Katerina Perez

Katerina Perez, a jewelry expert, has extensive knowledge and experience in the industry. After training as a gemmologist at The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), she has been a freelance journalist and content editor since 2011, based in London and originally from Russia. Katerina has contributed articles in both English and Russian to publications like VO+, Robb Report, and Kommersant, among others. Since launching her website in 2013, she has been dedicated to promoting the work of skilled jewelers from around the world, featuring both well-known brands and emerging designers she has discovered herself.

International

English

Online/Digital

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#711444

United States

#524426

Lifestyle/Jewelry and Luxury Products

#2427

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Serafino Consoli and the Shape-Shifting Ring of 2025

6 days ago | katerinaperez.com | Katerina Perez

June 2, 2025By Katerina Perez6 min readWhile doing my duties as a judge at the 2025 Inhorgenta Awards, I had the pleasure of being introduced to the team behind Serafino Consoli – an Italian brand with a unique claim to fame in the high jewellery world.
The Artistic Pursuits of Mehragin Rahmati of Mergin Jewelry

1 week ago | katerinaperez.com | Katerina Perez

May 30, 2025By Katerina Perez5 min readJewellery can be thoughtful and insular, or it can be effusive and bold and full of character that makes it stand out from the crowd. I would put the colourful and charismatic creations of Mehragin Rahmati into the latter camp because of their attention-grabbing silhouettes, unusual structures, and confident mineral palettes. The Dubai-based artist started designing jewellery in 2011 and established her brand, Mergin Jewelry, in 2020.
Greek Jewellery Takes Over JCK Las Vegas

1 week ago | katerinaperez.com | Katerina Perez

May 27, 2025By Katerina Perez11 min readRecently, I was approached by the organisers of a special ‘Greek mission’ who are supporting 11 independent designers and brands as they seek to make their mark at JCK Las Vegas from June 6-9, 2025. Greek jewellery has always fascinated me, not least because it is so rooted in history, culture, ancient art, and principles that are so specific to the country and its traditions.
In Conversation with Vogue Singapore

2 weeks ago | katerinaperez.com | Katerina Perez

May 22, 2025By Katerina Perez5 min readIf there’s one gemstone I could talk about for hours, it’s Paraiba tourmaline — its electrifying colour, remarkable rarity and almost otherworldly glow make it truly one of a kind. Despite its growing popularity, I still feel it doesn’t get the recognition it deserves, and I love every opportunity to share its story.
The Truth About Semi-Precious vs Precious Gemstones

2 weeks ago | katerinaperez.com | Katerina Perez

Reinventing Royalty:The European-Inspired Luxury Behind Isabel Gemology I started 2025 with a series of articles titled ‘Jeweller of the Month’ to highlight the true talent among niche designers in the jewellery industry. For May, it is Isabel Delgado, the founder of Isabel Gemology, who I would like to shine the spotlight on. by Katerina Perez
Margot McKinney's New Mineral Masterpieces

2 weeks ago | katerinaperez.com | Katerina Perez

May 20, 2025By Katerina Perez9 min readWhen the time came to write about the latest edition of TEFAF Maastricht, there was one name on the list that really caught our attention: Margot McKinney. The famed Australian designer of extravagantly proportioned coloured gemstone jewels has long been on my radar, but it’s not very often that her team decides to participate in new events or make big international moves.
Top 10 Debutants

3 weeks ago | katerinaperez.com | Katerina Perez

May 14, 2025By Katerina Perez9 min readThe much anticipated Couture Show will return to Wynn Las Vegas from June 4-8, 2025, shining a spotlight on established design talent, new creatives, and international brands that are vying for attention on the global stage. Just like in previous years, I am focusing my attention on the debutants – the brands and independent designers who will exhibit for the very first time.
Katerina Perez x Osmium Institute Design Contest Winners

3 weeks ago | katerinaperez.com | Katerina Perez

May 13, 2025By Katerina Perez6 min readCompetitions have always held a special place in my heart, they take me right back to childhood, when I would spend hours sketching, painting, and submitting my little creations for art contests. There was something exhilarating about the anticipation, the sense of possibility.
SICIS' New Micromosaic Collections

4 weeks ago | katerinaperez.com | Katerina Perez

May 11, 2025By Katerina Perez4 min readIt seems only yesterday that I was exploring SICIS’ Parisian boutique and discovering all the colourful details, artworks, and jewels on offer. The store had only recently been renovated when I published my article in November 2024, and so I had the brand on my mind throughout the winter months and into the New Year. Just when I hadn’t heard from the Italian team in a while, Haute Jewels Geneva arrived in early April to reunite us once again.
The Dreamlike Jewellery of Emirati Mariyeh Ghelichkhani

1 month ago | katerinaperez.com | Katerina Perez

May 5, 2025By Katerina Perez7 min readJewellery is a transmitter of memories and emotions through time, which is something that Dubai-based designer Mariyeh Ghelichkhani knows all too well. The impact of losing her beloved father encouraged her to follow in his esteemed jewellery-making footsteps, drawing upon Iranian culture, her own global travels, and now, the sights and sounds of the Emirates to create a fantastical and colourful collection of precious jewellery.