A yearlong research effort by Italian designer Mattia Cielo has resulted in the Rugiada, or Dew, collection. The pieces incorporate springy internal titanium coils that retain their form over time and eliminate the need for sizing, according to Cielo.
Antwerp authorities are investigating local diamond companies for alleged tax evasion, according to Belgian press reports.
The article was slammed by Antwerp World Diamond Center, which issued a statement on Sept. 4 chastising the publication for printing leaked details of the investigation, including speculation as to who was involved.