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Reading Time: 6 minutes Key takeaways • Stratus Estate Buyers has officially launched as a full-service partner for independent jewelry retailers, providing turnkey three-day in-store buying events nationwide. • The program offers retailers a new revenue stream through guaranteed commissions at no cost, with Stratus handling all marketing, staffing, and customer outreach. • Led by veteran Justin VanMatre, the company leverages over 45 years of expertise and extensive specialist training to purchase a wide range of items, including jewelry, coins, and luxury watches. (ST. LOUIS, MO) –  Stratus Estate Buyers, a full-service estate buying partner for independent jewelry retailers, has officially launched with a team representing more than 45 years of hands-on event-based estate buying experience. Founded by Justin VanMatre, a veteran entrepreneur and revenue leader, Stratus enters the market with a highly trained team and a coast-to-coast event calendar already un...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key takeaways • The second edition of the TREASURES international colloquium will take place at the Royal Treasure Museum in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 13-14, 2026. • Early Bird registration rates for the event are available until June 30, and the post-conference tour is already sold out. • Delegates will receive exclusive access to the Portuguese Royal Collections and hear from a global panel of experts from institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Rijksmuseum. (LISBON, PORTUGAL) – If you haven’t done so yet, there are still a few days to register with the reduced Early Bird rate and secure your seat for the second edition of TREASURES , an award-winning international colloquium that will take place under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Portugal at the Royal Treasure Museum, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, in Lisboa, Portugal, November 13-14, 2026. Make sure to secure your seat for the pre-conference...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key takeaways • Marianna Smirnova has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Community for Ethical Jewelry (CEJ) to lead its mission in ethical sourcing and sustainability. • Smirnova brings over 18 years of experience in responsible mineral supply chains, having previously held senior leadership roles at the Responsible Minerals Initiative, Global Battery Alliance, and London Bullion Market Association. • CEJ, formerly known as Ethical Metalsmiths, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering transparency and socially responsible practices across the global jewelry industry supply chain. (CINCINNATI, OHIO) – Community for Ethical Jewelry (CEJ) today announced the appointment of Marianna Smirnova as Executive Director, reinforcing the organization’s leadership in ethical sourcing, sustainability, and responsible business practices across the jewelry industry.  With more than 18 years of experience in sustainability...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • Yehuda has updated its AI software to detect “”Stealth”” CVD lab-grown diamonds, which were previously considered undetectable and are now entering the market. • The new software incorporates technology from the ASSURE 2.0 tested Sherlock Holmes 4.0 to provide 100% accurate detection for various stones, including natural diamonds, CVD, HPHT, moissanite, and cubic zirconia. • Test results are simplified through a color-coding system, where natural diamonds appear blue, CVD green, HPHT red, moissanite orange, and CZ pink. SY KESSLER and Yehuda are delighted to announce that, as the industry’s leading lab-grown diamond detector manufacturer, Yehuda has incorporated its technological advancements from the ASSURE 2.0, independently tested and verified 100% accurate Sherlock Holmes 4.0, into the latest Yehuda AI lab-grown diamond detection software. This software not only detects the world’s most challengin...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key takeaways • Ada Thela, the 32-year-old founder of Zoe Diamonds, and Sean Dunn of J.R. Dunn Jewelers established a direct diamond supply partnership initiated via LinkedIn. • The collaboration successfully exported the first parcel of fully polished, Botswana-cut natural diamonds to the United States in December 2025. • The partnership promotes beneficiation by employing local Motswana professionals and utilizing blockchain technology for full mine-to-certification traceability. (GABORONE, BOTSWANA / LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA) – Sometimes, the most meaningful changes begin with a simple conversation.  When Ada Thela, founder and CEO of Zoe Diamonds, sent a message to Sean Dunn of J.R. Dunn Jewelers on LinkedIn, she wasn’t simply introducing her company. She was sharing a vision for what Botswana’s diamond story could become. At just 32 years old, Thela believed Botswana could do more than mine diamonds. She believed...

Reading Time: 6 minutes What Is a Tradeshow A Tradeshow is a professional event where businesses gather to present products or services to others within the same industry. When you attend a tradeshow, you step into a large venue filled with booths, displays, and conversations focused on business to business connections. Unlike public fairs or consumer expos, a tradeshow is usually designed for industry professionals. Retailers meet suppliers. Manufacturers meet buyers. Service providers meet potential clients. You can think of it as a marketplace built specifically for professionals. Instead of selling to the public, participants share information, showcase new collections, and discuss future partnerships. Purpose of a Tradeshow A tradeshow serves several clear purposes. Product Presentation You see new product launches, upcoming collections, and fresh designs in one place. Networking You meet suppliers, retailers, and service providers face to face. ...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key takeaways • Gemvision has released MatrixGold 4.0, featuring a workflow-driven approach designed to streamline jewelry CAD design, material selection, and production insights. • Key new features include an Offline Mode allowing up to 12 hours of disconnected work, a Custom Gem Builder, and an expanded library of gemstone shapes. • The update integrates with Rhino 8 to improve performance and compatibility within the modeling environment. Designed for Italy and developed in collaboration with a select group of Italian retailers, the Cronografo Telemetro Blu Ministeriale reinterprets the blue of Italian authority in a limited edition that combines classical elegance with technical sophistication. The Blu Ministeriale is more than a simple colour variation of the Angelus Chronographe Télémètre; it is a concept in its own right, one in which colour becomes a common thread linking the watch, its origins and watchmaking culture. Italian at...