Harry Kotlar: Made By Hand, Shaped By History

Anyone who has ever picked up a celebrity magazine, or watched red carpet interviews, will have heard of the name “Harry Kotlar”. The jewelry brand, so beloved by red carpet stars has been worn by Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Pink, Celine Dion, and even Michelle Obama. It is synonymous with stylish,...

MARTIN KATZ: Jewels Like No Other

Martin Katz, the jeweler to the stars is renowned for his exquisite creations, translating his passion for gems and diamonds into his artistic designs with an eye for impeccable details in every single piece. Entering the beautifully designed boutique in Beverly Hills, you are stepping into an enchanting world of...

Vicenzaoro 2017

I was both delighted and honored to attend the September edition of Vicenza Oro together with my fellow bloggers and journalists as part of a press contingent. Having attended in the past, I knew I was in for a feast of the best fine jewellery, but still found myself gasping...

Jean Dousset – Creating “Margaret” A Collectable

Jean Dousset is a modern jewelry house with strong roots in classic fine jewelry, located in trendy Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Every single piece of jewelry is created with utmost attention to detail, placing the diamond at the center with exquisite signature details around it. The idea behind “The Collectable”...

Insight Into Diamonds: Part I, Formation

Diamonds…A piece of carbon that makes our hearts jump out of our bodies at the sight of it, with its beautiful brilliance and sparkle! But how much do we really know about diamonds? Here I am going to provide an insight into formation, mining, grading and different types of diamonds...

A Whirlwind Tour of the Miami Design District Jewelry Boutiques

As a Miami Beach resident, I have always been a fan of the wonderful Bal Harbour shops. But one would need to be drinking far too many mojitos not to notice the shift as more and more top tier jewelry houses move their flagship boutiques to the Miami Design District....

Countdown to Las Vegas 2017 with a look back to Luxury By JCK & Couture 2016

In 7 days two of the most prestigious exhibitions in the world will commence in Las Vegas; The Couture Show & Luxury by JCK.  There will be magnificent diamonds and jewellery to view and now is the best time to reminisce few of the most exquisite pieces that were displayed during both exhibitions...

The Art Of Diamond Manufacturing

Every rough diamond undergoes different manufacturing steps, frequently performed by skilled craftsmen to turn a rough diamond into a polished finished goods. Diamond manufacturing is mainly concentrated in Antwerp, Tel Aviv, New York, Surat, Schenzen & Dubai. Here we are briefly explaining each step in manufacturing a diamond from rough...