#1.) David and Daniela Visit Six Lives

The Stories of Henry VIII's Queens

at the National Portrait Gallery

The Astrology of Finger Rings

in Royal Paintings

"Having been a practicing astrologer for over 25 years I had some clues to offer, and I can share these with you here."

These are the words of David Bennett in Understanding-Jewellery.com

Bennett and Daniela Mascetti team up in a look at some very interesting paintings - the wives of Henry VIII.

"In the ancient world the custom of wearing a number of rings at once is of quite an early date. Both Plato and Aristophanes mentioned the wearing of rings as a frequent custom. While Seneca spoke thus: ‘we adorn our fingers with rings and a jewel is displayed on every joint’.

"In astrology the heavens are divided up into twelve ‘mansions’ or houses. The human hand with its four fingers, each with three phalanges, offers therefore the opportunity to attribute correspondences between these twelve digital elements and the twelve signs of the zodiac and the twelve mansions."

Tap here for a VERY interesting look at Royals and their Jewels!

#3.) Business of Fashion Reports:

Bernard Arnault (LVMH) Confirms He Owns a ‘Minor Stake’ in Competitor Richemont

by Bloomberg

Angelina Rascouet

Business of Fashion

In the latest issue of the Business of Fashion magazine, Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, confirms he owns a ‘very minor stake’ in Richemont.

Bernard Arnault confirmed he bought a small stake in Cartier owner Richemont, as the chief executive officer of rival luxury conglomerate LVMH seeks to cool speculation about his intentions.

“I know well the owner, Mr Johann Rupert, of Richemont,” Arnault said in an interview on CNBC broadcast Friday. “And we have a good relationship and I told him that I will never do anything against him. That’s clear.”

Tap here to read the complete story in the Business of Fashion Magazine!

Press Release -

L’ÉCOLE School of Jewelry Arts -

Roskin Gem News Report -

From July 20th to October 31st, 2024, L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts will present “Journey with Minerals”, an exhibition in partnership with the renowned Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris – PSL.

It will explore the fascinating world of minerals, revealing their intricate properties and poetic features, from their atomic organization to their cosmic substance. With approximately 40 pieces, the exhibition will showcase minerals through five thematic journeys.

Tap here to learn all about L'Ecole, the Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris – PSL, and the mineral, gem & jewelry exhibitions.

Gary Roskin -

Roskin Gem News Report -

Louis Vuitton's High Jewelry

[We posted this feature two weeks ago, but you may have missed it... gr]

Louis Vuitton High Jewelry Collection: Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds

[Check this out. The frame around that massive diamond looks like the base of the Eiffel Tower!]

Featuring a 56.23 carats, “warm champagne” color, octagonal step cut, the centerpiece of the necklace takes its inspiration from the Eiffel Tower.

And there's MORE including a video!

Gary Roskin -

Roskin Gem News Report -

The brand new Australian Opal Awards were held at the Lightning Ridge Bowling Club on Friday, July 26th, in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, Australia. The competition includes seven jewellery award categories and a people’s choice award, with over aud$35,000 in cash and prizes. 

And we have all of the winners here for you in the Roskin Gem News Report!

Tap here to see ALL of the winners and many more!

Gary Roskin -

Roskin Gem News Report -

Once again, the American Gem Trade Association Tucson GemFair will host international speakers to present at the 2025 Exhibition. Taking place over three days of the GemFair, Wednesday through Friday, February 5-7, AGTA has once again tapped Gary Roskin of the Roskin Gem News Report to be the master of ceremonies. Principle organizer, Shelly Sergent, curator of Somewhere in the Rainbow, is considering topics and experts in the field to come and speak.

For more information, Tap Here to read about last year's event!

Wondering what to do in early September?

The JVA conference delivers a combined programme of presentations by some of the world’s finest authorities interspersed with essential hands-on workshops, it is an educational experience and networking opportunity not to be missed!

Whether you are just beginning your journey to becoming a Registered Valuer, have been valuing jewellery, watches or silverware for years, or engaged in or interested in any aspect of this wonderful world of jewellery and watches, the JVA conference has something for all abilities and all areas of the industry.

The JVA is the only independent association for professional valuers providing the most current, up to date and relevant training for its members, students and those wishing to pursue this fascinating, yet challenging, profession. 

Tap here to read more about the conference and download your own conference program.

Press Release -

Gary Roskin -

Roskin Gem News Report -

At this year’s Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) 2024, held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Italian jewellery was highlighted in High Jewellery and a fashion show.

The showcase of important jewellery pieces of breath-taking rarity and value at SIJE 2024 foments the show’s status as the premier jewellery hub of the ASEAN region.

The launch of the Italian pavilion provides a strengthening of Singapore’s status as a jewellery hub in the region, and should boost Italian and European exports to Singapore and the larger ASEAN region.

Italy Presents Jewels of Italy at SIJE 2024

> Strengthening trade ties between Italy and Singapore

> Strengthening Singapore’s jewellery hub status

> Boosting Italian and European exports to Singapore and the ASEAN region

Tap Here to learn more of Singapore's premier trade show

 and see the fashion show as well!

LauraLee

WhoWoreWhatJewels.com

LauraLee has spotted a large diamond on Adele's ring finger. Must be from sports agent Rich Paul. No details on the diamond other than a mention in the Sun that it's a 4-carater. But from the pictures, we see that it's an elegant four-prong setting, on a thin single-line micro pavé band.

Wait - she's wearing it on her left hand. Are they married?

[Knowing that there are some countries where the wedding ring is worn on the right hand, we did a quick internet search. India, Germany, and Russia seem to be consistent in our right hand search, with Denmark, Spain, Portugal, Norway, Greece, Poland, and Ukraine also being mentioned. Adele is from London, so we can assume she is signaling she's already married.]

Read all about Adele and her fiancé/husband? in WhoWoreWhatJewels!

Gary Roskin –

Roskin Gem News Report –

Leading the SSEF / Swiss Gemmological Institute’s 2024 Facette magazine (FREE Download link included) is the feature Low-Temperature Heating of Corundum: Possibilities and Challenges for Detection.

The article gives a nice overview of past treatments, but then quickly examines the success of a new discovery using Raman Spectroscopy that has led to very promising detection results.



Tap here to read more and to get

your FREE download to the Facette Magazine PDF!