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May 10, 2012
By Emili Vesilind, Senior Editor
We asked four retailers located in four corners of the country to share their top-selling colored stone pieces this week.NORTHDecker Diamond Jewelers, Ebensburg, Pa.Don Conkey & Sons sapphire and...
April 23, 2012
By JCK Staff
An amateur diver who discovered a treasure trove of emeralds on the bottom of the ocean was featured on the April 22 edition of 60 Minutes.The CBS newsmagazine devoted a third of its show to the...
April 20, 2012
By JCK Staff
A story about emeralds found on the bottom of the ocean will appear on this Sunday’s 60 Minutes, according to the show’s schedule.“Jay Miscovich says he found a cache of emeralds on the bottom of the...
March 23, 2012
By JCK Staff
Jewelers of America praised the advancements that have been made in Burma, especially in regards to the JADE Act of 2008.In letters to President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and...
March 16, 2012
By JCK Staff
Under a new agreement, the Japan Gem Society will provide gem education from Gem-A, the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, to its members in Japan.Akira Ito, JGS chairman, met with management...
22.84 Carat Emerald and Diamond Ring to Highlight Sotheby’s Brooke Astor Auction
March 15, 2012
By JCK Staff
Sotheby’s New York will auction property and jewelry from the estate of Brooke Astor, philanthropist and legendary New York society figure, on Sept. 24–25.The sale will include art from Astor’s Park...
JCK Magazine Highlights
True Blood: Sotheby's Stunning $1.6 Million Burmese Ruby Ring
Brilliant April 25, 2012
By Emili Vesilind, Senior Editor
Out-dazzling the most magnificent real-life blooms, this ruby and diamond floral ring, which features a cushion-shape ruby center and diamond petals, fetched $1.6 million at Sotheby’s Magnificent...
Colored Stones: Angelina Jolie & Robert Procop's New Jewelry Collection
The Vault April 25, 2012
By Victoria Gomelsky, Editor in Chief
The Jeweler and JolieAt age 16, Robert Procop spent his summer working at a pawn shop in the Mid-City district of Los Angeles, where he learned how to buy and sell diamonds. The income he earned from...
The Vault April 25, 2012
By JCK Staff
Current trade activity indicates the prospects of a significant price correction in the global gem market have increased sharply. Dealers returning from the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery...
JCK 5: Tips for Dealing With Lead Glass–Filled Rubies
Features April 24, 2012
By Jennifer Heebner, Senior Editor
1. Have the right tools. Keep a Hanneman filter—or, at the very least, a loupe—on hand to inspect stones.2. Know the telltale signs. Look for flashes of blue and gas bubbles in stones under...
The Ruby Ruse: How Jewelers Can Avoid the Lead Glass–Filled Gems
Features April 24, 2012
By Jennifer Heebner, Senior Editor
Within the past year, Leo Anglo, the general manager of Vincent’s Jewelers in St. Louis, has seen so many customers carrying rubies through his doors that a rush on the classic gems appears to be in...
The Life of Luxury Jewelry and Watch Shoppers
Features April 24, 2012
By Victoria Gomelsky, Editor in Chief
At the end of last year, JCK partnered with W ­magazine on a study of jewelry style and purchasing ­demographics among affluent consumers in the fine jewelry and watch market. The survey’s 534 total...
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