Written by Esther Ligthart
on Monday, 14 April 2025.
Posted in Trends & Inspiration
What do Wallis Simpson, Tyler, the Creator, a gold bar in Shanghai, and a diamond on the blockchain have in common?
They’re all part of the shimmering new narrative of jewelry in 2025.
This article follows headlines that sparkle with more than just carats: royal affairs, cosmic inspirations, tech breakthroughs, and entrepreneurial grit. With insights from museum exhibitions, market shifts, and cultural voices, this piece is your curated read on where the world of jewelry is heading—and what it says about us.
Let’s unwrap some of the most dazzling and curious headlines this month.
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Tuesday, 18 February 2025.
Posted in News & Stories
This week in jewelry feels like a plot twist in a luxury novel—powerhouse brands are making strategic moves, iconic designs are getting a fresh spin, and unexpected trends are taking shape. From Pandora’s unstoppable growth to Tiffany’s dazzling reinvention of a classic, there’s much to unpack. Is platinum making a comeback? Are pearls the must-have gem of 2025? And why is Italy still the jewelry capital of Europe? Dive into the most prominent stories shaping the jewelry world right now
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Tuesday, 01 November 2022.
Posted in Brands & Designers
Seven gorgeous jewelry masterpieces from seven incredible jewelry brands. Even those who aren't up to date with the latest and greatest jewelry brand names may have heard these names. I have selected, with love, one masterpiece necklace from each brand.
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Saturday, 21 May 2022.
Posted in Trends & Inspiration
Animals and jewelry are a dreamlike combination. The beauty of the animal itself plus the symbolism that we attribute to them makes us fall in love over and over again with animal jewelry creations made by the most gifted jewelry designers and artisans.
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Wednesday, 26 May 2021.
Posted in 2021, Trends & Inspiration
Men have worn jewelry throughout history, there is literally nothing new under the sun when it comes to trends and jewelry. However, a new cultural wave is taking the world by storm. Diversity and inclusivity are literally on every big company's marketing agenda and when we look at the future by talking to GenZ, we understand that gender isn't set in stone anymore. Genderfluid, we call it. At the same time, men are becoming increasingly more comfortable wearing jewelry. From pearls, to diamonds and everything in between. This opens up a whole new market. Here is why you cannot afford to miss this trend:
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Thursday, 18 June 2020.
Posted in Trends & Inspiration
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Tuesday, 07 May 2019.
Posted in Trends & Inspiration
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Wednesday, 23 January 2019.
Posted in Brands & Designers, Trends & Inspiration
