Arriving at the Marco Bicego Headquarters the day after the 25th anniversary celebration . Thanks to my dear friend,  Fadi Ayshoh Mando, Retail Director at Marco Bicego , I recently had the opportunity to immerse myself in the world of Marco Bicego, in Vicenza, Italy. The experience began with festivities as only the Italians can do - a party to celebrate 25 years of Marco Bicego, that had music, food, stylish people, and of course… phenomenal jewels! What truly impressed m

Held from 5th to 9th September at the Vicenza Expo Center, VicenzaOro is not just any trade show—it’s the beating heart of the global...

March 2018, attending a luncheon in Hong Kong announcing a new B2B jewellery event, GemGenève. The May 2025 9th edition of GemGenève, the...

For many years now, my trips to the famed Las Vegas jewelry show, By Couture, always included a visit to the brand KABANA . There are...

The Garden of Kalahari, photo courtesy of Chopard. A decade ago, I attended my very first Baselworld exhibition. I had one goal in mind:...

Browsing Tracr technology in Vicenza. There’s something magical about the VicenzaOro Fair. For decades, it has been a stage for the...

I will admit that I approached the September 2024 edition of VicenzaOro with slight trepidation - the District Renewal project is...

If you have been following me on social media for a while, then you are undoubtedly familiar with the name Kamyen Jewellery. For over a...

Traveling to Italy to attend the VicenzaOro jewelry show is always exciting, but this January, it had an added air of anticipation, as we...

Sri Lanka, know as "The Land of Gems," is famous for its blue, pink and yellow sapphires. The mining of sapphires in Sri Lanka dates back...

All hands point to COI! Italy and Jewelry...its a love story older than time! Italy has a rich history and reputation for producing high-quality jewelry. Italian jewelry craftsmanship dates back to ancient Roman times, and it has maintained its prominence in the industry. Italian jewelry is known for its exquisite designs, attention to detail, and the use of precious metals and gemstones. The Italian jewelry industry combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovat

Jaipur, the capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, is renowned for its vibrant culture and rich history in the world of...

Last week I posted a diamond on my Instagram page that had been discovered in Angola, a country that at the time, had a poor track record...

I recently had the opportunity to visit two industry shows I have never attended before, and of course I grabbed the opportunity to...

The very first jewelry show I ever attended, in 2014, was Couture, in Las Vegas. Soon after that, I attended the Hong Kong Gem &...

In my job, I get to do lots of lots of things. I'm a photographer, spending my days photographing the worlds rarest and most precious...

Sarine: Reimagining The Diamond Industry For most consumers buying a natural diamond is an experience which requires research, weighing...

VicenzaOro September 2022 edition had the catchy hashtag #AllAtOnce and it perfectly captured the essence of the show, where thousands of...

Every single day, for over eight years, multiple times a day, I’ve been posting images, videos, and reels and on my social media...

There are two types of women in this world - the one who follows a recipe to the T, measuring each and every ingredient! Then there are...