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Alexandria launches debut men’s high-end collection
Alexandria, a new London-based men’s high jewellery brand, has launched with a collection of 18k gold rings influenced by historic leaders including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan. The company,…
Miley Cyrus’s Cushion-Cut East-West Diamond Engagement Ring Is So On-Trend
Miley Cyrus has officially confirmed her engagement to Max Morando, and jewelry enthusiasts are buzzing about the singer’s strikingly chunky east-west diamond ring. While fans may have missed it initially — Miley subtly showcased the…
UK festive spending set to rise to £24.6bn, PwC survey finds
UK consumers are expected to spend £24.6bn on presents and celebrations this Christmas, a 3.5% increase on last year, according to new research by PwC.
PwC’s Festive Predictions Survey forecasts average spending of £461…
Music Friday: ‘Daddy’s Little Girl’ Sparkles With Jewelry-Themed Symbolism
There are few moments at a wedding more emotional than the father-daughter dance, and one of the most enduring songs for that treasured tradition is the focus of today’s Music Friday feature. Welcome to our weekly celebration of…
10 Best Christmas Jewelry Gift Ideas For Men and Women
5 Best Christmas Jewelry Gift Ideas for MenI recommend these five categories because they solve different gifting problems: they deliver presence when you need it, wearability for daily life, cultural storytelling, versatile…
Christie’s jewels sale totals $46.5m with record breaking Tiffany necklace
Christie’s Luxury Week continued in New York on 10 December with its Magnificent Jewels sale, which raised $46.5m (£34.6m) and was 95% sold by lot.
The top result was a Tiffany and Co tourmaline and diamond necklace from…
New Survey Shows Millennials Driving America’s Jewelry Self-Purchase Trend
A new nationwide survey from BriteCo reveals a powerful shift in how Americans purchase fine jewelry — and who they’re buying it for. According to the findings, 80% of US adults now purchase fine jewelry for themselves, signaling a…
Holiday Jewelry Gift Guide | PriceScope
How should you build habits so the gift lasts?Treat the first months after gifting as a period of training, not a one-off. Create a short checklist with the child: when to remove jewelry, how to store it, and when to check…
Mappin and Webb returns to Birmingham with new showroom
Mappin and Webb has reopened in Birmingham after more than 20 years, with the Watches and Switzerland Group unveiling a refurbished showroom beneath the Burlington Hotel on New Street.
The 260 sq mt site follows a…
Last-Ever Penny Sets, Including 24K Gold Cent, Head to Auction on Thursday
Collectors are bracing for a landmark moment in US numismatic history as Stack’s Bowers Galleries prepares to auction all 232 limited-edition three-coin sets marking the end of penny production. The sale, scheduled for Thursday,…
What is an Eternity Ring?
What is an Eternity Ring?An eternity ring is a band with a continuous line of gemstones all the way, or almost all the way, around the finger. This symbolizes unbroken commitment and continuity.They are often given as…
A glorious pink and blue Belperron necklace.
Oh, my darlings, do I have something lovely to show you today!! This glorious pink and blue Belperron necklace has been on my mind ever since Sotheby’s first sent out press previews of this sale and I couldn’t resist sharing it with…
AG and Sons supports UK reforestation with planting of 200 trees
Family-run fine diamond jewellery brand AG and Sons has planted 200 trees in partnership with Time4Trees as part of its environmental sustainability efforts.
The initiative supports verified UK tree-planting and…
We Reveal the Volcanic Secret That Helps Diamonds Blast to the Surface Intact
Scientists have just revealed a sparkling new twist in the story of how diamonds make their extraordinary 90-mile journey from deep within the Earth to the surface. It’s well known that these gems don’t travel alone — they hitch a…
Natural Diamond Prices – December 2025
Premium categories experienced controlled adjustments in December. D FL edged down to $16,192 from $16,222, while D VVS1 decreased to $10,645 from $10,840. D VVS2 followed the same trend, moving to $8,110 from $8,275. The strongest gain…
NAJ issues code of practice on legal use of weighing equipment
The National Association of Jewellers has published a code of practice setting out how jewellery businesses should use weighing equipment when handling precious metals and stones.
The guidance, produced with Trading…
Inside Our Wicked-Inspired Pink + Green Sapphire Custom Ring
Designing the Ring: Wicked Inspiration, GB Flavor With the custom stones underway, we refined the design itself — a toi et moi setting with two heart-cut sapphires nestled closely together, their shapes meeting in the middle so the pink…
Customer Care: Embedded at checkout and built for Shopify
We at Assetsure have designed a system that makes it effortless for jewellers to offer insurance to their customers at the point of sale, with no paperwork. Covered in one-click, our ecommerce widget sits seamlessly in your…
Christie’s sets new Fabergé auction record with £22.9m Winter Egg sale
Christie’s has set a new auction record for a work by Fabergé after the Winter Egg sold for £22.9m at the start of Classic Week in London.
The piece, one of the few Imperial Easter eggs remaining in private hands, led a…
Tracr chief executive to step down in February 2026
De Beers has announced that Wesley Tucker will step down as chief executive of Tracr and leave the business at the end of February 2026.
Tucker joined De Beers Group in 2021 as head of digital transformation before…
Watches of Switzerland revenue and profits surge ahead of festive trading
Watches of Switzerland has reported a surge in its revenues and profits for the 26 weeks to 26 October 2025 (H1 FY26), and said it is “well positioned” to enter the holiday trading period.
The group reported a 6%…
Black Friday delivers limited lift to discretionary retail sales in November
Black Friday provided only a modest boost to discretionary retail sales in November, with total like-for-like sales rising 3.4% against a weak comparison period in 2024, according to BDO’s latest High Street Sales…
Susannah Lovis opens larger boutique in Burlington Arcade
Jeweller Susannah Lovis has relocated to a larger unit within Burlington Arcade, opening a new boutique at 56–57 Burlington Arcade.
The move places the business a short distance from its previous site and provides more…
Music Friday: Here’s the True Story Behind ‘Brandy’ and Her Fine Silver Locket
Welcome to Music Friday when we spotlight songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we revisit one of the greatest narrative songs of the 1970s — “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” by the Looking…
How to Announce Your Engagement: 7 Thoughtful Ideas
For a unique way to announce your engagement to family, a printed newspaper announcement adds a sentimental touch to your story. Many couples do this to honor family traditions or include relatives who appreciate something more tangible.…
Giles Miller launches first jewellery line inspired by large art pieces
British artist Giles Miller has launched his first jewellery collection, expanding his practice into smaller-scale pieces that he describes as ‘wearable artworks’.
The range, called Touched, features cast 9ct gold…
Fierce Bidding War Sends Fabergé Winter Egg to $30.2MM World Auction Record
A rare moment in the world of high jewelry electrified Christie’s London on Tuesday, when Fabergé’s 1913 Imperial Winter Egg achieved a staggering £22.9 million ($30.2 million) — setting a new world auction record for any Fabergé…
Do Men Wear Engagement Rings? Traditions + Trends
The answer to “Do men wear engagement rings?” has changed over time. These pieces date back thousands of years, when ancient Egyptians and Romans used rings to symbolize eternal love and commitment.
For centuries, the…
Loquet London unveils Dover Street Market collaboration
Loquet London has launched a limited-edition charm created in collaboration with Dover Street Market, marking a new partnership between the jeweller and the multi-brand retailer.
The piece – called the Eclipse Heart…
Prometheus Makeover at Rockefeller Plaza Requires 20,000 Sheets of Gold Leaf
Visitors to Rockefeller Plaza will see a renewed holiday glow this year as the famous Prometheus statue — often billed as the fourth-most recognizable statue in the US and the most photographed artwork in New York City — has just…