Christie’s Magnificent Jewels: A Big & Bold Colorful Showcase—from Mughal to VC&A, Cartier, and...
This top feature is a review of Christie's New York Magnificent Jewels Auction, on June 17th. Of course, there were diamonds—some of them truly...
Phenomenal Gems: When Nature Puts on a Show
On a personal note: Writing about gems can be tricky business. As a journalist, you might write that you're bringing clarity to a story...
Medieval Gold Ring Found in Slovakia Castle: a Rare 18-Karat Gold Ring from circa...
An article in the Journal of Archaeological Science, reports on the discovery of a medieval sapphire ring from the Zvolen Castle in Central Slovakia,...
Hanging Up His Hiking Boots: Gary Bowersox Talks Gems, Journeys, and What’s Next
We’ve known Gary Bowersox for decades—first when he would visit GIA in Santa Monica, sharing tales of his gem-hunting expeditions in Afghanistan, and later...
The Russell Family’s “Diamond” Mine: Herkimer Diamonds in Little Falls, New York
LITTLE FALLS, NY — Tucked into the rugged hills of Little Falls, the Russell Family Mine has emerged as a sparkling destination for rockhounds,...
V&A, Victoria and Albert Museum: The Jewels of Cartier – a Special Exhibition
The first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches opened on April 12 and is scheduled until November 16,...
A King’s Jewel, 19th Century Hair, Natural Onyx, and Bloodstone: Grief Made Wearable –...
Mourning jewelry was never just decorative—it served a purpose, marking the passing of a loved one with symbolism, sentiment, and often remarkable craftsmanship. Many...
North Carolina: Mining for Emeralds… in Hiddenite!
On a Personal Note:It’s no secret that we search high and low for international gem news, doing our best to bring you—as the New...
Celebrating Art Deco: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
To celebrate the centenary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is pleased to present...
Rapaport’s JCK Breakfast: The Way Forward, with Al Cook, CEO of the De Beers...
The 8 a.m. Sunday breakfast with Martin Rapaport at JCK Las Vegas is an institution—equal parts sermon, pep talk, and no-holds-barred market commentary. This...
De Beers – for the Retail Jeweler – Presents New Jewelry Designs and Promotes...
De Beers is stepping into more visible territory—both in jewelry design and in how it tells the story of its natural diamonds.
At the center...
A Tequila Diamond Update: Some Interesting Details We Thought You’d Enjoy! Pictures, too!
If you recall from our original feature story about the Tequila Diamond—the central 5-carat emerald cut that sits in the middle of a very...
