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Leigh Maxwell marks five years at Couture with gold Bauble capsule

Leigh Maxwell’s anniversary capsule pares Couture down to one-of-a-kind rings and earrings, led by rose zircons, diamond pavé and satin-finished 18K yellow gold.

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NYPD warns seniors about jewelry-swap scam targeting gold pieces

Police say 11 jewelry-swap thefts in Brooklyn and Queens have already topped $900,000, with seniors’ gold necklaces and rings the main target.

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India's gold import curbs squeeze jewellers as demand weakens

Gold is getting pricier to import and harder to sell, leaving Indian jewellers caught between tighter supply and buyers who are already hesitating.

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UK trade backs hallmarking reform to modernize gold jewelry rules

UK jewellers want hallmarking kept intact but updated, after 870 businesses backed independent purity checks and called for clearer rules on repairs and modern retail.

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Trends

Kinn Studio and Prince launch tennis-inspired jewelry collaboration

Kinn Studio and Prince turned tennis into gold jewelry, with Match One launching at $960 and rising to $8,520. Three drops will follow the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.

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Investment

India weighs idle temple gold to ease bullion import pressure

India’s bullion lobby floated nearly 1,000 tonnes of idle temple gold as import pressure rose, but the finance ministry quickly called any temple-gold plan false.

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Trends

NeverNoT channels boombox nostalgia into colorful gold Music collection

Boombox nostalgia gets a polished turn in NeverNoT's gold Music collection, where opals, sapphires, and turquoise make memory feel wearable.

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Investment

Hancocks London acquires rare Inchiquin emerald jewel with royal provenance

Hancocks London has acquired the Inchiquin Emerald, a 5.67-carat Colombian stone with a rare SSEF “Exceptional Emerald” letter and a pendant-or-bangle setting.

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Design

Chris Ploof debuts Modern Electrum jewelry as gold prices bite

Chris Ploof’s new Modern Electrum line turns an ancient gold-silver alloy into a lower-priced, non-tarnishing alternative as gold costs keep rising.

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Design

Amáli Jewelry’s gold tassel necklace wins INSTORE design award

Amáli’s $3,980 tassel necklace turned 18K yellow gold, black opal and fringe into a sharp Art Deco statement, winning INSTORE’s Necklace Under 5K category.

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How to Choose Between Gold-Filled, Gold-Plated, Vermeil and Solid Gold

Choose gold-filled when you want longevity and hypoallergenic wear, vermeil for sterling-silver warmth, plated for trend pieces, and solid gold for lasting investment.

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Design

CLARTÉ’s malachite-and-diamond bangle wins INSTORE Gold Over $5,000 category

CLARTÉ’s Gemini bangle won both First Place and Retailer’s Choice, turning 14K gold, malachite and diamonds into a $10,099 statement with real pull.

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Barcelona Police Raid 56 Gold Shops, Arrest 18 in Kanpai Sweep

A single-day sweep checked 56 Barcelona gold-buying shops and led to 18 arrests, tightening the paper trail that keeps stolen chains from being melted into anonymity.

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Trends

Vintage-inspired gold jewelry gains as prices push buyers to estate pieces

High gold prices are making estate cases easier to sell, as shoppers pay for provenance, patina and a built-in story instead of just metal weight.

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Trends

Cannes becomes jewelry’s biggest red-carpet showcase for luxury brands

At Cannes, a necklace can matter as much as a premiere. Luxury houses use the festival to launch high jewelry, stage trophies, and turn celebrity looks into business.

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Gold-forward designs win INSTORE awards at accessible price points

A 15.33-carat rutilated topaz in 18K yellow gold took first place at $3,170, proving how simple settings can make unusual stones feel wearable.

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Design

Bvlgari Revives Gold and Steel, Reasserting a 1970s Signature

Bvlgari’s gold-and-steel return turns a 1970s code into a smart luxury signal, pairing precious metal with industrial edge in a way that feels timely and wearable.

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Trends

OroArezzo spotlights bold gold trends and global buying power

OroArezzo made the 2026 gold brief unmistakable: lighter chains, sculptural hoops and statement bibs, backed by stronger global buying power.

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Design

Jessica McCormack Debuts Medallions, Antique-Style Gold Pendants for Summer 2026

Jessica McCormack’s 11-piece Medallions capsule turns antique coin motifs into summer-ready gold pendants, with lapis, diamonds and hand-punched hallmarks.

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Design

Cece Jewellery’s fairytale-inspired gold collection blends romance and darkness

Cece Jewellery’s Once Upon A Time collection turns fairy tales darker, pairing 18k gold, pearls and enamel with pieces priced up to £212,500.

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Design

Common Era turns museum relics into 14k gold jewelry collection

Torie Tilley took her 8-month-old to the Louvre, then turned the sight of a fragment behind glass into five 14k-gold pendants.

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Investment

Patna STF Arrests Three, Recovers 5.79 kg Gold in Fake Customs Heist

A fake customs stop near Danapur ended with three arrests and 5.79 kg of gold recovered, after thieves seized GPS-tagged bags and left a victim blindfolded on Naubatpur Road.

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Trends

Dior, Cartier and Six More Houses Redefine High Jewellery for 2026

Victoire de Castellane's 57-piece Belle Dior and Cartier's grand En Équilibre finale lead eight houses whose 2026 collections turn grand feu enamel, Paraiba tourmalines and transformable design into jewellery that literally moves.

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Trends

Eight-Day Spring Festival Sees Surge in Chinese Gold Jewelry Sales

Shoppers snapped up 1-gram "golden beans" and zodiac pieces as retail gold jewelry prices climbed to about ¥1,529 per gram during the Lunar New Year shopping surge.

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Investment

Argentinian Art Retro gold necklace leads SJ Auctioneers sale

A 61-gram Argentinian Retro necklace will headline SJ Auctioneers, underscoring how bold vintage gold is pulling ahead of daintier categories.

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Chunky gold bands reshape wedding sets as engagement rings go bold

Bold engagement rings are forcing a new kind of wedding-band decision: balance the ring’s width, height, and texture or the set looks crowded.

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Emerald Gold Jewelry Shines for May and Mother’s Day Gifts

Yellow gold gives emerald jewelry a softer, luckier glow this May, from ring stacks to pendant layers timed for Mother’s Day.

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Guides

What a 10k Gold Stamp Means, and How to Spot Fakes

A 10k stamp can signal gold content, but it can also mask plated or misrepresented pieces. Learn the marks, the red flags, and when to demand a jeweler’s test.

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Investment

Gold hits $4,795, record rally keeps jewelry demand under pressure

Gold at $4,795.85 is already reshaping ring quotes, chain prices, and custom orders, while 14K and lighter designs look safer than waiting.

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Design

Third Man Charged in Gregory and Co Richmond Smash-and-Grab Case

A third suspect, Deniz Mehmet, 28, has been charged over the daylight smash-and-grab at Gregory & Co in Richmond, where masked men used a sledgehammer to raid the window.

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