Winter Edition of Gems & Jewellery Magazine is Now Accessible for Reading!

In the latest issue of Gems&Jewellery magazine, readers are treated to a captivating exploration of accessory trends for Autumn/Winter 2019-20, along with a rich tapestry of gemstone-related news and discoveries.

Minimal yet Eccentric Styles

The magazine highlights the rise of minimal yet eccentric styles that cater to a variety of women's personalities. This trend is characterised by polyhedral shapes that are minimalist yet far from banal. Techniques such as laser cutting and traditional weaving are used to create geometric forms like triangles, trapezes, squares, and cylinders, with a focus on symmetry and asymmetry.

New Glam Rock

The New Glam Rock trend, inspired by the 1970s and 1980s British stars, is another standout feature. This trend is marked by a modern twist on worked leather, oversized studs, and digital prints, predominantly on platforms and bags.

Fancy Nights

The Fancy Nights concept combines vivid colours, fabrics, stones, gems, and Swarovski elements to create attention-grabbing looks with iridescent and shiny leather.

Harmony of Form and Functionality

The issue also emphasises the harmony of form and functionality in accessories, with a strong focus on high-end brands like Bottega Veneta, Hermès, Byblos, and MSGM. These brands showcase geometric designs and innovative weaving techniques for bags, boots, and shoes.

Gemstone Highlights

The Winter 2019 issue also boasts an incredible collection of Swiss quartz crystals, mesmerising emerald specimens currently on display at New York's Wilensky Gallery, and a column by John Benjamin on the use of topaz in antique jewellery.

Innovative Applications of Diamonds

Readers will also find an interview with Andrew Rimmer, CEO of Opsydia, a British company specialising in diamond laser inscription technology, and an abridged version of Saúl Castro Gómez's Gem-A Diamond Diploma project, exploring innovative ways in which diamonds have been used to improve ophthalmic surgery.

Competitions and Awards

The issue also features the winning design of this year's Gem Empathy Award, 'Trawling' by Bingjie Zhao, and a gallery of all the amazing images that made the final shortlist of the Gem-A Photographer of the Year Competition 2019.

Historical and Educational Content

Historical and educational content includes a feature on the history of gemstone trading on the Silk Road, reports on field trips to Russia's Ural Mountains, garnet and tourmaline mines, sustainability events in Kenya, and a museum in Kefalonia containing a fascinating antique jewellery collection.

The magazine also discusses the social and environmental impact of the diamond mining industry in an article titled "Total Clarity", a report commissioned by the Diamond Producers Association.

Access and Subscription

Gem-A Members and students can access a PDF version of Gems&Jewellery magazine through the archive with their log-in details. Non-members can become Gem-A Members to receive print editions of Gems&Jewellery and The Journal of Gemmology straight to their door.

Readers are also encouraged to share their ideas for upcoming Gems&Jewellery features with the editorial team by emailing editor@our website. The cover of this season's issue features the winning photograph 'Microchip' by Evgenios Petrides from the Gem-A Photographer of the Year Competition 2019.

The Winter 2019 issue of Gems&Jewellery magazine is now available to Gem-A Members in print and online.

The rise of minimal yet eccentric styles in accessories presented in the magazine caters to a variety of women's personalities, featuring laser-cut and traditionally-woven geometric forms.
The New Glam Rock trend, inspired by 1970s and 1980s British stars, is characterized by a modern twist on worked leather, oversized studs, and digital prints.
The Fancy Nights concept combines vivid colors, fabrics, stones, gems, and Swarovski elements to create attention-grabbing looks with iridescent and shiny leather.
The issue emphasizes the harmony of form and functionality in accessories, showcasing geometric designs and innovative weaving techniques from high-end brands.
An incredible collection of Swiss quartz crystals, mesmerising emerald specimens, and a column on antique jewellery use of topaz can be found in the Winter 2019 issue.
The interview with Andrew Rimmer, CEO of Opsydia, and an abridged version of Saúl Castro Gómez's Gem-A Diamond Diploma project explore innovative diamond laser inscription technology and its application in ophthalmic surgery.
The issue also features the winning design of the Gem Empathy Award, 'Trawling' by Bingjie Zhao, and a gallery of images from the final shortlist of the Gem-A Photographer of the Year Competition 2019.
Historical and educational content includes features on the history of gemstone trading on the Silk Road, field trips, sustainability events, and an antique jewellery collection from a museum in Kefalonia.
The magazine discusses the social and environmental impact of the diamond mining industry in an article titled "Total Clarity," commissioned by the Diamond Producers Association, and encourages readers to share their ideas for upcoming features with the editorial team.