12 Instagram Accounts To Follow For Fine-Jewelry And Watch Inspiration
From leading editors and style muses to all-round diamond devotees, these are the Instagram accounts that will feed your fine-jewelry fetish, says CHARLIE BOYD
Melanie Grant
As executive director of the Responsible Jewellery Council, author and journalist Melanie Grant works to raise awareness around sustainable business practices within the fine-jewelry industry. Grant is also an acclaimed curator: last year, her Brilliant & Black: The Age of Enlightenment exhibition for Sotheby’s London received rapturous reviews. Follow her for an informed and astute approach to everything that sparkles. @melaniecgrant
Brynn Wallner
Dimepiece, founded by ex-Sotheby’s content editor Brynn Wallner, is for women who love watches, delivering interviews and features that are fresh, sassy, and full of pop culture. Wallner deep-dives into great watch moments that most of us didn’t even know existed – from decoding Ben Affleck’s resurfacing of a watch given to him by J.Lo in the early 2000s to Elle Macpherson rocking a Rolex in the ’90s while swimming with dolphins. @dimepiece.co
Sarah Royce-Greensill
After many years as The Telegraph’s fine-jewelry editor, journalist and consultant Sarah Royce-Greensill is in prime position to announce the latest collections, collaborations and launches. Fans follow for her up-close shots of megawatt gemstones and time-telling jewels – and each post has a hero piece with magnetic appeal. You will want everything she wears. @srgjewel
Geraldine Hu
If you’re a maximalist at heart, then the kaleidoscopic necklace layering of Geraldine Hu – a jewelry collector based in Singapore – is going to have you hooked. Her #neckmess styling features a mix of contemporary and trending designers (hello, Brent Neale, Marie Lichtenberg and Lito), intertwined with plenty of beads and bold talismans. @girl.with.a.diamond.earring
Misha Daud
Misha Daud has the kind of enviable watch-and-jewelry collection that most of us can only dream of. As a keen collector, as well as co-founder of the Luxury Unedited podcast, Daud regularly advises her followers on which timepieces will make shrewd purchases. Expect stacks of scintillation and the occasional glimpse into her glamorous world – if you’re seeking inspirational arm-party pieces and wrist-styling flair, look no further. @watchfashionista_
Liza Urla
Liza Urla is a trained gemologist and founded her digital platform in 2009, making her an authority on fine jewels in the digital landscape. Seek her out for rare access to exclusive maisons and boutiques, with deep-dive shoots of high jewelry and rare treasures. Urla’s Brazilian heritage shines through in almost every post, so you can always expect kaleidoscopic color. @gemologue
Archana Thani
As trends forecaster for the website Only Natural Diamonds – the Natural Diamond Council’s content platform, which promotes and preserves the use of natural diamonds – Archana Thani is always first when it comes to predicting fine-jewelry trends. Follow her feed for bold jewels, interspersed with retro shots of late, great jewelry lovers. From vintage Cartier to contemporary cult brands, Thani’s feed will make you hit ‘save’ every time. @archanathani
Julia Hackman Chafé
Digital content creator Julia Hackman Chafé is making waves in the fine-jewelry world: her videos on Instagram and TikTok (@jewelswithjules) decode the incredible gems of the rich and famous, answering everything we wanted to know about the latest celebrity engagement ring and more. Chafé also works as a gemstone wholesaler – follow her as she attends trade shows and insider events in search of stellar stones. @juliachafe
Mirta de Gisbert
A trained gemologist with a global client base, Mirta de Gisbert is a jewelry consultant based in New York. Advising her customers on engagement rings, as well as bespoke, vintage, and fine jewelry, de Gisbert is also a keen researcher, interviewing her clients and brands to ensure the perfect match every time. While de Gisbert delivers top-dollar jewels, she’s no stranger to high-street and fashion jewels either. @mirtadegisbert
Danielle Miele
Jewelry blogger, gemologist and collector Danielle Miele first founded her blog, Gem Gossip, in 2008 and is a must-follow for those who love vintage and antique jewels. Miele’s eclectic eye is like no other, so enjoy her edits of unique charms and ultra-stacked styling. If you love a theme, expect whole collections of unusual items, too – from alphabet jewels to wrists brimming with bangles. @gemgossip
Valeria Johnson
Another entry for the maximalists out there: Valeria Johnson is a necklace-layering queen. Whether wearing stacks upon stacks of vivid gemstone beads, or considered compositions of chains and precious charms, talismans and amulets, Johnson’s ‘more is more’ styling nails the #neckmess trend. If you’re obsessed with rainbow brights, this one’s for you. @lelaleagems
Jessica Diamond
With the perfect name for the job, Jessica Diamond is jewelry and watch director at The Times Luxx magazine, The Sunday Times Style and Condé Nast Traveller. She has a keen eye for jewelry trends and an astute talent for spotting the next big thing. Enjoy fashion-forward cover shoots featuring whopping sparklers and out-and-about gem-spotting at exclusive events with major maisons. @thediamondedit