Gem-themed short stories by international jewelry and diamond journalists inspire evocative paintings in a new project by designer and artist Reena Ahluwalia.
Intricately 3D-printed precious metals, glass that can store audio of the ocean, and new horizons for synthetic gems are among the breakthroughs in this field.
Whether as an investment or even as art to hang on a wall, contemporary jewelry is finding a lucrative retail channel at the likes of Christie’s and Sotheby’s.