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

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

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

Cutting Remarks

Views on news in the diamond and jewelry industries

By Rob Bates

Zimbabwe diamonds

The Long, Troubling Tale of Marange Diamonds

Diamond Shavings

July 19 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

July 12 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Courthouse

How a 20-Year-Old Sapphire Theft Sparked Years of Litigation

Diamond Shavings

July 5 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Cos Altobelli

An Appraiser’s View of the Drew Brees Trial

Alrosa rough diamonds

The Diamond Business Starts to Embrace Traceability

Diamond Shavings

June 28 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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Please Don’t Use Frost & Sullivan’s Lab-Grown Eco-Impact Report

Diamond Shavings

June 21 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

June 14 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Brian Duffy

Interview With Watches of Switzerland CEO Brian Duffy

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Lydia Courteille moon ring

19 Moon-Themed Jewels in Tribute to the Lunar Landing’s 50th Anniversary

Omega Speedmaster Tropical watch 1970

Sotheby’s Devotes Entire Auction to Omega Speedmasters

La Californienne rainbow watch

Are These Reimagined Cartier and Rolex Watches Brilliant…or Blasphemy?

David Yurman turquoise suite

Here’s What David Yurman’s New High Jewelry Collection Looks Like

Maya Brenner Sarah Hendler Tres Pearl earring

Fact: Weddings Are Breeding Grounds for New Jewelry Collaborations

Mary MacGill jewelry

Isle Say: Jewelry Designer Mary MacGill Is Fluent in Beach Chic

Cindy Chao Winter Leaves necklace

High Jewelry Designer Cindy Chao Receives Award at Masterpiece London

Lake Success by Gary Shteyngart

‘Lake Success’ Is a Must for the Watch Lover’s Summer Reading List

Kaali Designs opal necklaces

This Pretty Opal Jewelry Really Brings the Heat

little h pearl large turquoise studs

Radical Pearls: 18 Fresh Takes on a Classic

Doryn Wallach ring

The “Gem Supplier” Every Emerging Jewelry Designer Should Know

Theodore B Starr Egyptian revival brooch

Tiffany Brooches, Modernist Art Jewelry Lead the Met’s New “Jewelry for America” Exhibit

Retail Details

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

By Emili Vesilind

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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

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

On Your Market

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

By Brittany Siminitz

Nina Nguyen moonstone Angel's Wings earrings

The Versatile Angel’s Wings Collection by Nina Nguyen

Retrouvai Lollipop heart ring

Heart Jewelry Is Cool Now

Nina Runsdorf mini enamel hoop earrings

Britt’s Pick: Artist Enamel Hoop Earrings by Nina Runsdorf

Lukutuwe topaz drop earrings

Summer Jewelry Requirement: The Lukutuwe Collection by Millapani

Omi Prive ruby ring

My Wavering Feelings on July’s Birthstone, Ruby

Todd Reed gold drop earrings

Britt’s Pick: Todd Reed Diamond Dangle Earrings

Joshua J sapphire and diamond cluster earrings

Earrings for July 4 Festivities and Beyond

Model wearing Tenet Jewelry bolo

Bring On the Bolo: Tenet Jewelry

Evangeline London Bee Loved earrings

Britt’s Pick: Bee Loved Earrings by Evangeline London

Alina Abegg Alien hoop earrings

Take Me to Your Jeweler: The Cosmic Escape Collection by Alina Abegg

Le Vian mermaid pendant

The Glitter Mermaid: Siren of the Sea Jewelry

Polly Wales Jade Terrace Pagoda earrings

Britt’s Pick: Jade Terrace Pagoda Earrings by Polly Wales

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Social Life: Vanessa Guarino, Louis Anthony Jewelers

Bachendors July 4 Instagram

Insta-Pendence Day: IG Jewelry in Red, White, and Blue

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What Is Social Media Batching (and Should You Do It)?

Private Instagram account example

Should You Take Your Business Instagram Account Private?

Roseark pride month Instagram

On Instagram, Businesses Have Their Pride On

Social media icons on phone

Should You Spend Ad Dollars on Facebook or Instagram This Summer?

Rings JCK Instagram VTse

Lovely in Las Vegas: Favorite JCK 2019 Instagram Photos

Social Media plan

4 Social Media Tips for JCK Las Vegas 2019

Pandora Reflexions collection

What Retailers Can Learn From Pandora’s Twitter Campaign

Social media icons on phone

How to Keep Tabs on What People Are Saying About Your Brand

Instagram Stories Quiz feature

Instagram’s Latest Engagement Tool: The Quiz Sticker

Social Life: Stephanie Gottlieb of Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry

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

Kin and Pebble boxes

Supplier News: Week of July 15

Rocket three generations

Supplier News: Week of July 1

Lark and Berry ad campaign 2019

Supplier News: Week of June 24

Supplier News: Week of June 17

Tsavorite at Tanzanian mine

Supplier News: Week of June 3

Supplier News: JCK Las Vegas 2019 Edition, Vol. 2

Rahaminov 2019 ad campaign

Supplier News: JCK Las Vegas 2019 Edition

Picchiotti Xpandables ring

Supplier News: Week of May 13

Christopher Designs booth JCK

Supplier News: Week of April 29

Istanbul Jewelry Show 2019

Supplier News: Week of April 15

Couturemark tanzanite ring

Supplier News: Week of April 8

Supplier News: Week of March 18

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