Jewelry

Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight great songs that sparkle with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in their title or lyrics. Today, we revisit John Anderson’s joyful, self-deprecating 1981 hit, “I’m Just an Old Chunk of…

When to Buy Wedding BandsPlan the buy around your design and production needs, not the calendar hype. Lock in stock rings with a comfortable lead time, and start custom work early enough to allow fittings, engraving, and any…

Monica Vinader has announced that it is set to open its first store in Liverpool after agreeing a deal with Landsec for a unit at Liverpool One. Located in Keys Court, the 1,000 sq ft store will open next spring. Keys…

We just got our first peek at The Black Falcon, a 612.34-carat carbonado diamond now being billed as the largest cut diamond on Earth. The dramatic, falcon-headed gem represents a once-unthinkable triumph in lapidary science —…

16 Types of Wedding RingsThe sixteen styles are not just fashion labels; they map to real tradeoffs: durability, daily comfort, symbolic meaning, and how much you can or should personalize a ring. 16 types of wedding rings…

Why Are Gold Prices So High? If you’ve been anywhere near the news—or your favorite jeweler’s Instagram—you know gold just hit $4,000 per ounce for the first time ever. That’s a more than 50% climb in the past year alone, and yes, the…

The Responsible Jewellery Council has appointed Purvi Shah as its new executive director, with her tenure due to begin on 7 February 2026. Shah, who has more than 15 years’ experience in sustainability and responsible…

The Aldi supermarket chain in the UK is sprinkling a little extra romance — and plenty of whimsy — over the holiday season with its “More carrot and a little less carat” promotional giveaway, a light-hearted campaign marking the 10th…

What practical steps protect the emotional value you care about?  Treat documentation and service as part of the symbolism. Keep receipts, certificates, and maker stamps together. Register warranties and budget for periodic…

My darlings, I just got back from the most fabulous trip for a speaking engagement in Louisville and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! The Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky has a fantastic exhibit called Love &…

Ainsworth Jewellers marked a milestone moment with a spectacular weekend of celebrations to honour 60 years at its Darwen Street premises and 155 years in business. Guests enjoyed a weekend filled with special in-store…

At Sotheby’s Geneva this past week, a long-lost treasure of Napoleonic history inspired one of the most electrifying jewelry auctions of the year. A diamond-encrusted hat ornament once owned by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte — and…

Robert Gatward Jewellers has moved to an employee ownership model, placing the independent retailer into an employee ownership trust and giving staff a collective stake in the business. The shift means all employees are…

The National Association of Jewellers has launched NAJ Endorsed, a scheme recognising external training providers that meet industry standards for professional learning across the jewellery, silverware and allied trades.…

Singer-songwriter-model Charlotte Lawrence and Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt have officially taken their relationship to the next level — and they did it with a ring that perfectly captures a new generation’s appetite for bold,…

Wongs Jewellers has partnered with Atelier River Island in a collaboration described as the first of its kind for the fashion retailer. The partnership brings Wongs’ Welded by Wongs bracelet experience to River Island’s…

Jewellery brand Loquet London has unveiled its new Winter Collection, featuring designs inspired by the moon and natural forms. At the centre of the range is the Lunar Cushion Locket, handcrafted in 18-carat gold and…

Richemont has revealed that it posted group sales of €10.6bn (£9.4bn), an increase of 10% on a constant currency basis, for the half year ended 30 September 2025. It also posted a profit of €1.8bn (£1.6bn) for the…

Goldsmiths has reopened its enlarged showroom in Oxford after completing a major expansion at the Westgate shopping centre. The space now covers 400 square metres and features the company’s latest design concept, with…

Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs that feature jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter gives love a second chance in her 2010 ballad,…

The high color and high clarity categories experienced modest corrections in November, following the strength in October. D FL declined to $16,222 from $17,607, while D IF inched upward to $13,837 from $13,117, suggesting a focused…

Ottoman Hands will mark its 15th anniversary with the release of its first solid gold collection, due to go on sale exclusively through its website on 5 November 2025. The British jewellery brand, which began on a…

In a glittering tribute to November’s warm-hued birthstone, one of the most extraordinary examples of citrine craftsmanship is now captivating visitors at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. The “Cartier London Citrine and Diamond…

Pandora has reported a fall in quarterly profits despite higher revenue, as rising costs and currency headwinds offset continued sales growth across key markets. For the three months to September 2025, the jewellery…

Katie Loxton and Joma Jewellery are set to open a joint store at centre:mk in Milton Keynes later this year, marking the brands’ first regional retail location and third UK site. The 2,357 sq ft unit will feature both…

In Geneva yesterday, one of the world’s most storied blue diamonds once again took center stage at a high-profile auction. “The Mellon Blue,” a 9.51-carat Fancy Vivid Blue, Internally Flawless diamond with an elite pedigree, sold for…

I’ve shown you how I packed my jewelry for my move, now it’s time for me to show you how I made the large, locking jewelry box of my dreams to store and display my collection in my new house! For my new house, I wanted a beautiful…

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has presented president and chief executive  Susan M. Jacques with its highest honour, the Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement. Jacques received the award…

Sotheby’s is making history this December with its first-ever auction in Abu Dhabi, highlighted by the debut of an extraordinarily rare 31.68-carat Fancy Vivid Orangey-Pink diamond known as “The Desert Rose.” Estimated at $5 million…

Dior has revealed the second chapter of its Diorexquis high jewellery collection, designed by Victoire de Castellane, artistic director of Dior Joaillerie.  The new collection comprises 54 pieces and continues the…