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

Examining one of a group of small diamonds

More Thoughts on Lab-Grown Diamonds and Ethics

Diamond Shavings

April 16 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

April 9 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Meaghan Rose, Founder and CEO Rocksbox

Signet’s Purchase of Rocksbox Is Both Strange and Logical

Tom Nolan

Interview With Kendra Scott CEO Tom Nolan

Stock Diamonds single diamond set in ring

Why An Ad Watchdog Warned Diamond Foundry

Diamond Shavings

April 2 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Stuart Kells

How Argyle Changed The Diamond Industry

Diamond Shavings

March 26 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Jose Fernandez

A Sometime Industry Critic Is Returning to the State Dept.

Diamond Shavings

March 19 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

PandemicAnniversary

Reflections on One Year of the COVID-19 Pandemic

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Stone and Strand Mia ring

Stone and Strand’s First Bridal Collection Is Chic and Affordable

Loquet Best Feelings in the world charm love

Mother’s Day Jewelry: Give Her the Best Feelings in the World

Chopard peony watch

See the Watches Chopard Unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2021

Christies SF Ballet Jewels

See Magnificent Jewels—and a Balanchine Ballet—From Your Desk

Cathy Waterman carved flowers fruit

Cathy Waterman’s Second Act (With Taylor Swift at the Mic)

Georgina Chapman portrait

Marchesa Designer Georgina Chapman Chats Jewelry With JCK

Sothebys Virtual Tiara

Love This Antique Tiara? Go Ahead—Try It On (I Did!)

Stones of the Grand Bazaar book cover

New Book Offers a Jeweler’s Vision of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar

Yoki Ocean Princess Earrings

Escape to a Tropical Oasis With Yoki Collections’ Newest Jewels

Robinson Pelham’s Neon Newness Is a Disco Ball of Fun

August Berg Morris Co Forest Hare watches

These Morris & Co. x August Berg Watches Are So Perfectly Spring

Sothebys Mountbatten emerald necklace

Sotheby’s Auction To Include Pieces From Queen Victoria’s Jewelry Box

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

Jeweler loupe.jpg

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

Logan Hollowell Protect the Wild shield

The New Collection By Logan Hollowell Is Positively Wild

Ceci Leibovitz lace pendant

Britt’s Pick: Lace Keepsake Pendant By Ceci Leibovitz

Au Xchange Chinese-Mom Necklace

The AX-MOM Collection From Au Xchange Is Mother’s Day Gold

Lauren K opal ring

Britt’s Pick: Boulder Opal Ring By Lauren K

Amulet by D Be Heard necklace

Amulet by D’s Self-Defense Jewelry Raises Funds to Combat Anti-Asian Violence

Dune Jewelry cardinal necklace

Britt’s Pick: The Cardinal Necklace By Dune Jewelry

Lord Jewelry opal pendant

Opals Are the Easter Eggs Of Gemstones

Suzanne Kalan black sapphire bracelet

The Black Sapphire Collection By Suzanne Kalan Is Downright Sexy

Melissa Kaye Sylvie stud earrings

April Birthday Gift Idea: Diamond Jewelry With Enamel

Emily P Wheeler Twinkle stud earrings

Britt’s Pick: Morganite Twinkle Earrings By Emily P. Wheeler

Flora Bhattachery hexagon ring

These Gorgeous Rings By Flora Bhattachary Are Triple Threats

Loren Nicole charm necklace

That’s One Way to Wear a Charm Necklace

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Two Clubhouse Competitors Are Reportedly in the Works

Social Media Icons

Social Media News For April 2021

Clubhouse: How Do You Convince People To Listen?

Facebook Is Building an Instagram for Kids

Podcast Equipment

Should You Start A Podcast? (Plus: Tips)

Pinterest Shop Women

Social Media Updates For March 2021

Twitter To Implement New Paid Tweet Feature

Danielle Miele

Instagram Scams and Hackings Trouble Jewelry’s Social Media Users

Pinterest shopping spotlight

How Social Platforms Are Supporting Black History Month

IG Pro Dash

Social Media Updates for January 2021

Jewelers Circle South Beach South West

The Jewelers Circle Debuts New Platform Features and Events

Man talking into phone

Clubhouse Is the New Exclusive “It” Social Platform—But It’s Got Issues

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

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

NDC Lux Bond Green ad

Supplier News: Week of Feb. 8

VDB app

Supplier News: Week of Feb. 1

Facets of Fire comparison

Supplier News: Week of Jan. 25

Stuller 2021 catalog

Supplier News: Week of Jan. 11

Extraoradinary Italian Jewelry website

Supplier News: Week of Dec. 21

Ben Bridge Seahawks

Supplier News: Week of Dec. 7

Jewelers Circle Platform

Supplier News: Week of Nov. 16

Eddia LeVian JNA Awards

Supplier News: Week of Nov. 2

Quality Gold catalogs

Supplier News: Week of Oct. 26

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