Jewelry Blog Archives

Off the Chain

Editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky gives you a wide-angle-lens look at the jewelry industry.

By Victoria Gomelsky

Rough to cut rubies SSEF

Follow That Stone: Ressigeac Gems’ Traceability Project

Urwerk UR-111C

5 New Swiss Watches Just in Time for Fall 2018

WGSN Coloro 2020 color forecast Neo-Mint

A Color Trend Report From the Future

Nana Fink Blue Heart Rose gold Sodalite and Emerald pendant

5 Jewelry Trends to Bank On for the 2018 Holiday Season

Hermes Himalaya Birkin Christie's Hong Kong sale May 2017

3 Lessons From Christie’s Luxury Handbag Department

Oris Airstream trailer pop-up experience

Are You Experienced?

The Timepiece Revolution at Basel article from JCK May 1973

What I Learned About Baselworld by Rummaging Through the JCK Archives

Sri Lanka beach photo by Raj Eiamworakul for Unsplash

This Is What You Should Do Over Labor Day Weekend

Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Day Date 70s wristwatch

Anatomy of a Best-Selling Timepiece

San Clemente Pier Beach Photo by Jessi Pena for Unsplash

6 Fantastic Beaches, Recommended by JCK Editors

Chania Venetian Harbor photo by Arthur Yeti on Unsplash

My Big Fat Greek Anniversary Party

The Watch Buff's Book of Trivia by Norma Buchanan cover

Timepiece Trivia Nerds: This One’s for You

Cutting Remarks

Views on news in the diamond and jewelry industries

By Rob Bates

Giovanni Feroce

Former Alex and Ani CEO Feroce Reflects on Quixotic Governor Bid

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 21 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Dorothee Gizenga

A New Voice Speaks Up on the Ethics of Lab-Grown Diamonds

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 14 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

De Beers Lightbox jewelry

Is De Beers’ Lightbox Brand Priced Too Low?

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 7 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

ALTR Created Diamonds pink

Growth Spurt: The Man-Made Market Is Having a Moment

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 24 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

surveys

The FTC Is Really Into Surveys. Is That a Good Thing?

Lightbox

Lightbox May Be More Disruptive Than You Think

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 17 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Baselworld sign

What the Watch Industry Really Thinks About Baselworld

All That Glitters

A window on the latest jewelry styles, trends, and emerging designers.

By Amy Elliott

Penny Preville Man in the Moon pendant

“Man in the Moon” Moonstones for a Brighter Day

Graymoor Lane Danish modern inspiration Artichoke collection

Under the (Danish Modern) Influence: Graymoor Lane Jewelry

Laura Dern in Piaget via Cristina Ehrlich

Emmys 2018 Jewelry: Laura Dern Dons Piaget Pearls

Carolee rebrand campaign

Carolee Rebrands for Fall 2018, Hires New Creative Director

Gigi Hadid by Mert and Marcus Messika campaign

Golden Girls: New Messika by Gigi Hadid Collection Is Here

Georg Jensen Sophie Bille Brahe

Jewelry Design Collab Alert: Georg Jensen x Sophie Bille Brahe

Airy Heights chalcedony earrings

New Jewelry Website Focuses on Craftsmanship and Content

Hayley Paige instagram blue dress

Coming Soon: Hearts On Fire x Hayley Paige Engagement Rings

Francesca Villa Electrifying Blue Star earrings

11 Must-See Jewels Headed to PAD London

Movado Silhouette brown strap

Macy’s Launches Limited-Edition “Watch Drop” Capsule

Cats eye chrysoberyl ring in platinum

Rainy Day Jewels: An Inside Look at a Private Collection

Meghan Markle in Adina Reyter earrings

8 Bridesmaid Jewelry Gifts With Markle Sparkle

Retail Details

News, tips, and best practices for and from retail jewelers.

By Emili Vesilind

Theresa Harper Bruno Jordan Alexander jewelry

5 Questions for Jordan Alexander Jewelry Designer Theresa Harper Bruno

Hannah Becker ThickFacets

Diamondoodles’ Hannah Becker Debuts Size-Inclusive Project

Jane Winchester pendant

5 Questions for Jewelry Designer Jane Winchester

Shelley's Jewelry closing

Shelley’s Jewelry in Hendersonville, N.C., to Shutter

AUrate 14k gold Bridge ring

Trend File: Jewelry That’s With the Band

Cashier cash wrap

Study Reveals That Wages for Entry-Level Retail Jobs Are Rising

Tacori east west rose gold ring

Tacori Debuts East-West Diamond Engagement Rings

Miansai penny necklace

Miansai’s New Collection Has Shoppers Rolling Out Coins for Pendants

Rebecca de Ravenel shell earrings

Rebecca de Ravenel and Scosha Are CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists

New York Adorned popup

Love Adorned Founder’s NYC Tattoo Shop Recast as Piercing Studio

Gwyneth Paltrow Fitbit

Celebrity Wearable Showdown: Fitbit Versus Apple Watch

Banana Republic lobster earrings

Trend File: The Lobster Is Summer’s Red-Hot Jewelry Motif

On Your Market

JCK Marketplace maven Brittany reports on the latest products and style trends.

By Brittany Siminitz

Hatai Jewelry elephant enamel bracelet

Britt’s Pick: Enamel Elephant Bangle by Hatai Jewelry

Alison Antelman Metropolis bracelet

These Latest Designs by Alison Antelman Are So Good

Vanessa Montiel Golden Pukka bangle

Baby-Proof Jewels for New and Expectant Moms

Shefi Diamonds palm trees bypass bracelet

Britt’s Pick: Diamond Palm Tree Bracelet by Shefi Diamonds

Mason-Kay jade butterfly brooch

Made in Jade by Mason-Kay Jewelry

Joshua J cushion cut diamond ring

All the Jewels I Want to Wear This Fall

NEI Group dendritic agate pendant

Britt’s Pick: Dendritic Agate Pendant by NEI Group

K Mita Purple Moon necklace

These Jewels From K.Mita Are Perfect for Fall

Majolie celestial pendant

To All the Jewels I’ve Loved Before

Ferrari Twist collection lapis ring

Britt’s Pick: Lapis Twist Twist Ring by Ferrari Firenze

Annie James gemstone necklaces

Jewels by Annie James Aim to Raise Thyroid Cancer Awareness

Polly Wales Crystal Disc diamond earrings

A Blueprint for Your Store’s Autumn Showcases

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Instagram shopping screenshot

There Are Now More Ways to Shop on Instagram

Favorite Street Jewels From New York Fashion Week 2018

Bachelor in Paradise 2018

I’m Living for the Jewelry on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

Lisa Eldridge instagram

Makeup Artists’ Instagrams Are a Gold Mine for Up-Close Jewelry

Dorian and Rose chains Instagram

Big, Bold Chains Are Trending on Instagram

Jojo Rings donut Instagram

These Jewels Look Good Enough to Eat

Greenwich Jewelers Instagram

Painted Pretty: Enamel Jewelry on Instagram

Facebook HQ

Is the End of Facebook Near?

Instagram jewelry meme

Say It Like You Meme It

Instagram question sticker screenshot

Using Instagram’s New Questions Sticker to Reach Your Customers

Zadok July 4 Instagram

Instagram Brings the Red, White, and Blue

Sydney Evan rainbow love pendant

Living in a Rainbow (Jewelry) Land

Supplier News

A roundup of the lastest manufacturer announcements and press releases to hit our inbox here at JCK Marketplace, the jewelry industry's essential sourcing site.

By JCK Marketplace

MatrixGold software demo

Supplier News: Week of Sept. 24

Schofer Germany custom chain options

Supplier News: Week of Sept. 10

Supplier News: Week of Sept. 3

Christopher Designs rewards website supplier news

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 20

HK Diamond pendant

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 13

Uneek Jewelry GMP Compliant stamp

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 6

DEF student program

Supplier News: Week of July 23

Sarine Technologies Mumbai presentation

Supplier News: Week of July 16

Vanna K on JTV

Supplier News: Week of July 2

Borsheims Rhino pendant

Supplier News: Week of June 18

JFC Facets of Hope 2018

Supplier News: Week of June 11

Les Georgettes cuff bracelets

Supplier News: Week of June 4

FROM THE ARCHIVE

Style 360

An editorial jewelry blog celebrating new collections, trends, celebrity styles, and pieces for every occasion.

By Jennifer Heebner

Q&A: Hayley Henning of ‘Tanzanite: Born From Lightning’

Collection Spotlight: Suzanne Kalan’s Evil Eye Fireworks Jewelry

Collection Spotlight: Xiao Wang’s Galaxy Rare Jewelry

Jen’s Obsession: Jewelmak’s Fancy Shape Gemstone Rings in Gold

Men’s Jewelry Collection Spotlight: Bellarri’s New Bentley Jewelry

Collection Spotlight: Nada G’s New IDentity Jewelry

Collection Spotlight: Sterling Reputation’s New Message Collection

What’s Your Inspiration? Social Media for Shy Creation’s Hashtag Stud Earrings

Get to Know FreyWille Jewelry

Get to Know Les Georgettes Fashion Jewelry

Jen’s Obsession: Jacqueline Cullen’s Whitby Jet Cuff With Black Diamonds

Collection Spotlight: Ray Griffiths’ New Everyday Gold Jewelry

JCK Insider

Up close and personal with JCK show artists.

Designer Spotlight: Belle Brooke Designs

Designer Spotlight: Kathy Kamei

Retailer Spotlight: ZFolio

Designer Spotlight: Aaron Henry

Designer Spotlight: Rebecca Myers

Designer Spotlight: Boaz Kashi

Designer Spotlight: Ayesha Studio

Designer Spotlight: Geoffrey Scott

Designer Spotlight: Melissa Spencer

Retailer Spotlight: Manika Jewelry

Spotlight on JCK Tucson 2016 Keynote Speaker: Todd Reed

Retailer Spotlight: Quadrum Gallery