The Art Deco Highlights (& More) in Bonhams’ Upcoming Auction

Tomorrow (September 19), international auction house Bonhams will host its September California Jewels sale, including over 300 lots of art deco...

Royal Jewels Uncovered After a Century Head to Sotheby’s Auction

Sotheby's is bringing jewels from European royal houses connected to Austria's Habsburg dynasty to a two-day auction, Vienna 1900: An Imperial and...

Jewels to Know in Heritage Auctions’ Upcoming Sale

Heritage Auctions is putting 325 lots up for bidding in its Sept. 28 Fall Fine Jewelry Signature Auction, led in value by a platinum ring with an 8+...

It’s Official: The Nameplate Necklace Is Now a Cultural Artifact

A few years ago, Marcel Rosa-Salas, a cultural anthropologist, scholar, and documentarian, and Isabel Attyah Flower, an editor and writer, embarked...

How the Fine Jewelry World Does “Cuffing Season”

Ah, cuffing season. A colloquial term that has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among millennials, to refer to the time during...

A Moment for September’s Stone: Sapphire

While many look forward to the turning of leaves and returning to sweater weather come next month, September is also a time for celebrating the...

5 Swiftie-Inspired Friendship Bracelets, Made for Adults

In the era of the Eras Tour, one jewelry style has become more prevalent: friendship bracelets. Previously just a cherished childhood rite,...

With New Spear Collection, a New Era for John Hardy Begins

Although Reed Krakoff assumed the role of creative chairman at John Hardy last fall (read JCK’s report on that news item here), it’s a taken a...

Wishful Thinking! Inside Francesca Villa’s Latest Collection

An undeniable highlight of my summer: getting some built-in bookshelves installed in my home. This happy occasion prompted me to go hunting in my...

5 Coral Jewels We’re Craving Right Now

Craving coral? Us, too. (more…)