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

July 30 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

How I Dissed Your Mother: Dissecting Tiffany’s Ad Campaign

Brandee Dallow

Brandee Dallow Is Joining SCS. Will Miners Follow?

Diamond Shavings

July 23 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Diamond Shavings

July 16 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Theo Fennell

Theo Fennell on His Rocky Ride and Plans for the Future

Diamond Shavings

July 9 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

american flag

Most Jewelry Can’t Be Called “Made in USA” Under FTC Rule

lovbe

LovBe Who? Let’s Meet The Low-Cost Lab-Grown Seller

Diamond Shavings

July 2 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Fairmined gold

Has Recycled Gold Become “Eco Theater”?

Diamond Shavings

June 25 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Hancocks ruby ring

Closing Out July With One Last Ravishing Ruby

Cicada emerald earrings

Get Inspired By Reinhold Jewelers’ JCK Las Vegas Shopping List

Katherine Jetter 2021 jewelry

See Katherine Jetter’s Kaleidoscopic New Jewels On Nantucket

Vanessa Arcila Evovle spiral bracelet

Hydrangeas and Emeralds Are Always a Good Idea

Evocateur cuffs on model

JCK Las Vegas Preview: 8 New Pieces From Évocateur

Montblanc Spike Lee pen

Montblanc Honors Spike Lee With New Meisterstück Fountain Pen

Lydia Courteille Fragrant Concubine ring

Lydia Courteille’s Latest Muse Is A Fragrant Concubine

Misho man ring gold black

More Proof That The Men’s Jewelry Category Is Gaining Momentum

Mayors Uneek

Mayors Is Betting On A High/Low Mix This Fall

MS Rau Burma Cabochon ruby Ring

M.S. Rau Has Some Thoughts On Burmese Rubies

Faberge Gemfields ruby pendant

6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Rubies

Tiina Smith Fourth of July jewels

Celebrate July Fourth In Style With Boston Jeweler Tiina Smith

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

Simon G watermelon tourmaline necklace

Simon G.’s Out-of-the-Vault Collection Is a Colorful Summer Delight

Maui Divers monstera ring

Leafy Greens: Feel-Good Jewels From The Tropics

Lily Gabriella Pink Swirl earrings

Britt’s Pick: Lily Gabriella Pink Swirl Earrings

Gigi Ferranti Graffito collection

3 New Alphabet Collections That Are Letter-Perfect

McFarlane tanzanite bow brooch

Bow Jewelry Is Not Just for the Ultrafeminine

Hannah Blount Ophelia Submerged ring

Britt’s Pick: Ophelia Submerged By Hannah Blount Jewelry

Ania Haie evil eye pendant

The Wild Soul Collection By Ania Haie

Established 13 pendant

Take a Number: More Personalized Jewelry to Collect

Arman Sarkisyan turquoise ring

Britt’s Pick: Arman Sarkisyan Turquoise Ball Ring

LuvMyJewelry Twisted Rays earrings

For Summer’s Turquoise Fashion Finds, Look To LuvMyJewelry

Britt charm necklace Amali

My New Custom Charm Necklace (and 3 Things Retailers Should Know)

Jacquie Aiche opal hearts necklace

Britt’s Pick: Opal Heart Bead Necklace By Jacquie Aiche

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

Digital Marketing

Email Marketing Tips and Statistics to Step Up Your Game

Twitter Discontinues Fleets

Camera on fire

Everyone Is Freaking Out About Instagram’s Recent Announcement

Amex Shop Small Pinterest

Pinterest Collaborates With AmEx On “The Comeback Edit”

Social Media Icons

Social Media Updates For June 2021

Instagram Announces New Ways To Make Money In-App

Rainbow Flag Getty Images

Here’s What Social Media Apps Are Doing For Pride Month

Online Shopping

What to Know About E-Commerce in 2021

Mobile-home-feed

The Latest Pinterest Data Shows What Gen Z Wants Post-Pandemic

Social Media Icons

Social Media Updates for May 2021

Instagram Debuts New ‘Insider’ E-Zine, Fashion and Beauty Issue

TikTok

TikTok’s Mother’s Day Insights May Help Your Marketing Strategy

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

Stuller Bridal Catalog

Supplier News: Week of July 19

Rolex-Daytona-ref.-6263-copyright-Elvio-Piva

Supplier News: Week of July 12

NAJA Speakers 2021

Supplier News: Week of July 5

Picchiotti Snakewood collection

Supplier News: Week of May 24

Kimora-Lee-Simmons-DDG

Supplier News: Week of May 10

Supplier News: Week of May 3

Withit smart watch bands

Supplier News: Week of March 29

Royal Chain 2021 catalog

Supplier News: Week of March 15

Christopher Designs 40 anniversary necklace

Supplier News: Week of March 1

NDC Lux Bond Green ad

Supplier News: Week of Feb. 8

VDB app

Supplier News: Week of Feb. 1

Facets of Fire comparison

Supplier News: Week of Jan. 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