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Sherwood family reclaims Daniel’s Jewelers from private equity

by Agustina Tapia

The buyback was executed with Tejas Shah, chief executive of AJS Creations. Photo: Dương Nhân/Pexels The Sherwood family has repurchased Daniel’s Jewelers from private-equity owner Palladium Equity Partners. The transaction in Culver City, California, did not disclose financial terms. The buyback was executed with Tejas Shah, chief executive of AJS Creations. The firm also controls lab-grown diamond brands including Grown Brilliance, Clean Origin, Charles & Colvard, VonDiamonds and the online…

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Close-up of a sparkling diamond ring nestled amidst blue foliage, capturing luxury and elegance. Photo: Alex Kad/Pexels The Natural Diamond Council announced Tuesday that it has adopted a new name, the Diamond Collective. The organization is shifting its focus to be consumer-first, evidence-led, and more collaborative. The rebranding follows six months of consultation with producers, retailers, brands, creatives, and consumers, and was led by CEO Amber Pepper, who took the…

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Court Allows Foundrae’s Copyright Lawsuit Against Pandora to Proceed

by Agustina Tapia

A group of young men standing on an outdoor basketball court discussing something. Photo: cottonbro studio/Pexels A New York federal court has allowed Foundrae’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Pandora to proceed, denying Pandora’s motion to dismiss. The New York-based jewelry brand Foundrae filed the suit on February 17 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, claiming that Pandora’s “Talisman” collection infringed on its copyrighted medallion…

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Jeweler Adds Coffee Shop to Attract Younger Customers

Paul's Jewelers opens a 7Cs Cafe inside its store to blend traditional...

Agustina Tapia • Oct 5, 2026 • Event Sparkle

Jeweler Adds Coffee Shop to Attract Younger Customers

P aul’s Jewelers 7Cs Cafe. Paul's Jewelers in West Allis, a suburb of Milwaukee, has expanded beyond the four Cs of diamonds with the opening of the 7Cs Cafe. The coffee shop is located inside the jewelry store and...

features a menu of coffee, chocolate, and cookies. The name references both the diamond categories—cut, color, clarity, and carat—and the cafe's beverages. This innovative approach allows the store to blend its traditional jewelry offerings with a modern, hospitality-focused experience. Operations...

Christy Bromberg dies at 68

Christy spent two years at Hollins University before transferring to The University of Alabama, graduating with a political science degree in 1980. Christy Bromberg, the store's long-serving head gift buyer and wife...

Four Sought in 600K Jewelry Heist

Surveillance images of robbery suspects. Fairfax County police are seeking public assistance to identify four individuals linked to an armed robbery at a jewelry store. The department shared surveillance footage of the...

Sherwood family reclaims Daniel’s Jewelers from private equity

Daniel's Jewelers buyback sees the Sherwood family regain ownership from Palladium Equity...

Agustina Tapia • Oct 1, 2026 • Statement Pieces

Sherwood family reclaims Daniel’s Jewelers from private equity

T he buyback was executed with Tejas Shah, chief executive of AJS Creations. Photo: Dương Nhân/Pexels The Sherwood family has repurchased Daniel’s Jewelers from private-equity owner Palladium Equity Partners. The transaction in Culver City, California, did not disclose financial...

terms. The buyback was executed with Tejas Shah, chief executive of AJS Creations. The firm also controls lab-grown diamond brands including Grown Brilliance, Clean Origin, Charles & Colvard, VonDiamonds and the online retailer Jewlr.com. David Sherwood, the third generation to...

Natural Diamond Council Rebrands as Diamond Collective

Diamond Collective rebrands as consumer-first, evidence-led organization, shifting from Natural Diamond Council...

Agustina Tapia • Sep 28, 2026 • Statement Pieces

Natural Diamond Council Rebrands as Diamond Collective

C lose-up of a sparkling diamond ring nestled amidst blue foliage, capturing luxury and elegance. Photo: Alex Kad/Pexels The Natural Diamond Council announced Tuesday that it has adopted a new name, the Diamond Collective. The organization is shifting its...

focus to be consumer-first, evidence-led, and more collaborative. The rebranding follows six months of consultation with producers, retailers, brands, creatives, and consumers, and was led by CEO Amber Pepper, who took the role in February. The organization outlined three core...

Midas Chain launches first bridal jewelry catalog

Midas Chain unveils its first bridal jewelry catalog, House of Midas, featuring...

Macarena Aguilera • Sep 24, 2026 • Heirloom Stories

Midas Chain launches first bridal jewelry catalog

W hile the company has long sold everyday jewelry, the House of Midas line introduces ceremonial pieces targeting a more formal audience. Midas Chain has introduced its first dedicated bridal catalog, House of Midas, to broaden its jewelry lineup...

with semi-mount rings, wedding bands, and full bridal collections for both genders. The catalog combines classic designs with modern aesthetics, including unisex options, to attract diverse shoppers. The collection introduces specialized lines catering to distinct tastes. The Bouquet of Flowers...