Jewelry

The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, the lowest the level has been since February 2023, and marking the fourth rate cut made this year.  The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…

The Natural Diamond Council has published a new report examining a recent increase in the discovery of exceptionally large diamonds, which it links to advances in mining and recovery technology. The report,…

There’s a very good reason your social feeds fill up with sparkling rings this time of the year. Welcome to Engagement Season — the stretch from late November through mid-February when nearly half of all marriage proposals take…

Richemont has revealed that its UK sales rose 5.3% to a record £277m for the year ended 1 March 2025. Furthermore, the company’s gross profit rose from £113.6m to just under £124m with operating profit almost tripling…

Leave it to Dubai to raise the bar — quite literally — when it comes to silver. At the 13th Dubai Precious Metals Conference, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) unveiled a jaw-dropping silver bar so massive it earned a…

Thomas Sabo is set to launch its new Spring and Summer 2026 jewellery collection on 22 January 2026 in selected stores and online. The collection references 2026 as the Year of the Horse and spans three established…

A rare Brazilian Paraíba tourmaline just made auction history. A necklace featuring the dazzling 13.54-carat jewel soared to $4.2 million, setting world records at Christie’s New York for price and price-per-carat, while eclipsing…

I’ve been editing my little fingers off trying to get my NYCJAOS Autumn 2025 recap ready for you, and it’s finally here!! I have some exciting news: starting in 2026, there will be THREE JAOS events per year instead of two! That’s…

The Responsible Jewellery Council has appointed Sara Yood and Eduard Stefanescu as co-chairs of its standards committee, as the organisation continues work on updating its global responsible business standards. Yood is…

As 2025 comes to a close, the precious metals market has delivered one of the most remarkable performances in U.S. history — and it’s welcome news for anyone who owns fine jewelry. Gold, platinum and silver all surged dramatically…

How do you reduce emotional and financial risk while preserving surprise?Use flexible mechanics rather than guessing everything at once. Get a receipt that allows sizing or style exchanges, register any certificate or hallmark…

Edinburgh supplier the Curious Gem has launched a new bursary for jewellery and silversmithing students in partnership with the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh College of Art. The annual award will support a…

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has named Gary Wroe, managing director of Hockley Mint, as the winner of the 2025 NAJ Chair’s Award.  The award recognises his long-standing contribution to the UK jewellery…

Diamonds Factory has expanded its North East footprint with the opening of a new store at the Metrocentre, marking the brand’s latest investment in its UK retail network. The new space, which builds on the success of…

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 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 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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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 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…

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?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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…