There are two levels to the foundation course. The Peer option allows you access to the eight videos and notes whenever you like, the virtual classroom and assignments along with the virtual classroom. The Expert option, in addition to all of the above, offers personalised feedback and coaching from Joanna Hardy. She will also mark […]
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Featuring two stones set side by side – one representing you, the other me – this quaint tradition for wearing your heart on your finger dates back to the late 17th century, when Napoléon Bonaparte proposed to his future wife Joséphine de Beauharnais with a sapphire and diamond toi et moi ring. It’s a look […]
The concept of gender-free jewellery is not new, men 2020 has seen a subtle shift from trend to something more permanent. Attitudes towards gender are changing, and this new era of acceptance and inclusivity is having a noticeable effect on the world of jewellery design. By removing the concept of gender entirely in the creative […]
Grey is not the first colour that comes to mind for jewellery. But this quiet shade is gaining popularity with designers seeking more subdued hues as they venture beyond the bright lights of colour gemstones and the perennial appeal of the sparkle of diamonds. The most grown-up and philosophical of colours, grey offers an alternative […]
During these hard times, with Paris and much of the world in lockdown and designers, master jewellers and gem experts twiddling their thumbs at home, we pay tribute to the home of high jewellery, its enduring legacy and look at some of its most recent, awe-inspiring creations. The French jewellery industry has survived many ups […]
Fantina, that means a female jockey in Italian, takes Pomellato right back to its roots. Founded in 1967 by Pino Rabolini, the grandson of a family of goldsmiths, Rabolini chose the name Pomellato, which means ‘dappled’ in Italian for his deep love of horses. The new Fantina jewels harness the pure lines and aesthetic appeal […]
Rings are no longer content to be anchored to just one finger. Having tasted freedom, rings are now all over the hand, popping up in between the digits, straddling two or more fingers or in clever duos that meet to become one. These ambitious rings form one of the strongest trends of the last five […]
The Denim Lapis Lazuli (above) is made from gold and lapis lazuli that the house says are responsibly and sustainably sourced. The gold is Fairmined from a Colombian cooperative and the lapis lazuli is from an artisanal mine in Chile. The Fairmined ‘passport of origin’ that accompanies each jewels guarantees full traceability from mine to […]
The birthstone in March, coral, is an organic gemstone from the sea. It has different coral colors. It can be divided into red coral, pink coral, white coral and so on. It is the sea spar that cultivates the body and soul and enriches the soul. Looking for lucky energy, Baolong editor will introduce you […]
Diamonds can be said to be the hardest and most dazzling of all gems. The Greek word for diamond is ademas, which means unconquerable. The ancient Romans always believed that it represented life and eternity. In the 15th century, it was regarded as a symbol of unswerving marriage, an oath and a token of love. […]