Jewelry

Cooksongold has launched a search for a new store manager to head its Birmingham branch in the city’s Jewellery Quarter. The full-time role will oversee day-to-day operations, team management and store…

Lab-grown diamond brand Smiling Rocks has joined the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), marking a new stage in its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. The New York-based company said…

Citizen scientists have spotted what looks like a pair of unimaginably immense glowing golden hoops suspended in space — a cosmic phenomenon so rare and beautiful that scientists are calling it one of the most extraordinary sights in…

For most jewellers, the hardest part of an online sale isn’t attracting the customer — it’s  keeping them confident enough to complete the purchase.  Engagement rings, diamond earrings, anniversary pieces: these are “landmark…

A rare 6.95-carat fancy vivid purplish pink diamond ring is expected to be the star attraction at Phillips’ “The Geneva Jewels Auction: V” at the Hôtel President on November 10, 2025. With a pre-sale estimate of approximately $9…

Christie’s has announced new leadership for its jewellery department, with Max Fawcett appointed global head of jewellery and Claibourne Poindexter named head of department for the Americas. Both will take up their new roles on…

After two fruitless days of digging, most visitors might have given up. But Dewy White and his wife, travelers from Paoli, IN, weren’t most visitors. Their determination — and a little divine inspiration — led to one of the year’s…

When you browse the best engagement ring websites, you see everything from modest bands to show-stopping diamonds, and it begs the question: how many months’ salary should an engagement ring cost? The old two-month salary rule…

British jewellery brand Kit Heath is to release a limited-edition collection for winter 2025, inspired by the night sky and aimed at the seasonal gifting market. The Céleste North Star capsule range comprises…

Shopping for a ring online feels equal parts thrilling and confusing: thousands of diamonds, different vendors, terms like GIA or lab-grown, and choices from solitaire to halo settings, plus rules about ring size and return…

Repossi has collaborated with American-Dutch artist Sterling Ruby on a limited-edition brooch inspired by Ruby’s REIF series of relief sculptures. The series, originally assembled from salvaged wood and studio…

Employee-owned jewellery specialist Gemporia is marking its 21st anniversary with a series of live broadcasts and online events celebrating more than two decades in the gemstone trade. Founded in 2004 as a…

De Beers Group has announced that chief trade and industry officer Feriel Zerouki will leave the company at the end of October 2025 after two decades with the business. Zerouki joined De Beers in 2005 and has…

Luxury British accessories brand Wolf has launched a collaboration with Liberty to mark the London department stores’ 150th anniversary. The collection, named Wolf x Liberty, features two of Liberty’s archival…

I’ve been collecting keys for years – not intentionally at first, but the ones that landed in my possession early on always had a special significance and almost “larger than life” aura. I was first gifted a…

London-based jewellery brand Loquet has introduced a new range of gift sets and stone-set flower charms ahead of the upcoming gifting season. Each piece is handmade in solid gold and set with precious stones. …

Welcome to Music Friday, when we feature songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the lyrics or title. Today, we rewind to 1984 and the shimmering synths of Wang Chung’s “Dance Hall Days,” a song that captures both the…

Luxury jeweller Pragnell has launched a new collection featuring rare purplish pink gemstones sourced from an artisanal mining community in Tanzania. The Kitulo garnet range, debuting this autumn, forms part of…

What’s it like being a young woman in an industry that’s still pretty male-dominated? It's interesting to see the support in my cutting and photography skills from tenured men in the industry who were excited to support a young woman…

In what promises to be one of the most closely watched jewelry auctions in years, Christie’s London will offer the legendary Fabergé Winter Egg of 1913 on December 2, during Classic Week. The Winter Egg is considered one of the most…

De Beers Group has introduced Desert Diamonds, its first new jewellery concept in over 10 years, supported by the company’s largest category marketing campaign. The concept, described by De Beers as a new…

Brilliance took center stage in Fort Lauderdale on Monday as the Florida Panthers unveiled their 2025 Stanley Cup championship rings — handcrafted masterpieces shimmering with more than 450 diamonds and genuine rubies totaling…

Birmingham City Council is facing criticism after placing a row of historic workshops on Vyse Street in the Jewellery Quarter up for sale without prior consultation with tenants, local businesses, or trade…

In a bold move to secure its long-term production capacity, Russian diamond giant Alrosa has approved a 20 billion ruble ($240 million) investment to extend the life of its famed Udachnaya mine in Yakutia through 2055. The deep-level…

October diamond prices eased modestly at the premium end, reflected continued selectivity in the mid-range, and showed slight firming across certain lower-grade categories. Lab-grown diamonds remained a factor in volume-driven…

Managing director Phil Ainsworth is marking 35 years with Ainsworth Jewellers, the family business that has traded on Blackburn’s Darwen Street since 1870. The store, founded by Joseph Ainsworth more than 150…

A team of modern-day treasure hunters has recovered more than 1,000 silver and gold coins from the fabled 1715 Treasure Fleet shipwrecks off Florida’s coast. The find, announced by 1715 Fleet – Queens Jewels, LLC, is valued at…

Further InsightsWhy are Lab Diamonds Cheaper?Are Lab-Grown Diamonds Cheaper — The Core ReasonsLab-grown diamonds cost less because the economics that drive price differ sharply from those of mined stones. Production time drops…

Precious metals specialist Betts Group has expanded its range of recycled silver bullion products made from redundant medical X-rays. The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter firm said the move responds to growing demand…

Kit Heath, founder of the British jewellery brand, has died aged 69. Heath, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in July, died on 26 September at his home in North Devon, surrounded by his wife and children. Heath…