Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover upmarket jewelry, timepieces & ethical, sustainable jewelry. This article is more than 3 years old. Tahitian 'Bubble' ...

JERUSALEM (JTA) — The Eulogizer is a new column (soon-to-be blog) that highlights the life accomplishments of famous and not-so-famous Jews who have passed away recently. Learn about their ...

A keen awareness of ethical sourcing methods and environmentally sustainable practices continues to drive changes in the jewelry industry—from the growing use of traceable diamonds to the rising ...

(Photo credit: Davies + Starr; interior pearls courtesy of Albert Asher South Sea Pearl Co.) It took pearl dealer Salvador Assael ten years to assemble what he calls “the Ultimate Necklace”—23 gumball ...

Gemological impresario Salvador Assael elevated black pearls from curiosities to luxury jewels. Mr. Assael, who died April 1 at age 88, moved easily in society circles, where he cut an elegant figure, ...

To benefit wildlife conservation groups, pearl producer Assael is launching a collection of pendants inspired by the animal kingdom (shown, a black bear with brown diamond eyes). Each piece will boast ...