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NY NOW – Featuring Elaine Chong Designs – Gem Gossip
Our last NY NOW feature is Elaine Chong Designs! I had the utmost pleasure getting to meet Elaine and see her world in jewelry form. The movement that is incorporated into her work is quite thoughtful. She…
Dainty London unveils new Zennor collection
Dainty London has launched its new Zennor collection, a jewellery range inspired by Cornish folklore and tapping into the growing popularity of the mermaidcore trend.
The Zennor collection features ocean-themed designs made from recycled…
647-Carat Brown Diamond Sparks Renewed Interest in Brazil’s Mining Potential
A 647-carat rough diamond, recently unearthed from the Douradinho riverbed in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, has been confirmed as the second-largest diamond ever found in the country — and the 25th largest globally. Valued at…
Your Moonstone Moment: The Latest June Birthstone Jewels
It’s never okay to confuse opinions with facts—but moonstone is the greatest gemstone there is.
I loved moonstone at first glance, before I even knew what it was. It’s named perfectly: Moonstones…
Jewelry Collection Story – Candy of @myjewelrydiaries – Gem Gossip
Today’s Jewelry Collection Story comes from Candy of @myjewelrydiaries – and as you could speculate, her Instagram and Tiktok account is a safe space where she shares her jewelry loves, finds, style and…
Tiffany and Arsham unveils bronze vessel and HardWear necklace
Tiffany and Co. has unveiled a new collaboration with contemporary artist Daniel Arsham, comprising a limited-edition bronze sculpture and a bespoke jewellery piece.
The Bronze Eroded Penny Vessel – a patinated bronze sculpture embedded…
Marie-Antoinette’s Storied Pink Diamond Heads to Auction Today at Christie’s NY
A dazzling artifact of royal history steps into the spotlight today at Christie’s New York, where the Magnificent Jewels sale will feature the extraordinary Marie-Thérèse Pink Diamond — a 10.38-carat fancy purple-pink kite-shaped…
Here’s What ChatGPT Thinks the Up-and-Coming Jewelry Trends Are
As expected, artificial intelligence was a hot topic at the JCK show in Las Vegas, including at JCK Talks seminars on how jewelers are effectively using AI in design and day-to-day operations.
The…
Wongs Jewellers crowned ‘Best Jeweller’ at West Wedding Awards
Wongs Jewellers has been named best jeweller at the 15th Annual North West Wedding Awards.
The news comes as the company plans to expand its footprint with a new store in Manchester later in 2025.
The awards, hosted by County Brides,…
Dua Lipa Finally Confirms Engagement to Callum Turner, Reveals Ring’s Backstory
After months of sparkling speculation spawned by carefully framed Instagram posts, Dua Lipa has officially confirmed her engagement to British actor Callum Turner. The 29-year-old Grammy-winning pop icon shared the news in a recent…
Lab-Grown Diamond Prices – June 2025
The lab-grown diamond market in June 2025 continued to reflect dynamic pricing trends across clarity and color categories, influenced by seasonal shifts in consumer behavior, evolving demand for specific qualities, and steady…
June 13 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup
Hi, everyone. Welcome back from Las Vegas! I’m sure you’re all as tired as I am.
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of appearing on the British Academy of Jewellery’s podcast. Tune in to hear me…
My Jewellery partners with Freshstream to support international growth
Freshstream Investment Partners has announced a strategic partnership with Dutch jewellery and lifestyle brand My Jewellery to accelerate its international expansion.
The investment will see Freshstream work alongside founder and chief…
Jessica McCormack Opens Art-Filled Madison Avenue Store
Jessica McCormack recently opened her first store outside London, and she has filled the New York City boutique with her favorite artwork and plush furnishing to make it feel like a second home.…
Goldsmiths Centre to host 2D hand-rendering talk
The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC), in partnership with the Goldsmiths’ Centre, will host an online Techniques in Focus talk next month aimed at jewellery designers seeking an!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Music Friday: Duawne Starling Sings His Wedding Vows in 2001’s ‘With This Ring’
Welcome to Music Friday, where we spotlight songs that celebrate jewelry, gemstones, or precious metals. Today, we shine a light on Duawne Starling’s heartfelt ballad, “With This Ring,” a moving wedding anthem in which the acclaimed…
You’ll Be Hearing a Lot More About Botswana Diamonds
This week, I spoke with Botswana president Duma Boko (pictured) and the country’s minister of minerals and energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, in two separate interviews during the World Federation of…
Warm weather fails to boost footfall in May
Retail footfall across the UK declined by 1.7% compared with May 2024, spelling a sharp drop from the 7.2% rise recorded in April, according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Sensormatic Solutions.
The…
Jack Abraham’s $10MM ‘Royal Ruby Collection’ Dazzles at JCK Las Vegas
Jewelry insiders at the JCK Luxury Show in Las Vegas this past weekend were treated to a rare and radiant experience: an in-person viewing of Jack Abraham’s “Royal Ruby Collection,” a $10 million suite of five natural, unheated…
How De Beers CEO Al Cook Hopes to Turn His Company Around
Following De Beers’ annual Friday breakfast at the JCK show in Las Vegas, CEO Al Cook spoke with JCK about the flurry of initiatives he announced at the event, plus recent reports about…
De Beers CEO to attend Angola Ministerial Round Table
De Beers Group today announced that its CEO Al Cook will attend the Angola Ministerial Round Table on the promotion of natural diamonds, to be held in Luanda on 18 June 2025.You'll need to
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Researchers Say Precious Metals From Earth’s Core Are ‘Leaking’ to the Surface
A groundbreaking study from researchers at Germany’s University of Göttingen has uncovered tantalizing evidence that the Earth’s molten metallic core — long thought to be geochemically sealed off — may, in fact, be slowly “leaking”…
Natural Diamond Prices – June 2025
The natural diamond market in May 2025 showcased diverse pricing trends across clarity and color categories, shaped by evolving consumer preferences and intensified competition from lab-grown diamonds. This month’s insights…
Britt’s Vegas Picks: My Favorite Things From the 2025 Shows
Today’s Britt’s Pick is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction—and if you recognize that line, you, too, may be currently living in a jewelry Twilight Zone.
I mean that in…
What I’m Reading Vol. 129.
Hello my darlings, Happy June!! Can you believe 2205 is half over? I certainly can’t. Speaking of time flying, Mr. DitL and I just celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary!! Here are some wedding photos from our original day 10…
Bradley’s Jewellers unveils new additions to York Rose collection
Bradley’s Jewellers York has unveiled new additions to its in-house designed and British-made York Rose collection.
Highlights include the York Rose Brontë ring, featuring a diamond-set Yorkshire Rose in full bloom in 18ct rose…
Pinterest’s Annual Summer Trend Report Is Here
Pinterest has released its 2025 summer trend report, much to my giddy satisfaction. The report is so often on point with what’s happening in the world of Gen Z (which can, believe it or not,…
NY NOW – Featuring Allison Alane – Gem Gossip
I loved visiting the booth of Allison Alane while attending NY NOW. Allison’s theme of destinations gave us a one-way ticket through some of her adventures that led her to create multiple collections…
Birmingham awarded World Craft City status
Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City, making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the designation from the World Crafts Council.
Led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and co-applicants…