JCK staffers discuss jewelry within the context of fashion, entertainment, and their daily lives.
Fashion Snapshot Video: Jennifer Gandia, Greenwich Jewelers, New York

I caught up with Jennifer Gandia today at WJA’s Women In The Know conference. Gandia is the owner of Greenwich Jewelers, New York, who dishes on her store, what’s selling now, and design favorites. Click image to play video! JH onFacebook JH on Twitter Subscribe to JCK ...... Read More
Comments (0)Oscar Night Jewelry Highlights

The jewels on Oscar night were sparse as the gowns were busy with beading, ruffles, and metallic accents, and, more asymmetrical necklines. Blackened metals complemented some of the former while large earrings balanced out the latter. Of course, there were a few statement-piece standouts, such as Helen Mirren’s diamond necklace from Chopard, Kate Winslet’s Tiffany & Co. custom ye ...... Read More
Comments (2)The Jewelry: Lunch At Fred’s

Hedda is the diner and Aggie is the server at lunch at Fred’s (in Barneys New York). The Platinum Guild International hosted a group of trade journalists yesterday, and I got to chat with Huw Daniel and the rest of the PGI gang, who do a fine job supplying journalists with all of the latest news in platinum jewelry. My slant: Hedda does a fine job mixing fashion (costume) jewelry with an a ...... Read More
Comments (0)Betsey Johnson Unveils $3 Million Bottle of Chambord at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

At the W Hotel’s Arrival Lounge at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, fashion designer Betsey Johnson unveiled a bottle of Chambord liquor made with $3 million in diamonds, gold, and pearls.The pricey bottle of booze–dubbed Chambord by Donald Edge–was designed by Australian jeweler Donald Edge, and MBFW was the latest stop on a worldwide tour that has taken the bottle to ...... Read More
Comments (0)Nicole Richie in Neil Lane Diamond Engagement Ring

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Comments (0)Accessorize: Jewelry for the Orchestra

Jewelry accessorizing for a night at the Philadelphia Orchestra. Silver Echo of the Dreamer earrings that feature mother of pearl and onyx compliment the colors of the unnamed black and white multi strands of Chinese freshwater pearls on silver. My slant: a nice job mixing designers and coordinating colors. Plus, the earrings are cool, uncommon, and likely inexpensive (making ownership a lo ...... Read More
Comments (0)Pearl Jewelry at globalDESIGN

Erica Molinari Molinari loves pearls, and she particularly likes setting little stones and bits of gold into them. The effect is stunning. Anthony Lent Lent obsesses over his jewelry–look closely and you’ll see what I mean. The pieces are meticulously detailed because he works with dies (die-struck and fabricated jewelry). Look at the little legs on these pearl earrin ...... Read More
Comments (0)Valentine's Day Treat: $150 Slice Cheesecake (With Jewelry)

“For Valentine’s Day weekend, Harry & Jean’s restaurant has partnered with Allison Love’s Fine Jewelry to offer this sweet treat. Each slice of the cheesecake comes with a gold and diamond key pendant necklace - a $175 value.” Source: Wesche Jewelers Don’t forget to:* Follow me on Twitter to read helpful, short insights on jewels, trends, ...... Read More
Comments (0)Bright Colors at Buyer's Market of American Craft, globalDESIGN

Suzy Landa has an great eye for color. Pink sapphires in 18k gold, Amethyst (from Uruguay) and diamonds in 18k gold. Jangles’ Ceramic pins, SRP $20 Ann Carol Designs, resin on sterling, SRP $55 (for earrings) Smart Glass Jewelry, Coke, wine, sake, etc, bottles sliced up and set in sterling silver, SRP $45, shown are wine bottle bottoms as rings Abra Couture, plated silver and co ...... Read More
Comments (2)Happy Valentine's Day

Don’t forget to:* Follow me on Twitter to read helpful, short insights on jewels, trends, and business. * Become a fan of JCK on Facebook to see photos of industry friends (you might already be on there). And finally, * Update your subscription to JCK so you don’t miss any print coverage in the coming months. ...... Read More
Comments (0)Roberto Coin’s Olympic Jewelry

Who knew that Roberto Coin was a sports fan? Everybody does now since Coin has unveiled several new Olympic-inspired additions to his Tiny Treasures collection. The jewelry is Coin’s way of cheering on Team USA at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games that start today. The collection features seven designs in total, including miniature figure skates, skis, snowboards (think the snow ...... Read More
Comments (0)Buyers Market of American Craft and globalDESIGN Open Today

After a few years too many, this editor is going to get reacquainted with two shows on tour right in my own backyard. The Buyers Market of American Craft and globalDESIGN open today in Philadelphia, the former run by Wendy Rosen of the Rosen Group and the latter by JCK’s one-time fashion editor Cindy Edelstein, Jewelers Resource Bureau. Quite literally, the shows are behind my house, as Phi ...... Read More
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