Jewelry

Dior has added 11 new pieces to its My Dior jewellery collection, expanding the line inspired by the house’s cannage motif. The collection, designed by Dior jewellery artistic director Victoire de Castellane,…

Liverpool-based Wongs Jewellers has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 2025 by Great Place to Work, marking the second consecutive year it has achieved the recognition.…

Toughness: Can It Take a Hit? Hardness = resistance to scratches. Toughness = resistance to breaking or chipping. Two very different things! And when it comes to toughness? Sapphires (Montana or otherwise) actually win over diamonds.…

Welcome to Music Friday, when we bring you great songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Canadian country star Dallas Smith compares his one-in-a-million romance to a rare and precious gemstone…

London jeweller Hannah Martin has launched a new 28-piece collection, The Perfect Drug , expanding on a series first released last year. The range features necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets priced between…

Jeweller Austen and Blake has released a new line of 30 engagement ring designs, offering two contrasting bridal aesthetics: The Timeless Romantic and The Effortless It-Bride. The rings are made to order and can…

Tiffany and Co has launched a new jewellery collection reimagining Jean Schlumberger’s Bird on a Rock motif, one of the house’s most recognisable designs. The collection, named Bird on a Rock by Tiffany, has been…

London jeweller Robinson Pelham is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Identity collection, a chain-link design that has been part of its range since 2015, with the launch of three new connector designs known…

Laura Ashley has launched its third jewellery collection in partnership with Gecko Jewellery, introducing a new line crafted in recycled sterling silver. The collection, called Waters Edge, follows two previous…

Jewellery designer Caroline Creba is set to open a bespoke showroom on Knowle High Street later this month. The space, housed in a restored listed building, will operate initially on an appointment-only basis…

Jeweller Laings has launched its new Whispers of Nature’s Beauty autumn jewellery collection that reflects its “heritage and craftsmanship”. The designs are inspired by the landscape of northern Scotland,…

Hello darlings, I’m so relieved that it’s finally September. I’m not eager for cold weather, but it’s been an exceptionally hot summer in the DC area and it’s such a relief to step outside and feel cool breezes instead of a wall of…

The Beaverbrooks Group has reported a fall in turnover and profit for the year to February 2025, but said it remains committed to investment and charitable giving as it marked £25m in donations since 2000. The…

George at Asda has launched a 28-piece adaptive clothing collection for adults, created in tribute to breast cancer campaigner Nicky Newman. Available from 15 September, the range includes items designed for…

Mappin and Webb has opened its largest showroom to date in Manchester, as part of a wider investment by parent company the Watches of Switzerland Group. The store is located in a Grade II listed building in St…

The government has launched a wide-ranging consultation on reforming the UK’s design protection system, with proposals aimed at modernising rules, reducing abuse and supporting digital innovation. The…

Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs that feature jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, Kelly Clarkson delivers a searing message about a fading romance in her 2017 gospel-inspired single,…

The Goldsmiths’ Foundation has marked the first anniversary of its Landmark Programme with the publication of its inaugural Impact Report, showing the initiative has reached 1,601 people across prisons, schools…

Among all the varieties of sapphire, none captures the imagination quite like the padparadscha. This extraordinary gemstone, celebrated for its delicate blend of pink and orange, is widely regarded as the rarest and most valuable…

I get this question frequently since I sell both solid and semi-hollow fine jewelry. I personally collect both kinds – I think each has importance in a collection for different reasons. I’m going to share…

The Edinburgh Assay Office (EAO) has launched Hallmarking 2.0, a proof-of-concept project to bring hallmarking into the digital era by linking it with blockchain technology and Digital Product Passports. The new…

Watches of Switzerland (WOS) has revealed it is on track to deliver a “good” H1 FY26 in line with its expectations despite the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. The company stated that it saw consistently strong…

High-profile rapper French Montana has officially joined the ranks of celebrity grooms-to-be, proposing to Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra with a breathtaking 11.53-carat emerald-cut diamond ring. The couple announced their engagement…

Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewellery, has raised its full-year guidance as its sales for the 13 weeks ended 2 August 2025 (Q2 2025) increased 3% to $1.54bn (£1.15bn). Same-store…

Luxury jewellery storage brand Wolf has partnered with London department store Liberty to create a collection featuring Liberty’s historic textile designs. The Wolf x Liberty range includes jewellery boxes,…

What’s the Average Price of a Custom Engagement Ring? Most of our custom rings land between $3,000 and $12,000, but we’ve cooked up incredible pieces anywhere from $2,500 to $20K+. It all comes down to your wishlist. Here’s a taste of…

Gemfields has announced the discovery of the largest emerald in its history — an extraordinary 11,685-carat rough gemstone named Imboo, meaning “buffalo” in the local Bemba and Lamba dialects. Unearthed on August 3, 2025, from the…

Pomellato has launched Pentagoni, a high jewellery collection built around the reinterpretation of the pentagon shape.  The designs feature white and brown diamonds set in rose gold, with compositions intended to…

Astrid and Miyu is to open its first store in Northern Ireland at Victoria Square in Belfast, taking an 1,800 sq ft unit at the shopping centre. The contemporary jewellery brand is the second retailer to launch…

British luxury jeweller Austen and Blake has opened a new showroom in Dubai, marking the brand’s 44th global location. The store, located in Gold Tower at Jumeirah Lake Towers, offers a made-to-order service that…