AGA to Honor Brendan M. Laurs With Bonanno Award

The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) will give its 2025 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology to Brendan M. Laurs,...

Britt’s Pick: Marrow Fine’s Aquamarine and Opal Ring

Orange ranks far down on my list of favorite colors, but one shade is the exception—and it's the precise one found on this ring by Marrow Fine....

Britt’s Pick: Omi Privé’s Zoisite and Garnet Ring

Zoisite is not a gem you hear about every day. (more…)

Blue Diamond Estimated at $3M to $5.5M Leads Bonhams’ New York Jewels Sale

On Dec. 8, Bonhams will bring a 3.13 ct. fancy vivid blue diamond (pictured at top) to auction, positioning the stone—which carries a presale...

This 6 Ct. Pink Diamond Could Fetch $1.8 Million in December Sale

As Dallas-based Heritage Auctions gears up for its annual Holiday Fine Jewelry Signature Auction on Dec. 3, one jewel in particular is making...

Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring Designer Creates Pieces for Sotheby’s Auction

Recently made famous for designing Taylor Swift's engagement ring, Kindred Lubeck (pictured), the New York–based goldsmith behind Artifex Fine...

AGTA Announces 2025 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Award Winners

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) presented its annual Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards, honoring jewelry designers and brands specializing...

Britt’s Pick: Harwell Godfrey’s Tourmaline Bianca Ring

The month with tourmaline as its birthstone just ended, but the joy we get from laying eyes on the vivacious gem never does, (more…)

Online Designer Bios: Does Yours Have the Write Stuff?

Jewelry designers, here’s a challenge: Go to your company’s website, read the “About” section, and carefully consider how it portrays your...

A Veteran Pearl Dealer on Riding Today’s Market Wave

Since founding Baggins in 2002, Anil Maloo, a third-generation pearl jeweler, has experienced a pearl boom like the one we’re in only once before....