By Maria Doulton | 09 June 2026 In an industry often obsessed with the "four Cs"—cut, clarity, color, and carat—where the ultimate goal has historically been to force a gemstone into a state of mathematically perfect, light-refracting symmetry, one Copenhagen-based atelier is challenging the status quo. RoughDiamonds.dk, founded by Maya…
Paris Haute Couture Week is more than a seasonal fashion event; it is the definitive stage upon which the global jewellery elite orchestrate the narrative for the year ahead. In July 2026, the world’s most venerable Maisons descended upon the French capital to unveil collections that transcend the traditional definition…
At the prestigious 10th anniversary edition of GemGenève, the global epicentre for the jewellery and gemstone trade, a seismic shift in the narrative of contemporary design took hold. Amidst the high-stakes world of international gem dealing and luxury craftsmanship, the Jewellery and Gemstone Association of Africa (JGAA) took center stage…
By Maria Doulton | 30 June 2026 In the world of high jewelry, where pieces are often defined by their carats and their investment value, Nada Ghazal offers something strikingly different: an emotional anchor. Her latest collection, Whispers of Joy, serves as a deeply personal meditation on the human experience,…
By Maria Doulton | 09 July 2026 To truly grasp the mercurial genius of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, one does not necessarily need the historical weight of a 368-page biography. While literature provides context, the most intimate portrait of her visionary mind is found in the objects she created—specifically, the jewellery…
By Maria Doulton | 09 June 2026 In an era defined by mass-produced status symbols and the hyper-standardization of the diamond industry, a quiet, tectonic shift is occurring. At the forefront of this movement is Maya Bjørnsten, the founder of the Copenhagen-based brand RoughDiamonds.dk. Since 2007, Bjørnsten has been pioneering…
At the prestigious 10th anniversary edition of GemGenève, the global epicentre for the jewellery and gemstone trade, a seismic shift in the industry’s creative landscape was unveiled. The Jewellery and Gemstone Association of Africa (JGAA) presented the winners of its highly anticipated Design Dynamic Competition, an initiative that served as…
