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...
The Story
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
Artists of all mediums have taken inspiration from the natural world from time immemorial. The oldest known cave paintings date back 65,000 years and depict symbolic images of...

When Michelle Pendleton opened her designer jewelry boutique, Pendleton Jewelry, in Kansas City in November of 2019, she set out to create a space that was comforting, casual...

It would be simple to file the new interest in lockets under the adage “everything old is new again,” but there is more substance to the revival. People...

A reverence and respect for the sublime characteristics of exquisitely colored gemstones is evident throughout the work of celebrated Brazilian jewelry designer, Ruth Grieco. Thoughtful and intentional with...

In the creation of her one-in-the-world pieces of wearable art, Founder and Creative Director of Simone Jewels, Simone Ng, evokes stories brimming with culture and history. Since launching...

Fine jewelry brand Venyx is the expression of an imaginary world as envisioned by its founder, designer Eugenie Niarchos. A “mystical planet,” the dream-like universe is filled with...
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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Humans have cherished the talismanic properties of jewelry, crystals and gemstones for thousands of years. From warding off evil to conjuring love to offering protection, wisdom, clarity and strength to simply bringing good luck,...

French sensibilities and global influences combine in the work of designer Marie Lichtenberg. Digging deep into history, her modern heirlooms are inspired by forçat chains of her mother’s native Martinique and the centuries-long traditions...

Designer Tariq Riaz traveled a unique path on his way to discovering his love for jewelry design. When he was a student at the University of Arizona, Tucson, the annual influx of gem dealers...