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The History of 7 Jewelry Eras
Antique jewelry offers a captivating glimpse into the artistry and culture of the past, with each era leaving behind its own unique style and craftsmanship. This guide was written by Benjamin Khordipour, a GIA-certified gemologist,…
Top Engagement Rings from the 1800s
If you’re interested in a ring from the 1800s, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Georgian and Victorian era rings for you to look through. 1800s jewelry is characterized by nature motifs,…
Complete Guide for the January Birthstone
The January birthstone is the stunning garnet gemstones. In this article, celebrity jeweler Benjamin Khordipour G.D., will explain everything that you need to know about garnet, what to look for, and how to successfully buy garnet…
Thomas Sabo launches Bold Elegance jewellery collection
Thomas Sabo has launched a new range of jewellery titled Bold Elegance, featuring 925 sterling silver and 18k gold-plated designs.
The collection includes rings, hoop earrings, and bracelets. The pieces utilise recycled sterling…
121 Years Ago Today: When the Cullinan Diamond Was Found — and Flung
On January 26, 1905, a glint in a South African mine wall changed diamond history forever. Exactly 121 years later, the Cullinan Diamond still dazzles — not just because it remains the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered,…
How To Choose Diamond Earrings For Every Occasion
Current Trends and Consumer Views on Diamond EarringsTrends for 2026 spotlight hoops as the top picks, with searches spiking higher than studs. This shows a change towards bold accessories. Surveys among Gen Z show a strong…
De Beers and GemFair launch first artisanal diamond collection
De Beers London has launched a 12-piece capsule collection featuring diamonds sourced from the GemFair artisanal and small-scale mining programme.
The collection marks the first time diamonds from the GemFair initiative…
Rising Gold Prices 2025: What It Means for Engagement Rings and Fine Jewelry
Why Are Gold Prices So High? If you’ve been anywhere near the news—or your favorite jeweler’s Instagram—you saw gold hit $4,000 per ounce for the first time ever in 2025. And it hasn’t stopped climbing. In early 2026, gold is hovering…
Music Friday: Vidya Vox Turns ‘Diamonds’ Into a Glittering Power Anthem
Welcome to Music Friday, when we spotlight songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, YouTube phenomenon Vidya Vox blends Indian classical flavor with pop and electronic punch in her 2017 release,…
Lark and Berry launches new lab-grown diamond collection
London jewellery brand Lark and Berry has launched a collection of six earring designs featuring lab-grown diamonds.
The Manifest Collection features 14k gold pieces including studs, crawlers, and drop earrings.
Each…
A Sweet Surprise: ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ Stars Are Engaged
Fans of Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship got an unexpected treat last week when longtime favorites John Henson and Stephanie Boswell revealed they are engaged. The announcement caught viewers off guard, as the pair had…
Pandora named world’s most sustainable consumer brand
Pandora has been ranked the world’s most sustainable consumer brand and the second most sustainable company overall, according to the 2026 Global 100 index compiled by research group Corporate Knights.
The ranking was…
Taaffeite: The Accidental Discovery Behind One of the World’s Rarest Gems
In 1945, a routine examination of faceted gems in a Dublin jewelry shop led to the identification of taaffeite — one of the world’s rarest gemstones — after a single mauve-colored “spinel” behaved in ways no trained gemologist would…
How to Buy Jewelry for Your Significant Other
What is Jewelry, and Why Do People Buy Them?Jewelry is wearable art and a portable store of meaning and value, made from metals and gems shaped to catch the eye and mark a moment. People buy it to celebrate, to signal…
Berry’s Jewellers names Brain Tumour Charity as charity of the year
Luxury jewellery and watch retailer Berry’s Jewellers has named The Brain Tumour Charity as its charity of the year for 2026.
The family-owned business, which operates stores in Leeds, York, Windsor, Nottingham and…
Elvis Presley’s Vibrant Blue Stone Ring and Gold Bracelet Shine at M.S. Rau
To mark what would have been Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday on January 8, renowned New Orleans gallery M.S. Rau Antiques offered for sale two deeply personal pieces of jewelry once worn by the King of Rock ’n’ Roll himself. Together, they…
Kit Heath launches charity necklace in memory of founder
Jewellery brand Kit Heath has launched a new sterling silver necklace in support of The Brain Tumour Charity, marking the first major product release since the death of its founder last year.
The Big Love Silver Heart…
Perth Mint Celebrates 2026 Year of the Horse With Opal Lunar Series Coin
The Perth Mint is celebrating the Chinese Year of the Horse with a limited-edition silver proof coin featuring the zodiac animal rendered in luminous, genuine Australian opal. The Australian Opal Lunar Series 2026 Year of the Horse 1oz…
A New Vision for Engagement & Curated Looks
Finding the right ring is a lot like falling in love. It should feel right. James Allen makes it easy to find the right ring with a variety of designs, viewing tools, and customer support. Here’s a guide to selecting a ring you…
Ramsdens revenues tops £100m for the first time
Ramsdens Holdings has reported a record set of annual results, with revenues exceeding £100m for the first time, as the group benefited from strong performances across its core income streams and a sustained high gold…
Music Friday: Don Williams Turns Life’s Pressures Into Diamonds of Love
Welcome to Music Friday, our regular feature spotlighting popular tunes with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. In his 1983 song “Pressure Makes Diamonds,” country music legend Don Williams turns a bit of…
Natural Diamond Prices – January 2026
Lower-grade categories showed continued stabilization in January, with modest declines balanced by areas of price resilience.J SI1 eased to $2,175 from $2,201, while J VS2 declined slightly to $2,558 from $2,574. K SI2 softened to $1,970…
The New James Allen Bezel Collection
James Allen creates jewelry that commands attention. Each creation is designed to layer, stack or stand alone with authority. With hundreds of new styles, the collection intertwines fashion and art, highlighting daily wear…
Milestone Jewelry: Rings for Every Chapter (And Every Reason You Don’t Need One)
Your Milestone Jewelry Questions, Answered What is milestone jewelry? Milestone jewelry is any piece chosen to mark a moment, chapter, or personal win — big or small. Birthdays, graduations, push presents, career milestones,…
Pragnell launches Origins jewellery collection
Pragnell has launched a new jewellery range, Origins, inspired by a historic Jacobean ceiling pattern uncovered during renovations at its Stratford-upon-Avon headquarters.
The collection takes its design cues from the…
Cullinan Mine Delivers Again: Petra Unearths Rare 41.82-Carat Blue Diamond
Petra Diamonds has once again reminded the jewelry world why South Africa’s Cullinan Mine holds near-mythic status. On Tuesday, the miner announced the recovery of an extraordinary 41.82-carat blue diamond — a rare Type IIb stone…
Wolf to debut new Savanna collection at Maison et Objet
Wolf is set to unveil its new Savanna collection at Maison et Objet in Paris, marking the latest product launch from the 190-year-old British accessories brand.
The collection, which debuts at the trade show running from…
1873 Kimberley Diamond Still Locked in Kimberlite Fetches £10,500 at Auction
Last week, Furlong Auction House sold an exceptionally rare diamond specimen still embedded in its original kimberlite matrix for £10,500 (about $14,000) during its “Collectables & Memorabilia” sale at the London Diamond Bourse…
Christie’s appoints new global managing director for luxury
Global auction house Christie’s has appointed Kimberly Miller as global managing director for luxury, promoting her from her previous role as regional managing director for luxury in the Americas.
Miller will be based in…
Medieval Gold Ring Set With Blue Stone Is Unearthed in Norway’s Oldest Town
An ornate medieval gold ring set with a luminous blue stone has emerged from beneath the streets of Tønsberg, Norway’s oldest town — an extraordinary discovery that offers a rare glimpse into elite jewelry craftsmanship of the High…