Brilliant & Black Age of Enlightenment 22 September to 2 October 2022 Sotheby’s, London After last year's triumphant selling exhibition celebrating Black jewelry designers, the new edition of 'Brilliant & Black' focuses on enlightenment and the continuous representation of Black talent. Brilliant & Black: The Age Of Enlightenment runs from 22 September to 2 October at Sotheby’s London. www.sothebys.com/en/buy/brilliant-and-black www.sothebys.com/en/brilliant-black
Part Time Sales Consultant Purely Diamonds Ely Place, Hatton Garden, London Purely Diamonds - 5 Star Rated - Family Run - Fine Diamond Jewellery START DATE - AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Required for Thursday / Friday / Saturday PURELY DIAMONDS is a family run company with the longest established in-house workshop in Hatton Garden and over 40 years of trading with major retailers in previous years and in the past 18 years with the public, principally online but with a thriving private showroom operated by appointment only. We are currently seekind a part time Sales Consultant to work Thursdays, Fridays
Rudell The Jewellers marked the launch of their annual catalogue with a spectacular evening hosted The Black Country Living Museum - one of the region’s most treasured landmarks. Steeped in the industrial heritage that helped shape the West Midlands, the venue offered a meaningful backdrop for Rudells, whose own roots in the Black Country date back to 1938. The evening began at the entrance to The Black Country Living Museum, where guests gathered in anticipation before boarding a specially arranged vintage-style Black Country bus. Upon their journey through the museum’s atmospheric streets, the guests were welcomed into the historical Worker’s
Dazzling Diamonds, Sparkling Sapphires! Kath Libbert Jewellery Gallery 28 August - 27 September 2020 "It's been a delight to welcome so many of you back and we have got off to a great start, thank you! So going forward here are our dates and times for the bank holiday weekend and on into September. Although we are operating an appointments only system we are managing as well to offer on the spot 'pop in' appointments! So if you are in the mill do pop in and ask and we will give you the next available slot." August Bank Holiday Fri
What if your engagement ring could express more than your love — what if it could reflect your values, your future, and your shared hope for the planet? This engagement season, let your love story reflect with intention. Whether you’re planning a heartfelt proposal or choosing a ring together, lab-grown diamonds with third-party SCS Sustainability Certification offer more than breathtaking beauty—they offer traceability, environmental responsibility, and peace of mind. These diamonds aren’t just radiant; they’re reflections of your commitment to each other and the Earth. An engagement ring is a symbol of forever. It's a promise etched in precious metal
Discover a wide range of classic boxes and elegant accessories inspired by Philipp Wolf IV’s designs from the seventies in a new black colourway for the discerning modern man. The collection is hand made from black vegan leather and nubuck and features the iconic ‘Design Philipp’ DP logo in a silver finish. Featuring the watch and jewellery lifestyle box now in black along with nine new accessories; from watch travel products and wallets, to a hip flask and a handy measuring tape. Who Is Philipp Wolf IV Philipp Wolf IV, fourth generation owner of the business, was born in 1936
Underpins De Beers Group’s commitment to natural diamonds. Element Six to retain exclusive focus on industrial applications for synthetic diamonds. De Beers Group today announces its intention to close its lab-grown diamond (“LGD”) jewellery brand, Lightbox, reinforcing De Beers Group’s commitment to natural diamonds in the jewellery sector. As part of the closure process, De Beers Group is discussing the sale of certain assets, including inventory, with potential buyers. Lightbox, which was established in 2018, has highlighted that LGDs are a distinct product from natural diamonds, with different attributes and different value. The business was launched with transparent linear pricing
Joyce J. Scott & Friends 7 February - 21 March 2026 Mobilia Gallery, 348 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA Joyce J. Scott and Friends is group exhibition featuring the work of the renowned bead artist, Joyce J. Scott, and twelve artists who have been mentored by Scott and influenced by her work. Join us during Black History Month (February) with work that embodies Scott’s mission to address, educate, inspire and uplift, reflecting the artist's narrative of what it means to be Black in America. Scott wields her sharp wit and humour to masterfully create bold, sculptural objects, bringing to light and
Actor, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Sarah Jessica Parker (SJP) joins Astrea London as Global Creative Director and Founding Partner, bringing her creative vision to the future of diamonds. SJP is becoming one of the first celebrities to support the natural evolution to Luxury Lab grown diamonds Astrea London, the pioneering luxury jeweller redefining the future of diamonds through its world-renowned luxury lab-grown diamonds, is proud to announce the appointment of Sarah Jessica Parker as its new Global Creative Director and Founding Partner. A celebrated style icon, Sarah Jessica Parker has shaped global culture and style for decades. Now, she joins Astrea London, becoming a new visionary of the global
Signature design codes from luxury maisons are often reinterpreted time and time again, however, Harry Winston’s latest jewellery collection looks to a unique part of the brand’s history for inspiration writes Jodie Smith. What do you think of when you hear the name Harry Winston? Renowned for his acquisition of some of the world’s most famous diamonds such as the Jonker, Hope, and Winston Legacy diamonds - as well as his philanthropic pursuits - Harry Winston is a name usually associated with enormous jewels, like the headline grabbing purple sapphire and diamond necklace which Jennifer Lopez sported on the Met Gala
All Cleared Out - The Jewellery Museum Extends an Invitation 5 July through 29 September 2024 The Votes Are Being Cast – Visitors‘ Choices Hand-selected – by Sam Tho Duong Within in the context of »Ornamenta Pleasure« (Ornamenta Lust) and concurrent with ORNAMENTA 2024 in Pforzheim and the Northern Black Forest region, Pforzheim’s Jewellery Museum hosts a number of participative activities in dialogue with its Historical and Modern collections. It showcases individual positions of contemporary jewellery artists and students, as well as all those who are interested, and gives them an opportunity to participate in discussions and to share creative ideas.
One of the industry’s largest global sourcing and business platforms with multiple specialised exhibition zones, from gemstones to fine jewellery design and awards programs — essential for international buyers and exhibitors. Date: 15–19 September 2026 (AWE) and 17–21 September 2026 (HKCEC) Venues: AsiaWorld‑Expo & Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Hong Kong SAR Location: Hong Kong Focus: Jewellery, gemstones, diamonds & sourcing exhibitions jgw.exhibitions.jewellerynet.com
Back in November Benchpeg attended the GEM A Conference in Central London. It was the first conference since Cath Hill had taken over the helm, and the new venue was spectacular. The conference was packed with an array of the membership and we had some fascinating conversations with delegates about lab grown diamonds vs natural and gemmology in general. The Winston Red Diamond caused some interest over its ‘fancy red’ colour status as the rarest of its kind, and in particular the presentation around treatments applied to the history of mankind was very much anthropological in nature. It was certainly
21 International Silver Triennial In dialogue with highlights from Pforzheim’s jewellery museum made of silver and diamonds 17 May 2026 through 6 January 2027 Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim, Pforzheim Opens on International Museum Day, Sunday, 17 May, 3 p.m. Whether bowls or a teapot, vases or a lantern – the spectrum of objects submitted for the 21st International Silver Triennial is wide. Pforzheim’s Jewellery Museum presents the creations selected from this competition for the promotion of the work of contemporary silversmiths, which has been organised by the Association for the Promotion of the Goldsmith’s Art and the German Goldsmiths’ House in Hanau
Internationally acclaimed jewellery designer Fei Liu is set to captivate the trade industry with the launch of his latest fine jewellery collection, Rayon de Miel . Scheduled for unveiling to retailer partners in September 2024, this exquisite collection draws inspiration from the intricate geometry of honeycombs, merging innovation with nature's elegance. Rayon de Miel showcases an array of gold designs, each meticulously crafted to highlight an extraordinary hexagon-cut laboratory-grown diamond. These diamonds, nestled within bezel honeycomb settings, embody the blend of modernity and artistry that Fei Liu is celebrated for. The collection is available in 9ct white gold, yellow gold,
Christie’s proudly presents Magnificent Jewels, a live auction taking place on 17 June at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Christie’s proudly presents Magnificent Jewels, a live auction taking place on 17 June at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The sale will showcase an outstanding selection of captivating diamonds and spectacular-colored gemstones, alongside iconic creations from the world’s most prestigious jewelry houses, including Belperron, Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, JAR, Van Cleef & Arpels, and many others. Leading the sale is The Blue Belle, a superb sapphire and diamond necklace (Estimate $8,000,000 – 12,000,000). At its heart is an extraordinary
The oldest jewellers in Manchester, Hancocks Jewellers , proudly marks 165 years in business, continuing its legacy of excellence in fine jewellery and gemstones since first opening its doors in 1860. Still independently owned and operated, Hancocks has served generations of clients across Greater Manchester and beyond, offering the finest hand-selected diamonds, coloured gemstones and bespoke creations from its iconic boutique at 29 King Street. Founded by Josiah Hancock during the height of Manchester’s cotton trade boom, the business began as a humble clock-winding service for the region’s industrial elite. Its early success led to the opening of the first
A curated edit of the week's global jewellery news - national and international - compiled for industry insight and trend monitoring. 💰 'Gold holds above $5,000 as prices stabilise after volatile January' Fortune staff, 12 February 2026, Fortune: Gold was trading at $5,066 per ounce, consolidating above $5,000 after January’s spike to $5,586 and subsequent crash; the metal is up more than $2,100 year on year. fortune.com 💰 'United States–India Joint Statement' White House, 7 February 2026, The White House: The US and India announced a trade framework that will eliminate tariffs on cut-but-not-set natural diamonds and gemstones and lower
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