Ice Spice unveiled a $50,000, diamond tongue ring made for her by Benny The Jeweler, described as the 'biggest tongue ring in the world,' after attending Taylor Swift’s July 3 wedding in New York.
A rising trend sees divorcing women reworking or buying new rings as bold statements of independence, with “divorce rings” promoted by jewelers. Examples include Deb Marino’s £2,000 middle-finger redesign featuring a sapphire for her daughter, Ceri Evans’s £3,000 art-deco style ring, and Alex Proie’s seven-diamond wave ring. The trend blends personal storytelling with financial pragmatism, marking new chapters while navigating divorce costs.
Selena Gomez stunned at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding rehearsal dinner in an Oscar de la Renta black lace gown with a thigh-high slit, Jimmy Choo heels, and $40,000 worth of Fernando Jorge jewelry, completed by a Breakfast at Tiffany’s–inspired chignon and refined makeup, with details from her stylist Erin Walsh and hairdresser Renato Campora.
Thailand's King Rama X and Queen Suthida arrived in Paris for the Thai monarch's second state visit to France since his ascent, with a state banquet at the Élysée Palace where Suthida wore a Thai-inspired ensemble and a historic diamond necklace echoing Queen Sirikit, underscoring renewed diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under a new investigation after authorities found luxury jewelry worth about €1.2 million in his safe, with questions over unpaid customs duties and potential tax fraud and smuggling; the case compounds an existing inquiry into his role in the 2021 Plus Ultra bailout, and he is due to testify in court later this month.
Taylor Swift wore a full Darlene De Sedle 22K gold and opal jewelry suite—an heirloom once owned by Elizabeth Taylor—at a friend’s Brooklyn wedding, marking its first public full appearance since Christie’s 2011 sale (about $6,000) and a later 1stDibs listing at $125,000. The look underscores Swift’s Elizabeth Taylor homage, which she has echoed in music video work, while other celebrities have also borrowed pieces from Taylor’s famed jewelry archive.
At London's Anzac Day ceremonies, the Princess of Wales wore a rare tanzanite and diamond pendant—believed to be a gift from Prince William—paired with Princess Diana’s sapphire drop earrings, while representing King Charles III at the Cenotaph wreath-laying and the Westminster Abbey service; the piece first appeared in 2015 and has since surfaced on select royal occasions, complemented by a navy coat with white lapels and a nod to Diana in the accessories.
At Tiffany & Co.’s Blue Book Gala, the Hidden Garden collection was unveiled in a lush, garden-themed Park Avenue Armory setting, with stars like Amanda Seyfried and Connor Storrie, Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, Mariah Carey, Greta Lee, Diane Kruger, Chase Sui Wonders, Rosé, Naomi Watts, Nara Smith, Lucky Blue Smith, Kelly Piquet, Naomi Watts, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Diego Boneta and more turning heads in jeweled ensembles and statement pieces.
Connor Storrie turned heads at the Tiffany Blue Book Gala in NYC, wearing a cream Calvin Klein suit with a white wrap top, a white belt, tan suede loafers, and a bold Tiffany brooch from the Hidden Garden collection, complemented by gold huggies and cocktail rings for a retro Los Angeles–inspired look at the Park Avenue Armory. The gala celebrated Tiffany & Co.'s Hidden Garden high-jewelry line, with other attendees including Amanda Seyfried, Naomi Watts, Gabrielle Union, and Olympia of Greece, and Mariah Carey performing.
A man stole a handbag outside a Soho pub containing a Fabergé egg and watch worth about $2.8 million; the items were not recovered, and the thief used stolen bank cards for purchases before exchanging the loot for drugs. He pleaded guilty to theft and fraud and was sentenced to 27 months in prison, to be released on license after serving half.
The 2026 Central Texas Gem and Mineral Show in Abilene drew collectors from across the U.S. for a weekend of gemstones, fossils, and handcrafted jewelry, with interactive exhibits and education for all ages. The event, hosted by the Central Texas Gem and Mineral Society (founded in 1954), highlighted the long-running community tradition and the diverse appeal of rocks—from opals to custom pieces—attracting visitors from states like Idaho and New Mexico.
Oscars 2026's red carpet blended long jackets for men, feathered gowns, pastel hues, and statement jewelry into a stylish showcase, with standout looks from Rose Byrne, Zoe Saldaña, Demi Moore, Elle Fanning and Damson Idris, highlighting trends like frock coats and double-breasted suits, dramatic brooches, and bold color contrasts that defined the night's style.
A gallery-style recap of the Oscars 2026 red carpet, highlighting star-front outfits from top houses (Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Armani, Versace, Chanel, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Dior, Thom Browne, Paul Smith, Roberto Cavalli) paired with jewelry from Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Pomellato, Buccellati, Spinelli Kilcollin, Chopard and more. Celebrities such as Elle Fanning, Gwyneth Paltrow, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Demi Moore, Regina Hall and others showcase a spectrum of couture and statement diamonds.
After thieves dropped Empress Eugenie’s diamond- and emerald-studded crown during an October Louvre heist, the damaged piece is set for full restoration and is described as nearly intact aside from one missing eagle ornament; the crown’s restoration will be supervised by an expert committee, while the rest of the stolen jewels (about €88 million worth) remain missing and four suspects have been arrested.,
Pandora will shift at least half of its silver-based jewelry to platinum plating over the next year to curb exposure to rising silver costs, introducing a platinum-plated line and a metal alloy to keep prices accessible. Platinum has risen less than silver, and the company has hedged most silver exposure for 2026, but tariffs and softness in the U.S. consumer backdrop weigh on earnings as Pandora seeks to preserve its affordable-luxury image.