Gold Jewelry News & Trends

TEFAF New York spotlights five gold jewelry exhibitors for 2026

Five jewelers at TEFAF New York are turning gold into a collector signal, from Ana Khouri’s textured brown-gold ring to a Lucio Fontana bracelet in 18k yellow gold.

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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

JCK spotlights Black in Jewelry Coalition designers at Las Vegas shows

Knife-edge huggies, stackable rings, and modern signets are the clearest gold signals in Las Vegas, where BIJC designers are turning personal stories into smart, shoppable shape language.

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Trends

Amulet necklaces lead spring 2026 gold jewelry trends

Barely-there gold is giving way to amulet necklaces with heft, symbolism, and longer lines. Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, and Hermès are turning talismans into spring’s most visible statement.

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Design

14-Karat Yellow-Gold Tourmaline Necklace Wins Best in Show at CASE Awards

A 14-karat yellow-gold necklace set with 201.64 carats of cabochon tourmalines took Best in Show, signaling a strong appetite for bold, color-rich statement jewels.

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Design

Gold prices force designers to rethink collections and marketing

Gold’s record run is changing what designers build, how they price it, and how they sell it. Lighter construction, lower-carat gold, and mixed materials are becoming business survival tools.

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Style

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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Trends

JCK Summer 2026 issue spotlights gold jewelry and color-driven demand

JCK’s summer issue puts gold and color at the center of Vegas buying, from 14k rubellite flowers to 18k honeycomb earrings.

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Design

Trésor’s multicolor sapphire gold drop earrings win JCA award

Trésor's $4,950 multicolor sapphire drops won JCK's colored-stone category by turning 15.23 carats into fluid, light-catching movement.

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Design

Mousson Atelier Debuts at JCK Luxury With Rubellite Gold Statement Pieces

Mousson Atelier will bring a rubellite-and-diamond bracelet in 18k yellow gold to JCK Luxury, signaling a louder turn toward color and statement-scale gold.

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Guides

Toronto police arrest four in Scarborough gold jewelry distraction robberies

Fake jewelry, a forced distraction, and two Scarborough robberies ended in four arrests, with police warning there may be more elderly victims.

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Guides

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

JCK spotlights gold-focused newcomers ahead of Las Vegas shows

Gold and Smoke’s flattened-bullet jewels lead a trio that maps gold’s next turn, from conceptual sculpture to $50 10k styles and 18k gold with natural diamonds.

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Investment

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

Mixed Metals Return, Gold and Silver Stacks Feel Fresh Again

New York’s It-girls are making gold and silver feel intentional again, turning old stacks into sharper, more personal combinations.

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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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Style

Coco Jones Wears Custom Mimi So Gold Jewelry Worth $235,600 at Met Gala

Coco Jones made the Met Gala feel like a jeweler’s showcase, wearing Mimi So pieces in white, rose and yellow gold set with Tanzanian spinels, sapphires and tourmaline worth $235,600.

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Trends

Met Gala 2026 spotlights gold jewelry as sculptural body art

At the Met Gala, gold moved beyond ornament and became contour, with collars, torques and diamond-heavy suites tracing the body like wearable sculpture.

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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

Gunman Robs Samut Sakhon Gold Shop, Escapes With Jewelry Worth 1.6 Million Baht

A masked gunman vaulted a glass counter in a Samut Sakhon mall and fled with 23 baht of gold worth more than 1.6 million baht.

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Style

Kate’s Daniella Draper initial necklace adds family meaning to UEL visit

Kate’s three-initial gold necklace turned a simple chain into a family keepsake, giving the personalization trend royal backing at UEL.

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Investment

Accra Court Remands Okada Rider Over GH¢37,000 Gold Necklace Robbery

An Okada rider was remanded after a daylight attack on a businessman left a GH¢37,000 gold necklace stolen, sold for GH¢9,100, and recovered by police.

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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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Guides

Best Gold Necklaces for Women 2026: 18-inch 18K, Chunky Chains, Torque

An 18‑inch 18K yellow‑gold princess is the practical backbone for 2026, layer chunky chains, add a torque for investment, and keep a personalized piece for meaning.

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Guides

Choosing 14K Versus 18K Gold for Everyday Necklaces and Rings

Match karat to your life: 14K for daily durability, 18K for richer color and heirloom value, choose by wear, allergies, and the level of care you want to give the piece.

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Guides

Mother’s Day Gold Jewelry Gifts Span Sculptural Pieces and Classics

Gold gifts feel richest when they can be worn every week, not just on Sunday. The best Mother’s Day picks lean sculptural, with 18-inch chains, fluid bangles and classics that never look fussy.

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