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A woman with brown hair poses at night against a blue brick wall in Fayetteville, AR. Photo: Chase R. Smith/Pexels Craig and Laura Underwood, owners of Underwoods Fine Jewelers in Fayetteville, Arkansas, have donated 38 acres of land to the city to create Underwood Park, a new recreational space in an area that previously lacked public green areas. The donation directly addresses a long-standing gap in northwest Fayetteville where residents…

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New Make-A-Wish Center Opens in Knoxville

by Ignacia Vera

The location includes the Level Up Lounge, a area designed for teenagers to relax and discuss their wishes. JTV has helped open a new wish-planning space in Knoxville, Tennessee. The facility, known as The Wishing Place, is located on the JTV campus at 190 Hayfield Road. It serves as a new home for the local Make-A-Wish chapter, providing office space and hosting various events for families and donors. A Space…

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Ricky Bromberg, Alabama Jewelry Tycoon, Dies at 67

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Frederick (Ricky) Wilkinson Bromberg. Ricky Bromberg, the longtime president of Alabama-based Bromberg & Co., died Sept. 2 at 67. He was born in Birmingham on Aug. 16, 1959, and was a sixth-generation member of the family to lead the business. Bromberg’s career in the jewelry industry began at a young age. According to his obituary, he used to operate the elevator at the downtown store when he was a boy.…

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Jewelry industry leaders honored at AGS awards

The 2026 AGS awards in Las Vegas honored jewelry industry leaders in...

Carolina Lopez • Sep 30, 2026 • Gem Sourcing

Jewelry industry leaders honored at AGS awards

P ortrait of a young woman with a floral earring against a dark background. Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels The 2026 American Gem Society Conclave recognized industry leaders across gemology, law enforcement, and jewelry education at its annual awards ceremony in...

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Las Vegas. Three major honors were presented during the September 16 keynote session, followed by the Young Titleholder of the Year award and scholarships for emerging professionals. The Sallie Morton Award, given for scientific contributions to gemology, went to Guy...

Holiday Jewelry Packaging Enhances Gift Perceived Value

SJN Fall Packaging 2 Your Customer Is Buying A Gift. Make It Feel Like One. Photo: Deybson Mallony/Pexels Holiday jewelry packaging has become a decisive factor in how shoppers experience the gift-giving...

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Jeweler Couple Donates 38-Acre Park to Fayetteville

A woman with brown hair poses at night against a blue brick wall in Fayetteville, AR. Photo: Chase R. Smith/Pexels Craig and Laura Underwood, owners of Underwoods Fine Jewelers in Fayetteville, Arkansas,...

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Family jewelry businesses often fail over hidden succession conflicts

Family jewelry businesses often fail due to hidden succession conflicts, not valuation...

Ignacia Vera • Sep 27, 2026 • Cut Chronicles

Family jewelry businesses often fail over hidden succession conflicts

S uccession Is Not An Accident Creating A Store Transition Where Everyone Can Win 1 2 Succession Is Not An Accident Creating A Store Transition Where Everyone Can Win. Photo: Gustavo Fring/Pexels The most common error in jewelry store...

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succession plans involves not valuation, financing, or legal documentation. Instead, it stems from a failure to communicate effectively. Owners frequently assume their intentions are self-evident—until they prove otherwise. The issue begins when families postpone discussions about expectations, roles, and legacy...

NYC Jewelry and Antique Show Returns This November

Close-up of a luxurious jewelry box with exquisite gold and jeweled accessories in an elegant display. Photo: Naresh Babu/Pexels The NYC Jewelry, Antique, & Object Show (NYCJAOS) returns for its Autumn edition...

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Virginia Family Jeweler Marks 75 Years of Legacy

Ketterman’s At 75: A Family Legacy Looks To Its Fourth Generation. Photo: RDNE Stock project/Pexels The Ketterman family’s jewelry business in Virginia has quietly reached a milestone that few family-owned enterprises achieve:...

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New Make-A-Wish Center Opens in Knoxville

A new wish-planning space called The Wishing Place opens on the JTV...

Ignacia Vera • Sep 23, 2026 • Vault Reports

New Make-A-Wish Center Opens in Knoxville

T he location includes the Level Up Lounge, a area designed for teenagers to relax and discuss their wishes. JTV has helped open a new wish-planning space in Knoxville, Tennessee. The facility, known as The Wishing Place, is located...

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on the JTV campus at 190 Hayfield Road. It serves as a new home for the local Make-A-Wish chapter, providing office space and hosting various events for families and donors. A Space for Hope The location includes the Level Up...

New Jersey Jewelry Stores Hit by Smash-and-Grab Robberies

Stock image of police cars with flashing lights. Since the start of 2026, nine jewelry stores across New Jersey have fallen victim to smash-and-grab robberies. The Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) issued an...

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De Beers Unveils Faster Diamond Screening Machine at Hong Kong

De Beers notes in its FAQ that all simulants, including cubic zirconia, moissanite and similar materials, will be flagged as “refer”. De Beers Group’s Science & Technology unit unveiled its inaugural desktop...

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Jewelers lobby for tariff relief and retail crime crackdown

Jewelers of America push for tariff relief on diamonds, gemstones, and pearls...

Francisca Fuentes • Sep 19, 2026 • Gem Sourcing

Jewelers lobby for tariff relief and retail crime crackdown

T en jewelers, including retailers and manufacturers, met with Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Jim Jordan during the annual fly-in. Jewelers of America brought a delegation of industry leaders to Washington this week to press lawmakers on two urgent...

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issues: tariffs on diamonds, gemstones, and pearls, and rising retail crime. The annual fly-in gathered 10 jewelers, including retailers, manufacturers, and a representative from the Plumb Club, for meetings with senators and House members, including Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep....