St. Patrick's Day is celebrated all around the world, particularly in Ireland and among those of Irish descent. It is a day of revelry, merriment, and green-themed festivities. One gemstone that's often associated with St. Patrick's Day is peridot.
GQ.com Style Editor Yang-Yi Goh recently published 'The Wild New Era of High-End Men's Jewelry' covering modern masculine menswear from wallet chains to dental 'grills.' We found the photos masterful, employing vivid context to bring life and personality to the jewelry items described.
Amethyst, the birthstone of February, is an appealing gemstone with a long and fascinating history. Throughout the centuries, amethyst has been valued for properties other than its purple aesthetic. Here are some fun facts about amethyst.
The 71st Miss Universe competition occurs this evening in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event will showcase almost 90 women from around the world, vying for the job of Miss Universe. The champion of this year's event will wear a crown created by Lebanese Jeweler Fred Mouawad, valued at nearly $6 million.
Around the world, IGI welcomes the arrival of New Year's Day over a period of 16 hours. As we celebrate from one location to the next and the next - stepping into the new year with anticipation, excitement and hope - we share this collection of positive expressions and sentiments.
Natural diamond continue to command record breaking prices at auction. Looking back at 2022 we see a diverse set of exceptional diamonds, spanning a range of sizes, which the fall of the gavel transferred to new owners.
If the emotional aspect of diamond engagement rings resonates with you, 'Only Natural Diamonds' has a beautiful pictorial essay - covering their history from Mary of Burgundy all the way through 'Bennifer.'
IGI is again calling upon the world’s creatives to step forward and contribute. Starting next week submissions will be accepted for the 2022 IGI Expressions™ Jewelry Excellence Awards. Provided free of charge, this opportunity to share and celebrate talent is open to jewelers, designers, students, teachers, and fans alike.
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has entered the fine jewelry market with 'Eternal Gold,' a collection made entirely of recycled gold, processed according to standards set by the Responsible Jewelry Council.
"The perfect ring when it's love at first sip," is how a U.K. Jeweler is promoting an $11,300 diamond engagement ring inspired by the Pumpkin Spice latte.
The IGI GemBlog has earned a top position among thousands of blogs and websites, ranked by traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness according to Feedspot, the internet's largest human-curated database of bloggers.
Earlier this month IGI participated in a presentation at the Antwerp Diamond Bourse. The session, staged in the heart of Antwerp's historic diamond district, was part of a 'diamond immersion tour,' arranged for a group of 60 jewelry enthusiasts.
The 11.15 carat Williamson Pink Star is the second largest internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamond to appear at auction. The cushion cut diamond, estimated at $21 million, will be sold in a single-lot auction in Hong Kong on October 5.
Apple Watches count your steps and unlock your car but don't catch the eye like a Rolex or Patek Philippe flashing on your wrist. Swedish accessory maker Golden Concept will help a few Apple enthusiasts bridge that gap with a new Apple Watch case adorned with 443 diamonds.
Earlier this year the Los Angeles Rams became the second NFL franchise in history to win a SuperBowl being hosted in their home stadium. Rams players, team leadership and Luxury Jeweler Jason of Beverly Hills collaborated to create a uniquely commemorative championship ring.
Van Cleef & Arpels combined an exceptional rough diamond with state of the art planning and inspiring jewelry design to create 25 stunning mystery set pieces, all with diamonds cut from the same rough stone.
Van Cleef & Arpels combined an exceptional rough diamond with state of the art planning and inspiring jewelry design to create 25 stunning mystery set pieces, all with diamonds cut from the same rough stone.
Van Cleef & Arpels combined an exceptional rough diamond with state of the art planning and inspiring jewelry design to create 25 pieces, all with diamonds cut from the same rough stone.
SWA Diamonds of India has produced a ring set with 24,697 diamonds, a new world record. Designed by Rijisha TV, a post graduate in lifestyle accessory design, from the National Institute of Design, the ring has been named 'The Touch of Ami.'
Van Cleef & Arpels combined an exceptional rough diamond with state of the art planning and inspiring jewelry design to create 25 pieces, all with diamonds cut from the same rough stone.