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2026 Engagement Ring Trends: Bespoke Narratives, Mixed Metals, Toi et Moi

Couples are commissioning narrative-led rings: mixed metals, sculptural 14k and 18k gold bands, and Toi et Moi pairings like oval + pear and diamond + sapphire lead searches.

Mar 1, 2026·4 min read

Robin Murphy Opens Greenville's First Permanent Jewelry Store After Pop-Up Run

Robin Murphy turned a three-year pop-up run into The Greenville Spark, opening a permanent boutique at 500 Congaree Road in District Midtown in November 2024.

Eternal Jewelry Hosts Feb. 14 Permanent-Jewelry Pop-Ups at Faherty, Terrain

Eternal Jewelry staged one-day permanent-jewelry pop-ups on Feb. 14 at Faherty in Westfield, NJ, and Terrain in Doylestown, PA, each running from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Janelle Jewelry pop-up brings handmade, vintage-sourced pieces to Tallahassee

Wire-spun dream catchers and hand-formed earrings mark Janelle Jewelry’s pop-up, where Janelle Edwards reworks repurposed and vintage materials into pieces sold at Tallahassee markets and online.

Valentine’s Day Sparks Nationwide Permanent Jewelry Pop-Ups with Varying Walk-In Policies

A wave of permanent-jewelry pop-ups welded claspless bracelets and anklets; Eternal Jewelry hosted Valentine’s Day events 12 PM–4 PM at Faherty in Westfield, NJ and Terrain in Doylestown, PA.

GIA Names Cathy Aulick Winner of Gianmaria Buccellati Award, Retires Prize

GIA named Catherine “Cathy” Aulick winner for a hand-rendered gold design set with Ethiopian opal and peridot; the Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award retires after its ninth presentation.

Jewelers Mutual Pledges $10 Million, 10-Year Alliance to Boost SCAD Bench-Jeweler Education

Jewelers Mutual Group pledged $10 million over 10 years to SCAD to expand scholarships, facilities and equipment and to double the college’s jewelry enrollment by 2030.

Protecting Patina and Fragile Stones When Caring for Vintage Jewelry

Learn how to safeguard delicate stones and the irreplaceable patina of vintage jewelry—know what to avoid and which gentle techniques preserve value and beauty.

Mar 1, 2026·5 min read

Newnan's Peach Vintage Jewelry & Pawn Wins 2025 Best of Georgia

Peach Vintage Jewelry & Pawn of Newnan received the 2025 Best of Georgia award, an honor announced via a press release distributed on February 26, 2026.

Antique Trader Refreshes U.S. Antiques and Shows Calendar for Spring 2026

Antique Trader refreshed its antiques-and-shows calendar on Feb. 26, 2026, compiling precise dates, hours, booth counts and organizer contacts for dozens of U.S. events.

Antique Pearl and Amethyst 15ct Gold Pendant Listed in Jefferys Auction

Jefferys Auctions offered Lot 11, an antique 15ct yellow gold pendant with a central amethyst and surrounding pearls, accompanied by an 18ct, pearl-set 18" chain; the Easy Live Auction listing shows a hammer of £380.

Arthur Johnson Auctions Double-Strand Lotus Faux-Pearl Necklace on 28 February 2026

Arthur Johnson & Sons catalogued a boxed double-strand Lotus faux-pearl necklace for its Saturday Auctions on 28 February 2026, while Elmwoods lists an assorted lot including a 42.0 cm piece stamped LOTUS and 935.

FRED Reimagines Force 10 Bracelet with Middle East-Exclusive Gold and Emeralds

FRED has reworked its Force 10 into a Ramadan capsule with Middle East‑exclusive yellow‑gold buckles set with emeralds and diamonds, expanding the Force 10 Rise line first unveiled in 2025.

Thomas Sabo Adds Tokyo Crush Capsule to Charm Club with 18K Gold

Thomas Sabo will add a Tokyo Crush capsule to its Charm Club on 19 March 2026, marrying recycled 925 sterling silver and 18k gold plating with koi, sakura and Harajuku-inspired motifs.

Mayet Dela Rosa Fine Jewelry Enters 2026 with Value-Driven Vision

Mayet Dela Rosa Fine Jewelry marks 20 years by shifting from status to value—launching Maison Mayet Diamonds in Filinvest Alabang and a natural‑diamond collection built on a full‑circle concept.

Billy The Kid Auction House offers 400‑lot Navajo and Zuni jewelry online

Billy The Kid Auction House is offering a 400-lot online collection of Navajo and Zuni jewelry, with a LiveAuctioneers listing dated February 15, 2026 and the auction house site advertising a March 8 start.

Compact Plan and Essential Pieces for a Minimalist Jewelry Wardrobe

Build a pared-back jewelry capsule with a few high-quality chains, studs, rings and a watch—prioritize 14K gold or vermeil, secure settings, and one statement piece per outfit.

Mar 1, 2026·6 min read

12-year-old North West launches her own fashion and jewelry brand

North West, 12, is linked to a new fashion and jewelry label reportedly named NOR11, as an Instagram post and coverage cite trademark filings lodged by Kim Kardashian.

Mecpow Markets M1 Desktop Engraver with Class 1 Enclosure for Gift Makers

Mecpow introduced the M1 on or about February 25, 2026 — a compact, FDA Class 1 fully enclosed desktop laser engraver the company says will etch 300+ materials at 10,000 mm/min.

Cartier, Van Cleef and David Webb Headline Bonhams California Jewelry Auction

Bonhams’ Los Angeles Fine Jewelry: California sale lists 318 lots for early March, spotlighting Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and David Webb with an overall estimate range of US$800–$75,000.