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

Alex and Ani Justice League

Who’s Behind the New Alex and Ani?

Diamond Shavings

June 11 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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Why Are Certain Diamonds So Beautiful? They’re Super-Deep!

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How Petra Diamonds Ended Up in a Human Rights Mess

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June 4 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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May 28 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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The Odd Couple: Signet Opens Kay + Zales Combo Stores

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May 21 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

The American Museum of Natural History’s New Gem Hall Will Cause “Jaws to Drop”

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May 14 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Pandora Brilliance rings

Pandora’s Bollocks: How a Charm Company Manipulated the Media

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Vexed By Visas: How 70 Indian Gem Dealers Never Made Tucson

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Chopard precious lace necklace

Vault Peeping: Chopard’s New Paraiba Tourmaline Necklace

Bonhams Joan Collins ruby ring

Dame Joan Collins’ Jewels Headline Bonhams Sale In London

AMNH Cartier crocodile necklace

AMNH’s Beautiful Creatures Are Fiercely Compelling

EPW party earrings

Party in the USA

Emily P Wheeler princess earrings on model

Emily P. Wheeler’s New Dress Up Collection Is Ready To Party

Awe Inspired Indya Moore

Celebrate Pride Month With This Marsha P. Johnson Pendant

On Her Wedding Day, No Diamonds For This Designer

Marta Mattsson chartreuse cicada earrings

Cicadas Swarm on Sienna Patti Gallery in Lenox, Mass.

Hancocks London Victorian tiara

Hancocks London Is Renting Out Diamond Tiaras For Weddings

Zeemou Zeng Portrait

Designer Zeemou Zeng Has a Passion for Peridot

JAR jewelry at Christies

Jump on the JAR at Christie’s Upcoming Magnificent Jewels Sale

Established ride or die ring

Established Ropes in Fans With Its New Ride or Die Collection

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

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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

Rachel Atherley Makes Moonstones Even More Magical

Bibi Van Der Velden scarab earrings

Scarab Jewelry Might Be The Best Bug Jewelry

Anne Baker moonstone heart earrings

Britt’s Pick: Moonstone Heart Earrings By Anne Baker

Graziela Perola Concha earrings

Just in Time for June, the Pérola Collection by Graziela

Cicada Jewelry cicada brooch

Why Cicada Jewelry Is Still Beautiful (Despite The Bothersome Summer Swarm)

Studio Tara moonstone necklace

Britt’s Pick: Moonstone Necklace By Studio Tara

De Beers earrings Cruella

Disney’s ‘Cruella’ Glitters With De Beers Diamonds

Logan Hollowell Queen Triple Goddess moonstone ring

Moonstone Is Marvelous: Rediscovering June’s Birthstone

Misho Mina ear cuff

Britt’s Pick: The Mina Ear Cuff Set By Misho

Stephanie Gottlieb Hope bracelet

Stephanie Gottlieb Debuts Torque, Plus a One-Off Bracelet to Benefit Gyrl Wonder

Anzu hand earrings

All Hands: Jewelry to Get a Grip On

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Britt’s Pick: Emerald Emsa Ring By Shakti Ellenwood

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Rainbow Flag Getty Images

Here’s What Social Media Apps Are Doing For Pride Month

Online Shopping

What to Know About E-Commerce in 2021

Mobile-home-feed

The Latest Pinterest Data Shows What Gen Z Wants Post-Pandemic

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Social Media Updates for May 2021

Instagram Debuts New ‘Insider’ E-Zine, Fashion and Beauty Issue

TikTok

TikTok’s Mother’s Day Insights May Help Your Marketing Strategy

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Pinterest’s New Creator Code Seeks to Keep the Platform a Positive Place

Two Clubhouse Competitors Are Reportedly in the Works

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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)

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

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Supplier News: Week of May 24

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Supplier News: Week of May 10

Supplier News: Week of May 3

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

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