Britt’s Pick 2016: My Favorite Jewels This Year
51 jewels that made my wish list
Another year has magically evaporated—again—but with no shortage of new discoveries and fodder for a growing jewelry wish list. Most of these feel like they were written just...
IJA selects pieces for online watch and jewelry auction
Commissioned by IJA (International Jewelry Auction) Troostwijk Auctions & Valuations auctions luxury high-end jewelry and watches. IJA director BertJan Ibink, 47 years of jewelry experience and an IGI and HRD certification, again put together...
GIA Researchers say Large Diamonds have Different Characteristics from Other Diamonds
A team of GIA researchers led by GIA Postdoctoral Research Fellow Evan Smith published an article recently in Science magazine titled ‘Large Gem Diamonds From Metallic Liquid in Earth’s Deep Mantle’, which postulates that...
1.73 Carat Diamond Found in Arkansas
The stone is the latest find at Crater of Diamonds State Park
Two regular visitors to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Ark., have found a 1.73 ct. diamond.
Jack Pearadin, of Murfreesboro, Ark., and...
Jewelry Brand to Know: Lindsey Scoggins
New York--When Lindsey Scoggins launched her eponymous fine jewelry collection last April, she brought a serious amount of jewelry industry know-how to the table.
Scoggins spent nine years at Zale Corp. in Dallas, working her...
What’s Your Inspiration? Social Media for Shy Creation’s Hashtag Stud Earrings
Like many companies, Shy Creation uses social media to share its jewelry, but now the Los Angeles–based firm is taking inspiration from social media to make some of its jewelry. Enter its #Hashtag Mania...
The 228-Ct Harrods Diamond on Offer During 2016 Festive Sale Season
For someone somewhere there is a large rock in the offing as a Christmas present. Maybe. What is certain is that Harrods, that renowned London department store has unearthed from its vaults a large...
Britt’s Pick: Akiva Gil’s Tanzanite and Sapphire Ring
A sensational gift for December birthdays
For December birthday celebrators—and really, anyone who is mesmerized by this gemstone’s hue (not hard to be)—I love this recent find from colored gemstone specialist Akiva Gil. As it’s...
Jen’s Obsession: Jacqueline Cullen’s Whitby Jet Cuff With Black Diamonds
Jewelry designer Jacqueline Cullen’s obsession with the color black rivals my own, so it’s not too surprising that I’m smitten with her Whitby jet jewelry. Whitby jet is a fossilized wood that’s dark as...
‘The Ratnaraj’ ruby fetches US$10m at HK auction
Ring with a marquise-cut fancy vivid blue diamond centre gem by Moussaieff
A ring with a 10.05-carat rare Burmese ruby centre gem, known as the “Ratnaraj,” fetched HK$78 million (US$10 million) at Christie’s...
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