The Dragon’s Heart: Contemporary Chinese Jewellery Finds Its Voice Contemporary Chinese jewellery is blossoming with creativity, culture, and global ambition. A Guiding Light: Helen Mao Helen Mao is a renowned jewellery curator, designer, and expert. A member of the Jewellery World Gold Council for 30 years and currently a professor of jewellery design at Shanghai […]
London Blue Tourmaline
London Blue Tourmaline: The Sapphire of the Tourmaline World In the realm of colored gemstones, few stones capture attention quite like ‘’London Blue Tourmaline’’. With its deep, velvety blue hue and remarkable clarity, this gemstone has earned its reputation as one of the most elegant and versatile jewels in contemporary and classic jewellery design. A […]
Exhibition Review – Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery
Exhibition Review: Hotel 87 and Other Relics at Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery in London played host to one of the season’s most thought-provoking jewellery exhibitions. Curated by luxury writer and curator Melanie Grant, ‘’Hotel 87 and Other Relics’’ (23–27 September 2025) coincided with the launch of her new Phaidon title, ‘’The Jewelry Book’’. […]
Old Cut Diamonds
The Renaissance of Old Cut Diamonds: When Timeworn Sparkle Becomes Timeless Style In a world captivated by precision and brilliance, a quieter, more romantic sparkle is finding its way back into the spotlight.
Beads Conference
The Language of Beads: An International Symposium on Global Adornment In the heart of London’s historic Piccadilly, beneath the dignified arches of Burlington House, a remarkable symposium brought together an international panel of scholars, artists, and historians