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

De Beers diamonds

How De Beers (May Have) Bounced Back

Diamond Shavings

Feb. 26 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

WD Lab Grown ring on hand

The Ongoing Quest for a Sustainable Diamond

Diamond Shavings

Feb 19 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Burma Myanmar

The Gem Industry Speaks Out on Recent Events in Myanmar

Diamond Shavings

Feb 12 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

green rocks

Some Created Diamond Sellers Want to Make “As-Grown” A Thing

Diamond Shavings

Feb. 5 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Crevonshay

What History Says About the Current Diamond Battle

Diamond Shavings

Jan. 29 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

CAR diamonds

The Origin of Diamonds Can Be Fingerprinted, Study Shows

Diamond Shavings

Jan. 22 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Meet The Fiercely Charming Mick Edwards (aka @missmickster)

ARB Jason Wu dangle earrings

Ariana Boussard-Reifel Is Here for Jason Wu’s F/W 2021 Runway in Spirit

Christopher Thompson Royds forgetmenot earrings

Christopher Thompson Royds’ Flowers Bloom at Sienna Patti Gallery

cindy liebel portrait

How Designer Cindy Liebel Made Big Strides With A Small Marketing Budget

Hearts On Fire x Cross Have The Write Stuff

Fabergé’s $2 Million Emerald Isle Whiskey Set Is Here: Drink Up!

Michael Oconnor cheese plate with angel wing

This Valentine’s Day, Say “Cheese!” With Michael O’Connor

Rachel Quinn Fancy My Love Charm

Rachel Quinn, I Wanna Hold Your Hand

IGR Ruby and Diamond brooch

Vault Peeping: Behind the Scenes With an IGR Gemologist

Van Cleef Arpels Cepheide earrings

Check Out Van Cleef & Arpels’ New High Jewelry Collection

Aura fine gems valentines

Gorgeous Garnets—and Major Valentine’s Day Vibes—at Aura Fine Gems

Must-See Maximalist Charm Jewelry From the Founder of the Laundress

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

Atelier Wolff winged lion charm

What’s the Status on Jewelry Trends in 2021?

Alison Nagasue ladybug charms

Britt’s Pick: Alison Nagasue’s Enamel Ladybug Charms

Arman Sarkisyan aquamarine ring

Is Aquamarine a Favorite Gemstone of Yours, Too?

Loriann Jewelry opal earrings

The 2021 Jewelers Of America CASE Awards Now Accepting Entries

Park Ford jade pendant

On My Mind: Pastel Opaque Gemstones

Michelle Oh custom spinel engagement ring

Britt’s Pick: Custom Spinel Engagement Ring By Michelle Oh

Vanda Jacintho earrings

The New Jewelry From Vanda Jacintho Is A Maximalist’s Dream

Celine Doussard first place

These Are the Winners of the 2021 Platinum DNA Awards

Fabio Salini amethyst earrings

Britt’s Pick: Carbon Fiber Amethyst Earrings By Fabio Salini

Effy Jewelry green quartz ring

For Amethyst, It’s Not So Easy Being Green

Jenna Blake pastel Mariner bracelet

Britt’s Pick: Pastel Mariner Bracelet by Jenna Blake

Emily P Wheeler For Eternity choker

The Limited Gemstone Heart Capsule by Emily P. Wheeler

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

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

3 Types of Content Trending on Instagram in 2021

Instagram Reels

Social Media 2020: A Year in Review

Google Gets Sued, FTC Issues Orders to Social Media Platforms

FTC Sues Facebook for Illegal Monopolization, Facebook Claims “Revisionist History”

Canva-stock-online-shopper

The Power of Email Marketing (And the Services to Consider Using)

Facebook Season of Giving screenshot

Facebook Kicks Off Its Season of Giving

Twitter Spaces example

Twitter Introduces Fleets and, Soon, Twitter Spaces

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

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

Jewelry Marketing Joy book

Supplier News: Week Of Oct. 5

Andrea Hill

Supplier News: Week Of Sept. 28

Suzanne Kalan boutique Harrods

Supplier News: Week of Sept. 14

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