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

Diamond Shavings

June 14 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Brian Duffy

Interview With Watches of Switzerland CEO Brian Duffy

Sustainably grown diamond

Can Lab-Grown Diamonds Ever Really Be Sustainable?

Diamond Shavings

June 7 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Stephen Lussier

De Beers’ Stephen Lussier on Forevermark and Lightbox

Diamond Shavings

May 31 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Serena Williams ad

Serena Williams to Introduce Jewelry Line

Diamond Shavings

May 24 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

WD lab grown diamond

The Next Lab-Grown Diamond Fight May Be Over Patents

Diamond Shavings

May 17 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

letters

What the Federal Trade Commission’s 8 Warning Letters Said

Diamond Shavings

May 10 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Mastoloni pearl moonstone linear chain earrings

2 June Birthstones, 1 Luminous New Jewelry Collection

Robinson Pelham vault ring

Still Recovering From the Rings Robinson Pelham Showed in Las Vegas

Fils Unique cufflinks

Father’s Day Gift Ideas: 10 Cufflinks for the Coolest of Dads

Carnet Michelle Ong book cover

New Coffee-Table Book Celebrates the Jewelry of Carnet by Michelle Ong

Robert Procop Legacy Brooke amethyst earrings

Here’s What the New Robert Procop x Brooke Shields Jewelry Looks Like

KC Designs multi charm earring

JCK Las Vegas Postscript: The 10-Plus Jewels I’m Still Thinking About

Royal Chain Influencer collection

JCK Las Vegas 2019: Royal Chain’s New Influencer Collection Is Youthful, Chic, and Affordable

Theresa Kaz Heart Burst Necklace

Las Vegas 2019: Theresa Kaz Is All Heart (Her New Jewelry Collection Proves It)

Gelhiigh rose nails

Las Vegas 2019: 11 Super-Compelling Ideas for Your Mani

Sea Time by Rizzoli

New Book ‘Sea Time’ Is a Love Letter to Dive Watches (Dads Will Like It, Too)

Ancient Greek sandals

JCK Las Vegas 2019: 18 Chic Flats to Save Your Feet

Yael Designs new jewelry JCK luxury

JCK Luxury 2019 Preview: Say “Yes” to Yael Designs’ Yaelita Collection

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

Cameo and Beyond Rome earrings

At JCK Las Vegas, Cameo & Beyond Was Beyond

Watch Fun Mudan Reena

More Fun Things From JCK Las Vegas 2019

Ring BP Sapphire Sigi

Britt’s JCK Las Vegas Pick: Burmese Sapphire Ring by Sigi Group

Rings Mykonos Honor Omano

The Shades of Mykonos Collection by Honor Omano

Omi Prive LEGO display JCK 2019

A Focus on Fun at Luxury 2019

Necklace BP Diamond VTse

Britt’s Luxury Pick: Black Diamond Heart Pendant by VTse

Mudan watch

Instagram Bucket List: The Mudan Watch

Tresor Dazzle multicolor sapphire necklace

Self-Love Is Trying On This Jewelry at JCK Las Vegas 2019

Kirk Kara Dahlia diamond engagement set

Britt’s Pick: Dahlia Diamond Engagement Set by Kirk Kara

AJaffe Modern Royals collection engagement ring

A.Jaffe to Debut New Collection at JCK Las Vegas 2019

Sofragem Amazonia ring

7 Rings I Want to Try On at Luxury 2019

Alishan leaf earrings

Britt’s Pick: Long Leaf Drop Earrings by Alishan

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

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

Pew Research Center 2019 social media survey stats

Pew Research: Social Media Users Unmoved by Recent Controversies

Capucinne Jewelry Instagram

Instagram Rabbit Hole: Alternative Bridal Jewelers

April Fools laughing horse

To Prank or Not? The Best and Worst of April Fools’ Past

Instagram Checkout screenshot

Instagram Introduces Checkout, Its New Shopping Feature

A Thousand Facets Turquoise Instagram Hannah Blount

It’s Turquoise Season

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

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

Scott Kay FIT contest winner

Supplier News: Week of March 11

Supplier News: Week of Feb. 11

Imagine Bridal new collection

Supplier News: Week of Jan. 28

Chamilia Mother's Day gift set

Supplier News: Week of Jan. 21

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