design

Christian Dior founded his business on the 8th of October in 1946. Located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, his atelier included 8 studios from an 8 story building situated on Avenue Montaigne. Now Christian Dior’s favorite number has been “written in stone,” to celebrate a historic reopening.

This Hamsa-inspired pendant, recently graded by IGI, features a single 13.28 carat Fancy Vivid Blue lab grown diamond as the […]

Winifred Mason created her first piece of jewelry in 1940, a pendant made of bronze, copper and silver. In the years that followed she began filling orders for prestigious Fifth Avenue stores in New York, including Lord & Taylor and Bloomingdales. She is considered by many to be the first commercial black jeweler in the USA.

Art Smith was a visionary jewelry artist who pioneered many innovations in the mid 1900s, including bold geometric pieces that both cover and reveal the body. Today we spotlight this 11 minute video, celebrating Art Smith.

The Billionaire Ashoka Watch is covered with more than 171 carats of diamonds. The crown of the watch, at 3 o’clock, has been seen with different accents, including a rose cut diamond, an emerald, and a ruby. Here are videos featuring all three accents.

In November we announced the results of the IGI Expressions™ Jewelry Design Competition. Now we are pleased to feature all seven winning creations together, bringing our coverage of this uplifting event to a close.

Earlier this month Bailey’s Fine Jewelry in Raleigh, North Carolina, created a fairy tale gingerbread and gemstone house, valued at more than $1.27 million. Best of all, it features diamonds, pearls and gemstones, not a cannibalistic witch.

IGI congratulates Malvika Vadsak, honored for her winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year’s creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream,” the competition’s theme.

IGI congratulates Melika Etemadi, receiving Honorary Mention for her IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year’s creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream,” the competition’s theme.

IGI congratulates Leila Bahrami, honored for her winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year’s creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream,” the competition’s theme.

IGI congratulates Shirin Kazemi, honored for her winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year’s creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream,” the competition’s theme.

IGI congratulates Sanaz Ghafari, honored for her winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year’s creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream,” the competition’s theme.

IGI congratulates Haniyeh Mohsenizadeh, honored for her winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year’s creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream,” the competition’s theme.

IGI congratulates Dr. Dushyant Dave, honored for his winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year’s creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream,” the competition’s theme.

The IGI D Show will take place again on November 24-25 at the Grand Hyatt, Goa, India. Focused entirely on the Indian jewelry market and its dynamics, this national meet has become a benchmark among diamond and jewelry industry events.

Chosen from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, the six winning works represent interpretations of the word “dream” through an original piece or set of jewelry.

Upload your jewelry design submission by Friday to participate in the IGI Expressions™ Jewelry Design Competition. Eligible formats include hand-sketch or CAD file design. Participation is 100% online and free to all entrants.

The IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition is accepting submissions until Friday October 22. IGI extends sincere thanks to our celebrated panel of jurists for their support and advocacy of new, creative talent.

One week remains for submissions to the IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition. Free to all participants, the designs submitted will be evaluated by our esteemed panel of jurists.

Submissions are being accepted through next Friday, October 21, for The IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition. Hand-sketched or CAD submissions will be evaluated by our esteemed panel of jurists.

We continue to spotlight the IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition jurists, who will evaluate participants’ submissions. Free to all participants, submissions can be made online through October 22.

Spotlighting another IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition jurist, as we continue to accept submissions through October 22. Submissions will be evaluated by our all-star panel of experts.

The IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition is accepting submissions through October 22. Submissions will be evaluated by our esteemed panel of jurists, an all-star group of experts supporting new, creative talent through IGI Expressions™.

IGI has been selected for membership in the RJO, joining more than 1,000 of the most successful jewelry businesses in the USA.