Brand Spotlight: Sevan Bıçakçı
Master Jeweler Sevan Bıçakçı began working in one of the classic workshops in Turkey’s Grand Bazaar at the age of 12. By 15, he was on the bench...
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Master Jeweler Sevan Bıçakçı began working in one of the classic workshops in Turkey’s Grand Bazaar at the age of 12. By 15, he was on the bench...
The Story
Steeped in history, Gismondi 1754 continues to perpetuate the tradition of creativity and excellence that first caught the attention of the Doria Family and Pope Pius VI in...

Designer Karina Brez married her love of equestrian culture and her fascination with gemstones in establishing her eponymous collection. After obtaining her graduate gemology degree, Karina had already...

Each year, our industry descends on Cipriani 42nd Street to celebrate some of our industry’s brightest stars at the annual Jewelers of America GEM Awards. While the COUTURE...

Love it or hate it, Halloween is one of those holidays that is impossible to ignore. And who “hates” Halloween, really? Whether one decides to go all out...

When Queen Elizabeth II passed away last month at Balmoral Castle, a major part of the remembrances about her life included her extraordinary jewels. They were such an...

With two locations in Texas—Fort Worth and Amarillo—Joanna Latham has established her Jo Latham boutiques as designer fine jewelry destinations. Drawn to gemstones from a young age, in...
Over the past several years, something in the atmosphere at COUTURE has shifted. While it continues to showcase a discerning curation of exceptional designer fine jewelry brands, the retailers remain best in class and...
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From the moment she found an earring and used it to pierce her own nose, Stephanie Anders fell in love with body modification—she was 8 years old. At that young age, she couldn’t have...

Susana Martins’ fascination with the history of jewelry and jewelry making began at a young age. Born in a traditional goldsmithing town between Porto and Braga in northern Portugal, her surroundings significantly contributed to...

The Saudi Arabian jeweler behind Dubai-based brand, Yataghan, Sarah Abudawood, draws inspiration from the eye-catching sword after which her brand is named. An exquisitely crafted piece of weaponry whose masterful creation was relegated to...