Blogs – JCK

Off the Chain

Editor-in-chief Victoria Gomelsky gives you a wide-angle-lens look at the jewelry industry.

By Victoria Gomelsky

Lydia Courteille Indian Song emerald earrings

If I Could Buy These 5 Jewels, I’d Be Complete

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.

Cutting Remarks

Views on news in the diamond and jewelry industries

By Rob Bates

Jwaneng diamond mine

Why Is De Beers Giving Sightholders A 1-Year Reprieve?

Diamond Shavings

Dec. 2 Diamond Shavings: Your Web Roundup

Shinebright Labgrown 300x300

The Lab-Grown Diamonds Sold At 100% Off Rap

Diamond Shavings

Nov. 23 Diamond Shavings: Your (Early for the Holiday) Web Roundup

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A Lab-Grown Diamond Shakeout May Be Coming

Diamond Shavings

Nov. 18 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

Nov. 11 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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Kimberley Process Divided Over Russia

Diamond Shavings

Oct. 28 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

State Department Meets With Diamond Industry About Russia

Diamond Shavings

Oct. 21 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

GIA graders

What the AGS Lab Closure Will Mean for Its Cut Grade

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Matt Copson Arnold Sons timepiece

Matt Copson’s Spiderweb Watch for Arnold & Son Heads to Auction

Johnny Nelson Cuff

The New Muzo Emerald Colombia Capsule Rocks On So Many Levels

Sophie Bille Brahe jewelry box

The Most Unique Jewelry Boxes For Holiday Gifting

Lagos black caviar ceramic rope bracelet

In Honor of His Brand’s 45th Anniversary, a Caviar Conversation With Steven Lagos

Pearl and diamond choker

Jewelry Highlights from Christie’s Lord and Lady Weinstock Sale

Wilensky Opal

Wilensky Rocks Out At Salon Art + Design 2022

The Jewelry Edit Pops Up On Park Avenue, With Alice Cicolini, Pippa Small, More

Graziela amazonia necklace

It’s Hard to Get Graziela’s Bejeweled Tribute to the Amazon Rainforest Out of Your Head

David Webb exhibit leopard

Pet Project: David Webb Unveils Exhibition Of Animal Jewels

Seaman Schepps Interior

Seaman Schepps Reinvigorates Its Image With New Madison Avenue Flagship

Loquet London Cynthia Rowley

Loquet London x Cynthia Rowley Is Here For Summer’s Last Hurrah

Fernando Jorge and Katherine Jetter

Postcard From Nantucket: Scenes From Katherine Jetter’s Sparkling Summer

Retail Details

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

By Emili Vesilind

Britney Spears Sam Asghari Wedding

Q&A: Stephanie Gottlieb on Working With Britney Spears for Her “Playful” Wedding Jewelry

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

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

On Your Market

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

By Brittany Siminitz

Omi Prive spinel ring

Viva Magenta! Jewels in Pantone’s Luscious Color of the Year

Bowen NYC Northern Lights necklace

Britt’s Pick: Northern Lights Necklace By Bowen NYC

A Brief Intro to Hive and Mastodon, Potential Alternatives to Twitter

Jennifer Koche Storrow

Storrow Fine Jewelry’s Jennifer Koche On Her Antique-Inspired Designs

Hannah Blount Scrimshaw earrings

9 Jewels Featuring Kingman Turquoise Just in Time for December

Sanaz Doost turquoise peacock ring

Britt’s Pick: Turquoise Peacock Ring By Sanaz Doost

Sydney Evan pretzel pendant

Sydney Evan’s Food Court Collection Has Us Hungry For Jewelry

Cicada tourmaline ombre necklace

Britt’s Pick: Cicada’s Tourmaline Ombré Necklace

Maui Divers holiday campaign

Maui Divers’ 2022 Holiday Campaign Will Have You On Island Time

Emily Nixon Furbelow Bouquet ring

Tomfoolery’s 2022 Art Ring Exhibit Is Packed With Showstopping Jewels

Eriness ladybug pendants

Britt’s Pick: Eriness’s Mama And Baby Ladybug Pendants

Fossil Hogwarts pendant

Accio Holiday Gift! Harry Potter x Fossil Is Here

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

A Brief Intro to Hive and Mastodon, Potential Alternatives to Twitter

The Latest Twitter News for Both Current and Former Users

family holiday shopping

Meta, TikTok Promote Campaigns To Help SMBs With Post-Thanksgiving Holiday Sales

Pinterest holiday 2022

Pinterest Releases 2022 Gift Guide, Offering Insights On Top Trends

Holiday gifts and hands on keyboard

Instagram’s Last-Minute Checklist To Get Your Store Holiday Ready

Gas app screenshots

The Latest Social Media “It” App Is A Gas

Small Biz Saturday tag

Twitter’s Tips to Prepare for Small Business Saturday 2022

New Instagram Ad

Instagram Introduces New Options For Ads

Meta SMB report

Meta Releases October 2022 Global Small Business Report

Pinterest Halloween Costumes 2022

Pinterest’s Top Halloween Costumes for 2022 (and How Jewelers Can Use Them)

Social Media Icons

Social Media Updates For September 2022

Report: Meta Shrinks Experimental Product Group, Pushes Short-Form Video

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

Ritani colored lab diamond

Supplier News: Week Of Nov. 21

Bros Manifatture Group

Supplier News: Week Of Nov. 14

LJ West Melbourne Museum

Supplier News: Week Of Nov. 7

Halstead Grant winner 2022 Octave Jewelry

Supplier News: Week Of Oct. 24

SRK Net Zero

Supplier News: Week Of Oct. 17

Fairmined 100 Challenge

Supplier News: Week Of Oct. 3

LAVALIERxSIGNET

Supplier News: Week Of Sept. 19

VDB 8X filter

Supplier News: Week Of Aug. 29

Luxus pink diamond

Supplier News: Week Of Aug. 22

Verdura three stone ukraine ring

Supplier News: Week Of Aug. 8

Grandview Klein Diamond Group

Supplier News: Week Of Aug. 1

IGI eLearning course

Supplier News: Week of July 25

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