Jen’s Obsession: Omi Gems’ Juicy Red Spinel Ring
The spinels in this ring look so juicy that onlookers may struggle trying not to dive in! That’s because Omi Gems’ 1.48 ct. oval-shape center stone and smaller surrounding stones are such special shades...
Pantone Color-Blocking Report 5 of 10: Jewels to Color-Block With Pantone’s Greenery
The Pantone Spring 2017 Fashion Color Report serves as an overview of designers’ color choices in new clothing collections. The colors are important for jewelers to know so they can help customers successfully color-block accessories. Here are...
Birthstone Jewelry: Citrine Jewels for November Birthdays
Durable citrine—it’s a 7 on the Mohs’ scale—is one of the birthstones for November. According to GIA, “citrine is the transparent, pale yellow to brownish orange variety of quartz” with color resulting from traces...
Objects of Interest
Art, jewelry, or both?
To be fair, all jewelry is art. Even the simplest bezel-set diamond is art, because that diamond was cut from a previous form. You could make the argument that every person...
Britt’s Pick: Le Vian’s Mega-Wow Opal Necklace
October is over, but the obsession with opal is not
October is over, but don’t think for a moment that means we stop raving about opal. Yes, we will celebrate November’s citrine and topaz, but...
Style Spotlight: Navette Rings With Gemstone Centers
The elegant navette ring is a timeless style for jewelry collectors. Navettes elongate the finger with north-south configurations of eye- or marquise-shape gemstones, while east-west variations offer unconventional appeal. Check out these five new...
5 Retailers on Top Trends in Wedding Jewelry
Modern nuptials run the gamut from a rustic, outdoor woodland wedding to a colorful celebration in an exotic destination. Accordingly, engagement and wedding jewelry is becoming at once more varied and more personal.
Retailers say clients...
Awesomely Aquamarine: The Latest in Birthstone Jewels
Recent favorites for March babies and beyond
Aquamarine is a gemstone that always manages to stun me, not just with its range of hue, but also with its versatility. It’s one of the few stones...
Britt’s Pick: Bavna’s Finley Paraiba Earrings
A dreamy pair for all seasons
I’ve been on a tiny stud earring kick lately, so when it comes to bigger, dangling ones, I’ve become more discriminating in my selection. This pair from Bavna, though,...
Ratnaraj Ruby to Lead the Christie’s November Hong Kong Sale
Christie’s will auction the Ratnaraj Ruby at its Nov. 29 Magnificent Jewels sale in Hong Kong.
The 10.05 ct. Burmese pigeon’s-blood ruby ring by Faidee is estimated at $8.8 million–$12.5 million. Ratnaraj means “king of precious...
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