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Reading Time: 5 minutes Key takeaways • The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has officially become a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), connecting Qatar directly to the global diamond industry’s leading centers. • QDE’s membership provides trading companies with reciprocal recognition across the federation’s 27 global bourses, access to an arbitration framework, and alignment with the WFDB Code of Conduct. • Reflecting its growing status, Qatar has been nominated to host the WFDB’s 2027 Annual Presidents’ Meeting, bringing global diamond industry leadership to the country for the first time. (DOHA, QATAR) – The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has officially been admitted as a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), the exclusive organization that, as of now, unites 27 diamond bourses on five continents under common trading rules and a shared code of conduct. QDE’s admission was announced during the 41s...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • Luxe Software secured strategic backing from K5 Global and Jewelers Mutual® Group to accelerate the development of its purpose-built vertical software and payments platform. • The funding will be used to expand Luxe’s capacity to onboard thousands of independent jewelry retailers and scale its support, training, and education teams. • Luxe’s platform combines point of sale, customer relationship management, payments, two-way texting, business phone, and reporting to help independent jewelers compete with national chains. (NEW YORK, NY) –   Luxe Software , the vertical software and payments platform built specifically for independent jewelry retailers, today announced it has strategic backing from K5 Global and Jewelers Mutual® Group to fuel continued product development, scale the company’s capacity to onboard thousands of independent jewelry stores, and expand its support, training, and education teams. ...

Reading Time: 12 minutes In this exciting episode of the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast, host Guy Pineda sits down with Kaushal Shah of Veer Diamonds to discuss an inspiring initiative that is reshaping the future of the natural diamond industry. Together, they explore the upcoming Diamond & Delta Tours, an exclusive educational experience created in partnership with the House of Botswana, giving independent jewelry retailers an unprecedented opportunity to witness the complete journey of a natural diamond, from the mines of Botswana to the showcase of a jewelry store. Kaushal shares how Botswana is transforming the industry by keeping more of the diamond value chain within the country, creating opportunities for local artisans, manufacturers, and communities while promoting transparency and ethical sourcing. The conversation highlights how storytelling has become one of the industry’s greatest strengths, especially as retailers navigate the growing presence of ...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key takeaways • Jewel360’s report indicates that while social media heavily influences 90% of jewelry customer requests, 94% of sales are still finalized face-to-face. • Yellow gold remains the top metal choice for 94% of consumers, and custom heirloom redesigns drive a massive surge in custom requests. • Rising costs of metals and gemstones pose the greatest hurdle heading into 2027, even as 84% of independent jewelers expect their businesses to grow. Findings Will Be Highlighted at Retail Jewel Summit 2026 (PROVO, UTAH) – Jewel360 , the all-in-one, cloud-based point of sale (POS) software built to meet the needs of modern jewelry retailers, today released its State of the Jewelry Industry Report , a compilation of transaction data and insights from independent jewelers that highlight the current trends shaping the jewelry industry. According to the report, 90% of the respondents said that social media influences what custo...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • The Edge is sponsoring two $1,500 scholarships through the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern United States (SEUS) to support the next generation of independent jewelers. • The awards target students and early-career professionals pursuing training in gemology, bench work, design, and retail store operations. • Recipients will be officially recognized during the 24 Karat Club’s 50th Annual Banquet at the Fall Atlanta Jewelry Show. (SHELTON, CONNECTICUT) – The Edge, the jewelry store management platform used by thousands of independent jewelry retailers across North America, is sponsoring two $1,500 scholarships through the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern United States (SEUS). The awards support students and early-career professionals training for careers in the jewelry trade, including gemology, bench work and design, and retail store operations.  The independent jewelry store is a family business more often th...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Key takeaways • Journalist Jennifer Altmann is authoring a book titled “”Rejeweled: Ordinary Objects Become Extraordinary Adornments,”” to be published on Earth Day in 2029 by Arnoldsche Art Publishers. • Fiscally sponsored by the Art Jewelry Forum, the book profiles 25 American artists who create contemporary jewelry using discarded and upcycled materials. • The publication aims to comprehensively document the thriving area of upcycling in contemporary jewelry and will feature over 150 images of unique jewels. (LYNCHBURG, VA, US) – A necklace made of tangerine rind. A brooch with the legs of a Barbie doll. Earrings made from rabbit fur. These jewels—and many more—will be featured in “Rejeweled: Ordinary Objects Become Extraordinary Adornments”, a book by journalist Jennifer Altmann. It will be published on Earth Day in 2029 by Arnoldsche Art Publishers, the premier publishing house for contemporary jewelry. Art J...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • The MJSA Education Foundation certified Grace Barden as the first Advanced Apprentice Graduate of its Mentor & Apprenticeship Program. • Launched in 2023, the program features a 50-week curriculum and over 200 online resources to train bench jewelers in core industry skills. • The program is approved by the U.S. Department of Labor as a Registered Apprenticeship Program, making participants eligible for state and federal funding support. The MJSA Education Foundation, the nonprofit arm of Jewelers of America supporting career and training initiatives in jewelry manufacturing and design, has certified Grace Barden as the first Advanced Apprentice Graduate of the MJSA Mentor & Apprenticeship Program. Launched in 2023 to help professional jewelers bring on and train bench workers, the program offers a 50-week curriculum and more than 200 online videos and resources covering core bench skills, casting, and CAD/CAM, amon...