Ahead of the Curve
Bar necklaces with a smile
Remember how we talked about bar necklaces, not long ago? (Memory refresh, here!) We’re still on that topic. But this edition of Raising the Bar is really going to make you...
Deakin & Francis monkey around with latest offering
British-based designer and manufacturer Deakin & Francis has expanded its cufflinks offering with five new moneky-styled designs.
Each of the new designs were created with a different team member characteristics in mind, with the monkey...
5-Year Plans: Jewelers on Their Ever-Evolving Industry
Surrounded by some of the globe’s most forward-thinking tech enterprises in Silicon Valley, Fanya Hull can’t help but think about tomorrow.
At Vardy’s Jewelers, Hull’s 35-year-old jewelry store located in Cupertino, Calif., less than one mile...
Style Spotlight: New Blue Topaz Jewels
Blue certainly isn’t the only color of topaz available, but it is the stone’s most commonly used color in jewelry. For an affordable sky-blue gem treat, consider stocking one of these five new blue topaz styles.
Solitaire...
Timex and SilMach set to shake up watch industry with new technology
Watch designer Timex has partnered with SilMach, French pioneer in micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) to create the first MEMS powered watch.
The timepieces will utilise MEMS watch motors (boxes) and will be the first brand to use...
Britt’s Pick: Susan Wheeler’s Sunrise Necklace
The bright spot in any collection
The sun will continue to rise. The cheerful disposition of Susan Wheeler’s Sunrise necklace was the draw for me initially, but in light of recent matters, it represents more...
Get to Know Yoshinobu Kataoka of Kataoka Jewelry
This Tokyo-based designer and goldsmith creates elegant snowflake-inspired wedding rings with milgrain and petite cuts of lovely stones
Jewelry designer Yoshinobu Kataoka of kataoka jewelry makes some of the prettiest wedding rings on the market today...
The Everlasting Allure of Snake Jewelry
Featuring a number of mesmerizing options
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...
Lito’s Home Collaboration with L’Objet Is Not to Be Missed
New York--Of all the evil eye motifs represented in Greek jewelry design, Lito’s is arguably the most unique and directional, and now it’s adorning objects for the home.
The fine jewelry brand is partnering with...
Rémy Rotenier’s Rendering and Watercolor Course for Jewelry Designers
The Diamond District–based New York Jewelry Design Instituteis offering a five-day course on rendering and watercolor techniques from seasoned designer Rémy Rotenier. The class takes place in the school’s midtown location Nov. 16–20 from...
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