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How to Create a Fine Jewelry Capsule Wardrobe – Gem Gossip
With gold prices at an all-time high, now is the time to get serious about the type of accessories you’re buying. Gold-plated, tarnished cheap junk is not the look, and although it may be less expensive,…
Responsible Jewellery Council launches first global retail campaign
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched its first retail campaign to help members promote sustainability and responsible business practices to consumers worldwide.
The campaign, branded under the…
Custom Engagement Ring Engraving Ideas
Your ring engraving questions answered How to get engraving on a ring? Rings are either engraved by hand or with a laser. We opt for hand-engraving always - it's more special and the possibilties for design are endless. Can you engrave…
Music Friday: Anita Baker Sings of a Jewel-Like Love in 1988’s ‘Priceless’
Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs that feature jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we revisit Anita Baker’s dreamy 1988 ballad, “Priceless,” a song where the seven-time Grammy winner…
Mikimoto adds new designs to Les Pétales Place Vendôme collection
Japanese jeweller Mikimoto has introduced new pieces to its Les Pétales Place Vendôme range, an extension of its high jewellery Les Pétales collection.
The designs include a triple-row opera-length pearl strand,…
Mouawad unveils diamond and sapphire Windflower collection
Jewellery house Mouawad has launched a new collection, the Windflower Diamond and Sapphire Suite, inspired by the rarity of blue flowers in nature.
The suite features 30.71 carats of blue sapphires and 100.12…
The Knot: ‘Swiftification of Weddings’ to Spark $350MM Bridal Jewelry Boom
Taylor Swift’s recent engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce has officially ushered in what The Knot is calling “The Swiftification of Weddings.” According to a new report, the ripple effects of the couple’s love story will drive $2.2…
Goldsmiths’ Centre director Peter Taylor to retire in 2026
Peter Taylor, director of the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London, is to retire in February 2026 after a 37-year career in the jewellery and silversmithing trade.
Taylor has held senior roles with both the Goldsmiths’…
Pandora unveils limited-edition Oxford Circus Clym Evernden collab
Pandora has partnered with British artist Clym Evernden to mark the reopening of its Oxford Circus store with a new artwork and limited-edition charm.
The piece, titled To London, With Love, is displayed on the…
Rarity Crowned: ‘The Queen’ Becomes Largest Argyle Pink Diamond Graded 1P
“The Queen” — a 3.16-carat fancy vivid pink diamond — has secured its place in history as the largest gem ever to receive a 1P grade from Argyle Pink Diamonds™. This achievement not only underscores its beauty but also sets a new…
Pomellato expands Iconica collection with new designs
Pomellato’s Iconica collection is set to release a new addition of refined rose gold pieces adorned with diamonds this September.
The new designs also include an “innovative” lariat necklace featuring the…
Legendary ‘Mellon Blue’ Diamond Heads Back to Auction This November
When it comes to legendary diamonds, few gems carry the mystique, rarity and provenance of “The Mellon Blue.” This 9.51-carat Fancy Vivid Blue diamond, once part of the collection of philanthropist and horticultural icon Rachel…
The Diamond Store seeks investors as lab-grown demand rises
The Diamond Store, the UK’s largest specialist online diamond jewellery retailer, is reportedly exploring a stake sale to external investors for the first time in its 69-year history, according to Sky News.
The…
Mega-Diamonds Rule 2025: Elsa Hosk Stuns With 8-Plus-Carat Engagement Ring
Supermodel Elsa Hosk has a dazzling new accessory on her left hand. The 36-year-old Swedish beauty, best known as a Victoria’s Secret Angel and for her own fashion label, Helsa, is officially engaged to longtime partner Tom Daly. The…
Dior expands My Dior jewellery line with 11 new pieces
Dior has added 11 new pieces to its My Dior jewellery collection, expanding the line inspired by the house’s cannage motif.
The collection, designed by Dior jewellery artistic director Victoire de Castellane,…
Wongs Jewellers named one of UK’s Best Workplaces
Liverpool-based Wongs Jewellers has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 2025 by Great Place to Work, marking the second consecutive year it has achieved the recognition.…
Are Montana Sapphires Durable Enough for Engagement Rings? (Short Answer: Yes)
Toughness: Can It Take a Hit? Hardness = resistance to scratches. Toughness = resistance to breaking or chipping. Two very different things! And when it comes to toughness? Sapphires (Montana or otherwise) actually win over diamonds.…
Music Friday: Dallas Smith Finds His True Love, a Diamond in a ‘Rhinestone World’
Welcome to Music Friday, when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Canadian country star Dallas Smith compares his one-in-a-million romance to a rare and precious gemstone…
Hannah Martin unveils second instalment of The Perfect Drug collection
London jeweller Hannah Martin has launched a new 28-piece collection, The Perfect Drug , expanding on a series first released last year.
The range features necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets priced between…
Austen and Blake launches new engagement ring collection
Jeweller Austen and Blake has released a new line of 30 engagement ring designs, offering two contrasting bridal aesthetics: The Timeless Romantic and The Effortless It-Bride.
The rings are made to order and can…
Tiffany unveils new Bird on a Rock jewellery collection
Tiffany and Co has launched a new jewellery collection reimagining Jean Schlumberger’s Bird on a Rock motif, one of the house’s most recognisable designs.
The collection, named Bird on a Rock by Tiffany, has been…
Robinson Pelham unveils new pommels to celebrate 10 years of Identity
London jeweller Robinson Pelham is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Identity collection, a chain-link design that has been part of its range since 2015, with the launch of three new connector designs known…
Laura Ashley launches recycled sterling silver jewellery collection with Gecko
Laura Ashley has launched its third jewellery collection in partnership with Gecko Jewellery, introducing a new line crafted in recycled sterling silver.
The collection, called Waters Edge, follows two previous…
Jewellery designer Caroline Creba to open Knowle showroom
Jewellery designer Caroline Creba is set to open a bespoke showroom on Knowle High Street later this month.
The space, housed in a restored listed building, will operate initially on an appointment-only basis…
Laings unveils new Whispers of Nature’s Beauty collection
Jeweller Laings has launched its new Whispers of Nature’s Beauty autumn jewellery collection that reflects its “heritage and craftsmanship”.
The designs are inspired by the landscape of northern Scotland,…
What I’m Reading Vol. 130.
Hello darlings, I’m so relieved that it’s finally September. I’m not eager for cold weather, but it’s been an exceptionally hot summer in the DC area and it’s such a relief to step outside and feel cool breezes instead of a wall of…
Beaverbrooks sees sales and profits fall amid ‘challenging environment’
The Beaverbrooks Group has reported a fall in turnover and profit for the year to February 2025, but said it remains committed to investment and charitable giving as it marked £25m in donations since 2000.
The…
George at Asda unveils adaptive range honouring Nicky Newman
George at Asda has launched a 28-piece adaptive clothing collection for adults, created in tribute to breast cancer campaigner Nicky Newman.
Available from 15 September, the range includes items designed for…
Mappin and Webb opens flagship jewellery showroom in Manchester
Mappin and Webb has opened its largest showroom to date in Manchester, as part of a wider investment by parent company the Watches of Switzerland Group.
The store is located in a Grade II listed building in St…
Government launches consultation on reforming UK design sector
The government has launched a wide-ranging consultation on reforming the UK’s design protection system, with proposals aimed at modernising rules, reducing abuse and supporting digital innovation.
The…