When it comes to fine jewellery, Italy is enjoying another renaissance. Three young designers are mining the country’s past for inspiration, leading to a contemporary reimagining of both medieval themes and antiquity. In the Testaccio rione of Rome, British expat Joanne Burke makes her quirky miniature sculptures by hand. ‘The symbol of the masculine and … Read More →
Mumbai, April 13: The gems and jewellery industry in India is launching various initiatives to ensure that it can further its share of the global trade in the sector. With a share of over 60 per cent, India is already a major player in the manufacturing of diamond across the world. The industry is no aiming to … Read More →
With more than 100 years in the industry, Monnickendam is one of the oldest and largest sellers of polished diamonds in the UK. Neil Holness, director of the company, talks to us about the company’s offering hen was the company founded? We were set up in 1890 by Gary Monnickendam’s great-grandfather in Amsterdam. The company … Read More →
De Beers has seen its rough diamond sales rise to $580m (£465m) in its third sales cycle of the year. The mining group’s sales grew 5% from the revised figure of $553m (£443m) in the second cycle, but was 13% lower than last year’s March sale. According to Rapaport, De Beers has had $1.86bn (£1.49bn) … Read More →
We chat to Trace’s Managing Director and jewellery designer Valentine Gaudin-Muteba Managing director by day and jewellery designer by night, Valentine Gaudin-Muteba spoke to us about juggling her day job and her passion project. She also shares why WAL jewellery is trendy and bold and has something for everyone! Tell us about yourself? My name … Read More →
Left, 2.02ct white diamond baguette and purple fossilised walrus ivory earrings with white diamond pavé and 18ct recycled white gold. Right, grey kite shape and black emerald cut diamond slice, deep yellow and white diamond sculpture necklace with white diamond pavé and 18ct recycled white gold ‘I want to create beautiful objects without having a … Read More →
When a piece of jewellery’s displayed in a shop, surrounded by hundreds of other designs all dazzling you at the same time, it can be hard to pick out the right thing. Take that process online and on the best websites, you’re presented with a curated selection of pieces tailored to your budget and style … Read More →