Jewels From My Inbox: November 2024 Edition

Happy Thanksgiving! As we round out November, I want to express my gratitude—to all those who share their time and talent with me and to those who...

David and Sybil Yurman Unveil a Luxe New Monograph

David Yurman is arguably America’s most famous designer jeweler. In Sybil and David Yurman: Artists and Jewelers, a new monograph, David and his...

5 Statement Styles That Say It Better In Platinum

In the spring of 2023, Lauren Harwell Godfrey joined a group of jewelry designers on a trip to Bostwana, where they toured De Beers’ main diamond...

Britt’s Pick: Vivaan’s Paraiba Cloud Ring

Has the spirit of the season captured you yet? If you’re working in retail, it’s difficult to avoid— (more…)

Snuggle Up to Citrine This Season

Even those who prefer the cooler tones of green and blue might feel the draw of citrine this time of year, (more…)

High Contrast Engagement Rings for the Bi(color)-Curious

In the watch world, two-tone typically refers to the combination of yellow gold and steel, while in jewelry, the term usually means the pairing of...

AGTA Names 2024 Spectrum, Cutting Edge Award Winners

Last weekend in Dallas, the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) unveiled the winners of its Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards for 2024 and presented...

Varsha Diamonds CEO Predicts Colored Gemstones Will Soar in 2025

Nick Mehta is going ahead and saying it: Colored gemstones will dominate in 2025. “Bringing in color really moves us forward and allows us to do a...

Martin Katz on the Perfection of Paraiba Set in Platinum

When the red carpet jeweler Martin Katz designs high jewelry featuring paraiba tourmaline, one of his favorite gems, it only makes sense to use a...

Britt’s Pick: Kika Alvarenga’s Tourmaline Coc Earrings

With the passing of October, it's no longer the month with this birthstone, but all times are tourmaline times. (more…)