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

Diamond Shavings

May 20 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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Ukraine Wants Russian Diamonds Labeled “Conflict”

Apple smartwach

Inside Apple’s Failed Attempt To Become Rolex

Diamond Shavings

May 13 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

May 6 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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Are The Russian Diamond Sanctions Working?

Diamond Shavings

April 29 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

April 15 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Why This Man Feels Responsible Sourcing Is Irresponsible

Diamond Shavings

April 8 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Kyiv bomb

A Ukrainian Industry Member On What Life Is Like There

responsible jewellery council

We Need To Rebuild, Not Tear Down, The Responsible Jewellery Council

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Lisa Kramer Vintage

If You Like NBC’s ‘This Is Us,’ You’ll Love This Conversation With Lisa Kramer Vintage

Bonnie jennifer bracelet

14 Jewelry Gift Ideas For Bat Mitzvah Celebrants

George and Charlotte Shultz

Bonhams To Auction George and Charlotte Shultz’s Personal Trove of Jewels

Neha Dani Pavona earrings

Neha Dani’s La Pluma Collection Is a Dream in Flight

Joan Collins David Webb ring

Dame Joan Collins’ Engagement Rings to Hit the Auction Block

Of Rare Origin earrings

5 Pieces of Floral Jewels for Mother’s Day

Alice cicolini earrings

Sotheby’s Palm Beach x The Stax Celebrates Women Jewelry Designers

Cartier Chitose Abe earring necklace

How Sacai’s Chitose Abe Reinterprets Cartier’s Iconic Trinity Jewelry

Edwardian feather brooch

A Look at Antique Jewels Worthy of ‘Bridgerton’

Laura Kitsos in tucson

One Retailer’s Epic Shopping Trip to the Tucson Gem Shows

Cece Jewelry dove signet ring

A Tonic For Turbulent Times: Cece Jewelry’s Signet Rings

Jewelers Handbook image

The Jewelers Handbook Is Metal & Smith’s New Passion Project

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

Gem Gossip x Parle Celestial collection

Gem Gossip x Parlé Drops Its 3rd Opal Collab

Cristina Santos Orange You in Love earrings

I’m Obsessed With This Hue For Summer, Orange You?

Brenda Smith Gibson Girl earrings

Britt’s Pick: Gibson Girl Earrings By Brenda Smith

Just Jules rough emerald ring

Just Jules’ Rough Gemstone Rings Are On My Vegas Must-See List

Fred Leighton emerald heart necklace

Emerald Jewels To Heart in May and Beyond

Nak Armstrong Herringbone hoop earrings

Britt’s Pick: Herringbone Hoop Earrings By Nak Armstrong

Future Fortune Mother Earth pink tourmaline pendant

Stargaze By Future Fortune Is Packed With Stellar Jewels

Campbell and Charlotte Edge duo earrings

These Industry Moms Make Wish List–Worthy Jewels

Mers Dear Summer earrings

Britt’s Pick: Mer’s Dear Summer Earrings

Mateo x Macy's

Mateo’s New Shoe Line For Macy’s Is Vital Las Vegas Attire

Imperfect Grace Coco hoop earrings

Chunky Gold Hoop Earrings Are Classic And Chic

Lydia Courteille sunflower ring

Britt’s Pick: Sunflower Ring By Lydia Courteille

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Woman takes Instagram at 2021 JCK show

5 Things To Instagram (Or TikTok) From Las Vegas

Social Media Icons

Social Media Updates For May 2022

Pinterest wedding trends 2022

Pinterest’s Top Wedding Trends For 2022

BeReal app store

Is BeReal Gen Z’s Next Hot App?

JCK URL stickers

Link Stickers on Instagram: Yay or Nay?

Social Media Icons

Social Media Updates For April 2022

Instagram Introducing New Messaging Features

Instagram Favorites Following

Instagram Introducing Changes To Your Feed

Pinterest Presents

“Pinterest Presents” Global Ad Summit Previews New Shopping Features

What’s Roblox, and What’s in It for Jewelry Brands?

Bazaarvoice infographic

New Study Shows How Consumers Respond To Social Media Commerce

TikTok What's Next report

TikTok’s New Rising Trends Report Shows How To Market Now

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

Orogami Bubbles necklace

Supplier News: Week Of May 2

DDG Next Gen Awards

Supplier News: Week Of April 25

Tag Heuer race track

Supplier News: Week Of April 18

Vicenzaoro Jewels

Supplier News: Week Of March 28

Supplier News: Week Of March 21

Piazza Italia meeting space

Supplier News: Week Of Feb. 28

Supplier News: Week Of Feb. 14

GCAL Webinar

Supplier News: Week Of Feb. 7

Plumb Club tagline

Supplier News: Week Of Jan. 31

Rocket Box award

Supplier News: Week Of Dec. 13

Le Vian tanzanite ring

Supplier News: Week Of Nov. 29

Samuel B Feeding America

Supplier News: Week Of Nov. 22

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