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

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

questions

Who Is the American Society of Jewelers and Gemologists?

Womens protest

Signet Goes From Golden Boy to Whipping Boy

Diamond Shavings

May 3 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

April 26 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

IIDV screenshot

Why De Beers’ Buyback Service, the IIDV, Folded

Diamond Shavings

April 19 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

State Department

State Department Warns of Coming Jewelry Industry Crackdown

GIA grower

Why GIA Is Growing Diamonds in New Jersey

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Gismondi 1754 Aura earrings

Vegas 2019 Preview: Gorgeous Italian Jewelry From Gismondi 1754

Moussaieff floral brooch Sotheby

New Sotheby’s Exhibition Features (Insane) Floral Jewelry Designs

Roberto Demeglio Scacco Collection bracelet stack

JCK Luxury 2019 Preview: Roberto Demeglio’s New Scacco Collection

Roberto Coin Dahlia diamond studs

Mother’s Day Jewelry: Hook Mom Up With a Sexy (Diamond) Stud

Alexis Bittar neon bracelet stack

Color Her Happy: Alexis Bittar Is Winning at Personalized Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts

Andrea Fohrman Moonphases collection

Mother’s Day 2019: Andrea Fohrman’s Moon Phases Jewelry

With Love Darling Gender equality charm

Celebs Discover and Buy Global Goals Jewelry at Davos 2019

Return to Tiffany rings and pendant

New Return to Tiffany Love Bugs Collection Is Mother’s Day–Ready

Faerber Collection siberian amethyst brooch

10 Must-See Jewels Headed to GemGenève 2019

Popup Florist at Neiman Marcus Hudson Yards

Spring Flowers: Pro Tips for Decorating Your Jewelry Store

Gold Conference Stephen Webster

3 Takeaways for Jewelry Pros From the IAC’s Annual Gold Conference

Hayley Paige Harley wrap engagement ring

The Hearts On Fire x Hayley Paige Engagement Rings Are Here

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

Judith Boyd in Wendy Brandes jewelry

Wendy Brandes x Style Crone: Immortal Style

Andreoli cabochon flower earrings

5 Jewelry Predictions (and Goals) for JCK Las Vegas 2019

VTse sapphire flower bracelet

Britt’s Pick: Sapphire Flower Bracelet by VTse

Rajola Calypso turquoise necklace

Don’t Miss Italian Jeweler Rajola at JCK Las Vegas 2019

Tali Gillette Mama ring

My Mother’s Day Jewelry Wish List

Rivka Friedman rainbow earrings

Britt’s Pick: Rainbow Earrings by Rivka Friedman

Omi Prive moonstone and aquamarine ring

My Annual Ode to Omi Privé

Mindi Mond emerald shield ring

Everything Emerald Because It’s May Now

Le Vian sea turtle pendant

Britt’s Pick: Hibiscus Sea Turtle Pendant by Le Vian

Erica Courtney Queen Ann rubellite earrings

Crushing on Color With Erica Courtney

Barbela mini pearl flower earrings

Mini Pearls Are Having a Moment

Butani ruby and diamond Red Carpet earrings

Britt’s Pick: Ruby and Diamond Earrings by Butani

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

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

Adriana Lima in Chopard diamond necklace on leg

The Time I Saw a Diamond Garter on Instagram

Lynn Ban Instagram

12 Extraordinary Instagram Posts

Instagram Etiquette and Most Recent Compelling Statistics

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

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

Arch Crown 2019 catalog

Supplier News: Week of Jan. 14

Chow Tai Fook

Supplier News: Week of Dec. 24

VicenzaOro new branding

Supplier News: Week of Dec. 17

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