“A new season” means more than just the start of summer for Jennifer Meyer this year. The jewelry designer just had her third child—congrats!—and she’s expanding her fine jewelry brand into travel accessories through a collaboration with Vee Collective.
Meyer tells JCK she partnered with Vee out of a desire for stylish yet functional way to travel with her jewelry. The Vee Collective x Jennifer Meyer collection includes a jewelry case with zippered compartments, snap-close pockets, and necklace panels with flexible loops and protective pouches, as well as Vee’s signature tote bag—including a shoulder strap and laptop sleeve—in pink or black.
“The jewelry case was thoughtfully designed to keep your most treasured pieces protected, organized, and beautifully in place—the ultimate jewelry organizer I’ve been dreaming of forever,” Meyer says. “And the totes are your new go-everywhere, do-everything essential, from workouts to flights and everything in between.”
Here is a look at what else made JCK’s collective brain click this week.
News Worth Reading
Gold was up, down, and all around during the first half of 2026, the World Gold Council finds.
Law enforcement would disagree, but some jewelers and other observers thought that was the greatest proposal on top of the Empire State Building. (subscription needed)
Luxury is, again, at a crossroads in the United States and China, McKinsey reports.
A Miami jewelry designer saw her Instagram blow up—and for the worst reason. But she’s approaching it with kindness and consideration for others.
Start spreading the N3W5s: François-Henri Bennahmias, the former chief executive of Audemars Piguet, is launching a luxury Swiss watch brand called N3W5 (yes, pronounced news).
He’s happy—and starting conversations about male wedding bands. Music/fashion star Pharrell Williams, that is. (subscription needed)
The Responsible Jewellery Council shared its 2026 progress report.
Jaeger-LeCoultre announces Omar Sy, critically acclaimed French actor, as its newest “Friend of the House.”
Amazon’s recent Prime Days were lucrative, and the e-tailer’s annual sales period is sneaking up on Black Friday/Cyber Monday numbers.
The unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% yet job creation cooled in June.
The nation’s average gas price stayed below $4 a gallon for another week, and we’re all relieved.
Beauty brands are doing pop-ups to attract female soccer fans as shoppers amid World Cup mania.
Meet Catherine Allen: She’s guiding youth as a school counselor, but she also owns a fine jewelry brand that specializes in equestrian-themed pieces.
The Business of Fashion’s just-released State of Fashion report says luxury consumers demand emotion-driven storytelling, cultural relevance, and community.
Kohl’s is trying to find its footing again, and the retail industry is watching to see what happens.
Obsessions
Pandora is partnering with British celeb stylist Harry Lambert on a lovely pearl collection.
Trend watch: Boggs are those viral carryall bags that soccer moms—and seemingly everyone else—love.
This is news you can use, but did we need toe rings to trend again? (subscription needed)
Catch up on the JCK Las Vegas panel about Gen Z, particularly the colored stone highlights, in a nice writeup from AGTA.
Podcast Queue
The Business of Watches talks to Roy Davidoff, a Geneva vintage watch dealer and collector
Pass the Torch welcomes Blaine Lewis of the New Approach School for Jewelers.
CEO Davide Cerrato tells the Luxury Society podcast about his efforts to reboot Bremont.
Beyond the Vault chats with jewelry historian and author Marion Fasel. If you see her, ask about her infamous charm bracelet.
Bang & Olufsen creative director Kresten Bjørn Krab-Bjerre guests on The Luxury Item.
Video Yaya
What is the “K-shaped economy” and why should the jewelry industry care?
Three trends to watch in America’s AI boom, from ING.
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