As a seasoned attendee of VicenzaOro for the past 30 years, I am thrilled to share my insights into this year's event, celebrating its 70th anniversary. The Italian Exhibition Group's show, set to take place from January 19th to 23rd, is poised to be a spectacular blend of sustainable innovation, creative genius, and technological advancements.

Embarking on a sparkling journey to the sapphire mines of Ruwanpura Gems in Sri Lanka was an experience that filled my friends, peers, and even myself with anticipation and a touch of envy. The adventure began with a conversation missed during the pandemic with Fura Gems about visiting their ruby mines in Mozambique. This chat evolved into an exciting invitation from Tracey Ellison while wandering the beautiful streets of Arezzo. Before I knew it, we were planning our trip at the JCK Las Vegas show, leading me to board a plane from Schiphol airport to Colombo, filled with expectations and excitement.

Step into a world where elegance meets the awe-inspiring beauty of nature. Enter the realm of haute joaillerie with a unique twist, courtesy of the Glacial Symphony chandelier earrings by Gübelin Jewellery. These exquisite creations, inspired by the hidden wonders of a sapphire, transport you to the heart of the Swiss Alps, offering a harmonious blend of contemporary and timeless design. Discover how these earrings redefine the art of jewelry, bridging the gap between craftsmanship and the natural world.

Are you ready to be blown away? Here is Urso Luxury's latest creation, which is stunning! Introducing The Arcimboldo Pen. Find out why the pens created are masterpieces. These writing instruments are synonymous with true style, ladies and gentlemen. A jewelry blogger's perspective:

Three very different jewelry brands as favorite picks of the week! A new series that keeps me searching for the most lovely jewelry brands out there for you! In silver, gold, and even fashion jewelry. The only criterion is that they need to be absolutely gorgeous! I hope you'll love the three I picked for you this week. Discover Vioro Design, Pannalù and Effy Jewelry.

In the world of sustainability, where ideas for a better future thrive, a significant gap exists between the industry's sustainability efforts and the mindset of the average jeweler. The answer to bridging that gap is changing consumer behavior. This article explores why this matters and how to shape such a shift.

As I embarked on my journey from Amsterdam to Las Vegas on May 31, 2023, I couldn't help but feel the excitement building up. The anticipation of attending the JCK Las Vegas, North America's most significant and brightest jewelry show, was palpable. Little did I know that this experience would be transformative, filled with valuable lessons and unforgettable moments.

I recently had the opportunity to speak about trends in our industry. One of those trends is phygital, the merging of virtual and reality.  We expect lots of new AI tools, a further and deeper dive into the virtual possibilities, and AR to influence our jewelry industry. Blockchain, NFT, Metaverse, it's all here and will become part of our lives soon. In this blog, I want to take you into the world of ChatGPT. A very useful AI text tool that can make the life of a jewelry business owner so much easier!