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Reading Time: 25 minutes Ada Thela, CEO of Zoe Diamonds in Botswana, joins the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast for an inspiring conversation about diamonds, entrepreneurship, provenance, and the future of Botswana’s natural diamond industry. Ada’s journey began after university when she discovered the Okavango Diamond Company Youth Entrepreneurship Program, a seven-month program that introduced her to the entire diamond value chain, from mining to jewelry retail. After completing the program and an apprenticeship with WDM Botswana, she spent years learning the diamond cutting and polishing trade before launching Zoe Diamonds in April 2023. Since then, Ada has faced the realities of building a young diamond manufacturing business, including volatile rough diamond prices and changing market conditions. Zoe Diamonds grew from two diamond polishers to nine at its peak and continues working to create jobs while expanding its customer base and international reach. One of it...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key takeaways • Gem-A has digitally released the Autumn 2026 issue of The Journal of Gemmology on September 23, 2026. • The lead feature article provides a detailed scientific assessment and characterization of new Cu-bearing tourmaline discovered in Ethiopia in mid-2026. • Additional articles cover sodalite group gems, gem opal from Yemen, French gem-quality labradorite, and a Roman-era sapphire necklace from Lyon, France. (GEM-A, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM) – The Gemmological Association of Great Britain has launched the latest issue of its flagship scientific publication, The Journal of Gemmology.  Released digitally on September 23, this issue contains news and research from the international gemological community. Highlights include a feature article examining Cu-bearing tourmaline from Ethiopia, which has been much discussed in the field since a new deposit was discovered in Abulo Rukessa, or Abuloo, in mid-2026. Fiv...

Reading Time: 13 minutes Key takeaways • Phillips, in Association with Bacs & Russo, will present Part I of the Pucci Papaleo Collection of Rolex Chronographs, featuring 16 watches at The Geneva Watch Auction: XXIV on November 7-8, 2026. • Assembled over 30 years, the collection covers Rolex chronographs from the 1930s through the 1970s, emphasizing extreme rarity, original details, and pristine condition. • Highlights include a possibly unique 14k gold Ref. 6264 “Paul Newman Lemon” Daytona estimated in excess of 1,000,000 Swiss francs and a global preview tour across major cities including Dubai, New York, Hong Kong, and London. (GENEVA) – Phillips, in Association with Bacs & Russo, is delighted to announce Part I of the Pucci Papaleo Collection of Rolex Chronographs, comprising 16 watches to be offered during The Geneva  Watch Auction: XXIV on November 7-8 at Hotel President, Geneva.  For more than 30 years, Pucci Papaleo has pursued Rolex...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • Jewelers of America and The Plumb Club have formed a strategic partnership to enhance advocacy efforts and elevate the Jewelers of America Political Action Committee (JAPAC). • The collaboration aims to strengthen the jewelry industry’s unified voice in governmental affairs on Capitol Hill and at the local level. • Beyond legislative affairs, both organizations will collaborate on events, education, and promoting ethical standards across the industry. (NEW YORK, NY) – Jewelers of America, the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, announces a strategic partnership with The Plumb Club that aims to elevate the Jewelers of America Political Action Committee and increase the voice of JA’s advocacy and lobbying efforts on behalf of the jewelry industry.  “Jewelers of America believes that now, more than ever, the jewelry industry needs to come together to support shared g...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Key Takeaways: • Remove items older than 18 months from showcases to reduce decision fatigue and boost fast-selling inventory within six months. • Avoid competing price points by adjusting tags slightly on similar pieces to give customers clear options and upselling opportunities. • Feature best sellers prominently in display cases and balance weekly reorders with older stock from the safe to systematically clear aged inventory. I’ll start with a bold but profitable claim: if you remove all items over 18 months from your showcases and hide them away in the back of the safe… you will have more fast sellers, less old stock, and a healthier bank account in about 6 months.  When you run a sales report and don’t see fast sellers to reorder on it, there are a few culprits: The cases have too many items competing for attention at the same price points. The cases are filled with mostly aged merchandise. As old stock clutters cases, it...

Reading Time: 7 minutes Key takeaways • Czapek & Cie announced the Promenade L’Écume des Jours, a 38mm steel watch limited to 18 pieces and inspired by Boris Vian’s famous novel. • The intricate dial combines layered blue enamel, mother-of-pearl, and jade with design motifs honoring the novel’s pianocktail and water lily. • The timepiece is powered by the in-house automatic Caliber SXH5.1 movement featuring a platinum micro-rotor and a 60-hour power reserve. Since its introduction in 2024, the Promenade collection has occupied Czapek’s most intimate register: a dress watch built for reflection rather than show, where the dial becomes a canvas for storytelling.  With L’Écume des Jours, that canvas turns for the first time toward literature, borrowing its name, imagery and spirit from one of the most singular novels in the French language.  Boris Vian, An Improbable Engineer  Boris Vian (1920 to 1959) remains one of postwa...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • The Texas Jewelers Association will celebrate its 120th Anniversary Convention on October 10–11, 2026, at the Austin Marriott South. • The weekend program includes social events, networking in the TJA Discovery Room, and educational presentations covering diamonds, gemstones, hiring, and exploration. • Retailers, vendors, and jewelry professionals from across the country are invited to attend and connect. The Texas Jewelers Association will celebrate 120 years of service to the jewelry industry during its 2026 Convention, October 10–11 at the Austin Marriott South in Austin, Texas. Retail jewelers and industry professionals from Texas and across the country are invited to join a weekend centered on education, connection and camaraderie. The convention begins Saturday, October 10, with the TJA Shoot Out at The Range at Austin. The friendly competition is open to jewelers and their guests, with prizes awarded for first, s...