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

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

Tiffany emerald ring

Jewelers: Watch Haute Couture and Hollywood Awards Season Closely

Diamond Foundry x Anabela Chan ring

Diamond Foundry Partners With Anabela Chan for Capsule Collection

Tourmaline slice Wilensky gallery

A Gemologist’s Dream: Wilensky Gallery’s Extraordinary Rare Minerals

Mr. Lowe hematite bracelet

Sheryl Lowe Debuts Mr. Lowe for Men

Victor Velyan ruby earrings

Victor Velyan Creates Capsule Collection With Greenland Ruby

Amethyst star necklace

Found Victorian Celestial Motifs Turned Into a Modern Collection

Yurman New York bracelet

David Yurman’s Limited-Edition Holiday Bracelets

Solitis necklace

Lisa Sotilis’ Wearable Sculptures in Gold

Gomelsky Watches onesie

I’ve Got Some Big Personal News to Share

Met Museum jewelry exhibition broad collar

New Met Exhibition Will Force You to Think Deeply About Jewelry

Cutting Remarks

Views on news in the diamond and jewelry industries

By Rob Bates

Diamond Shavings

Feb. 15 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Ada lab-grown diamonds

The Lab-Grown Diamond Industry Is Still Out-Hustling the Natural

Richard Garard

IGDA Director on the Market for Lab-Grown Diamonds

Diamond Shavings

Feb. 8 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Sid Keswani

How Pandora Plans to Reinvent Its U.S. Business

Diamond Shavings

Feb. 1 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Altr created diamond

4 New Questions for the Lab-Grown Diamond Market

Diamond Shavings

Jan. 25 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

Jan. 18 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

DNea ring

Are Lab-Grown Diamond Prices Rising or Falling?

Diamond Shavings

Jan. 11 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Jay Grdina

Interview With Jay Grdina, Buyer of Lab-Grown Company Scio

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Piaget Aurora Borealis cuff

Piaget’s New High Jewelry Collection Is Red Carpet Ready

Mio Harutaka kitty ring

14 Animal Jewels to Snuggle With on a Cold Winter’s Day

Whtiney Abrams garnet pendant in progress

On Tuesdays We Wear Hessonite Garnets (à la Whitney Abrams)

JFine Argyle heart shape pink diamond

Argyle Pink Diamonds for Valentine’s Day (and Every Budget)

Etho Maria multi band ring

This Jewelry Collection Is a Valentine to Pink, Red, and Diamonds

Flont vintage Bulgari gemstone earrings

Here Are the Most Rented Jewelry Pieces at Flont

Atelier Zobel pink tourmaline rings

JCK Tucson 2019: All The Jewels to See Today and Tomorrow

William Henry pocket knife

These Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Guys Are Red Hot

Mercurious bicolor sapphire

JCK Tucson 2019: Snatch Up This Stone When You See It

Audemars Piguet sapphire orbe watch

Watch Out: Audemars Piguet Debuts Many, Many Glamazons at SIHH

Royal Chain birthstone pendants

This New Bridal Collection Doesn’t Have a Single Engagement Ring

Emily Gill Monroe engagement ring

Don’t Skip Gem Breakfast—This Retailer Is Selling Lots of Engagement Rings

Retail Details

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

By Emili Vesilind

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

Alison Lou Loucite Paloma Elsesser

Alison Lou Releases Second Installment of Its Loucite Collection

J Hannah inlay ring

Hot Stock Tips: 3 Pitch-Perfect New Silver Jewelry Collections

Bea Bongiasca Youre So Vine bracelet

Bea Bongiasca Adds to Cult-Favorite You’re So Vine Collection

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

On Your Market

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

By Brittany Siminitz

Andreoli pearl and diamond necklace

The Statement Necklace Is Back

Sofragem Organic cuff bracelet

Britt’s Pick: The Organic Cuff Bracelet by Sofragem

Samsares pink opal flowerbud rings

Flower Buds Are Springing Up From Samsares Jewelry

Lauren K azurite heart necklace

Heart Jewelry Is So Not for Valentine’s Day

Michael Jensen In the Light opal pendant

Britt’s Pick: In the Light Pendant by Michael Jensen Designs

Debra Navarro Gee ring stack

The (Oh Em) Gee Rings by Debra Navarro

Nora Kogan Boss Babe ring

Literal Statement Jewelry

925Suneera opal cuff bracelet

Britt’s Pick: Agnes Opal Cuff by .925Suneera

Thuja Jewels leather Serpi bracelet

Cool Collection: Snake by Thuja Jewels

Alishan Dancing Emeralds earrings

Desert Dreaming: A JCK Tucson 2019 Preview

Frederic Duclos wrapped heart earrings

Britt’s Pick: Sweetheart Earrings by Frederic Duclos

Messi wearing Jacob and Co. watch

Soccer Time: Jacob & Co. x Messi

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Social Life: Kaeleigh Testwuide, The Diamond Reserve

Dana Bronfman Instagram JCK Tucson

Brands to Follow on Instagram Before JCK Tucson 2019

The ear party is alive and well on Instagram, with (probably) millions of photos of earlobes, grouped with a fantastical array of stud earrings, huggies, and drops. You’re never short of inspiration when it comes to styling your ears, that’s for sure, and what a resource it is. But there’s a new (?) way to wear earrings that has got me so smitten: the double hoop. We’ve seen rows of huggie earrings—the close-fitting size of hoop—along the ear, doubly, triply, even quadruply, before. But this is bigger. Take two large hoop earrings, slightly varying in size, or even the same size, shake once, and enjoy. It’s such a simple, why-didn’t-I-think-of-that style that, to me, seems unbelievably fresh. This is not revolutionary by any means. But it feels novel, to me. I remember when I used to buy 3-packs of hoops from Claire’s in my teens, for just this purpose, but as it has come anew, I’m feeling like, “huh, I forgot about that!” and am so jazzed to embrace this way of wearing earrings again—to style pieces that I already own, differently. Of course, it also gives us participants the opportunity to shop for new accessories to the look, too. Surely an excuse can be made for new earrings when the decision has been made to mix things up a bit, yes? Here are some of the coolest photos I found of the look on Instagram recently. Inspiration abounds!

Loop de Loop, the Double Hoop

January Jones Anthony Lent Instagram

Favorite January Jewelry Moments on Instagram

Instagram resolutions 2019

4 Social Media Resolutions to Keep in 2019

Issa Rae CFDA Swarovski

2018 in Review: Social Media Edition

Engagement 101 Instagram

My 5 Favorite Jewelry-Related Instagrams of 2018

Single Stone Instagram post

3 Ways to Use Social Media to Give This Season

Jen Meyer Jewelry leopard Instagram

Spotted: Leopard Print Looks so Good With Jewelry

Pamela Froman Thanksgiving Instagram

As Seen on Instagram: The Holiday Sales Season Has Begun

Pinterest home feed

Looking to 2019: Consider Pinterest Ads

Find Holiday Decor Inspiration on Instagram From These Stores

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

Supplier News: Week of Feb. 11

Imagine Bridal new collection

Supplier News: Week of Jan. 28

Chamilia Mother's Day gift set

Supplier News: Week of Jan. 21

Arch Crown 2019 catalog

Supplier News: Week of Jan. 14

Chow Tai Fook

Supplier News: Week of Dec. 24

VicenzaOro new branding

Supplier News: Week of Dec. 17

Supplier News: Week of Dec. 10

Supplier News: Week of Nov. 26

WJA mentorship photo

Supplier News: Week of Nov. 5

India Diamond Week GJEPC

Supplier News: Week of Oct. 29

GJEPC Silver BSM

Supplier News: Week of Oct. 15

HKTDC Awards

Supplier News: Week of Oct. 8

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