Jewelry

Founded in 1996, AGS Laboratories led in-depth analysis of diamond cut quality in the early 2000s, establishing its Ideal report as a benchmark in 2005. Achieving this grade was initially difficult for most diamonds, limiting…

This week: Google Trends show lab diamond spike. Jeweler creates ring with material from Apollo 11 spacecraft. And a Houston jeweler’s daughter’s TikTok keeps his store afloat. All below.   Another monthly…

Home/News/Retailers/Missoma opens largest store to date on Carnaby Street Retailers The new store will be fitted out in the brand’s signature colours, boasting apricot tan, rust, cool blue, and pistachio, and will…

Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you fun songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, rockabilly revivalist Chris Isaak offers sagely dating advice in his 2002 release, “Notice the Ring.”…

The choice between VS1 and VVS1 ultimately depends on what you value most. If rarity, prestige, and investment potential are at the top of your list, a VVS1 diamond is worth considering. If you prefer a diamond that looks…

In mid-November, the Kimberley Process (KP) lifted its embargo against the Central African Republic (CAR); there’s a good backgrounder here. In this special guest editorial, Brad Brooks-Rubin…

With over 10 years of experience writing and editing on a wide variety of subjects, Sarah is a veteran of the content world. Since joining James Allen, she has focused on all things diamonds and fine jewelry with the goal of…

Hello darlings, I hope your winter season is off to a good start! The biggest thing happening around here is that I’m working on setting up a Diamonds in the Library ShopMy account: this will give me a way to link directly to the…

Home/News/Retailers/Bradley’s Jewellers adds new lines to Castle Howard pop-up Retailers Bradley’s is also adding an Alice in Wonderland-inspired sterling silver charm bracelet and chrome-plated Full Hunter pocket…

About 50 million years ago, continental drift sent the Indian subcontinent crashing into the Asian continent causing the rise of the Himalayan mountain range. The colossal collision also created a geological environment of heat and…

A timeless prong setting is the most recognized and popular method for securing diamonds in engagement rings. Known for its ability to highlight a diamond’s brilliance while providing excellent security, the prong setting is a…

Eight of the 150 lots in Bonhams’ London Jewels auction this Thursday, Dec. 5, were owned by actress Joan Collins, famous as the often bejeweled Alexis Carrington Colby on the 1980s hit TV series Dynasty.…

December’s birthstone, blue topaz, is cool, chic, and a perfect way to light up the holiday season…and every day after! Whether it’s a stunning blue topaz ring or another piece of jewelry, this gemstone is as meaningful as it is…

Home/News/Designers/Fabergé to design first investable Christmas Egg for Konvi Designers After a value appreciation period set by its investors, the egg will be sold at auction through Konvi's partner, Henry’s…

Emily Calandrelli, better known as “Space Gal” to her millions of Netflix and YouTube fans, recently fulfilled her lifelong dream of rocketing into space. During the emotional, 11-minute round trip aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard…

ROUND Diamond Price Changes For The Last 3 monthsDiamond Carat Sizes10/1/202411/1/202412/1/20240.0 – 0.50 %-1 % ↓1 % ↑0.5 – 1.0-3 % ↓-2 % ↓3 % ↑1.0 – 2.02 % ↑-3 % ↓0 %2.0 – 3.0-1 % ↓0 %0 %3.0 – 4.0-1 % ↓0 %1 % ↑4.0 – 99-1 % ↓0 %1…

Happy Thanksgiving! As we round out November, I want to express my gratitude—to all those who share their time and talent with me and to those who read our content daily, weekly, monthly. And of course, I…

What Is November’s Birthstone? November’s birthstone citrine is wonderful for countless reasons. From its rich, warm color to its durability and special meaning, it is no wonder citrine is beloved by so many. Read on to learn all about…

The UK Jewellery, Silverware, and Allied Crafts (UKJSAC) Roundtable has shared its insights with the Department for Business and Trade as part of the government’s consultation on its Industrial Strategy…

In commemoration of its 200th anniversary, the Brooklyn Museum launched on Friday an expansive exhibit that shines the spotlight on gold through 6,000 years of history. Dubbed “Solid Gold,” the exhibition features more than 400 gold…

In 2001, GCAL founded a smaller gemological lab based solely in New York City’s Diamond District. Despite its size, GCAL has built a strong reputation for high standards and offers a unique accuracy guarantee on its grading…

This week: Companies are using AI for customer service, and customers aren’t happy. Community supports “singing jeweler” after burglary. Sybil Yurman had a friend in James Taylor. All below. Happy…

With a yellow diamond, you can really play around with metal colors depending on the shade of your yellow diamond. Yellow diamonds have unique opportunities to either contrast or compliment when it comes to different metal…

Home/News/Retailers/Armitage Tools expands Balco partnership Retailers This collaboration allows Armitage Tools to offer both Balco's advanced engineering alongside Legor's premium materials …

Back in 1947, De Beers introduced the world to “A Diamond Is Forever,” a slogan penned by N.W. Ayer copywriter Frances Gerety when she was 31 years old. That four-word tagline has inspired literature, music, a James Bond flick, and…

While there’s a common belief that diamonds are a solid investment, the reality is more complex. Over the long term, diamonds have increased in price, but other factors, such as inflation and the retail markup, make it unlikely…

When you own fine jewelry, you need to have smart yet beautiful storage for those pieces—and that’s where a trip to Trove’s new U.S. flagship store in New York City comes in. The four-year-old jewelry care…

Jewelry that is given in the name of love always has extra sparkle. Eternity rings and anniversary rings definitely fall into this category. Symbolic of life-changing moments and epic love, these diamonds are not just your best friend…

Home/News/Designers/Tasaki opens ‘Floating Shell’ pop-up at Selfridges Designers Earlier this year, to mark the anniversary, the brand released an advertising campaign in celebration of its 70th anniversary,…

The city of Watertown’s recycling chief Matt Bacon is being showered with accolades for helping a distressed woman recover a diamond that accidentally ended up in a municipal Big Belly trash compactor. According to published…