The Everlasting Allure of Snake Jewelry
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Snake jewelry is kind of like the classic diamond stud: It never really goes out of style. Its demand ebbs and flows—2013’s Year of the Snake was predictably notable—but...
Pallinghurst Resources Rebrands Itself as Gemfields Group, To Focus on Coloured Gemstones
Pallinghurst Resources Ltd, which acquired control of gemstone mining company Gemfields last year, has announced that it will rebrand itself as the Gemfields Group Limited following the approval of the name change resolution at...
Piece of the Week: Lorraine Schwartz’s Padparadscha Earrings
What a week for the padparadscha.
On Sunday night on the red carpet of the Screen Actors Guild Awards, host Kristen Bell sported this luscious pair of mixed fancy-shaped padparadscha and platinum earrings by Lorraine...
Trend File: Lisa Hoffman’s Chic New Fragrance Jewelry
Los Angeles–based jewelry designer and perfumer Lisa Hoffman has been making beautiful jewelry that incorporates her proprietary luxury fragrances—via tiny wooden beads infused with scent—for years.
But Neo-Ethereal, the latest collection from her namesake line,...
GIA to Commence “Introduction to Merchandising” Course
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that it will soon be commencing a course “Introduction to Merchandising”. Beginning in Mumbai on March 20 and March 26, 2018, the four-day course...
Britt’s Pick: Omi Privé’s Moonstone Monaco Ring
It’s never shocking when I find a new Omi Privé piece to drool over, but this one feels a bit different from Britt’s Picks of the past. Maybe because there’s somewhat of a vintage...
Little Star plans wider brand roll out following successful debut
Children’s jewellery brand Little Star has hired a sales agent to help bolster business in the UK.
The brand was launched by former Gecko designer, Victoria Leyshon, a couple of years ago, and has been...
Most searched for jewellery trends of 2017 revealed
Earrings, in all shapes and sizes, were the most searched for jewels of the year, a new study reveals.
According to ‘The Year in Fashion Report’ published by online fashion search platform Lyst, earrings were...
Iconic Tiffany Designer Elsa Peretti Dies Aged 80
Elsa Peretti, the Italian fashion model turned iconic jewelry designer has died aged 80.
She was probably best known for her signature bone cuff bracelet, and for making silver popular again during her long tenure...
15.5-ct Yellow Diamond Sells for $1.14m
A 15.51 carat fancy vivid yellow diamond sold for $1.14m earlier today at the Phillips Hong Kong Jewels Auction, beating its low estimate.
The natural color, VS2 clarity, no-fluorescence brilliant-cut stone led the sale, mounted...
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