Published on November 2, 2025
In a dramatic turn following the October 2025 heist at the Louvre, French authorities have announced the arrests made in the Louvre heist, confirming the capture of two suspects in connection with the theft of crown jewels worth around US $100 million. One of the men was apprehended at Charles de Gaulle Airport as he...
Read MorePublished on November 2, 2025
What seemed like a spectacular daylight robbery in Paris has now revealed layers of internal compromise and system failure, with an inside job suspected at the Louvre. For the world of gemstones, jewellery heritage, and museum curatorship, the message is clear: security isn’t just about deterrence, it’s about integrity from the inside out. As investigators...
Read MorePublished on October 31, 2025
The bold escape uncovered reveals how the Louvre robbers executed their daring getaway in plain sight. In this bold escape uncovered, newly released footage exposes their slow, calculated descent and shocking exit strategy—offering a deeper look into the planning, precision, and flaws behind one of the most audacious museum thefts in history. How the Louvre...
Read MorePublished on October 28, 2025
The Ex-Thief’s Take on Louvre Heist offers a rare glimpse into the mind of someone who once lived on the other side of the law. As the world continues to unravel the details of the $100 million jewelry robbery at the Louvre, this perspective sheds light on how the operation unfolded—and where it went wrong....
Read MorePublished on October 21, 2025
Precious Emerald and Sapphire Jewels Stolen from Famous Paris Museum The Daring Louvre Jewel Heist of 2025 In October 2025, the world watched in disbelief as the Louvre jewelry heist unfolded, turning the heart of France’s most treasured museum — the Musée du Louvre — into the scene of a breathtaking gem theft. The very...
Read MorePublished on March 13, 2015
Daylight savings time has arrived, and with it, a refreshing flow of mild weather across New York City. Spring fever is in full swing, and we’re all ready to shed our winter wardrobe for lighter fare. To make sure you have just the right accessories to wear to that glitzy garden party or rooftop cocktail...
Read MorePublished on March 6, 2015
So you’re considering a vintage or antique engagement ring,we’re not surprised. The trend towards venerable styles and antique treasures isn’t going away, and understandably so. Vintage rings carry a unique charm, they stand out from modern engagement rings with their attention to detail and intricate designs. The vintage & antique sapphire engagement rings in the list below...
Read MorePublished on February 27, 2015
Sapphires and colored gemstones are tantalizing jewelry lovers everywhere. All around the world in 2014, colored gemstones were the most popular and sought after items at jewelry auctions. Jewelry experts have predicted an increase in demand for beautiful colored stones in 2015. Consistent with this growing trend, more brides-to-be are choosing diamond alternatives and colored gemstones...
Read MorePublished on January 2, 2015
This excellent article featured in ForbesLife earlier this month. It points out that the jewelry market’s liking for colored stones, rubies and sapphires, has not waned, but in fact continues to flourish, as a Burmese ruby sold in 2006 for $3.6 million fetched $8.6 million at auction just last month. It likens the colored stone...
Read MorePublished on December 12, 2014
Wow. They can now grow diamonds! Huge ones! in laboratories, and they’re virtually indistinguishable from those that come out of the ground. This has to be great on so many levels. Beautiful diamond jewellery for all, as no doubt the prices will plummet as the technology gets better (think cinema-size TV screens). And I...
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