Turning Meteorite into Cufflinks, and This Week’s Other News

“What makes this news item interesting is that it dives into the technical aspects of mechanized diamond mining. The resumption of operations at India’s only such project will eventually lead to the production of an estimated 40,000 carats a year.”

“In most countries, including the UK, meteorites that fall on private land belong to the property owner. That’s lucky for this family in western England, which managed to turn a 4.6-billion-year-old rock into cufflinks with the help of local jeweler Helen Plumb.”

“For someone who writes about jewelry, gemstones and diamonds all day, it’s sometimes easy to be blasé about their beauty. However, Adam Neely’s jewels always turn my head. His balance of color and design, glamour and art combine to make some of the most spectacular pieces I have seen. This piece is an ode to his work and a look at the upcoming museum exhibition dedicated to his achievements.”

“In our podcast episode last week, Rapaport Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani and Rachael Taylor discussed whether celebrities are good enough at marketing jewelry, and this article brought that conversation back to my mind. It looks like Tiffany & Co. has discovered that the jewelry itself should be the protagonist. Its latest campaign employs impactful photography and simplicity to highlight its collections.”