The heist happened in Lebec, California, in 2022 when a Brinks truck was transporting goods from one show in California to another.
JA New York Fall Returns for an Unforgettable Experience!
For over 100 years, JA New York has played an integral role in facilitating the evolution of our industry while honoring past traditions.

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- PREMIER COLLECTION—An elegant pavilion serving our most prestigious brands and manufacturers. Premium amenities and bespoke lounges allow for networking with industry colleagues in an elevated environment.
- TRENDS PAVILION—A showcase of of-the-moment styles that consumers are seeking, and a destination for retailers looking to fill their cases with best sellers.
- DESIGNER—Discover dazzling creations from some of the industry’s most renowned designers and emerging jewelry artists showcasing a breadth of design aesthetics in both fine and fashion jewelry.
- LAB GROWN—Our presence of Lab Grown diamonds, which features loose and finished product, is a unique opportunity to get an “apples to apples” comparison of Lab Grown and Mined Diamonds.
- INTERNATIONAL PAVILIONS—Our International Pavilions allow our retailers to seamlessly source goods from across the globe, right in the convenience of New York City.
- ASSOCIATION ROW—Meet with your partners from some of our industry’s most important trade associations. From Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) to Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA), this is a unique opportunity to engage in substantive conversations about the current state of our industry.
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The 10-carat fancy purple-pink diamond with potential links to Marie Antoinette headlined the white-glove jewelry auction this week.

The Starboard Cruises SVP discusses who is shopping for jewelry on ships, how much they’re spending, and why brands should get on board.

The Seymour & Evelyn Holtzman Bench Scholarship from Jewelers of America returns for a second year.

The historic signet ring exceeded its estimate at Noonans Mayfair’s jewelry auction this week.


To mark the milestone, the brand is introducing new non-bridal fine jewelry designs for the first time in two decades.

The gemstone is the third most valuable ruby to come out of the Montepuez mine, Gemfields said.

The countdown is on for the JCK Las Vegas Show and JA is pulling out all the stops.

Founder and longtime CEO Ben Smithee will stay with the agency, transitioning into the role of founding partner and strategic advisor.

Associate Editor Natalie Francisco shares 20 of her favorite pieces from the jewelry collections that debuted at Couture.

If you want to attract good salespeople and generate a stream of “sleeping money” for your jewelry store, then you are going to have to pay.

The top lot was a colorless Graff diamond, followed by a Burmese ruby necklace by Marcus & Co.

Gizzi, who has been in the industry since 2001, is now Jewelers of America’s senior vice president of corporate affairs.

Luca de Meo, a 30-year veteran of the auto industry, will succeed longtime CEO François-Henri Pinault.

Following visits to Vegas and New York, Botswana’s minerals minister sat down with Michelle Graff to discuss the state of the diamond market.

The “Your Love Has the Perfect Ring” campaign showcases the strength of love and need for inclusivity and representation, the jeweler said.

The former De Beers executive is the jewelry house’s new director of high jewelry for the Americas.

The New York Liberty forward is the first athlete to represent the Brooklyn-based jewelry brand.

Take a bite out of the 14-karat yellow gold “Fruits of Love Pear” earrings featuring peridots, diamond stems, and tsavorite leaves.

The one-day virtual event will feature speakers from De Beers, GIA, and Gemworld International.

The California-based creative talks jewelry photography in the modern era and tackles FAQs about working with a pro for the first time.

Al Capone’s pocket watch also found a buyer, though it went for less than half of what it did at auction four years ago.

The foundation has also expanded its “Stronger Together” initiative with Jewelers for Children.

Assimon is the auction house’s new chief commercial officer.

The De Beers Group CEO discusses the company’s new “beacon” program, the likelihood diamonds will be exempt from tariffs, and “Origin.”

The Danish jewelry giant hosted its grand opening last weekend, complete with a Pandora pink roulette wheel.

Industry veteran Anoop Mehta is the new chairman and independent director of the IGI board.