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Jewelry Industry Analysis: Market News, Trade Shows & The Art of Storytelling

Where the grit of the trade meets the art of storytelling and market strategy.

The jewelry world is constantly reinventing itself, and I love digging into the strategy behind the sparkle. From the grit of the trade shows like Vicenzaoro to the subtle art of storytelling that gives a brand its voice, these are my observations on where our industry is heading. It’s business, yes, but it’s a business built on passion, grit, and the enduring allure of the jewels themselves.

Industry Insights

Wow, these FURA Mozambican rubies revive that famous Mogok glow

A valley in Mozambique is producing rubies that remind gemologists of something they thought was almost gone: the glow of Mogok.

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Japan Pearl Fair: A Mini-Guide to the World's Most Important Pearl Show

One trade show, over 100 Japanese pearl companies, and Akoya, South Sea, and Tahitian under one roof. Here is what serious buyers need to know before booking Kobe.

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Vicenzaoro 2026: Navigating the New Era of Gold, Tech, and Human Connection

Gold at near-record prices, a brand-new awards ceremony, and over 1,300 exhibitors figuring out what comes next. Vicenzaoro 2026 is less about sparkle, more about survival.

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Why Are People Buying More Jewelry Than Ever?

Jewelry is outperforming luxury fashion, blockchain is entering the fine segment, and a bad engagement ring experience became a multi-location business. Here is what is happening.

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TEFAF Maastricht Jewelry 2026: Why Brands Fight to Be Seen at the World’s Leading Art Fair

At TEFAF Maastricht, jewelry stops being luxury and becomes culture. Here is what that shift looks like from the inside.

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World Diamond Day Was Everywhere. Just Not Where It Matters.

Over a thousand posts. Major brands. Producing nations. And the people who walk into jewelry stores had no idea it happened. That gap is the real conversation.