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Why do the board members of regional chapters of the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) keep resigning in protest, and what are they objecting to? Let’s discuss. If you’re also on jewelry social media, you might have witnessed the…
Tiffany and Co unveils latest Pharrell collab
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The previous phase of the collaboration was released in September 2024 and introduced freshwater pearls to the collection
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Thieves Blow Up Dutch Museum Door to Steal 2,500-Year-Old Golden Helmet
A solid gold helmet dating back to the 5th century BC and cherished as a national treasure by generations of Romanians was stolen in the predawn hours of Saturday morning when three hooded thieves used explosives to blow out a door…
5 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Montana Sapphires
In late August, I lived out a prospecting fantasy I didn’t even know I had when I joined a group of retailers from around the country on a three-day visit to the Rock Creek sapphire mine located…
Alice Van Cal launches self-love-themed Valentine’s Day collection
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Alongside this, it believes that rubies radiate “fiery vibrance, embodying passion, courage, and motivation”
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Diamond Carat Sizes on a Hand: How Different Sizes Look and Expert Tips for Choosing the Right One
Your diamond carat questions answered What are the carat sizes for diamonds? The most common carat weights for diamonds start at 0.25 and go up in quarter carat increments. The savings can be found in the 'just shy' numbers that are…
Hurricane Milton Evacuee Enlists Help of ‘Ring Finder’ to Locate Cherished Band
Faced with evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton neared landfall on Florida’s west coast, Melissa Martin quickly packed the family cars with their most important personal items.
She remembered taking off her gold-and-platinum…
Radiant Cut Diamond Rings: Your Guide
EMERALD CUT DIAMONDS VS RADIANT CUT DIAMONDS The only real similarity between emerald cut diamonds and radiant cuts is the rectangular shape and beveled corners. Beyond that, they're very different. Emerald cut diamonds are 'step cut…
Taylor Swift’s Jewels—and the Meaning Behind Them—at Last Night’s AFC Championship
While less about the accessories than last year’s AFC Championship look, Taylor Swift’s outfit at last night’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills had its fair share of…
Engagement Photos: Ideas For Every Season
Follow these key tips to make your engagement photos feel relaxed, stylish, and true to you
1. Coordinate Outfits: Choose outfits that complement each other and the season without being overly matchy-matchy.
2. Timing is…
Tourmaline Stone Buying Guide & Tourmaline Meaning
Red tourmaline meaning: red tourmaline is the stone of passion and energy. The motivator, it helps inspire confidence and quell fearfulness. Red tourmalines are also known as Rubellite. Purple tourmaline meaning: purple tourmaline is a…
Ethically Sourced Diamonds: Your Complete Guide
What is an Ethically Sourced Diamond? Ethical diamonds are mined, processed, and sold in a manner that's respectful of human rights, the environment, and the communities they come from. It means miners, cutters, and everyone along the…
In the Press – Gem Gossip featured in Rapaport Magazine – Gem Gossip
December was such a blur over here – for any jeweler, we plan and prepare endlessly for the holiday season and working a 40 hour work week is unheard of (for me it was basically 24/7). I had totally forgot…
Pragnell profits and revenues surge in FY24
Stratford-Upon-Avon based luxury jeweller Pragnell has seen its profit-before-tax increase from £8.75m to £9.27m and its revenues rise 14% to £94.39m for the year ended 31 March 2024.You'll need to!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Artificial Intelligence Pinpoints Next Diamond Exploration Targets in Botswana
Last spring, a Botswana diamond exploration company began employing artificial intelligence (AI) to make sense of 380 gigabytes of survey data.
In less than nine months, Botswana Diamonds PLC — with an assist from a mineral…
Nouvel Heritage Celebrates 10 Years With Wild Garden Mood Bangles
Nouvel Heritage has achieved what many brands hope to—become instantly recognized by its designs—and the Paris-based jeweler has done so in a relatively short period of time.
In just 10 years,…
Jewelry Collection Story – Isobel of @evaantiques – Gem Gossip
Today’s Jewelry Collection Story comes from Isobel of Eva Antiques. She is based out of London, England and has been selling antique jewelry since 2007. Isobel always has some unique finds to offer and…
Gemfields unveils Rachel Quinn collab
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The company stated that 10% of the sale proceeds from the collection will support the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation and the…
Music Friday: A Gold Ring in ‘Size Seven Round’ Symbolizes Enduring Love
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you heartwarming songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, country stars George Jones and Lacy J. Dalton sing about a very special piece of bridal jewelry in…
Russian Diamond Sanction Plan Likely to Be Delayed, Again
Industry members and government officials involved in the discussions over Russian diamond sanctions expect that a full traceability regime won’t be implemented by the current March 1 deadline,…
Jewelry Collection Story – Kim of @estatejewelrymama – Gem Gossip
Today’s Jewelry Collection Story comes from Kim of @estatejewelrymama – I remember the first time I came across Kim’s Instagram page. She had a date ring in one of her photos and at the time, I…
Theo Fennell unveils new pieces to celebrate year of the snake
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The new designs also include a simple, hand-made gold snake necklace; its fangs act as the clasp to be worn at any…
Indian Company Unveils 4.7-Carat Diamond That Looks Like 47th US President
On the same day Donald J. Trump was inaugurated in Washington, DC, as the 47th US president, an Indian lab-grown diamond company half a world away unveiled a 4.7-carat diamond uniquely faceted in his image.
A team of five…
Opaque Jewelry Is So Of-the-Moment
If you haven’t noticed, opaque gems are having quite the renaissance.
They may have last rode a popularity wave in 2018 (not so long ago, yet ages ago), when our Amy Elliott named malachite and…
Gold Jewelry Essentials: A Look At New Trends
When choosing the type of gold to buy this year, consider factors like style, budget, and whether your purchase is for fashion or as an investment. Here’s a guide to help you decide:
24K Gold
Purity: 24K gold is the purest…
A Lesson on Gold Chains – Necklace 101 – Gem Gossip
Necklace 101: START HERE
“Ahh…which necklace chain should I buy first?” “What is a good length that I can get the most use out of?” “What the heck is a rolo chain?”
We hear all these questions that are…
Non-Diamond Wedding Rings: Your Guide
Your non-diamond wedding rings answered What are popular alternatives to diamonds for wedding rings? The most popular non-diamond gemstones for wedding rings are sapphires, emeralds, rubies, spinel, amethysts, and aquamarines. Make sure…
Paris, City of Pearls opens at L’ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts
I don’t know yet if I’ll have a chance to see Paris, City of Pearls in person, but this exhibition is too spectacular not to share with you! Let’s take a look. Exhibition Paris, City of Pearls – Photo Dylan Dubois There’s an…
Tiffany and Co unveils LVMH Watch Week 2025 novelties
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The brand will also reveal the Eternity by Tiffany Wisteria Watch, inspired by the Tiffany lamps of the early 20th Century
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When a Meteorite Generates Enough Heat to Liquify Sand You Get This Rare Gem
On the second floor of the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, there are three impressive specimens of a glassy yellowish gem so rare and so special that the ancient Egyptians used an identical material to adorn the…