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...
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,...
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....
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,...
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 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...
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...
Seaman Schepps at Doyle’s August Auction: Why Fine Jewelry isn’t Always about Emeralds, Rubies,...
At Doyle's Fine Jewelry auction in New York last Thursday (August 21), the sale offered an impressive line-up of diamond rings along with a...
Fabergé: From Imperial Jewels to a Private Equity Portfolio? What is Happening with Fabergé?
Gemfields has sold its iconic brand Fabergé to SMG Capital for $50 million.
Fabergé, once synonymous with the pinnacle of gemstone and jewelry artistry–the crown...
