Colored Stone News and Trends

Harwell Godfrey’s 4:20 Bracelet Is Lit

Just in time for marijuana culture’s high holiday, designer Lauren Harwell Godfrey, the founder of her eponymous Marin County, Calif.–based fine...

At Gurhan, What’s Old Is New Again

Gurhan Orhan, the talented Turkish metalsmith and fine jeweler best known for using pure 24k gold, does not, as a rule, pay attention to...

Largest Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Ever at Auction Could Fetch $50M

On May 14, Christie's is set to make history when the Golconda Blue, the largest fancy vivid blue diamond ever to appear at auction, headlines the...

Colombian Emerald Czar Hernando Sánchez Is Killed

Jesús Hernando Sánchez, 62, considered a leader of Colombia’s emerald mining business, was killed Sunday inside his Bogotá home by a sniper,...

These 5 Jewelry Trends Will Rule Spring 2025

Every spring, we ask JCK jewelry director and resident style guru Randi Molofsky to highlight the year’s emerging trends. And every year, Molofsky,...

Britt’s Pick: Zahn-Z’s Origami Stars Necklace

Ever see a piece of jewelry that just stops you in your tracks and provides an instant surge of dopamine? (more…)

The Top Lots, More at Christie’s Upcoming Jewels Online Sale

Christie’s has kicked off its Jewels Online auction, open for bidding through April 2. The curated sale features nearly 200 lots: an array of...

Britt’s Pick: M.S. Rau’s Interstellar Peridot Ring

My youngest daughter’s birthstone is a peridot, and I often find I’m looking for exceptional pieces featuring the gemstone (if nothing else, to...

10 Ct. Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Could Achieve $20 Million At Sotheby‘s Auction

A once-in-a-lifetime gem is about to make its auction debut: The Mediterranean Blue, an extraordinary 10.03 ct. fancy vivid blue diamond, is heading...