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

Diamond Shavings

Oct. 22 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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The Term “Diamond Simulant” Is Confusing And Should Be Banned

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Can This Company Conquer Canada’s Cutting Curse?

Diamond Shavings

Oct. 15 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Laundering Money

Why The Pandora Papers Matter

Diamond Shavings

Oct. 8 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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Has De Beers Cracked The Fair Trade Diamond Code?

Diamond Shavings

Oct. 1 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Beth-Gerstein-Brilliant Earth

Interview With Brilliant Earth CEO Beth Gerstein

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 24 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 17 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

JN jewelry

Inside Jesper Nielsen’s Ill-Fated Multilevel Marketing Company

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Alexander Calder Brass and steel wire coil pin front

Phillips’ New Online Selling Exhibition Embraces A “New Modernism”

Marina B necklace Tiina Smith

Tiina Smith Opens New Gallery Space With Robust Educational Programming

NDC Emerging Designers round 1

NDC x Lorraine Schwartz Unveil EDDI Collections On Moda Operandi

Mystic Seaport Tiffany punch bowl

Go “Sea” Some Serious Silver Treasures At Mystic Seaport Museum

Alison Lou Groovy heart swirl signet ring

With Her Latest Collection, Alison Lou Is Feeling Groovy

Carry Some Light With You, Suggests Designer Pamela Zamore

Here’s Why Stone And Strand’s Fall Collections Get It Exactly Right

Loriann opal diamond slice pendant

Loriann’s New Limited-Edition Capsule Will Probably Sell Out

Monique Lhuillier portrait Kays

Monique Lhuillier x Kay Jewelers Is Here And It’s So, So Pretty

Chelsea girl junk pile

Juicy Tales From The “Junk Pile” With @chelseagirl.nyc

Rebus signet ring

Hurry! The Jewelers for Afghanistan Auction Ends Oct. 4

Rafka Dreamcatcher ring with emeralds

New Jewelry From Rafka Koblence, Olympic Wrestler Turned Designer

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

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

On Your Market

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

By Brittany Siminitz

Sun Selene Ceremony bands

Ceremony, Gender Neutral Wedding Bands by Sun & Selene

Faberge Majesty clutch

Fabergé’s One-of-a-Kind Majesty, Its First Bag Since 1917

Shruti Sushma yellow pumpkin pendant

Britt’s Pick: Pumpkin Pendant By Shruti Sushma

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Style and Sand: Dy’amond Breedlove x Dune Jewelry

Lord Jewelry spider pendant

Spider Jewelry That’s Scary Good (and Not Just for Halloween)

Uniform Object model

Uniform Object: The Timeless Yet Modern New Brand To Know

Walters Faith chain necklace

Chain Necklaces Go Bigger And Bolder

Laura Stephanie Mira necklace

Britt’s Pick: Opal Mira Necklace By Laura Stephanie

Mazahri Yak Coin earrings

New Jewelry Brand Mazahri Designs for Afghanistan and the World

Anne Sisteron Kai earrings

Blue and Green Jewels to Soothe the Soul

Wave Necklace Zarig

Britt’s Pick: Convertible Wave Necklace By Zarig

Sole Studio Doodle orange earrings

The Trucioli Earrings By So-le Studio Are Made From Recycled Brass Shavings

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

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Holiday Shopping Updates From Instagram And Facebook

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Reach New Customers On Social Media This Holiday

Social Media Icons

Social Media Updates For October 2021

Instagram live shopping

Boost Holiday Sales With Instagram Live Shopping

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Ready Your Instagram Shop for the Holidays

Survey Says: Easy Ways for Brands to Engage on Instagram

Instagram insider spread

Instagram Publishes Third Edition Of ‘Insider’ Magazine

TikTok

TikTok Partners With Vimeo and Canva for Small Businesses

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Instagram Introduces New Inspiration Source For Businesses

Is Instagram Really Dying? Here’s Why Not To Quit

Social Media Icons

Social Media Updates For August 2021

Digital Marketing

Email Marketing Tips and Statistics to Step Up Your Game

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 Oct. 18

Supplier News: Week of Oct. 11

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Supplier News: Week of Sept. 27

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Supplier News: Week of Sept. 13

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Supplier News: Week of Aug. 16

Stuller Bridal Catalog

Supplier News: Week of July 19

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Supplier News: Week of July 12

NAJA Speakers 2021

Supplier News: Week of July 5

Picchiotti Snakewood collection

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

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