Do you need a new knife in your life? Chris Ploof has expanded his gorgeous offerings to include a small series of mokume-gane knives and knife handles. The project is a collaboration between Gedraitis Knives and Chris Ploof Designs, and yes, they are just as beautiful as you’re imagining.

Price on request

chrisploof.com

Stretchy Style

We’re sure your jewelry is on point when you’re running things in your retail store, but what about that ratty old hair elastic on your wrist? Maya J Jewelry’s Bracelet Hair Ties are just as useful as a normal hair elastic, but they look much better, both in your hair or on your wrist. Perfect for upgrading your daily style game or as a fun low-cost impulse buy to display near your cash register.

$18

mayajnyc.com

The Welsh Wonder

An all-new biography, The Welsh Gold King: The Life Of William Pritchard Morgan by Norena Shopland, tells the fascinating true story of the man who took the Welsh gold mining industry to his heart and became the miners’ overnight hero. Find out why this man is responsible for the fact that so many brides, including royal ones, wear Welsh gold wedding bands.

$49.95

pen-and-sword.co.uk

Stylish Shades

Suzy Levian has released a line of sunglasses. These stylish shades take their inspiration from jewelry motifs and colored gemstones. Like all of Suzy Levian’s collections, each pair of her sunglasses includes “the secret diamond,” a crystal hidden within the design to remind women to discover the diamond within themselves.

$150

suzylevian.com

Diamond Detective

Gemlogis has introduced a revolutionary new tool: the Gemlogis Belize. The Belize is an all-in-one portable diamond tester/verifier, capable of verifying and differentiating between earth-mined and Type IIa, CVD, and HPHT lab-grown diamonds, as well as simulant and moissanite.

$999

gemlogisusa.com

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HB Antwerp has unveiled the HB Capsule, a proprietary Internet of Things device that uses blockchain technology and data analytics to track every stage of a natural diamond’s journey. Acting as a physical vault, the capsule can only be opened by the person authorized to interact with the diamond. Every unlocking is then registered on the blockchain, maintaining an accurate record. hbantwerp.com

Better Safe Than Sorry

Lavalier Personal Jewelry Insurance has partnered with Progressive Insurance to provide customers with affordable, comprehensive insurance for their most precious jewels. In the event of a loss, customers can work with Lavalier’s network of jewelers or their jeweler of choice to repair or replace an item. progressive.com/jewelry-insurance, lavalier.com

Don’t Miss This Train

TrainRetail offers weekly sales training videos for your team! Take advantage of retail management best practices taught by Jimmy DeGroot and Brad Huisken: two experts in the industry who have been on your side of the counter and have implemented everything they teach. Check them out online and keep an eye out for their next Master Class! trainretail.com

See You in Chicago

The 2023 Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference (CRJC) will co-locate with the new INSTORE Jewelry show. At CRJC, the thinkers and doers in jewelry responsibility gather to work on creating a better future for us all. It’s happening Aug. 11-12. chiresponsiblejewelryconference.com

Tag Time

Arch Crown’s Tag & Labels 2023 catalog is here! The 48-page catalog has over 100 styles of stock, pre-printed and custom printed tags and labels, and even a full-line of bar code technology products that include everything you need to print and scan bar code tags with your own computer. archcrown.com

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Created by Mehul Sompura, Diamond Hedge is a new technology that uses augmented reality to allow shoppers to see rings on their own hands virtually from anywhere. Diamond Hedge can be used as a sales tool to search and compare over 1 million ethical and conflict-free natural and lab-grown diamonds. diamondhedge.com

Not Easy Being Green

The American Gemstone Trade Association (AGTA) has unveiled a new member committee dedicated to standardizing contemporary industry terms such as sustainability, ethics and responsible sourcing. The committee will create a handbook of definitions, offering clarity and consistency in the largely unpoliced realm of greenwashing. agta.org

Antique Assesment

The International Antique Jewelers Association (IAJA), a consortium of global antique and period jewelers, has launched a new service. This bespoke IAJA Expertise service provides a personal assessment of a heritage item of jewelry by carefully selected jewelry experts, culminating in a signed “Letter of Expertise” with an expert’s opinion of the piece. iaja-expertise.com

Fresh Pod

Join blogger and jewelry aficionado A Thousand Facets on her new podcast as she chats with leading independent designers from around the globe. Each episode’s insightful conversations will make you think about how a piece of jewelry can tell a story and what goes into creating these wearable works of art. instagram.com/athousandfacets

Tool Time

Stuller has released Tools, Equipment, & Metals 2023-2024, a catalog that offers everything bench jewelers need to provide excellent service for their customers. This 680-plus page volume is packed with more than 350 new and featured products to meet jewelers’ every desire. stuller.com/toolscatalog

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Kross Studio has achieved renown for its Star Wars-inspired watch accessories, but their latest product offers just as much function with a sleek, clean design. Despite its minimalist appearance, the Kross Studio watch winder is a powerful tool that features that top-of-the-line technology, including an efficient motor, a Bluetooth connection and a dedicated smartphone app.

$1,967

kross-studio.com

Jewelry Box Goals

The Zoe Medium Jewellery Box from WOLF is one of the most beautiful jewelry storage options we’ve seen. Its soft, forest green velvet exterior is embroidered with floral designs in vivid colors and finished with pale gold hardware. As if that weren’t enough, the interior features a removable zip case and WOLF’s LusterLoc lining, which prevents tarnish for up to 36 years. Gorgeous and practical!

$475

wolf1834.com

Superior Slabs

Do you need to spice up your surfaces? Daltile’s new XL natural quartzite slabs are made from natural quartzite mined in Brazil. This high-variation material is suitable for both countertops and walls and comes in Caldera Blue and White Pearl, both lovely soft natural hues shot through with rusty veins that add uniqueness and majesty.

Price on request

daltile.com

A Watch to Watch

The Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet is one of the most coveted and sought-after watches in the world. Launched when the popularity of quartz watches seemed to be heralding the end of the mechanical watch, The Royal Oak sparked a shift in the market and reconfirmed Swiss supremacy in watchmaking. Royal Oak 39 The Book, a new title from Rizzoli written by Paolo Gobbi and Andrea Mattioli, is dedicated to exploring the legacy of this extraordinary timepiece.

$195

rizzoliusa.com

Get a Head

Mexico-based jewelry brand Kuu doesn’t just make jewelry; they’re also known for their beautiful Sacred Skull objets d’art. Made of ceramic, this extraordinary piece is hand-embellished with over 44,472 royal blue, pearl white, black, and 24K gold-plated crystal beads. A stunning addition to a display window or an eye-catching piece of in-store décor.

$990

kuushop.us

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Iconic American jewelry brand Oscar Heyman recently launched their 110th anniversary catalog. The special publication features a history of the company and 110 pieces of their exquisite jewelry, worth $15 million in total. oscarheyman.com

For the Pearls

The Jewelers Circle, an online trade-only marketplace, has partnered with Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones (DANAT) to advance sourcing and education for pearls. Members will receive access to DANAT’s Pearl Principles seminar and other perks. jewelerscircle.com | danat.bh

Sustainable Learning

Christina T. Miller, an award-winning consultant who specializes in sustainable jewelry practices, has launched her first online course. Foundations for Sustainable Jewelry Practices helps new jewelers establish an essential foundation of knowledge. christinatmiller.com

Jeweler-Hood Watch

Popular Facebook group Jewelers Helping Jewelers has launched JHJ CAN: the Jewelers Helping Jewelers Crime Alert Network. This new text alert system, built on a TextMeChat platform, allows retailers to sign up via zip code to warn each other of potential crime activity in their local area. jhjcan.com

Give Yourself a Hand

Get-Diamonds, a B2B platform for listing polished diamonds, has unveiled a helpful new feature. Virtual Hand is an augmented reality tool that enables users to virtually try on a variety of diamond rings in different sizes, cuts and settings, using computerized imaging. get-diamonds.com

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The Natural Diamond Council’s ASSURE 2.0 program is a testing regimen for Diamond Verification Instruments (DVI) and provides reliable, third-party approved insights on DVI technology to support industry professionals looking for ways to differentiate between natural diamonds and lab-grown diamonds. Learn more at the online ASSURE 2.0 Portal. naturaldiamonds.com

Let’s Go to Geneva

Haute Jewels Geneva is returning to the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva from March 26 through April 2. The intimate high-end event began in 2019 with just four luxury jewelry brands, but has since expanded, growing to feature 18 luxury jewelry brands in 2022 and again in 2023. hautejewelsgeneva.com

Gabriel’s Book

Gabriel & Co. has released their 2022-2023 Fashion Book! First published in 2015, the Gabriel & Co. Fashion Book has been an annual tradition that highlights the year’s new collections and bestsellers. It also includes bonus features like styling tips and interviews with fashion designers. gabrielny.com

GIA Upgrade

The Gemological Institute of America is revamping the GIA Graduate Jeweler program in collaboration with master goldsmith Alan Revere. Set to start in late 2023, the program will integrate aspects of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts by focusing on bench skills. gia.edu/graduate-jeweler-program

Now with More Edge

TextMeChat, a software tool from Star Gems that helps manage business interactions like Google reviews, messaging and collecting payments, can now integrate with The Edge point-of-sale software. This allows the user to enable repair completion text messages, review requests and product notifications based on client wish lists. textmechat.com

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Great news for jewelry-loving Marvel fans: East Continental Gems has launched a limited-edition Reality Stone collectible, the first item from the brand’s Genesis series with Marvel. Represented by a natural Mozambique ruby, each Reality Stone comes numbered and sealed in custom packaging inside an extremely cool Marvel-branded carrying case.

$1,500 and up

eastcontinentalgems.com

Precious Painting

Could your store’s artwork use a refresh? Consider a Cliff Kearns Immortal Diamond piece. Each one is created using the artist’s signature mixed-media technique, creating art that starts as digital and is then rendered, embellished and finished in acrylic paint on canvas. The result is an arresting series of unique artworks that capture Kearns’ view of gemstones’ tiny universes.

$1,000

cliffkearns.com

A Cartier World

Cartier: Beautés Du Monde: High Jewelry and Precious Objects is a gorgeous new volume from Rizzoli dedicated to exploring the legendary jewelry house’s latest high jewelry collection. Expect stunning imagery with a close-up look at some seriously jaw-dropping jewelry creations. Written by François Chaille and Alberto Cavalli.

$115

rizzoliusa.com

Box It Up

Allure’s Woven Collection of fine linen boxes is a fantastic option for retailers looking to up their packaging game. Available in bleached color options of natural beige or cloud grey, these elegant boxes come with a matching packer that features a subtle weave texture, hinting to the beautiful box waiting within. Inquire for retailer pricing.

$5.25

allurepack.com

Treat Your Shelf

You spend a lot of time thinking about what you put on your store’s shelves … but what about the shelves themselves? Modern Timber Craft specializes in making beautiful shelves, mantles, flooring and more using wood salvaged from long-standing barns and other sources. Give your space the timeless charm of antique wood instead of adding another bland, basic fixture.

$235

moderntimbercraft.com

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Iconic watch brand Accutron and Hudson Whiskey have released a collaborative whiskey in honor of Accutron’s 62nd birthday. The Accutron 62nd Anniversary Blend is a Bourbon and rye blend that offers a bold, full-bodied character with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and lightly salted caramel. This special edition whiskey will be limited to 144 bottles.

Price on request

accutronwatch.com, hudsonwhiskey.com

The House of Cartier

13 Rue de la Paix is where it all began for Cartier. A new book, Cartier: 13 Rue de la Paix, traces the company’s trajectory from its opening in 1899 to the present day and includes previously unpublished photographs of this historical location. A must-read for fans.

$115

rizzoliusa.com

We Heart It

You know we love a cute ring dish around here, and this little porcelain number from Juler’s Row is seriously adorable with its little heart design made up of rainbow gemstones. It’s so pretty, you almost won’t even want to put your jewelry in it.

$24

julersrow.com

Spectacular Spectacles

You may have 20/20 eyesight, but your vision is still lacking unless you are wearing a pair of custom-made Chris Ploof glasses frames. You heard us right: The jewelry designer now offers glasses frames made with his signature hand-forged Damascus steel. They’re a sight worth seeing!

Around $2,000

chrisploof.com

Build Your Own

Retailers can use Piece by Piece, Stuller’s interactive magnetic settings and shanks ring builder, in their stores to create an interactive design experience for customers. By adding expansions to the core selling system, jewelers can feature more than 2,000 unique combinations. Now with birthstones and additional fancy shapes.

$2,199

stuller.com/piecebypiece

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Congratulations to Octave Jewelry, winner of the 2022 Halstead Grant for new jewelry businesses. Octave founder Ope Omojola receives a $7,500 cash grant, $1,000 in jewelry supplies, a trip to Arizona, features in Halstead publications, a feedback report from the judging committee and a trophy. The call for entries for the 2023 Halstead Grant begins this month. halsteadbead.com

Student Subscriptions

Instappraise has announced a new partnership in which graduates of the George Brown College Jewelry and Gemology Program will receive a free one-year subscription to the Instappraise platform after graduation to help kickstart their careers in the jewelry and gemology industry. georgebrown.ca, instappraise.com

New Artistry

Artistry, Ltd. has released its 2023 catalog. The 160-page catalog showcases Artistry’s products in precious color, semi-precious color, pearl, diamond, gold and sterling silver. The catalog pricing reflects $1,900-per-ounce gold at triple key. artistrylimited.com

So Long, Summer

After considering feedback from the industry, JA New York has decided to discontinue its summer trade show. The organization will focus on its fall and spring JANY shows. The next JANY show is scheduled March 3-7 at the Javitz Center in New York City. ja-newyork.com

Responsibility Resources

The Responsible Jewellery Council has released a new Rights Toolkit. The free, downloadable resource provides guidance and a practical set of tools including templates, forms and checklists to simplify the human rights due diligence process. responsiblejewellery.com

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Jewelry marketing dream team Liz Kantner of Stay Gold and Laryssa Wirstiuk of Joy Joya have launched a podcast! Success With Jewelry is available now and offers listeners an intimate and exclusive “peek behind the curtain” of all the things you wish you could know about achieving success in our industry. successwithjewelry.com

A Legacy of Love

Gem Legacy has launched a new fundraising initiative to prevent silicosis in the tanzanite mining areas of Merelani, Tanzania. Gem Legacy, a non-profit organization, has committed to buying masks and filters, at a cost of $30 per set-up, for 5,000 miners. gemlegacy.org

Ethical Reading

Ethical Metalsmiths’ online publication, The Source, just celebrated its second anniversary! The Source offers content that helps inspire responsible jewelry practices through education, connection, and action. ethicalmetalsmiths.org

Outstanding Ovals

Facets of Fire diamonds are known for their fire, an effect achieved by etching thousands of intricate nano-prisms onto the pavilion of a natural diamond. This technology is now available in a new shape: Facets of Fire now offers fancy oval-shape diamonds in sizes from 0.25 carats to over 5.00 carats. facetsoffire.com

Brand New Brand

Former founder and CEO of Unique Settings of New York Mel Anda and EVP Johnny Guven have established Kozza & Company, an all-new manufacturer in the heart of the New York City’s Diamond District. Kozza & Company specializes in classic bridal designs, and their first catalog was released in October 2022. kozza.com

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