Jewellery/Gemstones

Burglars grab jewellery in lightning raid on France's Lalique museum

Jewellery worth millions stolen in French museum burglary

Jewellery created by French glass maker Rene Lalique at the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, in 2011.

South Korea court gives ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee 7-year jail term for bribery

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, arrives at a court to attend a hearing to review her arrest warrant requested by special prosecutors at the Seoul Central District Court, in Seoul, South Korea August 12, 2025. JUNG YEON-JE/Pool via REUTERS

Diamonds, panthers and Tanks: Cartier stages its biggest showcase in Melbourne

The Cartier Melbourne Winter Masterpieces at NGV features 400 exceptional objects, from historic jewels and diamond tiaras to archival sketches and rare Cartier watches.

Tiffany & Co to open first Blue Box Cafe in Singapore as part of Ion store revamp

Spain opens new probe into ex-PM Zapatero over jewellery found in office

Spain's former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero is being investigated for suspected corruption.

$128m Louvre jewellery heist to be turned into film

After seven months of investigation, and despite the arrests of the main suspects, the jewels stolen from the Louvre have still not been found.

Massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Mandalay, says Myanmar

An 11,000-carat ruby in Naypyidaw, after it was found at a gem tract in Mogok in Mandalay region.

Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond

It is unclear whether Mr Mamdani (second from left) followed through and brought up the contentious subject with King Charles when the two met.

Appeal of Chinese-style gold jewellery soars among tourists in China

Long tied to a traditional wedding trio of necklace, earrings and a ring, the domestic gold jewellery industry once focused on price wars over weight instead of design.

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