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…
By Maria Doulton | 30 June 2026 In the fast-paced world of high jewelry, where collections are often driven by seasonal trends and market forecasts, Nada Ghazal remains an outlier. Her latest collection, Whispers of Joy, is not merely an assemblage of precious metals and gemstones; it is a profound,…
