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Lafayette, LA (20 January 2026) — Stuller is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Burgess to Chief Merchandising, Marketing, and Sales Officer. In this expanded role, Taylor will lead the company’s merchandising, marketing, sales, and customization teams, continuing Stuller’s focus on serving jewelers at every stage of their business. Taylor joined Stuller in 2013 after more than a decade in the retail fashion apparel industry with experience at both Nordstrom and JCPenney. Since entering the jewelry industry, she has played a key role in shaping merchandising and customer-focused strategies while building strong relationships across the industry. “We are thrilled

Five jewelry design trends shaping the year ahead Lafayette, LA (14 January 2026) – With more than five decades of experience serving the fine jewelry industry, Stuller shares the top jewelry trends and design elements gaining traction in 2026. These reflect how customers are gravitating toward jewelry that feels expressive, meaningful, and current, with an emphasis on individuality and lasting style. “Jewelry trends in 2026 reflect a growing desire for personal expression,” says Andrea LeDay, fine jewelry product manager. “Customers are gravitating toward pieces that feel intentional, expressive, and lasting: nostalgic design details, meaningful customization, bold silhouettes, and rich colors.”

Lafayette, LA (5 January 2026) — Jewelry manufacturer Stuller has unveiled its 2026 Color of the Year as Signature Red, a bold yet timeless hue selected to guide design and storytelling in the year ahead. Stuller’s color experts have studied global trends, cultural influence, market insights, and gemological significance to select a hue that reflects the year ahead. Red has symbolized power, artistry, and transformation, maintaining a strong presence across art, fashion, and culture both historically and today. Signature Red will be featured throughout Stuller’s 2026 collections, content, and educational resources. Whether you’re pairing Signature Red gemstones and components or

Expanding High-Performance eCommerce Solutions for the Jewelry Industry & Specializing in Shopify Plus  Newport Beach, CA (October 2025) – GemFind Digital Solutions, the leading provider of digital marketing and web services for the jewelry industry, proudly announces its official designation as a Certified Shopify Partner. This partnership with Shopify reinforces GemFind’s commitment to helping jewelry retailers, designers, and manufacturers grow their businesses through powerful, industry-specific eCommerce solutions. As a Shopify Certified Partner, GemFind specializes in creating high-converting eCommerce websites tailored specifically for the jewelry industry. Leveraging Shopify’s luxury design capabilities, built-in security, and seamless integration with GemFind’s proprietary apps—including RingBuilder™,

August 11, 2025 — Markham Fine Jewelers, a premier destination for luxury timepieces and fine jewelry in Frisco and Southlake, Texas, is proud to announce its nomination in two categories at the 2025 WatchPro Awards, one of the most respected honors in the timepiece industry. Markham Fine Jewelers has been nominated in the following categories: Independent Watch Retailer of the Year: Markham Fine Jewelers Best New Store by a Retailer: Markham Fine Jewelers in Southlake, Texas These nominations highlight Markham Fine Jewelers’ dedication to offering a selection of world-class timepieces and delivering an exceptional client experience. The WatchPro Awards celebrate

Precision Sorting That Adds Real Value to Every Diamond Parcel Las Vegas, NV – May 22, 2025 – Diamtech Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. (DRC), a global name trusted for its gemmological innovations, is set to unveil its newest solution, Dia Measure, at JCK Las Vegas 2025. Designed to simplify how small diamonds are counted, measured, and sorted, Dia Measure delivers the kind of accuracy and consistency that adds real value—especially where every fraction of a millimeter matters. For years, manufacturers, grading labs, and jewelers have dealt with slow, manual sorting processes that often lead to errors, mismatches, or quality issues.

New York City, NY – May 20, 2025 – ASHI, a premier diamond jewelry designer and manufacturer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Chuck Rouse as the new Sales & Marketing Consultant for the Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina territories. With more than 20 years of diverse, hands-on experience in the jewelry industry, Chuck brings a unique and valuable perspective to ASHI’s retail partners. His career spans both the wholesale and retail sides of the business, giving him an in-depth understanding of the full product lifecycle—from concept and sourcing to in-store merchandising and customer engagement. During his