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Melanie Grant, who spearheaded Sotheby’s ‘Brilliant and Black’ exhibition, has been named executive director of the Responsible Jewellery Council.

Artists capture dogs, cats and other beloved animals in forms ranging from gold charms to crystal intaglios.

The portrait cut, which produces a thin, flat stone, has enchanted a new generation of designers and clients.

Jewelry made by Joel Arthur Rosenthal, best known as JAR, is rare. This sale, scheduled for June 8, is offering 12 pieces.

Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending pottery, has inspired designers around the world.