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Reading Time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways: • Jewelers of America elected three new members to its Board of Directors: Lawrence Bock, Caryl Capeci, and Amanda Coleman-Phelps. • The new directors were officially elected on October 26, 2026, during the annual general meeting and introduced at the board meeting on October 27, 2026. • Robert Marks rotated off the Board, and Julie Keeney left following her retirement from Fred Meyer. (NEW YORK) – Jewelers of America, the national trade association for businesses supporting every facet of the jewelry industry, has elected three new Directors to its Board of Directors. The Directors were officially elected on October 26, 2026, at the Jewelers of America annual general meeting and introduced at the Jewelers of America Board meeting on October 27, 2026. The three Directors are Lawrence Bock of Bachendorf’s, Caryl Capeci of Starboard, and Amanda Coleman Phelps of Nelson Coleman Jewelers. “We are delighted to welcome Amand...

Reading Time: 10 minutes Key takeaways • Section 301 tariffs of 10% to 12.5% currently apply to jewelry imports from 60 countries, with an additional 50% tariff on selected Canadian goods. • U.S. Customs and Border Protection is processing IEEPA tariff refunds for eligible importers of record, though July Section 301 tariffs remain non-refundable. • Election results will not immediately change trade rules or tariffs, as the newly elected Congress will not take office until January 2027. Americans vote today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, in midterm elections that will decide control of Congress and a long list of state ballot measures. As of this morning, no results are in, and Southern Jewelry News makes no predictions about them. What we can do is lay out where the rules that hit a jeweler’s bottom line stand right now, so you know what to watch in the weeks ahead. Tariffs in effect today The tariff picture has changed more than once this year. On Feb. 20, the U.S. The ...

Reading Time: 9 minutes Key Takeaways: • Phillips announced highlights for The Geneva Jewels Auction: VII, scheduled for November 9, 2026, featuring a rare 1.35-carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond and important Kashmir sapphires. • The sale features a historic cultured pearl and diamond necklace commissioned by Queen Mary in 1928, returning to the market in the Collections & Provenance section. • An international tour will showcase auction highlights across major cities—including New York, Paris, and London—prior to the full Geneva exhibition in November 2026. A Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond and an Important Kashmir Sapphire Ring Lead the Sale, with Highlights Including a Pearl and Diamond Necklace Formerly Owned by Queen Mary  (GENEVA) – Phillips is delighted to unveil highlights of The Geneva Jewels Auction: VII, taking place on November 9, 2026. This season marks the second time the sale will feature the newly introduced Collections & Provena...

Reading Time: 5 minutes Key Takeaways: • Fullord launched Masai Slim, a refined, slimmer interpretation of its emblematic Masai jewelry collection. • Inspired by Founder Sandrine Thibaud’s childhood memories in Africa, the collection’s spearhead motif symbolizes protection. • Crafted in 18K yellow, rose, and white gold, the versatile unisex pieces are available in polished, side-diamond, and full-diamond settings. The Geneva-based jewelry Maison revisits its signature Masai collection with a refined silhouette, preserving the personal symbolism at the heart of its distinctive design.  (GENEVA) – Fullord unveils Masai Slim , a new interpretation of one of the Maison’s most emblematic collections. Distinguished by finer proportions and a more understated silhouette, the new creations offer a fresh perspective on the distinctive spearhead motif that has become synonymous with Masai.  Deeply rooted in Sandrine Thibaud’s childhood...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Image: 6abc Philadelphia ( source ) A single gold chain is all it took to hand a Pennsylvania jeweler an $18,000 loss, and this gold chain theft is one every counter team should study. Police in Middletown Township, in Bucks County, are searching for the thieves who grabbed a chain valued at about $18,000 at Aly Jewelers and ran out of the store, 6abc Philadelphia reported. The theft happened on Friday, and police have released surveillance video in the hope that someone recognizes the suspects. According to the report, the footage shows the suspects looking at the chain and then quickly fleeing the scene. The still image the station aired shows two men in baseball caps standing at a display counter while an employee handles the merchandise in front of them. Police have not said whether anyone was hurt or whether the suspects are tied to other cases. Investigators are asking anyone with information to call Officer Jim Moratti of the Middletown Township Pol...

Reading Time: 26 minutes What happens when a jewelry business owner combines fine craftsmanship, hospitality, and a cup of coffee? For Mitch Prejbeanu of Paul’s Jewelers and Jost Jewelers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the answer is a fresh approach to jewelry retail that brings the community together! In this episode of  the Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast , Guy Pineda and Elesa Dillon, sit down with Mitch to explore his unconventional journey into the jewelry industry. With a background in hospitality and a passion for opening a café, Mitch entered the jewelry business nearly a decade ago when he and his partner took over Jost Jewelers, a long-established jewelry repair and manufacturing shop that was facing closure as its owner prepared to retire. Rather than following traditional industry practices, Mitch brought a fresh perspective to the business. In 2022, he took over Paul’s Jewelers, creating an opportunity to showcase the craftsmanship of his manufa...

Reading Time: 28 minutes Key takeaways • The 2026 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards experienced a 21% increase in total competition entries from last year. • Best of Show honors went to Lezlie Slavens (Spectrum) for a Medusa-carved Paraiba Tourmaline pendant and Allen Kleiman (Cutting Edge) for a suite of 11 rainbow cabochon Moonstones. • Highlights included a 33% rise in finished jewelry entries by female designers and 16% participation from first-time entrants. (DALLAS) – The American Gem Trade Association is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards. This year’s competition saw a 21% increase in entries from last year. Top: “Can’t Look Away” pendant in platinum featuring a 101.34 ct. Paraiba Tourmaline carved in the motif of Medusa accented by Diamonds (2.32 ctw.) and Tourmalines, on a platinum and Diamond necklace (27.21 ctw.), Best of Show, Spectrum; Lezlie Slavens, Luxe Fine Jewelry, in collaboration wi...