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Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • The Edge awarded two $1,500 scholarships through the 24 Karat Club SEUS to Hannah Bing and Dan Linihan. • The awards support students and early-career professionals pursuing education in gemology, bench work, design, and retail store operations. • The initiative aims to address succession challenges in independent jewelry businesses by investing in the next generation of talent. (SHELTON, CONNECTICUT) – The Edge, the jewelry store management platform used by thousands of independent jewelry retailers across North America, has awarded two $1,500 scholarships through the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern United States (SEUS) to Hannah Bing of Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers in Rome, Georgia, and Dan Linihan of Worthmore Jewelers in Atlanta, Georgia.  The scholarship recipients were recognized at the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern  United States’ 50th Annual Banquet, held in conjunction with the Fall Atla...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • The GPHG Academy nominated 84 timepieces across 14 categories to compete for 19 prestigious awards, including the “”Aiguille d’Or”” Grand Prix. • The 2026 roadshow will feature exhibitions of the timepieces in Mumbai, Bangkok, Geneva, and London before and after the ceremony. • The official 2026 prize-winners will be announced on Saturday, November 7, during the awards ceremony in Geneva. The Foundation of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) invites the public and passionate watch enthusiasts to visit gphg.org to see the official nominations for its 26 th edition, along with the detailed schedule of its world tour. The GPHG Academy held its first round of voting this summer to nominate 84 timepieces from the 320 models entered by 194 brands. Spread across 14 categories, these nominated timepieces will continue to compete for one of the 19 prizes celebrating contemporary watchmaking creativity...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • Variety Gem launched its Rotating Head Rings collection following a successful debut at the RJO and IJO buying shows. • The collection features an engineered mechanism that rotates center settings 90 degrees, offering two distinct looks in one ring. • Handcrafted in precious metals and gemstones, each ring undergoes engineering tests to ensure long-term durability and smooth movement. Variety Gem, a fine jewelry manufacturer known for innovative design, has launched its new Rotating Head Rings collection following a successful debut at this summer’s Retail Jewelers Organization and Independent Jewelers Organization buying shows. The collection features a precision-engineered mechanism that allows the center diamond or gemstone setting to rotate 90 degrees, giving the wearer two distinct looks in a single ring. The new collection balances durability with fluid motion. Each piece undergoes rigorous engineering tests to ensure...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • The 2026 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) unveiled its 24-member Jury, led by President Wei Koh, to physically evaluate competing timepieces. • A total of 20 prizes, including the prestigious “”Aiguille d’Or”” Grand Prix, will be awarded at the ceremony on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Geneva. • The GPHG Academy, consisting of over 1,000 watch industry stakeholders, contributes a digital vote accounting for one-third of the final results. Meeting behind closed doors under the leadership of their president a few days before the awards ceremony, the 24 personalities from the world of watchmaking and the arts composing the 2026 Jury will physically evaluate the competing timepieces to determine this year’s winners by secret ballot and under notarial supervision. Half the Jury is drawn by lot from the GPHG Academy, while the Jury president chooses the other half. The 2026 Jury president, Wei ...

Reading Time: 17 minutes Key takeaways • Formex has updated its best-selling 39 mm Essence watch with a screw-down crown, an upgraded Sellita movement, and a micro-adjustable bracelet clasp. • The new Sellita SW200-2 Power+ COSC-certified movement extends the watch’s power reserve to 65 hours while maintaining a 4 Hz beat rate. • The model is offered in signature Blue, Alpine White, and Radiant Bronze dial options, with prices starting at $1,850 USD on a strap. The 39 mm Essence: the watch that captures Formex at its core, refined. Proportions, architecture, presence on the wrist remain untouched. What’s new: a screw-down crown, the new Sellita SW200-2 Power+ COSC movement, and a micro-adjustable bracelet clasp that’s so easy to use directly on the wrist, you’ll find yourself fine-tuning the fit throughout the day without even thinking about it. Three engineering updates—already proven across the Essence family—now come together in the best-selling 39 mm cas...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • Jeff Liebich of Allison-Kaufman Co. was named the Retail Jewelers Organization (RJO) Salesperson of the Year for 2026. • The award recognizes Liebich’s 10-plus years of exceptional customer service and strong partnerships with independent retail jewelers. • The honor coincides with Allison-Kaufman Co. also being recognized as the 2026 RJO Vendor of the Year. (LOS ANGELES, CA) – Allison-Kaufman Co. is proud to announce that Jeff Liebich has been named Salesperson of the Year for 2026 by the Retail Jewelers Organization. The award recognizes Jeff’s outstanding commitment to customer service, product expertise and the strong partnerships he has developed with independent retail jewelers. Jeff has been with Allison-Kaufman for over 10 years, distinguishing himself through a personalized approach to sales and a genuine commitment to helping his customers succeed. His recognition by RJO retailers reflects the ...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key takeaways • The CIBJO Coral Commission released a special report highlighting Torre del Greco as a case study for sustaining and growing the historic precious coral industry. • Torre del Greco secured European Union geographical indication protection for its coral and cameos to safeguard its distinct artisan heritage and brand. • The community is actively promoting sustainability and youth engagement through specialized training at the Francesco Degni State Art School and hosting the Precious Sea Summit. (MILAN, ITALY) – With little more than two weeks to go until the opening of the 2026 CIBJO Congress in Vicenza, Italy, on September 4, 2026, the ninth of the pre-congress Special Reports has been released. Prepared by the CIBJO Coral Commission, headed by Vincenzo Liverino, the report offers an extended case study of how the historic Italian precious coral center of Torre del Greco has worked not only to protect its heritage but also to ...