VOL Collective author

Leah C. Peterson

News Editor

Leah C. Peterson is VOL’s News Editor, bringing calm judgment to the fast-moving stories that shape the jewelry world. She looks for the fact beneath the announcement, the consequence behind the number, and the people who will feel a decision long after the headline fades. Her editing gives the news desk its clarity, speed, and sense of proportion.

Selected stories

Gold Priced Out the Casual Buyer. Fine Jewelry Kept the Serious One.Jul 31, 2026 →De Beers' July Price Reset Shows the Diamond Debate Has Moved Past "Either/Or"Jul 22, 2026 →Richemont's 24% Jewelry Surge Is a Lesson in What Luxury Still SellsJun 28, 2026 →The Jewelry Sourcing Map Now Comes With Five Different Tariff BillsMay 11, 2026 →