Jewel raid victims offer up to £1.5m in rewards

The victims of a recent £10m jewellery raid on a London mansion have offered rewards totalling £1.5m to help catch the thief and recover their stolen items.mSome of the jewellery stolen from the house on exclusive Avenue Road, near Primrose Hill, is reported to belong to...Read More

Second-Largest Diamond Ever Found Named Through Botswana Contest

Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the names of two extraordinary rough diamonds recently unearthed from its Karowe Mine in Botswana. The larger of the two, a 2,488-carat diamond recovered in August 2024, has been named Motswedi, meaning “water spring” in...Read More

A necklace thought to be linked to a scandal that prompted the downfall of the doomed French queen Marie Antoinette has been sold at auction for $4.81m (£3.8m). The Georgian piece contains about 500 diamonds and was bought for almost double the amount estimated by Sotheby's auction house. "It was an electric night," said Andres White Correal, a jewellery specialist from Sotheby's, adding the unnamed female buyer...Read More

Argyle Pink Quokka: Uniquely Australian creation revealed

The Argyle Pink Quokka is described as a celebration of two unique West Australian treasures – pink diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine and quokkas, native to Rottnest Island. Quokkas are often described as the world’s ‘happiest’ animals, and creative director Justin Linney said it was an honour to create a piece honouring something unique...Read More

Diamond Industry Leader Advocates for Reform in Russian Sanctions Policy

The announcement follows widespread disapproval of the EU’s plan to make Antwerp a single inspection point. Under this structure, all diamonds would undergo verification in Belgium before entering G7 markets. Leaders of African mining countries have criticised the plan due to its impact on the supply chain. Other industry...Read More

Designing your dream jewellery store: Who are you targeting?

When designing the layout of your jewellery store, it’s always crucial to ask yourself who you’re hoping to attract. In modern retail, consumers come in all shapes and sizes. Preferences and tastes vary, and you must clearly understand who you’re hoping to have in your store when assessing the layout.Does The Sentimentalist visit your store often? These customers are interested in high-quality jewellery...Read More