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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.…

Goldheart Unveils New Era for Gold Jewellery

by Carolina Lopez

Goldheart is opening a reimagined boutique at 313@Somerset, bringing the exclusive Asian debut of D’orica’s 999 Mode Gold collection. The new retail concept and innovative jewellery line aim to redefine how pure gold is experienced by combining craftsmanship, technology, and design for daily wear. Italian Craftsmanship Meets Modern Wearability Founded in Italy in 1989, D’orica has spent over three decades pushing the boundaries of gold jewellery through a combination of…

Birmingham Jewellery Biennial launches open call for exhibitions

by Francisca Fuentes

Birmingham Jewellery Biennial launches open call for exhibitions Organisers of the UK’s new jewellery festival have launched an open call for the flagship exhibition. This move gives practitioners the chance to display their work at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The inaugural Birmingham Jewellery Biennial, which takes place in May 2027, seeks entries responding to the theme 'Colour' while demonstrating technical excellence. Birmingham holds a prestigious title. It has…

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

Since 2026, nine New Jersey jewelry stores faced smash-and-grab robberies, with the...

Ignacia Vera • Sep 22, 2026 • Diamond Markets

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

S tock 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 alert last week, highlighting the latest...

incident in Bogota on September 2. According to reports, four individuals targeted JJB Gold Jewelry in Bergen County. One person used a sledgehammer to shatter the front door, while the others rushed inside, broke display cases, and stole an estimated...

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...

Jewelers lobby for tariff relief and retail crime crackdown

Ten 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...

Sotheby’s Auctions Mozambique Paraíba Tourmalines

Sotheby's will auction two massive Mozambique Paraíba tourmalines in Hong Kong, estimated...

Francisca Fuentes • Sep 18, 2026 • Gem Sourcing

Sotheby’s Auctions Mozambique Paraíba Tourmalines

T he lot is estimated to fetch HK$3 million to HK$4 million, or roughly $382,500 to $637,500. Auction house Sotheby's will showcase two notable Paraíba tourmalines from Mozambique, weighing 71.24 and 72.84 carats, at its upcoming high jewelry auction...

in Hong Kong, described by Kat Florence as the largest flawless, unheated matched pair ever to be auctioned. Lab reports highlight rarity The lot is estimated to fetch HK$3 million to HK$4 million, or roughly $382,500 to $637,500. Earlier this...

Retailers urged to plan holiday sales early

The Retail Smiths Principal Sherry Smith. Retail strategist Catherine Erdly emphasizes that successful holiday sales hinge on early preparation, not last-minute efforts. Stores excelling in December often made critical decisions by October,...

Earring dominance shifts spotlight to statement necklaces

Florence Pugh Wearing Bulgari at 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. Earrings dominated the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, with many celebrities opting to skip necklaces in favor of statement pieces—or, in some cases, no...

Ricky Bromberg, Alabama Jewelry Tycoon, Dies at 67

Ricky Bromberg, Alabama jewelry tycoon, dies at 67 after a lifetime in...

Ignacia Vera • Sep 15, 2026 • Vault Reports

Ricky Bromberg, Alabama Jewelry Tycoon, Dies at 67

F rederick (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. He kept the first 50-cent piece he earned...

Sapphire Stardust Ring From Greenwich St. Jewelers

Greenwich St. Jewelers Scattered Sapphire Cigar Band. This week’s Piece of the Week comes from Greenwich St. Jewelers, a New York City jeweler whose original location sat less than two blocks from...

GIA Unveils Advanced Gemolite NXT Microscope for Professionals

1872 x 1052 Gemolite.jpg. GIA introduces the Gemolite NXT Professional Edition, a new microscope designed for gemological professionals. This advanced tool promises to enhance the way experts examine gemstones. The Gemolite NXT...

Spinelli Kilcollin launches trade-in program for Dupes

Spinelli Kilcollin fights dupes with a new Trade-In Bar program, offering value...

Carolina Lopez • Sep 11, 2026 • Diamond Markets

Spinelli Kilcollin launches trade-in program for Dupes

S pinelli Kilcollin’s Trade-In Bar targets ‘Spinelli dupe’ rings flooding social media through Instagram and TikTok. Spinelli Kilcollin has introduced a Trade-In Bar program to counter the growing trend of dupes—affordable rings that imitate the brand’s distinctive linked-ring style....