Cutting & Shaping • 12/06/2025 How Precision Cutting Shapes the Value of Fine Jewelry: An Expert's Guide
Metal Alloys • 08/10/2025 Unmasking the Alloy Alchemy: A Deeper Dive into Silver-Gold Blend in Fine Jewelry
Cutting & Shaping • 24/07/2026 When Gemstones Become Paint: Dior's Doublet Technique and High Jewelry's Next Act Explore Dior’s Diorissima haute joaillerie collection and its Dior doublet technique, where layered chrysoprase, opal and lacquer transform high jewelry value from carat weight to craftsmanship, colour and design innovation.
Gemstone Setting • 10/07/2026 The Benchmark Test: How Master Jewelers Judge the Quality of a Setting Before You Buy Learn how to evaluate jewelry setting craftsmanship—from prongs, pavé, and galleries to metal choice, hinges, and clasps—and how construction quality affects appraisals, insurance, and long-term resale value.
Modern Evolution • 08/07/2026 Indian Kundan to West African Ashanti Gold: Regional Jewelry Traditions Finding a Global Audience Explore how kundan, polki, Ashanti gold weights, Taxco silver, mokume gane, shakudo and Thai niello move from regional jewelry traditions into modern fine jewelry collections, with practical guidance on buying, wearing and caring for heritage-rich pieces.
Modern Evolution • 06/07/2026 From CAD to Kiln: How Technology Is Reshaping High Jewelry Without Replacing the Human Hand Discover how CAD, 3D printing, laser engraving, blockchain gemstone provenance, and AI are reshaping high jewelry design, engagement ring prototyping, and heirloom repairs while preserving traditional craftsmanship.
Reading Hallmarks Like a Dealer: The Stamps and Marks That Reveal a Piece's True Story Hallmarking Guide • 01/07/2026 Reading Hallmarks Like a Dealer: The Stamps and Marks That Reveal a Piece's True Story Learn to read jewelry hallmarks like a dealer. This guide explains British, French, and American marking systems, how to date pieces by stamps, spot red flags, and use maker’s marks to protect value and build a coherent collection.
Ancient Civilizations • 01/06/2026 Persian Naqsh to Japanese Mokume-Gane: The Ancient Metalwork Traditions Collectors Should Recognize Explore how Mokume Gane, Persian Naqsh engraving, and Brazilian stone cutting shape serious fine jewelry collections, influence auction value, and inform ethical, culturally grounded collecting.
Modern Evolution • 25/05/2026 Tiffany and CFDA's $75,000 Bet on the Next Generation of American Jewelry Design Explore how the Tiffany & Co. x CFDA jewelry designer award 2026 and Tiffany Atrium fellowship model shape the next wave of American jewelry talent — and what it means for serious collectors’ portfolios and long-term value.
Cutting & Shaping • 22/05/2026 The Engraver's Mark: Why Hand-Cut Details Still Separate Exceptional Jewelry From Everything Else Learn how to recognize true hand engraving on fine jewelry, compare it with laser engraving, understand pricing and appraisal premiums, and choose the right engraver for custom engagement rings and wedding bands.
Metal Alloys • 15/05/2026 Platinum or Gold: The Metal Decision That Shapes How Your Collection Ages Gold vs platinum jewelry: compare color, weight, durability, patina, and rhodium plating over 20 years of wear so you can choose the best metal for engagement rings, wedding bands, and everyday diamond pieces.
Gemstone Setting • 07/05/2026 Portrait of a Master Setter: The Vanishing Craft of Invisible and Mystery Settings Explore how mystery and invisible settings work in high jewelry, from Van Cleef & Arpels’ Serti Mystérieux to collector tips on authenticity, durability, and long-term value. by Lionel Barthelemy
Modern Evolution • 28/04/2026 Tiffany's Verdeille Era: What a Single Appointment Signals About the House's Next Decade Tiffany & Co. has promoted Nathalie Verdeille to senior vice president and chief artistic officer, unifying creative direction across Blue Book, high jewelry and core lines. Discover how her Cartier background is reshaping Tiffany’s design language and what this means for collectors of pre- and post-Verdeille pieces. by Edgar Williams III
Metal Alloys • 24/04/2026 Yellow Gold's Quiet Comeback: Why the Warmest Metal Is Taking Over 2026 Explore why yellow gold is reclaiming modern jewelry wardrobes in 2026, with data-backed trend insights, karat guidance, and expert tips on mixing metals, layering necklaces, and building a versatile yellow gold capsule collection. by Rosalind Pratt
Cutting & Shaping • 14/04/2026 An elevated guide to permanent jewelry in Nashville for discerning collectors An elegant guide to permanent jewelry in Nashville for fine jewelry owners, covering metals, custom fit, booking, care, and private party experiences. by Isabela da Silva
Cutting & Shaping • 11/04/2026 The art of the necklace long necklace for refined wardrobes An elegant guide to the necklace long necklace for fine jewelry owners, covering materials, design, proportions, care, and collection building strategies. by Cecilia Moretti
Metal Alloys • 15/03/2026 Choosing a refined 14k gold male wedding band for modern men A refined guide to choosing a 14k gold male wedding band, covering metals, colors, comfort fit, diamonds, and long term care for discerning fine jewelry owners. by Rosalind Pratt
Cutting & Shaping • 14/03/2026 The poetic allure of a flower engagement ring for the refined collector An elegant guide to curating, styling, and preserving a flower engagement ring, from metal and gemstone choices to ring sets, lab grown diamonds, and daily wear. by Oscar Vincent
Cutting & Shaping • 14/03/2026 The refined allure of a green sapphire engagement ring for discerning collectors An in depth guide to choosing, evaluating, and caring for a green sapphire engagement ring, from metal and setting to pricing, ethics, and long term value. by Mahinder Singh
Master Jewelers • 14/03/2026 The refined art of choosing a white gold diamond ring A refined guide for fine jewelry owners on choosing, evaluating, and caring for a white gold diamond ring, from metal and cut to value and collection strategy. by Hyun-Jae Park
Metal Alloys • 12/03/2026 The enduring elegance of a diamond heart necklace for women An elegant guide for fine jewelry owners on choosing, styling, and caring for a diamond heart necklace, from metal and ctw decisions to ethical and investment insights. by Elena Martinez
Cutting & Shaping • 10/03/2026 The refined art of halo ring jewelry for discerning collectors An expert guide to halo ring jewelry for fine jewelry owners, covering design, metals, cuts, hidden halos, maintenance, and strategic collection curation. by Rosalind Pratt
