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

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

552 ct. yellow diamond Diavik

The 552 Carat Diamond On View in New York

Cutting Remarks

Views on news in the diamond and jewelry industries

By Rob Bates

Diversity

The Industry Struggles With the Need for Diversity

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 7 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

July 31 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Bruce Cleaver De Beers

De Beers CEO: How We Plan to Transform Our Business

Diamond Shavings

July 24 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Erich Jacobs

Just 78 Jewelry Stores Ceased Operations in the Last Quarter. Is That Good?

BIPOC collage

New Group Aims to Be the WJA for People of Color

Diamond Shavings

July 10 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

June 26 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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How a Piece of Jewelry Shed Light on a Long-Lost Young Girl

Dr. Benjamin Chavis

Ben Chavis on Black Lives Matter and the Jewelry Industry

Diamond Shavings

June 19 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Collin Morikawa with PGA trophy

PGA Championship Winner Collin Morikawa Has Great Taste in Watches

Mociun malachite ring

Happening Now: A Charity Auction With Lots of Designer Jewelry

Gorjana rings

Gorjana Bows New Jewelry Collection in 14k Gold and Diamonds

Sophie Dagon Yellowstone collection

Sophie d’Agon’s Yellowstone-Inspired Jewels Are a Trip

A Thousand Facets 10th anniversary jewelry

A Thousand Facets Celebrates 10 Years With Meeka Fine Jewelry

Engagement ring zodiac chart

Can Your Astrological Sign Guide You to the Right Engagement Ring?

Lorraine West portrait

NYC Jewelry Week 2020 Announces New Grant Program to Benefit Black Designers

Nadine Aysoy cabochon emerald ring

Designer Nadine Aysoy Bows New Catena Collection

Ti Sento SS20 collection

JCK Virtual 2020 Jewelry Preview: Ti Sento Milano’s Collection Is a Dutch Treat

Seaman Schepps iolite amethyst wave earrings

Estate Jeweler Tiina Smith Bows Capsule on Moda Operandi

Maisonette mommy and me collection

Must-Sea: Katerina Marmagioli’s Summery Jewelry Line for Maisonette

Cartier art deco desk clock

Happening Now: Historic Auction of 101 Rare Cartier Clocks

Retail Details

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

By Emili Vesilind

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

Harry Kotlar ring

Tiny Jewel Box in D.C. Opens First East Coast Harry Kotlar Boutique

On Your Market

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

By Brittany Siminitz

Eriness rainbow baguette tennis bracelet

These Jewels Revitalize the Tennis Bracelet (and Necklace) Trend

Liv Luttrell peridot ring

Britt’s Pick: Peridot Spear Tip Ring by Liv Luttrell

Michelle Fantaci Bonded Heart charm

Michelle Fantaci Has the Most Wonderfully Wearable Jewelry

Sewit Sium large Cosmos key necklace

Trending From Quarantine: Key Jewelry

Catarino Jewels heart wedding bands

Britt’s Pick: Heart Wedding Bands by Catarino Jewels

Carbon and Hyde oval link bracelet

The Links Collection by Carbon & Hyde

Luvente Friendship necklace

Heart Jewelry Because We Need More Love

Daniela Villegas pinata ring

Britt’s Pick: Chromatic Paradise Piñata Ring by Daniela Villegas

Bea Bongiasca single curl Vine earrings

Bea Bongiasca’s Latest Jewels Are the Secret Oasis We Need

Deborah Pagani peridot earrings

The Power of Peridot

M Spalten and Pamela Zamore collaboration necklace

Britt’s Pick: The Collaborative Necklace by M. Spalten and Pamela Zamore

Little by Little Seville slice ear jacket earrings

Little by Little Has the Recipe for Good Jewelry

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Facebook HQ

Facebook: Black Business August and July Boycott Update

Can Facebook’s Instagram Reels Rival TikTok?

Eva Chen Instagram announcement

Instagram Is Testing a New Fundraising Feature

phone security stock image

Health Check: How Secure Are Your Social Media Accounts?

Canva thumbs down image

How to Handle Negative Comments on Social Media

Facebook HQ

The Big Facebook Advertising Boycott and You

Twitter voice tweet feed

Twitter Rolling Out New Voice Tweet Feature

Kristen Turner Instagram

10 BIPOC Influencers You May Not Be Following (Yet)

Social media icons on phone

4 Social Media Updates for June 2020

Instagram Facebook messenger rooms

Instagram Introduces Messenger Rooms

Instagram Support Small Business sticker

Instagram Seeks to Support Small Business With New Sticker Feature

Mothers Instagram

A Mother’s Day to Remember: The Industry Celebrates

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

Le Vian geo tagging

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 10

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 3

Supplier News: Week of July 13

Rings from the Ever and Ever Stuller

Supplier News: Week of June 29

Comfort Zone Correction

Supplier News: Week of June 22

Supplier News: Week of June 15

Supplier News: Week of June 1

Gabriel and Co. 91-19 bracelet

Supplier News: Week of May 25

Instagram Rahaminov Diamonds

Supplier News: Week of May 18

Supplier News: Week of May 4

Golf outing for Hope and Heroes

Supplier News: Week of March 16

Plumb Club

Supplier News: Week of March 2

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