As enamel jewelry takes off again, a new generation of artists and collectors are discovering, experimenting, and reinventing. Many types... Read More
"To some extent, jewelry is body enhancement, so if it doesn't glitter or sparkle it's not doing its job," says studio jeweler Susan Chin. "But bone and ebony don't glitter and sparkle, they just feel really good." Read More
As Christie’s prepares to sell the largest private collection of JAR jewels ever offered at auction – at Geneva’s Four... Read More
Barbara Bayne’s jewelry is often dark and organic, like something dug from the earth. Perhaps this has something to do... Read More
Niki de Saint Phalle's pop art from the late '60s are everywhere lately - on display and at auction. Her cartoon-like snakes and plump, joyful women became one of the era's most resonant feminist messages: a battle cry for women's liberation. Her cartoon snakes and joyful, leaping women were translated into all media, including jewelry by Gem Montebello. An enticing collection is on display in London now. Read More
Ten stunning rings from the 2017 AGTA Spectrum Awards show what great designers can do with the finest, most unique gemstones. Read More
Baiyang Qiu combines the precision of industrial design with a love of organic form to create her unique award-winning jewelry. Read More
As a lifelong New Yorker, Shawn Warren’s jewelry embodies that cool, understated chic you find on the streets of Manhattan.... Read More
Legend has it garnets worn by the January-born will bring constancy, fidelity, and true friendship. They were long believed to cure hemorrhaging and excessive anger, and frequently mistaken for rubies and emeralds. A look at this incredibly versatile gemstone. Read More
If you’re ever in Bali, check out Treasures Gallery in Ubud where you’ll find three primary designers – Carolyn Tyler,... Read More
Karen Gilbert doesn’t consider herself a chain-maker in the traditional sense, even though she has been obsessed with exploring the... Read More
Five years after JAR Jewels opened at the Met, the costume jewelry he designed for its shop is appearing at auction, along with the Somerset florals. If you sprang for those $2,000 baubles, here's how your investment panned out. Read More
Maybe because it wraps around limbs and conforms to the body, the snake lends itself perfectly to jewelry. Snake jewelry has been around since ancient civilization, yet designers always find new ways to reinvent it. This season, look for gem-studded snake bracelets and coiled gold snake rings. Here are some of the serpents I found at Couture 2016. Read More
November birthstone citrine is not always easy to spot, ranging from pale buttery shades to deep honey. A few talented goldsmiths are doing amazing things with the whole spectrum. Read More
That sparkle from a bride's left ring finger should reflect more than light. It should reflect the bride herself. Read More
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