Lab-grown diamonds drive retailer profits — what risks follow?
Brain Squad survey: a majority of jewellers report positive business impact from lab-grown diamonds — even as many call them “garbage” or “costume jewelry.”
Tiffany & Co.’s two LVMH watches signal haute‑horology push
Tiffany & Co. introduced two high‑jewelry timepieces at LVMH Watch Week 2026, marking a strategic push into haute horlogerie with consequences for US retailers and collectors.
Gold and silver surge polarizes jewelry consumption—retail risks
Rising gold and silver prices are polarizing jewelry consumption as shoppers favour safe‑asset pieces — a strategic risk for retailers holding discretionary inventory.
Black in Jewelry Coalition appoints five board members — what next?
Black in Jewelry Coalition appointed five new board members on Wednesday. The governance change is a strategic signal for diversity-led sourcing and retailer partnerships.
Odell Beckham Jr. Buys $480K Emerald-Cut Ring — Market Signal
Odell Beckham Jr. bought a $480,000 emerald-cut diamond ring after Kyle Kuzma’s similar purchase — a celebrity-led demand signal for US luxury jewelers.
Romanian gang’s £5,750 diamond heist tests UK jewellers’ vigilance
Claudia Rostas, linked to a Romanian gang, stole a £5,750 diamond ring from a Dorset family jewellers — a caution for independent retailers on loss and display risk.
De Beers London, GemFair launch artisanal diamonds: traceability test
De Beers London and GemFair unveil an artisanal‑mined diamond collection, prioritizing provenance and traceability — a strategic sourcing shift for retailers and investors.
£5,750 diamond theft in Dorset: organised gangs test shop security
Claudia Rostas, linked to a Romanian gang, stole a £5,750 diamond ring from a Dorset family jeweller — a reminder that organised retail theft threatens independent margins.
Golden Globes 2026: Diamonds and Emeralds Fuel Quiet‑Luxury Demand
Red‑carpet focus on diamonds, emeralds and colorful gems at the 2026 Golden Globes signals a demand uptick for high‑jewellery and colored‑stone inventory among US retailers.
Sydney Sweeney’s glittery, feathered look shifts jewelry demand
Sydney Sweeney’s plunging, feathered red‑carpet look signals appetite for long necklaces and micro‑pavé—an immediate merchandising opportunity for US occasion jewellery.
Romanian gang’s £5,750 diamond theft tests retailer security
Claudia Rostas, linked to a Romanian theft ring, stole a £5,750 diamond ring from a Dorset family jeweller — a caution for retailers on inventory and security.
Jeson Presilla Flores deported by ICE — what it means for recovery
Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, accused in the largest U.S. jewelry heist, was deported by ICE and is out of U.S. custody — a legal gap that complicates recovery and insurer claims.