Antique and Vintage Jewellery Education

New Antique Jewelry Course Teaches How to Read the Jewel For anyone who has ever handled a piece of antique jewelry and wondered whether they...

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 100th Birthday: T&C has the Jewels Covered

The Jewels, The Tributes, The Legacy April 21, 2026, marked what would have been the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, one of the most...

Spare Parts and an Eye for Antique Diamonds: A Conversation with Michael Goldstein

Antique diamonds don’t need a trend cycle to justify their appeal. Still, it doesn’t hurt when a high-profile engagement ring brings them back into...

A Medieval Gold Ring found in Norway: An Important Ring—and a Stone You Might...

When this medieval gold ring first appeared in English-language news coverage earlier this month, it was already a really good story. Three outlets — Archaeology...

AN UPDATE – The French Crown Jewels: After the Louvre Heist… Better Images of...

Over One Month Later... What the Gem Industry Needs to Know It has now been over a month since four men, disguised as construction workers,...

OLD IS GOLD: The Opportunities in Estate Jewelry – Feature story in the GemGuide

by Brecken Branstrator, GIA GG, Editor-in-Chief, GemGuide. Estate jewelry is one of the hottest categories in the market right now — offering not only a...
A sparkling blue marquise-cut gemstone.

Sotheby’s High Jewelry Geneva Auction Featuring Fancy Color Diamonds and No Heat Kashmir Sapphires...

The November Sotheby's High Jewelry Geneva auction put the spotlight squarely on a 10-carat Fancy Vivid Pink cushion-shape diamond known as the Glowing Rose,...
Elegant ring with a large pear-shaped blue gemstone and diamond-studded band.

Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels: Featuring the Mellon Blue and the Rainbow Collection

Christie's once again brought its Magnificent Jewels sale to Geneva this past week, following its May auction that brought in more than $72 million....
Intricate vintage pearl necklace with matching brooch.

Sotheby’s Royal & Noble Jewels: Old Cuts, Natural Pearls, Tiaras, and Where Bids Soared...

Sotheby's Royal & Noble Jewels sale in Geneva on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, brought together treasures that showcased both exceptional craftsmanship and the deep,...
Book cover of 'Marcus & Co.' featuring botanical illustrations.

Rediscovering Marcus & Co.: Macklowe Gallery Brings Masterpieces Into the Spotlight

NEW YORK – For decades, Marcus & Co. has been one of those elusive names in American jewelry history: admired by connoisseurs, but shrouded...
A ring with a large yellow-green gemstone and a silver band.

A Heritage Auction Marathon: Over 500 items – an All Day All Night Sale,...

In our last report on Heritage Auctions' September 29 Fall Fine Jewelry Signature® Sale, we focused on a few beautiful pieces of colored gemstone...
Gold pendant necklace with colorful enamel and pearl drop.

Jewelry at Rago Arts: Antique to Art Deco on September 10, 2025

Rago Arts' September 10, 2025 auction in New Jersey offered more than just beautiful jewels–it offered a window into jewelry history. Art Nouveau, Art...