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FW22 Jewelry Trends: crystal and Lucite necklaces, body jewelry, earrings and more

Using crystal as a cost effective way to emulate diamonds dates back to the late 19th century. Daniel Swarovski is credited with inventing a machine to create precision-cut, premium-quality lead glass crystals using a composition of sand, quartz, and other minerals. Lucite jewelry is made from acrylic resin and was created by DuPont in 1937....

How Myanmar "conflict rubies" could end up in your Christmas stocking

During the holiday season the gift of jewelry is given as a symbol of love and celebration. Precious stones in exquisite settings are slipped into satin-lined branded boxes, and purchased by well-intentioned consumers to present to their loved ones. Rubies from Myanmar are thought to be the finest in the world but the origin of these gems often...

Fashion

Cos launches new jewelry collection featuring recycled silver

Swedish fashion brand Cos—which is known for its minimalist styles and commitment to ethical fashion—has launched a new collection of sustainable jewelry as one of its latest endeavors towards a more environmentally responsible future in fashion. According to an announcement from the H&M-owned brand, this is its first collection featuring...

Fashion

Meet Studs: The NYC- based jewelry retailer reimagining the piercing experience

Los Angeles - In an era where direct-to-consumer brands have become increasingly popular with shopping malls and brick-and-mortar locations working to market themselves for the digital consumer, Studs—a piercing and jewelry retail experience and brand—has launched for today’s shopping experience. Creating a safe, high-quality piercing experience...

Culture

IED and the Lucerne School of Art and Design exhibit at Milan Jewelry Week

The European Institute of Design (Istituto Europeo di Design or IED) has always been involved in promoting the culture of jewelry design through spreading research, aesthetics and creativity as well as supporting young designers. It is with this spirit that IED is presenting a varied program during Milan Jewelry Week from a goldsmith’s workshop...

Video

Video: Anuel AA shows off his insane jewelry collection

Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA got his first chain for 10K dollars after his first two songs hit it big and his jewelry collection has only grown since then. Check out some of Anuel's most prized pieces, from the 20K dollars Gucci link he got after getting out of prison to his Jesus Christ and Devil pendant and chain he got for 80K dollars....

Fashion

Gucci taps Florence Welch for jewelry campaign

Since Gucci announced it would enter the fine jewelry market last November, many have been waiting with bated breath to see what Creative Director Alessandro Michele would come up with. Now the debut collection has finally been unveiled and Michele’s longtime friend, singer Florence Welch from British band Florence + the Machine, has been chosen...

Fashion

Gucci to enter fine jewelry market in 2019

Gucci will start selling fine jewelry from June or July next year, Kering’s CEO François-Henri Pinault told French newspaper Le Figaro in an interview published today. Set to be made in Italy, the collection will include 200 pieces featuring many different stones. “Alessandro Michele’s extraordinarily rich and unique universe reflects the spirit...

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Jewelry line calls attention to lingering effects of Vietnam War

In Laos, one person is killed each day from unexploded bombs left behind from the Vietnam War. Though the CIA-led U.S. invasion of the country ended over 40 years ago, residents of the Southeast Asian nation still face the risk of being injured or killed by the over 80 million hidden explosives. Not only do these weapons pose a daily threat, the...

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Baselworld reacts to Swatch Group’s departure, announces changes

“Annual watch fairs, as they exist today, no longer make much sense. This does not mean that they should disappear. But it is necessary that they reinvent themselves”. With this harsh comment, Swatch Group, one of the world’s largest watchmakers, announced its departure from the Baselworld trade show yesterday. But the show’s organizers did not...