Luxury goods

A silver ring with a large round diamond, attached to a red price tag displaying "$70,000" in white text, set against a dark blue background.
City Life

The Engagement Ring Is Having an Identity Crisis

The old script went like this: A lovestruck fellow would save his paycheck—for months, maybe years—to afford an engagement ring. Or a lucky heir would […]

By Kara Baskin
A woman with long, light brown hair wearing a navy blue textured dress with a decorative button. She has a diamond necklace and matching diamond stud earrings. Behind her are two framed pictures of large, faceted diamonds, one shaped like a heart. The background wall is light gray.
Weddings

This Second-Gen Gemologist Is Redefining Boston Fine Jewelry

In an industry long defined by tradition, Stephanie Binder set out to change the narrative—one diamond at a time. As a second-generation, certified gemologist and […]

By Stefanie Schwalb
Pair of brown and dark green leather boots with yellow laces, thick rubber soles, displayed on a mound of white snow against a teal background.
City Life

A Wave of European Retailers Comes to Newbury Street

After several high-profile departures on Newbury Street in recent years—including Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry—it would’ve been easy to assume the city’s upscale retail scene […]

By Jaci Conry
Home & Property

Zimmermann’s New Boston Boutique Feels Like an Elegant Sitting Room

At Zimmermann’s new Newbury Street boutique, the fashion brand’s signature style comes vividly to life. Known for its romantic silhouettes and effortless femininity—think flowing party […]

By Jaci Conry
Life & Style

Lab-Grown Diamonds Are Having a Moment

Boston Diamond Company founder and CEO Stephanie Binder didn’t set out to follow trends. A second-generation jeweler who grew up visiting her mother’s 150-square-foot shop, […]

By Jaci Conry