By Maria Doulton, Editor-in-Chief 09 October 2026 In an era where the boundary between fine art, technological innovation, and ethical responsibility continues to blur, the search for the next generation of jewellery talent has never been more vital. As a judge for the Bright New Gems 2026 initiative, I have…
By Maria Doulton | 28 August 2026 France remains the undisputed heartland of the jewellery world—a stage where heritage craftsmanship meets avant-garde innovation. As the global industry looks toward Paris and beyond for inspiration, the latest analytical report from Francéclat, the French Economic Development Committee, has unveiled two dominant aesthetic…
Paris Haute Couture Week serves as the ultimate crucible for the global high jewellery industry. It is the singular moment in the calendar when the most prestigious Maisons—those storied houses that define the boundaries of luxury—converge to unveil their most ambitious, technically complex, and creatively daring collections. July 2026 was…
The global architectural community and the sustainable construction industry are bracing for a landmark event as the Greenbuild International Conference + Expo prepares to return to the East Coast. Scheduled for October 20–23, 2026, at the iconic Javits Center in New York City, the event is poised to be the…
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…
