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Hood and Kathryn C. “Kitty” Lovelady will lead the company in partnership with the Bromberg family as the sixth-generation business continues its Mountain Brook renovation. BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 16, 2026 — Bromberg & Co., Alabama’s oldest retailer, announced the appointment of Marlin “Brian” Hood, a 20-year company veteran and manager of its Mountain Brook store, as president, succeeding the late Ricky Bromberg. Hood will lead the company alongside longtime vice president Kathryn C. “Kitty” Lovelady, who has been with Bromberg & Co. for 40 years. Hood and Lovelady will work closely with the Bromberg family, whose members remain active on

Star Gems, one of the nation’s leading wholesale custom jewelry manufacturers, has launched a reverse image search platform that allows retailers to instantly find similar jewelry designs from its library of more than 25,000 CAD models and receive live pricing. By combining AI-powered image recognition with Star Gems’ extensive design database and in-house manufacturing capabilities, the platform gives retailers a faster, more practical way to quote custom jewelry without waiting on a manufacturer to estimate pricing. Retailers can simply upload a photo of a piece they want to recreate, and the platform identifies similar designs from Star Gems’ CAD library

New York, NY (August 5, 2026) – Luxe Software, the vertical software and payments platform built specifically for independent jewelry retailers, today announced it has strategic backing from K5 Global and Jewelers Mutual® Group to fuel continued product development, scale the company’s capacity to onboard thousands of independent jewelry stores, and expand its support, training, and education teams. At the center of the investment is a shared focus on the customer. Independent jewelry retailers are increasingly challenged to deliver the kind of service, trust, and reliability that today’s consumers expect from any high-value purchase, and modern retail technology plays a

From formally trained jewelry designer and gemologist, gem dealer and educator to jewelry brand founder, Erica Silverglide inspires a reimagined brand experience New York, NY (July 13, 2026) – After spending more than twenty years sourcing exceptional gemstones, and developing collections in-house for some of the industry’s most prestigious brands, designer and Graduate Gemologist, Erica Silverglide is launching the next chapter of her career. Through Ignite, GemologyGeek’s first fine jewelry collection, and a newly redesigned website, Silverglide shines her gemological expertise into pieces made for collectors and connoisseurs. Ignite features rings, pendants, and earrings featuring natural rare gems, some with

New capabilities enable jewelry manufacturers to receive purchase orders electronically through EDI or professionally formatted PDF documents, simplifying order processing and accelerating fulfillment. Newport Beach, CA (August 2026) – GemFind Digital Solutions today announced the launch of Purchase Order Automation in JewelCloud 2.0, introducing new Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and PDF Purchase Order capabilities that streamline how jewelry retailers submit orders to manufacturers. The new functionality allows retailers using JewelCloud to generate purchase orders directly within the platform, while giving manufacturers the flexibility to receive orders in the format that best fits their business. Manufacturers with ERP or order management

Star Gems, one of the nation’s leading wholesale custom jewelry manufacturers, has launched Ring Studio, a new platform that enables independent retailers to offer a curated collection of today’s most popular engagement ring styles directly on their own websites. Designed as a seamless extension of a retailer’s brand, Ring Studio combines premium presentation, live AI-powered pricing, and Star Gems’ manufacturing expertise to help retailers compete online without the investment and risk of stocking inventory. Ring Studio features a growing collection of proven engagement ring designs that retailers can easily integrate into their websites. Consumers can explore each style with high-quality

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