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The Craft of Making Portuguese Azulejo Tiles

A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs.

Rihanna’s Stylish Choice: A Watch Choker

The jeweler who made the piece, Jacob & Co., used a tourbillon and plenty of diamonds.

Form Watches Can Be Fruit, Fauna or Almost Anything at All

The industry term for such fanciful timepieces is form watches, and their origin story stretches back at least 500 years.

Bulgari’s Serpenti Turns 75

Iterations of the bracelet that coils itself around the wearer’s wrist have turned the popular motif into the Italian jewelry house’s best seller.

Pandora’s New Collection: No Charms

In a new effort to diversify, the world’s largest jewelry company by volume introduces designs with lab-grown diamonds.

Bloomingdale’s Marks Its 150th With Diamonds

Harakh Mehta created a three-piece, 150-carat diamond set to celebrate the store’s big anniversary.