Jewelry

Deep in the heart of Finnish Lapland, on the windswept highlands of Lampivaara in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, lies one of the world’s most unusual gemstone destinations: the Lampivaara Amethyst Mine. Unlike commercial mining…

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Sriram Ram Natarajan as senior vice president of laboratory operations. Natarajan, previously managing director of GIA India Laboratory Private Limited,…

Phoria, the London-based affordable luxury jewellery brand, has launched its collection at Selfridges, marking its first physical retail partnership. Now available on the third floor of the Oxford Street flagship…

Where do you find inspiration? Most of my designs are inspired by architecture or nature. Sometimes it’s a building, the texture in tree bark, or the shape of a pine nut. One of my designs was inspired by a pineapple – I loved how the…

The next Maker in our Meet the Maker series is Meg Lizabet - an incredibly talented and prolific Canadian Jewelry Designer whose rings sell out in record time. You'd know her by her juicy, jewel-toned sapphire stunners, marquise rings…

Welcome to Music Friday when we highlight songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, pop-punk band Every Avenue strikes a raw emotional chord with their 2009 single “Tell Me I’m a Wreck,” a…

Sustainable fine jewellery brand Lark and Berry has launched its London Icons collection, a new range inspired by some of London’s best-known districts. The collection features eight lines, each reflecting the…

De Beers has contributed $2.9bn (£2.16bn) in 2024 in taxes and economic value across its host countries and reported its best-ever safety record, with a total recordable injury frequency rate of 1.2. The figures…

For decades, scientists have been fascinated by lonsdaleite — a mysterious hexagonal variation of diamond that was once believed to exist only in the aftermath of meteorite impacts. First identified in fragments of the Canyon Diablo…

British jewellery designer Lucy Quartermaine has announced the merger of her two brands, Lucy Quartermaine and Quartermaine. The Lucy Quartermaine brand has built a reputation for its contemporary sterling silver…

When Bullhead City officials posted a plea on Facebook to help identify the rightful owner of a jewelry box containing a pair of gold cufflinks and a black-and-white photograph from 1954, they never imagined the mystery would be…

Pandora has announced that it has opened its first store in a London Airport at London Gatwick. The new store, which opened its doors on 15 August, offers passengers a wide selection of accessible luxury…

Jewellery brand Monica Vinader has been recertified with the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark, which recognises companies that meet sustainability standards across environmental, social and governance (ESG)…

Custom engagement ring FAq Q: Can I customize one of these 24 rings for myself? Of course! Since all stones are one-of-a-kind, we can never make exactduplicates — but we can take inspiration from any of these designs and reimagine them…

Gemfields has announced the sale of luxury jewellery brand Fabergé to US-based SMG Capital for $50m (£37.2m). The company will receive $45m (£33.5m) on completion of the deal, expected on 28 August, and a further…

Fashion jewellery and accessories brand Claire’s has appointed Will Wright and Chris Pole from Interpath as joint administrators to its UK, European services and European distribution businesses, effective 13…

Pandora has reported 8% organic growth in the second quarter of 2025, with revenues rising to DKK 7.05bn (£800m) despite foreign exchange, tariff and commodity price pressures. Like-for-like (LFL) sales were also…

UK GDP grew 0.3% in the three months to June, behind the 0.7% it grew in the first quarter, as a result of US tariffs and higher business costs, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However, it is better than…

Nearly half (46%) of Britain’s independent retailers reported lower sales in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year, according to new figures from the British Independent Retailers…

It was supposed to be just another day of filming for Kevin Richardson’s YouTube series, “Finding Your First Gold Nugget.” Instead, the veteran Australian prospector struck the find of a lifetime — a massive, 7-ounce gold nugget…

Iimpro, a jewellery-focused social commerce platform, has launched, aiming to make video-led shopping easier for brands, influencers and customers. Founded by industry figures Steven Milne and Davis Fang, the…

Claudia Bradby is set to launch a new mantra range that builds on her the world is your oyster designs in celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary. Available from 24 September, the new Glimmers design is…

After eight years together, legendary soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo and model/influencer Georgina Rodríguez are officially engaged — and their eye-popping diamond ring is making headlines across the globe. Rodríguez, 31,…

De Beers Group and Angola’s state-owned diamond company Endiama have discovered a new kimberlite field in the country, the first found by De Beers in more than 30 years. The joint venture intersected kimberlite…

Wolf has announced the appointment of Francesco Musto as its new sales director for Asia Pacific. Musto brings a wealth of experience with over 13 years of experience in luxury retail and e-commerce within the…

Lucara Diamond Corp. has quietly added another colossal find to its already glittering résumé — a 2,036-carat near-gem-quality rough diamond recovered in July from the company’s famed Karowe Mine in Botswana. The discovery, revealed…

Jewellery retailer Lovisa has opened its newest store at Queensgate Peterborough, its first store in the region. The Australian brand has taken a 1,630 sq ft unit on the centre’s Lower Mall, next to Boots. It offers earrings, necklaces,…

For 31-year-old New Yorker Micherre Fox, the road to a perfect engagement diamond didn’t lead to a jeweler’s counter, but to Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park where, against the odds, she unearthed a 2.3-carat gem on her last…

Precious metal recycling company Mastermelt has announced that Gary Williams is set to step down after nearly 15 years as general manager. Williams, who is a trustee of the Silversmiths and Jewellers Charity and president of the National…

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has announced its new board of directors, led by president, Damien Cody. The new directors are; Lucas Amelung, Ashoo Sinchawla, Himas Isab, Katherine Kovacs, Manuela Soares, Arun Jain,…