19 min read
Invisible Setting: Full Guide
What invisible setting diamond work actually is, how it differs from pavé and channel setting, durability tradeoffs, and sourcing calibrated stones.
Insights & Guides
The Guru Diam Blog
Expert articles on lab-grown diamonds, wholesale sourcing strategies, and the latest trends shaping the jewelry industry.
16 min read
What Is an Irradiated Diamond?
What an irradiated diamond is, how radiation and heat treatment change a natural diamond's color, and how it differs from as-grown fancy color diamonds.
15 min read
What Is the Israel Diamond Exchange?
What the Israel Diamond Exchange in Ramat Gan actually does, how it works, and why it still matters to wholesale diamond buyers and sellers today.
18 min read
JA New York Show: Trade Buyer's Guide
What the JA New York Show is, who exhibits, and how first-time trade buyers should plan registration, budget, and follow-up.
15 min read
JCK Las Vegas: A Wholesale Buyer's Guide
What diamond and jewelry trade buyers need to know about JCK Las Vegas — timing, show sections, and how to plan a buying trip.
15 min read
Jewelers Board of Trade Explained
What the Jewelers Board of Trade is, how JBT ratings work, and why credit ratings matter when sourcing wholesale diamonds and jewelry.
18 min read
What Is Jewelers of America?
What Jewelers of America (JA) is, what membership includes, and how the trade association fits into running an independent jewelry business.
16 min read
Jewelry Manufacturers in the USA: A Buyer's Guide
A B2B guide to jewelry manufacturers in the USA: domestic hubs, what 'manufacturer' really means, domestic vs. overseas tradeoffs, and how to vet one.
15 min read
How the Jewelry Supply Chain Works
A B2B explainer on the jewelry supply chain: from rough stone to finished piece, the roles involved, and where disruptions actually happen.