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

2018 GIA Symposium Harvard Business Track Professor David Ager

Overheard at the 2018 GIA Symposium

3 Predictions for the Jewelry Business in 2019 and Beyond

GIA world headquarters Robert Mouawad campus

The Buzz on Jewelry’s West (Best?) Coast

JCK March 1973 Vacheron Constantin ad

This Is What Stood Out When I Studied JCK’s 150-Year-Old Archives

Rough to cut rubies SSEF

Follow That Stone: Ressigeac Gems’ Traceability Project

Urwerk UR-111C

5 New Swiss Watches Just in Time for Fall 2018

WGSN Coloro 2020 color forecast Neo-Mint

A Color Trend Report From the Future

Nana Fink Blue Heart Rose gold Sodalite and Emerald pendant

5 Jewelry Trends to Bank On for the 2018 Holiday Season

Hermes Himalaya Birkin Christie's Hong Kong sale May 2017

3 Lessons From Christie’s Luxury Handbag Department

Oris Airstream trailer pop-up experience

Are You Experienced?

The Timepiece Revolution at Basel article from JCK May 1973

What I Learned About Baselworld by Rummaging Through the JCK Archives

Sri Lanka beach photo by Raj Eiamworakul for Unsplash

This Is What You Should Do Over Labor Day Weekend

Cutting Remarks

Views on news in the diamond and jewelry industries

By Rob Bates

Diamond Shavings

Oct. 26 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Sears store exterior

Why Sears Wants a Deal With Its Consignment Vendors

Aide memoire rings

Maybe the Jewelry Industry Isn’t Shrinking, It’s Changing

Diamond Shavings

Oct. 19 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

Oct. 12 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Amazon worker

Should the Industry Fear Amazon’s (Possible) Jewelry Line?

Lightbox construction

De Beers’ Lightbox Brand: Early Reviews and Future Plans

Diamond Shavings

Oct. 5 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 28 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Gemesis factory

As Lab-Grown Diamonds Boom, What’s Happened to the Pioneers?

Giovanni Feroce

Former Alex and Ani CEO Feroce Reflects on Quixotic Governor Bid

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 21 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Love Los Angeles crescent hoops

Must-See Jewelry: Tacori x Who What Wear Is Here

Faberge Dalliance Ruby watch

Fabergé’s Luxe Watches Step Out in Red and Green

Cartier Art Deco bracelet from Siegelson

Sneak Peek: 6 Important Jewels Headed to TEFAF New York

Oscar Heyman cat brooch

Cats, Colors, Carats: 8 New Jewels From Oscar Heyman

Elisabeth Bell silhouette necklace and Rainbow Vintage 1980 pendants

Great, Giftable Pendants for the Holidays or Just Because

Vrai and Oro emerald cut engagement ring rose gold

Best Bridal Sales Tips: Outtakes From the Latest Issue

Van Cleef Tutti Frutti clips

Auction Alert: 500+ Important Jewels at Doyle New York

Harry Winston New York Collection

Here’s What Harry Winston’s New High Jewelry Looks Like

Ines Di Santo blue earrings

Bridal Baubles: Ines Di Santo’s New Jewelry Collection Takes Flight

Maya Brenner for Beyond Yoga legging and necklace

Maya Brenner Gets Metaphysical With Beyond Yoga

Glenn Spiro floral earrings

PAD London: Glenn Spiro’s Magnificent Jewels

Dufty Weis yowah nut opal

Rare Treat: Dufty Weis Opals Headed to the Berkshires

Retail Details

News, tips, and best practices for and from retail jewelers.

By Emili Vesilind

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

Theresa Harper Bruno Jordan Alexander jewelry

5 Questions for Jordan Alexander Jewelry Designer Theresa Harper Bruno

Hannah Becker ThickFacets

Diamondoodles’ Hannah Becker Debuts Size-Inclusive Project

Jane Winchester pendant

5 Questions for Jewelry Designer Jane Winchester

Shelley's Jewelry closing

Shelley’s Jewelry in Hendersonville, N.C., to Shutter

AUrate 14k gold Bridge ring

Trend File: Jewelry That’s With the Band

Cashier cash wrap

Study Reveals That Wages for Entry-Level Retail Jobs Are Rising

Tacori east west rose gold ring

Tacori Debuts East-West Diamond Engagement Rings

Miansai penny necklace

Miansai’s New Collection Has Shoppers Rolling Out Coins for Pendants

On Your Market

JCK Marketplace maven Brittany reports on the latest products and style trends.

By Brittany Siminitz

Sarah Graham Confluence earrings

Organically Awesome: Sarah Graham Metalsmithing

Omi Prive spessartine garnet ring

It’s the Great Orange Gemstone, Charlie Brown

Nostalzia Knot necklace

Britt’s Pick: The Knot Necklace by Nostalzia

Sechic Globes bar necklace

Founder of JewelMak Debuts New SéChic Jewelry Brand

Majolie illusion baguette hoop earrings

The Art of Illusion Jewelry

Lee Jewellery black opal butterfly ring

Britt’s Pick: Black Opal Butterfly Ring by Lee Jewellery

ERA Jewelry Grande Interlock drop earrings

Collection Obsession: Unity by ERA Jewelry

Joelle black diamond bracelet

Black Diamond Jewels for a Chic Halloween

Tessa Packard lapis Manhattan ring

Britt’s Pick: The Manhattan Ring by Tessa Packard

Opal earrings Lauren K

Spectacular October Opals by Lauren K

Lauren K multicolor tourmaline fringe necklace

More Necklaces to Get Your Layer On With

Kattan diamond layered necklace

Britt’s Pick: Layered Rough Diamond Necklace by Kattan

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Jeremy Scott via Vogue Runway

Finding Design Inspiration Through Instagram

Talking With Gem Gossip’s Danielle Miele About the New @JewelryJobs Instagram

Instagram watch ad Michael Kors

How Michael Kors Promoted Its Smartwatch on Instagram

Gigi Hadid Stacey Lee Webber jewelry Oscar de la Renta

How Oscar de la Renta Tapped Stacey Lee Webber to Create Its Spring Runway Jewelry

Instagram shopping screenshot

There Are Now More Ways to Shop on Instagram

Favorite Street Jewels From New York Fashion Week 2018

Bachelor in Paradise 2018

I’m Living for the Jewelry on ‘Bachelor in Paradise’

Lisa Eldridge instagram

Makeup Artists’ Instagrams Are a Gold Mine for Up-Close Jewelry

Dorian and Rose chains Instagram

Big, Bold Chains Are Trending on Instagram

Jojo Rings donut Instagram

These Jewels Look Good Enough to Eat

Greenwich Jewelers Instagram

Painted Pretty: Enamel Jewelry on Instagram

Facebook HQ

Is the End of Facebook Near?

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

GJEPC Silver BSM

Supplier News: Week of Oct. 15

HKTDC Awards

Supplier News: Week of Oct. 8

Diamond Empowerment Fund photo

Supplier News: Week of Oct. 1

MatrixGold software demo

Supplier News: Week of Sept. 24

Schofer Germany custom chain options

Supplier News: Week of Sept. 10

Supplier News: Week of Sept. 3

Christopher Designs rewards website supplier news

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 20

HK Diamond pendant

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 13

Uneek Jewelry GMP Compliant stamp

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 6

DEF student program

Supplier News: Week of July 23

Sarine Technologies Mumbai presentation

Supplier News: Week of July 16

Vanna K on JTV

Supplier News: Week of July 2

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