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New York, NY (July 2026) — As the luxury jewelry industry navigates an evolving marketplace, VEER believes the future of natural diamonds will belong to retailers who can offer something increasingly rare:authenticity. This August, the New York-based natural diamond company will host a select group of independent jewelers on an immersive journey through Botswana—one designed not as a reward or incentive, but as an investment in the future of natural diamond retail. The experience includes visits to the renowned Jwaneng and Orapa diamond mines, offering retailers the opportunity to witness the beginning of the natural diamond journey firsthand. Beyond the

Helping customers explore products, education, inspiration, and business solutions—all in one place. Lafayette, LA (June 30, 2026) — Stuller has launched a redesigned homepage on Stuller.com,making it easier for jewelry professionals to explore products, educational resources, andbusiness solutions. The redesigned homepage replaces a layout centered around rotating banners with a more engaging experience that brings featured products, curated collections, educational content, shopping tools, and timely updates together in one place. Customers can more easily explore what’s new along with continuing to access the resources they rely on every day. “We wanted the homepage to do more than welcome customers to

Lafayette, LA (June 17, 2026) — Stuller highlights Flow & Form as one of the latest designtrends shaping today’s jewelry. Defined by jewelry styles with soft, sculptural lines and organicsilhouettes, this trend embraces creating looks that feel effortless, expressive, and artfullyunstructured. Featuring gentle curves and flowing shapes, these designs celebrate movement and individualitythrough forms that are anything but conventional. From bypass rings to organically inspiredsilhouettes, Flow & Form brings a modern sense of romance and fluidity to jewelry styling. “Flow & Form is inspired by the balance between artistry and wearability,” said Christine Lloyd,director of creative design at Stuller. “Stuller’s

Lafayette, LA (June 1, 2026) — When it comes to making a statement, more is more. Max Appeal embraces bold style with an unapologetic presence by curating an ensemble that is meant to be seen. Because of a clear shift toward boldness, confidence, and indulgence, this jewelry trend leans into expressive styling that feels elevated yet effortless. By combining multiple elements into one cohesive look, Max Appeal encourages customers to embrace bold accessorizing with confidence. “Max Appeal is all about confidence and presence,” said Andrea LeDay, fine jewelry productmanager. “Layering chains and bold details together creates a look that feels

Expanded assortment, new organization, and fresh branding solutions for jewelry professionals Lafayette, LA (May 15, 2026) — Stuller announces the release of its newest catalog: Packaging & Displays 2026–2027, designed to help jewelry professionals strengthen their brand, create lasting impressions, and showcase jewelry with style. The updated catalog features an intuitive layout, making it easier than ever to shop by category and quickly find products that fit a business’ unique style and needs. “This catalog gives customers more ways to create a polished, memorable brand experience,” said Tiffany Adams, executive director of packaging and displays. “It features more than 30%

A new Shopify app built by Smart Age Solutions helps jewelers extend JM Care Plan—Jewelers Mutual® Group’s jewelry care offering—into their Shopify online store and Shopify POS. New York, NY — May 20, 2026 — Smart Age Solutions, a leading digital marketing and web development agency serving the jewelry industry, today announced the official launch of Smart Care, a Shopify app that enables jewelers to offer JM Care Plan—Jewelers Mutual Group’s jewelry care program—directly through their Shopify online store and Shopify POS. Built specifically for jewelry retailers using Shopify, the Smart Care app allows participating jewelers to present JM Care

Newport Beach, CA (May 19, 2026) — GemFind Digital Solutions, a leading commerce infrastructure and technology provider for the jewelry industry, announces the launch of JewelCloud 2.0®, a next-generation platform designed to transform how jewelry and diamond vendors and retailers connect, manage product data, and scale online commerce. Purpose-built for the jewelry industry, JewelCloud 2.0® creates a centralized ecosystem that streamlines product distribution, retailer connectivity, ecommerce merchandising, and digital growth between brands and their authorized retail partners. GemFind will showcase JewelCloud 2.0® at the upcoming JCK Las Vegas Show May 29–June 1st, where suppliers and retailers can experience live demonstrations

Star Gems, the nation’s leading wholesale custom jewelry manufacturer, has expanded GemArt AI to give retailers a faster, more connected way to design, present, and price custom jewelry. Powered by Star Gems’ full-service in-house CAD and manufacturing capabilities, along with a 25,000-design CAD library, the platform helps jewelers move more smoothly from idea to finished piece—whether they are creating a one-of-a-kind design or developing a broader collection. At its core, GemArt AI helps jewelers turn inspiration into realistic jewelry concepts using prompts, sketches, and photos. Recent updates to the platform, including a refreshed user experience, refined pricing capabilities, and new

Featuring new styles, educational resources, and tools for effortless customization Lafayette, LA (April 13, 2026) — Stuller is excited to announce the release of its newest catalog: “Mountings 2026–2027,” offering inspiration and a more streamlined way for jewelers to explore, compare, and select mountings. The new catalog showcases Stuller’s largest and most diverse assortment yet—from trending engagement ring and diamond band mountings to versatile setting components and shank styles—giving jewelers more ways than ever to match every customer’s style, budget, and vision. Some of the new features include: More than 400 new mounting styles, 100+ additions to bestselling designs, 80

Andrea Lucille Pooler March 12, 2026 — New York, NY — Modani Jewels, Soham Diamonds, and S.N.J. Creations are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Lucille Pooler as Chief Operating Officer for the group’s divisions. With more than 25 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Pooler combines strategic leadership with a deep understanding of both the artistry and business of fine jewelry. Her expertise spans manufacturing, retail, and wholesale channels, bridging creative direction with data-driven execution to help jewelry companies grow with structure and purpose. Andrea began her career as a bench jeweler and designer and later owned