Jewels of Note
Stories on the most intriguing jewels and jewellers
In conversation with Jo Hayes Ward
Join journalist Rachael Taylor and jeweller Jo Hayes Ward for an evening at The Goldsmiths’ Centre in London on February 26th.
Bulgari: The Story Behind the Style, out now
Rachael Taylor’s fourth book in the Story Behind the Style series is out now, and this time the author takes us into the fabulously flamboyant world of Italian jeweller Bulgari.
An evening with Anabela Chan
The innovative jewellery designer joined journalist Rachael Taylor in London’s Covent Garden for WOLF Leaders in Conversation.
An ode to the past and present of Tasaki’s pearls
Writer Maria Doulton collaborates with the Japanese pearl brand on Tasaki: Balance, a new book that marks 70 years of daring and creativity.
Princess Nourah Al-Faisal collaborates with Asprey
The Saudi designer behind Paris-based Nuun Jewels gives the British heritage brand’s Feather collection a thoroughly modern makeover with colourful titanium, bold proportions, and chic gemstone choices.
What does it mean to be a GC&DC ambassador?
The Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council Awards is known as ‘the Oscars’ of the jewellery world, and its rigorous prestige has attracted a stellar line-up of ambassadors. I track them down to ask each what the Awards means to them.
The rising stars of Shine 2024
Discover the up-and-coming jewellers and silversmiths selected to for this year’s edition of the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s annual talent showcase.
A new editor-in-chief at Rapaport
As Sonia Esther Soltani steps down from the role after seven years with the diamond magazine, I carry her legacy onwards.
What is the HALO Awards?
Get all the information you need on the annual competition led by the British Hallmarking Council to celebrate retailers raising the flag for hallmarking online.
WOLF: A Family History of Boxmaking
Rachael Taylor and WOLF collaborate on a new book that celebrates 190 years of the world renown boxmaker.
Love Letters: Seals of approval
Seal & Scribe has won admirers with its repurposing of antique seals as luxurious jewellery. With its first-ever collection dedicated to love, can it win hearts too?
My top nine picks from the Jewellery Show
Journalist Rachael Taylor gives us her edit of the products and trends she’s most excited to see at our London jewellery trade exhibition this month.
Jewellery trends of 2022
There is a spirit of individuality taking over jewellery trends in 2022 as we mix ‘n’ match and opt for bolder shapes and shades. After all, jewellery is not just an extension of our style, but a reflection of our personality. The question is: which of this year’s most sought-after trends speaks most to you?
Spotlight on diamonds
When investing in a capsule wardrobe, it is hard to find something that never goes out of style. Even the most seemingly enduring of items – a little black dress, a classic handbag – are eventually dated by their cut, or their colour fades over time. Not so with diamonds.
Now jewellery fans really can have it all
By renting luxury jewels through Covett’s subscription service, you can have an ever-rotating, utterly enviable collection - without splashing out on a single piece.
Eight British jewellers to discover at BCTF Online
From Keum Boo gilding in Sheffield to 3D printing in Cambridge, this year’s virtual British Craft Trade Fair shines a light on handcrafted jewellery.
Powerful and playful pink gemstones
Just like many ancient civilisations before us, we have become enamoured with the talismanic powers of coloured gemstones – but do they really work?
The untamed beauty of tsavorite garnets
Only discovered in the 1960s, this rare green gemstone is a tougher and more affordable alternative to emerald, and as such its stock is rising.
A luxurious twist on crystal healing
Just like many ancient civilisations before us, we have become enamoured with the talismanic powers of coloured gemstones – but do they really work?