At the legendary Thai silk brand Jim Thompson, Fashion and Creative Design Director Be Inthavong is leading an effort to thoughtfully modernize the 75-year-old house while honoring its rich origins. Celebrating this artistic synergy, the brand has launched an exclusive collaborative collection with Inthavong that merges traditional Southeast Asian textiles and Jim Thompson’s signature hand-loomed silk with Inthavong’s distinct personal weaving techniques.
Owned by Eva Ann Andersen's family since 1897, the historic Støtt Brygge hotel has evolved its purpose over generations. While the island once sheltered sailors from treacherous ocean waters, Andersen now runs the destination as a peaceful sanctuary where guests can escape the pressures, exhaustion, and fast pace of contemporary city life.
Paul’s Jewelers in West Allis, Wisconsin, has creatively expanded its offerings by opening the 7Cs Cafe inside its store. Playing on the traditional four Cs of diamond grading—cut, color, clarity, and carat—the cafe adds three more by serving coffee, chocolate, and cookies. Operations begin early at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday from an eye-catching gold-wrapped trailer outside, before shifting inside to a custom-built coffee bar when the jewelry store opens at 11:00 a.m.
Officially opened in July 2026, the Shenzhen Natural History Museum is a major new landmark located in the Pingshan District of Shenzhen, China. As a massive cultural institution, it holds the distinction of being the largest natural history museum in southern China.
The Natural Diamond Council has officially rebranded as The Diamond Collective, a global, industry-funded nonprofit taking a proactive approach to supporting the diamond trade. The newly named organization focuses on uniting the broader jewelry sector, safeguarding authentic diamond origins, and actively encouraging consumers to choose natural diamonds over alternative options.
In a recent episode of "The Jewelry District," hosts Victoria Gomelsky and Rob Bates explore key shifts within the jewelry industry, starting with the CIBJO centenary conference in Vicenza, Italy, where the organization officially decided to adopt the term "synthetic" when referring to lab-grown diamonds. Beyond industry terminology, Gomelsky highlights the expanding cultural impact of jewelry—a trend backed by insights from experts at prominent museums and cultural institutions who note that fine jewelry is increasingly recognized for its historical and artistic significance rather than just fashion. Furthermore, drawing from her experiences at the IMM LUX travel conference, Gomelsky examines the parallel surge in luxury travel, analyzing how high-end travel trends intersect with consumer expectations and present new market opportunities for the jewelry sector.
Almave Humo is an innovative non-alcoholic spirit crafted from Espadin agave grown near Puebla's volcanoes in Mexico. By capturing the rich, smoky profile of traditional agave without any alcohol, it serves as an ideal base for creating both classic and inventive mezcal-style cocktails.
In Waste, Eiko Maruko Siniawer offers an inventive look at how post-World War II Japan has conceptualized waste across various dimensions, including time, money, possessions, and natural resources. The book shows how everyday decisions about waste have consistently reflected the shifting priorities, cultural values, and societal aspirations of the Japanese people throughout modern history.
