Jewels and Jewelry

March 29, 2023

A Silversmith Who ‘Wields That Hammer Like a Magic Wand’

With thousands of strikes from tools of various sizes, Ndidi Ekubia shapes highly textured yet functional cups, bowls and vases. MANCHESTER, England — The intricate details […]
March 21, 2023

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Her Gifts Drove Me Crazy — Then Guilty’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Pearls of Wisdom Every birthday, my Filipino grandmother gave me pearls: necklaces, earrings, […]
March 12, 2023

The Cross Returns as a Style Choice in Jewelry

Remember Madonna’s look for “Like a Virgin”? Well, it’s back. Even now, 25 years after her death, Diana may still be the alpha influencer. An amethyst […]
March 12, 2023

Brilliance in the Sonoran Desert

TUCSON, Ariz. — To experience the gemstone trade in all its polyglot glory, jewelers from around the world have a beloved annual ritual: For about three […]
March 12, 2023

In Paris, a Former School Has Become a Creative Hive

About 100 artists, musicians and artisans fill a building known as Le Doc with their work. PARIS — On a frigid evening in December, about 30 […]
March 12, 2023

Jewelry With a Focus on Nature

The Spanish designer Luz Camino puts an emphasis on realism, particularly in her flower and fruit brooches. The fashion designer Carolina Herrera met the Spanish jeweler […]
March 8, 2023

‘Beautiful, Forgotten Watches’ Are Getting Second Lives

A Thai jewelry designer customizes vintage timekeepers while honoring their imperfections. LONDON — The jewelry designer Patcharavipa Bodiratnangkura and Kenzi Harleman, her professional and personal partner, […]
March 8, 2023

Of Cartier and Crocodiles

The house’s creations for the Mexican star María Félix, like her double baby croc necklace and La Doña watches, are part of an exhibition opening in […]
February 25, 2023

How to Repurpose Heirloom Jewelry For Your Wedding

Couples looking to add a personal touch to their weddings are reimagining jewels passed down through generations and recasting them into new creations. As more couples […]
February 21, 2023

Tennis Bracelet, Anyone?

Chris Evert made them famous, and their simple, elegant designs have stood the test of time. In 1978, while defending her three-year streak as the U.S. […]