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Christy Bromberg dies at 68
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Christy Bromberg dies at 68

October 3, 2026 | 0 comments
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Four Sought in 600K Jewelry Heist

Four Sought in 600K Jewelry Heist
Statement Pieces

Sherwood family reclaims Daniel’s Jewelers from private equity

Sherwood family reclaims Daniel’s Jewelers from private equity
Designer Spotlight

Diamond demand rebounds as Botswana and De Beers highlight recovery

Diamond demand rebounds as Botswana and De Beers highlight recovery
Heirloom Stories

Retailers Struggle with Emotional Selling, Study Finds

Retailers Struggle with Emotional Selling, Study Finds

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Four Sought in 600K Jewelry Heist
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Four Sought in 600K Jewelry Heist

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Thieves hit two jewellery stores in smash-and-grab spree

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Designer Spotlight

Christy Bromberg dies at 68
Designer Spotlight

Christy Bromberg dies at 68

Diamond demand rebounds as Botswana and De Beers highlight recovery
Designer Spotlight

Diamond demand rebounds as Botswana and De Beers highlight recovery

Singapore Studio Launches Craft-Emotion Furniture Collection
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Singapore Studio Launches Craft-Emotion Furniture Collection

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Goldheart boutique debuts new gold collection

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Hong Kong Fair Showcases Future Fashion Materials

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New Report Highlights Industry Trends

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Heirloom Stories

Heirloom Stories

Retailers Struggle with Emotional Selling, Study Finds

September 29, 2026
Retailers Struggle with Emotional Selling, Study Finds
Heirloom Stories

Jewelry theft tactics shift as home invasions rise

September 26, 2026
Jewelry theft tactics shift as home invasions rise
Heirloom Stories

Midas Chain launches first bridal jewelry catalog

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Midas Chain launches first bridal jewelry catalog
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Luxury Brands Redefine Diamonds for Everyday Sporty Wear

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Shanghai Spas Offer Ancient, Modern Wellness Fusion Treatments

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Sao Paulo Hosts Expanded Buyer Seller Meeting

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Statement Pieces

Sherwood family reclaims Daniel’s Jewelers from private equity

Sherwood family reclaims Daniel’s Jewelers from private equity

by Agustina Tapia

The buyback was executed with Tejas Shah, chief executive of AJS Creations. Photo: Dương Nhân/Pexels The Sherwood family has repurchased Daniel’s Jewelers from private-equity owner Palladium Equity Partners. The transaction in Culver City, California, did not disclose financial terms. The buyback was executed with Tejas Shah, chief executive of AJS Creations. The firm also controls lab-grown diamond brands including Grown Brilliance, Clean Origin, Charles & Colvard, VonDiamonds and the online…

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Natural Diamond Council Rebrands as Diamond Collective

by Agustina Tapia
Natural Diamond Council Rebrands as Diamond Collective

Close-up of a sparkling diamond ring nestled amidst blue foliage, capturing luxury and elegance. Photo: Alex Kad/Pexels The Natural Diamond Council announced Tuesday that it has adopted a new name, the Diamond Collective. The organization is shifting its focus to be consumer-first, evidence-led, and more collaborative. The rebranding follows six months of consultation with producers, retailers, brands, creatives, and consumers, and was led by CEO Amber Pepper, who took the…

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Court Allows Foundrae’s Copyright Lawsuit Against Pandora to Proceed

Court Allows Foundrae’s Copyright Lawsuit Against Pandora to Proceed

by Agustina Tapia

A group of young men standing on an outdoor basketball court discussing something. Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels A New York federal court has allowed Foundrae’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Pandora to proceed, denying Pandora’s motion to dismiss. The New York-based jewelry brand Foundrae filed the suit on February 17 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, claiming that Pandora’s “Talisman” collection infringed on its copyrighted medallion…

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Christy Bromberg dies at 68

Christy Bromberg, wife of Underwood Jewelers Chairman, dies at 68, a loss...

Constanza Contreras • Oct 3, 2026 • Designer Spotlight
Christy Bromberg dies at 68

Christy Bromberg dies at 68

C hristy spent two years at Hollins University before transferring to The University of Alabama, graduating with a political science degree in 1980. Christy Bromberg, the store's long-serving head gift buyer and wife of Underwood Jewelers Chairman Clayton Bromberg,...

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passed away unexpectedly on Friday at age 68. Originally born Christy Vlahos in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 12, 1958, she met her future husband while they were still in elementary school. Christy spent two years at Hollins University before transferring...

Four Sought in 600K Jewelry Heist

Surveillance images of robbery suspects. Fairfax County police are seeking public assistance to identify four individuals linked to an armed robbery at a jewelry store. The department shared surveillance footage of the...

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Diamond demand rebounds as Botswana and De Beers highlight recovery

Botswana and De Beers signal diamond demand recovery as prices stabilize, marking...

Constanza Contreras • Sep 30, 2026 • Designer Spotlight
Diamond demand rebounds as Botswana and De Beers highlight recovery

Diamond demand rebounds as Botswana and De Beers highlight recovery

T ime CEO Jessica Sibley, Botswana President Duma Boko, and Botswana Minster of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Joy Kenewendo in New York. Botswana President Duma Boko and De Beers CEO Al Cook both signaled last week that diamond demand...

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is stabilizing after years of volatility, with industry data showing price recovery in key segments. Their remarks came during high-profile events in New York City, where Botswana promoted its role as a leader in diamond production and democratic governance. Diamonds...

Jewelry theft tactics shift as home invasions rise

Jewelry theft tactics shift as home invasions rise, forcing jewelers to adapt...

Agustina Tapia • Sep 26, 2026 • Heirloom Stories
Jewelry theft tactics shift as home invasions rise

Jewelry theft tactics shift as home invasions rise

S cott Guginsky, executive vice president of the Jewelers’ Security Alliance, discussed evolving threats at AGS Conclave 2026 in Orlando. Organized crime in the jewelry trade is evolving its methods, compelling jewelers to adjust their defenses rapidly. During the...

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AGS Conclave 2026 in Orlando, Florida, security specialists explained that while certain risks have diminished, others have grown more severe—and the danger now spreads from retail locations into jewelers’ personal lives. The most significant reduction this year involves safe attacks....

Singapore Studio Launches Craft-Emotion Furniture Collection

Singapore's Atelier V&A launches its craft emotion furniture collection, merging Asian tradition...

Agustina Tapia • Sep 23, 2026 • Designer Spotlight
Singapore Studio Launches Craft-Emotion Furniture Collection

Singapore Studio Launches Craft-Emotion Furniture Collection

A telier V&A in Singapore, founded by Venetia Gu and Aisha Hillary-Morgan, operates as workshop and gallery. A new design studio in Singapore merges craftsmanship with storytelling, creating pieces meant for daily use as well as admiration. Atelier V&A,...

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founded by Singaporean designer Venetia Gu and Australian-Dutch creative Aisha Hillary-Morgan, integrates Asian tradition with modern functionality in a space that serves both as a workshop and gallery. The collaboration began with an immediate creative connection. “It was like two...