20 Top Jewelry Blogs to Know in 2020
These top jewelry blogs from around the globe are brimming with the most dazzling, must-read jewelry insights. You'll want to bookmark them all!
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I’ve come across (and fallen in love with!) so many top jewelry blogs lately. From fine jewelry blogs covering the art of haute joaillerie and fashion jewelry review blogs focused on the latest style trends to antique jewelry blogs, jewelry trade publications, and gemstone jewelry blogs covering bejeweled histories and cutting-edge technologies... You name it, I’ve probably bookmarked it!
So, today I wanted to highlight the top jewelry blogs to know about right now. These jewelry blogs from around the globe are brimming with frequent, fascinating posts from content creators, collectors, gemologists, and genuine jewelry mavens.
But first… welcome!
If you’ve found your way here in search of jewelry blogs, you’ve definitely come to the right place. This blog began as a blog about all things rings, but it's expanded to cover jewelry of all kinds. It’s dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering consumers and jewelry enthusiasts just like you. Whether you’re making your first foray into fine jewelry or indulging a lifelong passion, I think you’ll find something delightful and helpful here.
While this site is a newcomer compared to the top jewelry blogs out there, there’s still lots to explore here. I’m covering everything from shopping tips and jewelry trends to insights about gems and metals – along with stories from the jewelry community. And it’s all written by yours truly, a content writer, fashion scholar, and GIA Applied Jewelry Professional.
Once you finish reviewing my list of the top jewelry blogs, I hope you’ll explore some of the latest posts here and connect with me on Instagram! 🥰
Top jewelry blogs and online magazines
Now, let’s get into the list of the best jewelry blogs and online magazines of 2020! These sites are inspiring me with dazzling displays of gems and jewels, as well as engaging content and original insights.
It’s impossible to choose favorites and rank them, so I’ve listed them in alphabetical order. But you can let me know your top pick in the comments!
If you love all things jewelry and want a little extra sparkle in your online life, give these a read.
The Adventurine
In 2016, longtime InStyle jewelry editor and author Marion Fasel created The Adventurine, “a dynamic destination for beautifully produced thoughtful stories on jewelry.” The online magazine’s delightful name recalls the glistening green gemstone, aventurine. Plus, it hints at the thrilling sense of adventure jewelry promises – and that this site so elegantly captures. Frequent posts cover industry news, designer profiles, and studio tours, as well as the origin stories of iconic gems. For more glitz and glamor, you’ll also find red carpet jewels, celebrity engagement rings, exhibition reviews, and jewelry movie reviews.
Ageless Heirlooms
Since 2006, Lauren Thomann’s Ageless Heirlooms has been a sparkling site dedicated to heirloom jewelry and jewelry education. The blog contains a timeline of jewelry eras, profiles of famous jewels, auction updates, jewelry care tips, and much more.
Antique Jewelry University by Lang Antiques
If ever there was an antique jewelry blog or website that reminded me of my fashion history classes during grad school, it’s the aptly named Antique Jewelry University, an informational treasure trove created by retailer Lang Antiques. The site contains resources for jewelry and hallmark identification, stories about famous jewelers, and an extensive overview of jewelry design history. And there’s even a handy A-to-Z glossary with more than 1,100 entries and definitions!
Blingsis
This Polish blog was created in 2015 by sisters Agata and Katarzyna Jankowiak who cover fine and fashion jewelry blog topics in a fresh, contemporary way. Blingsis highlights lesser-known designers, seasonal trends, and jewelry fairs while providing jewelry and gem education.
Bliss from Paris
Founded in 2013 by Aneta Blaszczak, Bliss from Paris is a French online magazine that takes a global perspective on fine jewelry, gemstones, and also timepieces. It covers a dazzling array of jewelry topics, including news, events, trends, and brands from around the world.
Champagne Gem
Named after the colored sparklers that have been unearthed from Western Australia’s Argyle Diamond Mine, Champagne Gem is a jewelry blog by Persian-born, Melbourne-based blogger Bebe Bakhshi. Since 2013, Bebe has delivered “your daily dose of sparkle” through posts about gems and jewelry of all sorts on her fine jewelry blog, as well as seriously jaw-dropping jewels on Instagram.
Diamond Buzz
Although many of these top jewelry blogs have been around for years, this newer site is just as exciting. Launched in 2018 by Lily Nadtochi, Diamond Buzz covers gems and jewelry topics. The blog places an emphasis on sharing knowledge and important consumer information for anyone who wants to purchase fine jewelry like a pro.
The Diamond Talk
The Diamond Talk by Renu Choudhary is the work of a fourth-generation Indian jewelry industry insider with a passion for educating and empowering jewelry devotees. This top jewelry blog addresses jewelry trends and techniques, events and exhibitions, and, of course, lots of diamonds.
Diamonds in the Library
Speaking of diamonds, Becky Stone combines two of the most dazzling topics through Diamonds in the Library: good reads and gorgeous jewels. Since 2013, book reviews, jewelry guides, and lots of “pretty shiny things” have graced the pages of this popular jewelry blog.
JCK
This must-read site is the online version of the top US jewelry industry trade publication JCK (which stands for Jewelers’ Circular Keystone). Articles explore trends and technologies, brands and business news, retail practices and support resources, and much more.
The Jewellery Editor
Founded in 2010 by Maria Doulton, The Jewellery Editor is an online luxury magazine. It's produced in England and populated with roughly new 20 articles per week addressing a variety of jewelry topics. For example, categories range from gift guides and celebrity jewels to bridal bling and high-end brands.
Jewellery Historian
Unlike the other best jewelry blogs highlighted here, Jewellery Historian is actually an e-magazine with multiannual issues dating back to 2014. The name might suggest an emphasis on antique jewelry. However, the virtual pages actually exude contemporary, cutting-edge storytelling. Each issue provides evidence of exceptional craftsmanship and dynamic design from today’s jewelry brands.
Gem Gossip
It practically goes without saying that Danielle Miele’s Gem Gossip is one of the best jewelry blogs there is. Since 2008, Gem Gossip has been busy documenting countless fine jewelry designers and styles through blog features like Jewelry Road Trip, Jewels at My Doorstep, and Show Me Your Rings, along with an endless stream of eye candy on Instagram.
Gem Obsessed
Self-proclaimed gem geek Cheryl Kremkow began Gem Obsessed in 2015. Her jewelry blog traces trends, documents designers, and reports on red carpet jewelry appearances. Meanwhile, her Instagram showcases jewels in a super-satisfying grid that alternates between silver and gold.
Gemologue
Liza Urla created Gemologue, a dazzling dialogue about gems, in 2009. The blog celebrates fine, costume, contemporary, and vintage jewelry alike with Liza’s fashionable gusto and pearl-encrusted Jewellery Face perspective. The site captures street style trends, showcases designers, and also shares interviews with jewelry-loving personalities.
Katerina Perez
Katerina Perez’s leading fine jewelry blog was born in 2013. Through her jewelry insights and industry insider perspective, Katerina makes the latest haute joaillerie masterworks as accessible as art museum masterpieces through engaging storytelling and exquisite imagery. (Recently, I enjoyed tuning into Katerina’s GemX talk where she shared some behind-the-scenes blog success stories!)
Made of Jewelry
Belgian-based Sophie De Schutter established Made of Jewelry in 2013. She converses with jewelry collectors, designers, and retailers while offering a fresh look at emerging trends through this witty jewelry blog.
National Jeweler 10X Blog
Named after the jewelry viewing essential, a loupe with 10x magnification, this blog is produced by National Jeweler, a leading US industry trade publication. Covering market developments and jewelry design trends, this online resource offers news and insights for and about every facet of the jewelry world.
Solitaire Magazine
Established in 2002, Solitaire is a bi-monthly jewelry magazine produced in Singapore. The magazine’s blog offers articles for fine jewelry connoisseurs focusing on newly launched collections, industry events, and other luxury lifestyle topics. Solitaire also recently celebrated its 100th print issue.
Your turn!
Are any other top jewelry blogs or favorite online jewelry magazines we should all be reading? What’s your personal favorite?