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Minka & Friends: Meet Vincent Pardieu

We’ve long admired the work of Vincent Pardieu, a legendary field gemmologist whose travels and discoveries have illuminated the world of coloured stones. From the remote mines of Burma to the most...

Pearls: A Timeless Treasure

From ancient royalty to modern-day heirlooms, pearls have long symbolized elegance, femininity, and quiet strength. But behind their soft glow lies a rich history and a world of variety that makes ...

Tourmaline Love

Tourmaline has always held a special place in my heart; it’s been part of Minka Jewels since day one. There’s something truly irresistible about this gemstone: the vibrancy of colour, the way it pl...

A Season to Savor: Summer Events, Styles & Tips

The British summer calendar is nothing if not iconic, think timeless traditions, heartfelt celebrations, and a little sparkle in every moment. From Wimbledon to Henley to Silverstone, there’s somet...

The Return of Silver

As gold prices keep rising, we’ve started to focus more on silver, a precious metal with a long history and plenty of modern uses. In ancient Egypt, silver was even more valuable than gold...

Minka & Friends: In Conversation with A Gemstone Trader

In this Q&A, a second-generation gemstone trader, discusses his entry into the trade, guided by his father, who began the family business in the 1960s. He shares insights on how the industry ha...

Inside Hatton Garden’s World of Handmade Jewelry: Q&A with Lucy Crowther of Minka Jewels

In this exclusive interview with La Peninsula, Lucy Crowther, founder of Minka Jewels shares her journey from childhood inspirations and gemology training to building a bespoke jewelry atelier in L...

Minka & Friends; In Conversation with Clive our Diamond Cutter

To celebrate the month of the Diamond, we caught up with Clive our diamond cutter to chat all-things stone cutting, the intricacies of the job and lots more.

Minka & Friends; Meet Nina Brooke

 Nina is a Cornwall-based artist whose work I have long-admired - if you have visited me in the Minka studio, you’ll know I have a very special piece of hers hung on the wall. Like Minka jewellery,...

In Conversation With A Gem Lab

We caught up with a gemmologist who currently works in a Gem Lab to ask the all-important questions about gemstones - head to our site for the full interview. 

Postcards from 'Gem Island'

What a wonderful trip to what is nicknamed ‘Gem Island’, the heart of Asia and where legend has it Sinbad sailed down rivers scattered with gemstones.  Part buying trip, part yoga and sightseein...

Minka In The Press

We're thrilled to have received some wonderful press recently - these are a few of our favourite features. 

October's Birthstone; Tourmaline

If you know us well, you'll know about our love for tourmaline, a love largely owing to the stone's wonderful diversity in colour, as well as its associations with confidence, compassion and courag...

Toi et Moi

Celebrate love in all its form with our modern take on the Toi et Moi style - an incredibly romantic and historic design that represents the coming together of two souls. With a renewed love for To...

Minka & Friends - Meet Elina

Elina is a modern day healer, who spends her time between Mexico and Greece. She worked in Strategy Consulting before embarking on her spiritual path. I met Elina in London and then aga...

A Spotlight On Athena

Inspired by the grand architecture of Athens, the Athena collection celebrates colour and the power of nature with beautiful, vibrant gemstones of the highest quality. Each piece is set in pure ye...

How to choose an engagement ring

At Minka Jewels, we understand that choosing an engagement ring can feel overwhelming, given the multitude of choices and the significance of the ring itself. To help you navigate this special pur...

Minka & Friends - Meet Tilly Wheating

Tilly is the mastermind behind our photoshoots - she styles, directs and produces our shoots to create wonderfully ethereal shots that perfectly capture our pieces, as well as the beauty of the na...

Pearls for June

This month we're shining a spotlight on June's birthstone, the Pearl - a very special gemstone formed organically within oysters, known by many as the 'queen of gems'.

Wedding Season Jewels

Whether you're the bride-to-be, bridesmaid or best-dressed guest, our collection of stand-out jewels promises to add a touch of allure and luxury to any look this wedding season. From incredibly sp...

The Power Of Colour

At Minka Jewels we’re proud to be synonymous with colourful jewels, offering modern twists on easy-to-wear pieces, using gemstones of exceptional colour and impeccable clarity. Not only do our sign...

Behind The Design; Ley Lines

As someone who grew up near Ley Lines in Wiltshire, Lucy has always felt very connected to the Earth’s natural energy, so it felt only right to create a collection which pays homage to Ley Lines. ...

Introducing Ley Lines

Meet our latest jewellery collection; Ley Lines. Using carré diamonds for the first time, this collection features statement necklaces that feature multi coloured sapphires, bold diamond and tourma...

Meet The Berlin Collection

Meet The Berlin Collection - one inspired by the Berlin's Roaring Twenties

The Month Of The Diamond; The Magic Of An Old Cut

With the month of the diamond upon us, we’re shining a spotlight on our collection of old cuts. Old Mine cut diamonds are such a special choice when investing in diamonds, here’s why...