jewelry & Watch Stores Report: Emerging Sub‑segments Reshape US Retail
The Business Research Company report flags emerging sub-segments reshaping the jewelry & watch stores market—an early signal for retailers on margins, assortment and inventory.
Online jewelry auction nets $8.5m — digital market shows resilience
An $8.5m online jewelry auction underscores resilient digital demand and forces retailers to reassess e‑commerce pricing, inventory and presentation strategies.
NYPD Seeks Three After Catbird and Gorjana Robberies — Retail Risk?
NYPD seeks three women after two Catbird and one Gorjana robbery on March 9 — a reminder for US jewelers to reassess inventory, security and insurance exposure.