Blogs – JCK

Off the Chain

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

By Victoria Gomelsky

What Jewelers Will Be Talking About in 2021

Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Special Edition Capri watch

Hublot’s Latest Wristwatch Is an Ode to Summer in Capri

Bulova 2020 Grammy Winners Watch

My Weekend at the Grammys in 3 Acts

BaYou With Love Arrow of Love Sapphire Dot ring

3 Hopeful Jewelry Predictions for the 2020s

Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition Singapore 2019 Catalogue

5 Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About Patek Philippe

Venetian Las Vegas Grand Canal

Where to Find Answers to All Your JCK Las Vegas 2019 Questions

Hamilton Powell CEO and founder Crown and Caliber

The Skinny on the Secondhand Watch Market

Stephen Webster Fish Tales N pendant

The Push Present I Shamed My Family Into Buying for Me

Seibido Pearl Co. Ltd. necklace and ring

Attendance at Hong Kong Jewelry Shows Rises 4 Percent

Hong Kong International Jewellry Hall of Extraordinary

U.S.–China Trade War Looms…and, yet, Optimism

Anomy golden tusk cuff

Greek Designers Poised to Increase Presence in U.S.

Emetti queen bird ring

3 Designers to Watch From Metal & Smith

Cutting Remarks

Views on news in the diamond and jewelry industries

By Rob Bates

Beth-Gerstein-Brilliant Earth

Interview With Brilliant Earth CEO Beth Gerstein

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 24 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 17 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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Inside Jesper Nielsen’s Ill-Fated Multilevel Marketing Company

Brilliant Earth store

Why Brilliant Earth May Have A Brilliant IPO

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 3 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 27 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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Why Afghan Gems Could Be Subject To Sanctions

Afghan emeralds

So What Happens To Afghanistan’s Gems Now?

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 20 Diamond Shavings: Friday Web Roundup

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Will Mercury-Free Gold Be The Next Cruelty-Free Makeup?

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 13 Diamond Shavings: Friday Web Roundup

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Rafka Dreamcatcher ring with emeralds

New Jewelry From Rafka Koblence, Olympic Wrestler Turned Designer

Messika Paris Toi Moi pear ring

There Are Lots of Yellow Diamonds in Messika’s Magnetic Attraction Collection

Alice Cicolini mad mod bracelets

New Online Brand Cast Aims to Reinvigorate the Fine Jewelry Category

Van Cleef Arpels floral clips

Van Cleef & Arpels’ “Florae” Exhibition Blooms In Paris

Original Eve Providence engagement ring

Original Eve Bows Bridal Capsule at Sparkle & Joy in Denver

Sudha Reddy Met Gala 2021

2021 Met Gala: Farah Khan’s Star-Studded Ear Cuff For Sudha Reddy

Maggi Simpkins in bloom ring close up

Maggi Simpkins Has a Million-Dollar Ring in That Sotheby’s Sale

Louis Comfort Tiffany opal necklace

A Killer Season of Jewelry Auctions Kicks Off With a Bonhams Sale

Boucheron Wladimir brooch

The Cat’s Out of the Bag at Boucheron

Svedka can and rings

Labor Day Weekend Plans? I’m Thinking Booze And Baubles

Kwiat Cushion diamond on model

Kwiat Unveils New Proprietary Cushion-Cut Diamond In Las Vegas

Levian turquoise elephant

Las Vegas Jewelry Week: 14 Memorable Pieces

Retail Details

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

By Emili Vesilind

Michael Bondanza stackable rings

U.S. Platinum Jewelry Sales Fall, Then Rebound

Mayors Alpharetta store

Mayors Opens 2nd Store in Georgia

Gurhan tourmaline bracelet

Gurhan Donating a Percentage of Profits to Support the Amazon Rainforest

Carat Lab diamond page

The Best Consumer Education Page I’ve Seen on Lab-Grown Diamonds

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How Startup BriteCo Is Streamlining Jewelry Appraisals and Insurance

Uniform Wares M40 watch

5 Accessibly Priced Watch Brands With Style to Spare

AGS Shipley Award Kelly Newton

AGS Honors Newton’s Jewelers’ Owner Kelly Newton With the Robert M. Shipley Award

Garmin Vivomove HR premium

Garmin Debuts Premium Models of Its Popular Vívomove HR Hybrid Smartwatch

Borsheims Big Ring

Single Mom Wins Diamond Ring in Borsheims’ Promotion

Marla Aaron

Marla Aaron’s Wisewoman Instagram Is Giving Us Life

Couple lab grown ring

Lab-Grown Diamond Bridal Brands Are Cropping Up Quickly

Sofia Zakia Suspiria eye ring

Sofia Zakia’s Designer on Her Edgy New Suspiria Collection

On Your Market

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

By Brittany Siminitz

Sole Studio Doodle orange earrings

The Trucioli Earrings By So-le Studio Are Made From Recycled Brass Shavings

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You’ll Get A Smiley Face From Seeing This Jewelry

Shakti Ellenwood Rainbow Serpent

Britt’s Pick: Rainbow Serpent Pendant By Shakti Ellenwood

Julie Lamb

How Julie Lamb’s Work Became a Mascot for One Close-Knit Community

Carbon Hyde tennis choker

It’s Diamond Choker Season

Fernando Jorge Electric Spark earrings

Britt’s Pick: Electric Spark Studs By Fernando Jorge

Ceci Leibovitz Callista tassel necklace

Jewel Box By Ceci Leibovitz Is Sweetly Nostalgic

Milamore Candy Sapphire Necklace

Rainbows For Fall: Multicolored Sapphire Jewelry

Lydia Courteille Caravan bracelet

Britt’s Pick: Caravan Cuff Bracelet By Lydia Courteille

51 E John Good Trip necklace

51 E John’s New Collection Promises A Good Trip

Grace Lee blue sapphire pendant

September Is Here! So Are These Sapphire Necklaces

Senia large blue wavy hoops

Britt’s Pick: Blue Wavy Hoops By Senia

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Instagram live shopping

Boost Holiday Sales With Instagram Live Shopping

Woman on phone at fireplace

Ready Your Instagram Shop for the Holidays

Survey Says: Easy Ways for Brands to Engage on Instagram

Instagram insider spread

Instagram Publishes Third Edition Of ‘Insider’ Magazine

TikTok

TikTok Partners With Vimeo and Canva for Small Businesses

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Instagram Introduces New Inspiration Source For Businesses

Is Instagram Really Dying? Here’s Why Not To Quit

Social Media Icons

Social Media Updates For August 2021

Digital Marketing

Email Marketing Tips and Statistics to Step Up Your Game

Twitter Discontinues Fleets

Camera on fire

Everyone Is Freaking Out About Instagram’s Recent Announcement

Amex Shop Small Pinterest

Pinterest Collaborates With AmEx On “The Comeback Edit”

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

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Supplier News: Week of Sept. 27

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Supplier News: Week of Sept. 13

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Supplier News: Week of Aug. 16

Stuller Bridal Catalog

Supplier News: Week of July 19

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Supplier News: Week of July 12

NAJA Speakers 2021

Supplier News: Week of July 5

Picchiotti Snakewood collection

Supplier News: Week of May 24

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Supplier News: Week of May 10

Supplier News: Week of May 3

Withit smart watch bands

Supplier News: Week of March 29

Royal Chain 2021 catalog

Supplier News: Week of March 15

Christopher Designs 40 anniversary necklace

Supplier News: Week of March 1

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