Effortlessly chic, refined, sophisticated, elegant—these are just some of the ways French fashion is (often breathlessly) described. The allure of that country’s sartorial style has been lauded and...
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While 2024 marked Italian designer Francesca Villa’s COUTURE debut, her history of creating exceptional jewelry dates back decades. Born in Liguria, a drive for a cosmopolitan lifestyle led...
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A jewel of a boutique tucked inside downtown Minneapolis luxury retailer, MartinPatrick3, The Loupe carries a curated selection of some of the hottest names in designer fine jewelry....
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Founder of Akillis, Caroline Gaspard, has always loved jewelry. Growing up, she would watch, fascinated, as her mother frequently picked out a selection of gemstones from a close...
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All truly great artists showcase a distinct feature or characteristic that distinguishes their oeuvre. A particular design element or reoccurring theme may reveal itself as a common throughline,...
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Robert Turner’s fascination with gemstones began at a young age, when he began collecting mica and quartz and other sparkly rocks. In 2000, Robert, the founder of Jamie...
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Several years ago, just for kicks, I took an opportunity to make a piece of jewelry at the bench. While I was delighted that the end product at...
Read Now 19 Min ReadExcellence in French jewelry is fostered by exceptional craftsmanship, renowned jewelry brands, and an endless stream of creativity. France’s peerless, precious, intricate jewelry-making has made the country a world leader in creativity and the...
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As the saying goes on ye old internet memes, “Summer should be given a speeding ticket.” The season flew by, as per usual, and suddenly we are looking Labor Day in the eye. I...
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Tariq Riaz Jewelry was born from a desire to solve a problem and evolved into saying “no” to mediocrity and embracing a unique and authentic approach to the creative process. As a former computer...
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Growing up within the jewelry trade allowed Mattia Cielo to develop a deep appreciation for the tradition and artistry of jewelry design from a young age. His hometown, Vicenza, Italy, is revered as the...
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