Kapes Jewelry Flexes Its Adjustable Pearl Designs
The experiences of a designer born in Navsari, India, and raised in Tokyo have helped to hone the aesthetic of the Kapes Jewelry brand, and it's a...
The 10 Sexiest Tidbits In ‘Jewels That Made History’
Set your timer and see how long it takes you to breeze through Jewels That Made History: 100 Stones, Myths & Legends (Rizzoli, $45). Published...
The Latest And Greatest With Pearl Master Mikimoto
My introduction to the jewelry industry (as a member of the sales team for a family-owned retailer) included a little bit of education on pearls. I...
The Pearl Has Many Looks, But It’s An Original Classic
Last week we covered how incredibly versatile the pearl can be, slipping into modern design in a natural fit—albeit still an often surprising one....
Please Don’t Call These Modern Jewels “Not Your Grandmother’s Pearls”
Pearls have a rich history, and yet despite their wide range of styles and appearances, they are continuously put into a steadfast box. When most...
Melanie Georgacopoulos on the Past and Future of Pearls
London-based, Greek fine jeweler Melanie Georgacopoulos is one of the finest artists out there reinventing pearls, taking what many consider a...
Hurry, the CPAA Pearl Jewelry Design Competition Is Ending Soon!
In June, the Cultured Pearl Association of America (CPAA) announced that it’s accepting submissions for its annual International Pearl Design...
Diamond Investment Fund Was Ponzi Scheme, Feds Say
Federal prosecutors in Florida have charged Jose Angel Aman with wire fraud for operating a diamond investment fund that they call a Ponzi...
New ‘Gems’ Exhibit to Open in Paris (Good Thing There’s This Book)
Happy: On Sept. 16, the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris will unveil a new exhibit titled Gems in collaboration with the famed French...
Kiss, Kiss: Nouvel Heritage Has New Earrings To Love
Anyone engaged in work that can broadly fall under the umbrella of decorative arts usually has a deep affinity (and sometimes even a background in)...