Susan Abeles of Bonhams gives insight into this era of jewelry design, created as a display of wealth during the early 20th century.

Although the gemstone reached its peak of popularity in the second half of the 19th century, it’s experiencing a resurgence as designers pair the fossilized wood with other high-end materials.

The city that’s home to sharing-based services Airbnb and Uber also has 66 Mint, a company with a 100-year history that wants to give retailers worldwide virtual access to its inventory.

Michelle Graff

The Hawaii Jewelers Association honored eight different designers for their jewelry’s craftsmanship and marketability at banquet held earlier this month in the Aloha State.

This year, a mix of newcomers and well-known names took the top prizes in what is considered one of the industry’s premier design contests.

Jewelry-making supply company Rio Grande recognized the winners of its annual design contest last month in Albuquerque, N.M.

Samantha Skelton, who used her training as a metal sculpture artist to propel her jewelry business, is the winner of the 10th annual Halstead Grant.

Michelle Graff

See the seven pieces of jewelry that were chosen as the first-place designs in the 2016 Diva Design competition.

Jewelry from the estate of Rita Dee Hassenfeld was sold in Chicago last week, with all top 10 lots exceeding pre-sale high estimates.

The 16.08-carat cushion-shaped diamond is expected to sell for as much as $28 million at the Christie’s Geneva jewelry auction next month.

Michelle Graff

The 24-karat gold leaf grand piano that Elvis Presley played in the music room of his Graceland home could garner up to $700,000 when it goes up on the block next month.

Michelle Graff

Called “Yorick,” the meteorite is carved into the shape of a life-size skull and weighs more than 46 pounds. 

Michelle Graff

Newly named the “Pink Josephine” and sold Tuesday at Christie’s Geneva, the 16.08-carat stone set a new world auction record price for a vivid pink diamond.

The Chaumet Art Deco emerald and diamond necklace could garner as much as $274,000 when it goes up for sale next month as part of Christie’s auction of property from the late Margaret Thatcher.

Michelle Graff

A platinum and diamond necklace made in 1939 for Queen Nazli of Egypt will be up for auction at Sotheby’s Dec. 9 sale of Magnificent Jewels in New York.

A platinum and diamond Van Cleef & Arpels necklace worn by the Queen Nazli of Egypt in 1939 sold for just under its high-sale estimate at Sotheby’s New York this week.

Women’s wear and jewelry brand MalaikaRaiss has acquired a license from production company Lucasfilm to create a 20-piece Star Wars-themed collection to launch this fall, ahead of the much-anticipated new movie.

Brecken Branstrator

It is, in fact, being projected by Miragii, a “smart” necklace in the crowd-funding phase that projects incoming text messages and calls onto the wearer’s hand.

Michelle Graff

The designer displayed her four collections, which are inspired by nature and use karat gold, platinum and oxidized silver to create organic looks.

Brecken Branstrator

Commissioned by a private client, Vacheron Constantin’s new Ref. 57260 is a one-of-a-kind, double-dial watch boasting 57 complications and more than 2,800 components.

A Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref. 1665 that once belonged to oceanographer and filmmaker Philippe Cousteau Sr. exceeded its pre-sale estimate when it sold for $183,750 at Antiquorum Tuesday.  

Michelle Graff

One of the earliest-known Rolex Sea-Dweller Ref. 1665 watches that belonged to filmmaker and oceanographer Philippe Cousteau is expected to fetch up to $150,000 when it hits the auction block at Antiquorum Auctioneers later this month.  

The Henry Graves Supercomplication, the most complicated watch ever made entirely by human hand, cemented its status as the most valuable watch in auction history when it sold for $24 million at Sotheby’s Geneva Tuesday. 

Michelle Graff

Watches given as gifts by two members of American “royalty”--an Omega Constellation owned by Elvis Presley as well as a Patek Philippe from former vice president of the United States Nelson Rockefeller--will highlight Antiquorum’s upcoming watch auction in New York. 

Michelle Graff

An Omega Black Dial Constellation Calendar once owned by “The King” nearly doubled its highest estimate at a recent Antiquorum auction.  

Michelle Graff