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While French designers have always had a presence at COUTURE, around 2023, their numbers truly became remarkable. What was even more extraordinary than their ubiquitousness was the astounding...
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While French designers have always had a presence at COUTURE, around 2023, their numbers truly became remarkable. What was even more extraordinary than their ubiquitousness was the astounding...
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Designer Signork Agdere’s passion for jewelry design began with a jewelry apprenticeship with a renowned artisan and goldsmith at a small workshop in Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. He was...

Grace Renee Gallery is an oasis of artistry situated in the shadows of the Sonoran Desert foothills in majestic, Carefree, Arizona. With a curated selection of contemporary art...

Each year, there is a season that is universally celebrated by those of us in the fine jewelry industry. It’s a season without religious affiliation, but one that...

I recognize suggesting hearts as a trend right around Valentine’s Day is the equivalent of pitching florals for spring. It’s not groundbreaking, but hear me out. After the...

The foundation of iconic Parisian maison, dinh van, is rooted in rebellion. Following in his father’s footsteps, Jean Dinh Van spent ten years honing his artistic vision and...

Parisian designer, Yvonne Leon, studied fashion before first beginning her career as a style editor and fashion stylists. While she loved fashion design, she had long been called...
When Elizabeth “Beth Anne” Bonanno and Joel Cheatwood, co-founders of luxury brand development agency, The Gems Project, contemplate adding to their already robust roster of designer fine jewelry clients, they take into account a...
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Dating back to the 16th century, lockets originally evolved from ancient amulets. The first known European lockets served to conceal good luck charms or portraits of loved ones, and even to ward off bad...

Young, stylish and unconventional, Belgium designer, Dries Criel, draws upon his background in modern dance and his enduring love for travel, antique jewelry, architecture and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to gain inspiration for his boldly...

In December of each year, Pantone Color Institute announces their Color of the Year, inspiring product development across a variety of industries and categories. Much to the delight of the world of fine jewelry,...