Amanda Gizzi

Milan—Pomellato has released its latest high jewelry collection, which turns freedom into a statement of style through 65 pieces. This sentiment is reflected in the collection’s name “Stile Libero,” which translates to “freestyle” in Italian.

According to Chains represented 28 percent, online retailers 22 percent, and department stores the remaining 15 percent. At first glance, that sounds like good news, and it is. But it also tells a much bigger story about where our industry is headed. The jewelry industry is not disappearing. In fact, Statista estimates U.S. jewelry sales reached approximately $85.4 billion in 2024, up from $81.3 billion in 2023. The dollars are still there. The more important question is where they’re going.

New York—Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) is hosting its 16th annual Gold and Diamond Conference this week. The event is being held at The Cosmopolitan Club in New York City from July 13-15 and features speakers and panelists from all facets of the jewelry industry. This year’s theme is “Resilience,” with organizers highlighting how the jewelry industry can adapt and thrive amid global uncertainty.