Van Cleef & Arpels’ “Florae” Exhibition Blooms In Paris
Earlier this month, Van Cleef & Arpels unveiled a special jewelry exhibition mounted in collaboration with Mika Ninagawa, a prominent Japanese...
A Killer Season of Jewelry Auctions Kicks Off With a Bonhams Sale
Watch this space—there are many, many jewels headed to auction this fall, and Monday’s California Jewels sale at Bonhams is a great way to start...
‘Sapphire: A Celebration of Color’ to Bow Oct. 5
Sapphire: A Celebration of Color, a new book by gemologist and jewelry historian Joanna Hardy, will bow on Oct. 5. (more…)
The RealReal 2021 Annual Resale Report Highlights Unbranded Jewelry
On Thursday, The RealReal released its 2021 Luxury Resale Report, which highlights the current state of luxury resale and how the pandemic affected...
The Ancient Jewelry Market Has A Counterfeit Problem
As a celebrated jewelry historian, Dr. Jack Ogden gets to see some of the most impressive pieces in the world. But lately, he’s been spending much...
Closing Out July With One Last Ravishing Ruby
My birthday month of July is a banner time to discuss rubies, and this year I’ve done just that, from uncovering some surprising facts about the...
Phillips Asia to Open Online Auction on July 23
Phillips Asia is gearing up to present Jewels: Online Auction July 23–27 in celebration of the summer months. The sale will feature more than 120...
Sammy Davis Jr. and Art Smith Jewelry Auctioned at Bonhams
Bonhams' California Jewels sale is slated for July 20, and a rare collection hailing from one of the greatest stars of the 20th century will be up...
M.S. Rau Has Some Thoughts On Burmese Rubies
I’m having a little love affair with rubies this July, given that the gem is my birthstone. Owning a rare Burmese ruby is a fond hope given how...
Bonhams Appoints Flitcroft As London Jewelry Specialist
Bonhams has appointed Kate Flitcroft (pictured) as senior specialist in its London jewelry department, effective July 5. (more…)