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If you’ve always been captivated by the world of fine jewelry, the movies are a great place to start. A four-part documentary series that whisks viewers behind the scenes of 13 iconic jewelry houses around the world, Masters of Dreams captures the global process of making fine jewelry, rendered in exquisite, breathtaking detail. In addition to showcasing jewelry houses ranging from Bulgari to Verdura, the series highlights legendary families, gemstone hunters, and innovative designers.
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Earlier this month, Pantone—the worldwide authority on color–determined its color of Spring 2014, called “dazzling blue.” As fashion and home décor designs roll out over the coming months, you will surely see lots of this rich cobalt color, and the fall auctions already have a number of “dazzling blue” pieces up for sale.
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As the creator of the 4Cs and International Diamond Grading System, GIA also established color grading standards and terminology specifically for colored diamonds, based on the color’s hue, tone, and saturation. Today, we identify some of the defining characteristics that help make fancy-color diamonds a true feast for the eyes.
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As seen on the runways, head-to-toe Winter White is one of the hottest trends for this fall. The jewelry appearing at auction houses this fall seems to follow this trend, as a number of spectacular colorless pieces are coming up for auction.
Read More >>Tourmaline has one of the widest color ranges of any gemstone. While October’s birthstone can be found in virtually every hue of the rainbow, the most popular varieties range from rich reds and pinks, to greens and yellows, to blues and violets. Some tourmalines are bi-colored and parti-colored, exhibiting two or more colors in a single gem – a feature known as color zoning.
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