The global diamond industry, a sector that has historically relied on the narrative of eternal rarity, finds itself at a precarious crossroads. By mid-2026, the industry has undergone a tectonic shift: lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) now command more than half of the global diamond jewellery market by value, and over 50%…
The global diamond industry, once defined by the immutable prestige of the earth-mined stone, has undergone a radical, irreversible metamorphosis. As of late 2026, the sector is fractured, defined by a historic decoupling of price and prestige. Lab-grown diamonds, once dismissed as a transient technological curiosity, have surged to command…
By Maria Doulton | 30 June 2026 In the world of high jewelry, where pieces are often defined by their weight in carats or the provenance of their stones, Lebanese designer Nada Ghazal takes a different approach. For Ghazal, jewelry is not merely an adornment; it is a repository of…
By Maria Doulton | 09 July 2026 To truly grasp the mercurial genius of Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, one does not necessarily need the exhaustive historical account found in the 368 pages of Justine Picardie’s definitive biography. Instead, one can simply observe the jewellery she left behind—a lexicon of personal mythologies…
By Maria Doulton | 13 September 2026 On the evening of 12 September 2026, the Plénitude Arena de Paris witnessed more than just a concert; it witnessed a triumph of the human spirit. As Céline Dion stepped onto the stage to kick off her highly anticipated "Céline Dion Paris 2026-2027"…
The diamond industry is currently undergoing its most profound transformation in history. As of late 2026, the traditional distinction between a "natural" diamond and a "lab-grown" alternative has collapsed into a marketplace defined by radical price transparency, the shuttering of historic mines, and a fundamental shift in what consumers actually…
Paris Haute Couture Week serves as the high-water mark for the global jewellery industry. It is the annual stage where the most storied Maisons and independent visionaries converge to define the aesthetic and technical trajectory of the coming year. The 2026 edition proved to be a masterful exhibition of human…
