GIA has acquired an unsurpassed collection of 2,665 crystals, gems, and minerals, each exhibiting extraordinary inclusions composed of foreign minerals, as well as trapped fluids and structural characteristics. The unique collection was curated over 60 years by GIA Analytical Microscopist John Koivula, who is widely regarded as the world’s foremost expert in identifying and documenting gem inclusions. GIA will debut select pieces from the collection at the AGTA Tucson GemFair and the Tucson Gem…
As Direnzo heads toward their tenth anniversary next year, they’ve just introduced their very first GMT equipped watch, the DRZ 08 Cosmonaire. Inspired by the future oriented design of the Space Age, the Cosmonaire is, like virtually every GMT watch, conceived as a travel tool at heart, and through a variety of dial treatments really…
For many years, Casio has been known almost exclusively for its quartz and digital watches. Indeed, in over 50 years of watchmaking, Casio has never produced a mechanical watch… Until last year, with the introduction of a game-changing collection, the Edifice EFK-100 Automatic, the first-ever mechanical offering from the brand. Accessible and pretty nice in…
Overnight Mountings’ Bridal Builder Turns Custom Engagement Ring Design Into a Hands-On Selling Experience Eternity band and east-west eternity trays give shoppers more options to try at the counter. Customization has become an expectation in bridal but giving customers more choice does not have to mean filling an entire showcase with finished engagement rings. Overnight…
Founded in 2025, Kiwame Tokyo is a young Japanese watchmaking brand based in Asakusa. It focuses on classically styled, well-finished watches with accessible pricing and design details rooted in Japanese culture. Following the inaugural Kurotsuki and Usuki models, the Kubo collection, launched earlier this year, features an off-centred, recessed small-seconds display at 4:30, and now…
While backpacks have been a staple in the EDC community for decades, their compact and convenient counterpart – the sling bag – has become an increasingly popular alternative. The smaller profile makes them a great option for carrying essentials in a discreet (and stylish) way. My sling bag collection is extensive. Here is a list…
Audemars Piguet expands its Royal Oak and Code 11.59 collections with five new references that explore two very different aspects of the manufacture’s watchmaking. Three new Minute Repeater Supersonnerie models showcase its work in acoustic engineering, while two 38mm Code 11.59 Selfwinding watches introduce natural stone dials in gold obsidian and black onyx. The releases…
Consumers are increasingly looking beyond traditional expectations around diamond size, quality and design, choosing larger diamonds and more personalised options.
Faceting citrine stone using the Shield of the Heart design is one of the exercises in Twelve Easy Gemstone Faceting Designs, A Guide for the Beginner Gemcutter. Written as a learning tool for beginner faceters, the book introduces twelve designs that progressively develop gemstone-cutting skills. The Shield of the Heart is the eighth design, helping…
The colorful world of IFL Watches takes to the sky with three new Laphont Bloc Limited Editions. Each watch features a hand-painted dial inspired by the things that seem to float effortlessly during childhood. The concept may sound abstract, but the artwork makes it easy to understand. Rather than relying on technical flourishes, the collection…
British independent watch brand The Camden Watch Company has unveiled its new Till Death collection, featuring matching watch designs for couples and friends, available from October 31.
In my experience, the problem with collecting watches for fun and profit is that collecting for profit tends to strip away the fun, and collecting for fun virtually guarantees no profit. As such, I’ve never really gravitated towards hype pieces in my own collection, and buying and selling the watches I genuinely enjoy has made…
Sapphire connoisseurs know that “Classic Kashmir” is a trade term that has been used in the markets to describe blue sapphires with visual and chemical characteristics consistent with those from the historical Kashmir occurrence in India, namely intense blue colour with a velvety appearance caused by profuse minute rutile inclusions. This designation is typically attributed…
The Swiss watchmaker unveiled its Fall/Winter novelties at a Toronto media luncheon. Read on to learn about the standout watches and what sets each collection apart.
More than a century ago, Hamilton introduced its first cushion-shaped watches, and this defining case profile would serve as the foundation for some of the brand’s most memorable designs from the Art Deco period of the 1920s and 1930s. During this era, wristwatches were beginning to emerge as both practical tools and expressions of personal…
Porsche x La Marzocco 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Collection It’s well established that I’m not a car guy. And it’s also well established that I have the palate of my Midwestern forebears, meaning gas station coffee is just fine by me, thank you very much. But when it comes to design, I’m a bit of…
Longevity in the watch and jewellery industry isn't a feat easily achieved. As the team at Designa Accessories tell Jeweller, long-term relationships are the key to standing the test of time.
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