All About Zales X Rocksbox’s New Fine Jewelry Rental Program
Renting an outfit for special-event dressing has become a cinch with so many clothing rental services available, from Rent the Runway and Nuuly to Gwynnie Bee and Tulerie. There are similar companies...
View ArticleWJA Announces 2023 Jewelry Loupe Project Participants
The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) has announced its new cohort of participants for its nationwide Jewelry Loupe Project program. WJA chose 14 emerging designers to participate in this year’s...
View ArticleBehind the Design: Maura Green’s New Yin Yang Pendants
The Yin Yang symbol represents the Chinese concept that everything is made up of opposite, but interconnected, forces. It’s a salient motif for these tumultuous times, and one that jewelry designer...
View ArticleThe Most Expensive Watches Owned by Musicians
Major music artists are among the most enthusiastic watch collectors—they’re in the public eye so often, and sporting a new, classic, or cult-favorite timepiece is a great way to flex their style bona...
View ArticleMaya Gemstones on Perfecting the Trillion and the Future of Recycled Materials
Maya Gemstones founder Olga Pekarevskaia debuted her own triangular-cut diamond in 2019 as an alternative to trillion-cut diamonds, which lag behind other cuts in brilliance, depth, and clarity. Her...
View ArticleGIA Evaluates its First Ring Carved From a Single Lab Diamond
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has evaluated its first ever ring cut from a single laboratory-grown diamond, it announced today. The 4.04 ct. solid diamond ring, which was cut from a single...
View ArticleThe Demi-Fine Jewelry Market is Growing—Check Out 5 Demi Brands We Love
“Demi-fine” is one of those jewelry terms that has multiple definitions. It can refer to jewelry collections that are sterling silver, vermeil (gold over silver), gold-plated, or a mixture of all...
View ArticleJennifer Markas Joins Jewelers Mutual Group as Head of Industry Relations
Jennifer Markas, longtime executive director of Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA), has joined Jewelers Mutual as the new head of industry relations. She will be responsible for “continuing to elevate...
View ArticleIppolita’s Holiday Collection Celebrates the Beauty of Precious Metals
Colored gemstone jewelry is still on fire in the fine jewelry market, but right behind it in popularity are ultra-bold styles that celebrate the beauty and strength of precious metals. Earthy-fine...
View ArticleA Fond Farewell: From The Zing Report Editors
Dear TZR Reader: After two fantastic years, we at Jewelers Mutual Group have decided to stop publication of The Zing Report. Thank you for being such an important part of this publication. We’ve loved...
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