Britt’s Pick: Amáli’s Pixie Dust Boulder Opal Ring

Not every opal needs to look like it swallowed a rainbow. Some are quieter about their magic. That’s what caught my attention about Amáli's...

Le Vian’s Antique Cushion Arrives at Kay as Old Diamonds Cuts Trend

Le Vian’s new Antique Cushion Cut collection for Kay Jewelers puts juicy vintage-looking gemstones in position to take advantage of this season's...

Opals For October, Bad Luck Be Damned

Opals and I have a complicated relationship. I love looking at them. I love writing about them. Put a great opal in front of me and I will happily...

GemologyGeek Founder Debuts Collection Built Around Fluorescence

On a hotel patio in Manhattan, Erica Silverglide pops open a membrane box and passes this reporter a gold ring. In her other hand is a pocket...

Elmwood’s to Offer Rarest Blue Diamond Seen at UK Auction in 18 Years

On Oct. 1, a Scottish collector's 8.03 ct. natural fancy light blue pear-shape diamond will become only the third blue diamond above 8 ct. ever...

After Months of Lobbying, AGTA Says Its Tariff Work Is Paying Off

American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) leadership says their months of lobbying on trade and tariffs, on-the-ground efforts in Washington, D.C., and...

Britt’s Pick: Leto Lama’s Precious Garden Ring

Some gardens are planted, others are painted. Leto Lama’s is set in gold. The London-based designer’s one-of-a-kind Precious Garden ring was...

Fall’s Best Color Combinations Are a Little Unexpected

Autumn is upon us, and with it, the rich, moody hues we love to welcome each season. Except this year, we’re seeing them in contrast: oxblood with...

Chrysoberyl Is Bringing Some Brightness to Fall

Fall has a way of deepening everything: Bright summer hues give way to burgundy, chocolate, forest green, and black—even our gemstones seem to take...

A 22.09 Ct. Fancy Yellow Diamond With Kimberley Mine Provenance Anchors Heritage’s Fall Auction

Heritage Auctions' Sept. 28 Fall Fine Jewelry Signature Auction is anchored by a 22.09 ct. fancy yellow diamond called the Kimberley Sunshine, set by...