Jewelry

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…

Designing the Ring: Wicked Inspiration, GB Flavor With the custom stones underway, we refined the design itself — a toi et moi setting with two heart-cut sapphires nestled closely together, their shapes meeting in the middle so the pink…

We at Assetsure have designed a system that makes it effortless for jewellers to offer insurance to their customers at the point of sale, with no paperwork. Covered in one-click, our ecommerce widget sits seamlessly in your…

Christie’s has set a new auction record for a work by Fabergé after the Winter Egg sold for £22.9m at the start of Classic Week in London.  The piece, one of the few Imperial Easter eggs remaining in private hands, led a…

De Beers has announced that Wesley Tucker will step down as chief executive of Tracr and leave the business at the end of February 2026. Tucker joined De Beers Group in 2021 as head of digital transformation before…

Watches of Switzerland has reported a surge in its revenues and profits for the 26 weeks to 26 October 2025 (H1 FY26), and said it is “well positioned” to enter the holiday trading period.  The group reported a 6%…

Black Friday provided only a modest boost to discretionary retail sales in November, with total like-for-like sales rising 3.4% against a weak comparison period in 2024, according to BDO’s latest High Street Sales…

Jeweller Susannah Lovis has relocated to a larger unit within Burlington Arcade, opening a new boutique at 56–57 Burlington Arcade.  The move places the business a short distance from its previous site and provides more…

Welcome to Music Friday when we spotlight songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we revisit one of the greatest narrative songs of the 1970s — “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)” by the Looking…

For a unique way to announce your engagement to family, a printed newspaper announcement adds a sentimental touch to your story. Many couples do this to honor family traditions or include relatives who appreciate something more tangible.…

British artist Giles Miller has launched his first jewellery collection, expanding his practice into smaller-scale pieces that he describes as ‘wearable artworks’. The range, called Touched, features cast 9ct gold…

A rare moment in the world of high jewelry electrified Christie’s London on Tuesday, when Fabergé’s 1913 Imperial Winter Egg achieved a staggering £22.9 million ($30.2 million) — setting a new world auction record for any Fabergé…

The answer to “Do men wear engagement rings?” has changed over time. These pieces date back thousands of years, when ancient Egyptians and Romans used rings to symbolize eternal love and commitment.  For centuries, the…

Loquet London has launched a limited-edition charm created in collaboration with Dover Street Market, marking a new partnership between the jeweller and the multi-brand retailer. The piece – called the Eclipse Heart…

Visitors to Rockefeller Plaza will see a renewed holiday glow this year as the famous Prometheus statue — often billed as the fourth-most recognizable statue in the US and the most photographed artwork in New York City — has just…

For active lifestyles, gemstone durability is just as important as the setting.    Each gemstone has unique properties that influence how it wears over time, including hardness, toughness, clarity, and color. Hardness affects…

Independent jeweller Saunders and Pughe has been appointed an authorised stockist of Lucy Quartermaine.  The new partnership will see Lucy Quartermaine’s collections added to Saunders and Pughe’s Corbridge store in…

For thousands of years before diamonds or emeralds dazzled Europe, one of the most prized gemstones was a vivid green mineral called variscite. Ancient communities treasured it for its luminous color and carved it into beads,…

Fei Liu Fine Jewellery has raised $4,864 (£3,677) for the Boys and Girls Club of Malibu after a pair of custom earrings by designer Fei Liu were sold at Bonhams. The 18ct gold “Kiss of An Angel” earrings, set with…

Australia The look: Moody, inky blues with depth and drama — plus some of the most striking parti sapphires on the planet. Here you'll find intense color zoning, graphic splits, and stones that'll induce a gasp or two. How we source:…

When influencer and gaming superstar Pokimane buys herself a diamond engagement ring, the internet takes notice. With a combined following of more than 30 million across Twitch, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, she’s one of the most…

Income tax and NI thresholds will be frozen while the minimum wage will rise by 50p from April 2026, the chancellor Rachel Reeves said in her Autumn Budget statement today.  Reeves announced a series of tax changes in…

Dublin-based jeweller Weir and Sons has acquired Chichester jeweller R.L. Austen, bringing the two long-established businesses under common ownership. Weir and Sons was founded in 1869 by goldsmith Thomas Weir and…

Mouawad has released the third chapter of its Master Collection, introducing two high-jewellery suites inspired by the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal.  The chapter, titled Sun on the Seven Wonders, continues the…

  Turquoise, the next December birthstone, is known for its striking blue-green color and the beautiful dark veins that often ribbon through it. This gemstone forms when acidic groundwater from rain seeps into the earth and…

Astrid and Miyu has opened a temporary retail space on South Molton Street for the Christmas trading period, offering a seasonal range and exclusive products for the brand’s peak gifting months. The pop-up forms part of…

But the frustrating part is this: a single, simple light can create the illusion of proof, and that illusion hides a more profound technical truth you need to see next.Future InsightsHow to Tell if a Diamond is Real With a…

Start your search for the perfect garnet by considering your color preference. Even classic red garnets come in a wide range of hues, from lighter shades to more saturated, velvety reds.    Once you know your ideal color depth,…

Wongs Jewellers has launched a Manchester-wide engagement giveaway to mark the opening of its first city store in the Manchester Arndale. The competition opened on 28 November and will run for three weeks until 19…