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

Aug. 16 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

State Department

U.S. Department of State Calls for Greater Jewelry Supply Controls

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 9 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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Should Pandora Merge With Alex and Ani?

Paula Barnett

How an Oregon Jeweler Ended Up Testifying Before the Senate

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 2 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

July 26 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

gold mining

There’s $1 Million Waiting for the Person Who Fixes Gold Mining

Carol Pennelli

Interview With David Yurman President Carol Pennelli

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

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Havens boutique My Story

My Story Fine Jewelry Event in the Hamptons This Weekend

Little h agta tahitian pearl earrings

“Pearls Are Sizzling Hot,” Says Jewelry Designer Hisano Shepherd

M Spalten 5 Stone Gemstone Lariat

Yum! M. Spalten’s Gemdrop Collection Is Candy Sweet

Mindham Fine Jewellery brooch

14 Favorite Jewelry Designs From the 2019 AGTA Spectrum Awards

K Crook Design coral oyster shell

Add These “Statement Oysters” to Your Jewelry Displays Stat

Marco Bicego Paradise bracelet

Newest Marco Bicego Jewels Hit All the High Summer Notes

Ana Khouri Delphine earrings

Here’s What Jewelry Designer Ana Khouri’s New Collection Looks Like

Brooches book collage

New V&A ‘Brooches and Badges’ Book Belongs in Your Library

Radcliffe Jewelers

3 Jewelry-Specific Reasons to Visit Baltimore This Summer

CB Stark exterior

Greetings From Martha’s Vineyard: Summer’s in Full Swing at CB Stark Jewelers

Hearts on Fire ruby flip ring

The Hearts On Fire x Girls Inc. Capsule Is Really Well Done (Also, There Are Rubies)

Suzanne Kalan hairpins

Suzanne Kalan Hair Accessories Are Here—Revise Your Fall Edit Accordingly

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

IO Collective Bridgette earrings

You Can’t Deny the Pull of Gravity by IO Collective

Rosa Van Parys tennis racket necklace

Tennis Fans Will “Love-All” This Jewelry

Benjamin and Co. baguette diamond necklace

Britt’s Pick: Diamond Baguette Necklace by Benjamin & Co.

Simon G fall 2019 ad campaign

Simon G.’s New Campaign Is One for the Generations

Hannah Brown 2019 Bachelorette jewelry

The Jewelry on This Season of ‘The Bachelorette’ Was Really Good

KC Designs blue sapphire mermaid necklace

Britt’s Pick: KC Designs’ Mermaid Pendants

Antonini Anniversary100 pendant and earrings

Antonini Celebrates a Century With Anniversary100 Collection

Lauren K green tourmaline earrings

Green Is Gorgeous: Jewels for August and Beyond

Santo by Zani peridot Shield ring

Britt’s Pick: Peridot Shield Ring by Santo by Zani

Facet Barcelona Stars necklace

Get Your Layer On With These Necklaces From Facet Barcelona

The Rock Hound Candelabra emerald pendant

Green Looks Good on These Sustainable Jewels

Tresor opal and diamond necklace

Britt’s Pick: Opal and Sapphire Necklace by Trésor

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Small engagement ring Instagram

What Does This Instagram Trend Say About the Future of the Engagement Ring?

Instagram engagement ring photo

Rules of Engagement: Is the Ring Shot a Faux Pas?

Instagram feed screenshot

Instagram: Do They Really, Really Like Me?

Charmco Instagram layers

There’s a Neck Party Happening on Instagram

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)?

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Should You Take Your Business Instagram Account Private?

Roseark pride month Instagram

On Instagram, Businesses Have Their Pride On

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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

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

Bangkok Jewelry Show ad

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 12

Aquamarine Smithsonian

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 5

Supplier News: Week of July 22

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

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