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

Doris Payne

Why Jewel Thief Doris Payne’s Book Makes Some Uneasy

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 13 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Crisis

The Diamond Business Copes With (Yet Another) Crisis

Diamond Shavings

Sept. 6 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

Greenland rubies

Will the Fuss Over Buying Greenland Help Its Rubies?

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 23 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

lapis

Is It Really Possible to Know Where Your Jewelry Comes From?

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 16 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

State Department

U.S. Department of State Calls for Greater Jewelry Supply Controls

Diamond Shavings

Aug. 9 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

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Should Pandora Merge With Alex and Ani?

Paula Barnett

How an Oregon Jeweler Ended Up Testifying Before the Senate

All That Glitters

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

By Amy Elliott

Sarah Ho earrings and pearl necklace

Jewelry Designer Sarah Ho Makes an Enchanting New York Debut

Jewels ballet emerald dancers

Cancel Your Plans and See ‘Jewels’ at the New York City Ballet This Week

3 1 Phillip Lim x Ariana Boussard Reifel

NYFW 2019: Ariana Boussard-Reifel Jewelry x 3.1 Phillip Lim

Jewelmer Pearls and Martha Stewart

#NecklaceGoals: Martha Stewart’s Trip to the Philippines

Graziela tourmaline and citrine earrings

Minty Fresh: Graziela Gems’ Paraiba-Esque Tourmalines

Rizzoli Bejeweled book cover

15 Designers, 1 Stunning New Jewelry Book

Jennifer Meyer tennis jewelry

Check Out Jennifer Meyer’s Smashing Tennis Bracelet Hacks

Moksh Taantvi Teardrop ring

Fall Kickoff: The Jewelry Lines Moda Operandi Picked Up in Las Vegas

Christina Alexiou earrings

21 Seaside-Perfect Jewels for Summer’s Last Gasp

MS Rau Oscar Heyman necklace

Sneak Peek: 6 Major Jewels Headed to the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show

Bounkit earrings and ring

How to Make Summer Jewelry Work in September and October

Van Cleef Arpels Cosmos collection brooch

Auction Alert: 270+ Signed Luxury Jewels and More at Kruse GWS Auctions

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

Pyrrha She Wore Her Scars Like Wings pendant

Pyrrha Releases Atticus Pendant to Benefit Love Is Louder

Sarah Graham one-of-a-kind Trigon necklace

Make Sure Your Store Is Stocked With Plenty of Chains This Season

Jacquie Aiche tanzanite ring

Britt’s Pick: Tanzanite Lash Ring by Jacquie Aiche

Ileana Makri Grass Sunny earrings

Hold on to Summer With Jewels by Ileana Makri

Color Source Gems sapphire ring

It’s September: The Steadfast Sapphires to Celebrate

Michelle Oh sapphire engagement ring

Britt’s Pick: Alternative Sapphire Engagement Ring by Michelle Oh

Kavant and Shartart Link No.5 necklace

Currently Coveting: The Link No.5 Collection by Kavant & Sharart

KC Designs lucky charms necklace

Favorite Things: Lucky Charms and Talismans

Andrea Fohrman one-of-a-kind chrysocollaa ring

Britt’s Pick: One-of-a-Kind Chrysocolla Ring by Andrea Fohrman

Nan Fusco Koa Warrior ring

For Designer Nan Fusco, This Koa Warrior Ring Is Personal

Andrea Fohrman Sunset necklace

7 Jewels for Sun Seekers

Single Stone Ruth diamond ring

Britt’s Pick: The Ruth Diamond Ring by Single Stone

Social Setting

The intersection of the jewelry industry and the internet.

By JCK

8 tips for mobile friendly emails

Make Your Emails Mobile-Friendly This Holiday Season

Area Instagram SS2019

The Coolest Jewels Spotted at NYFW 2019 Events (via Instagram)

Social Life: Liza Urla, Founder of Gemologue

Lithopsstudio Instagram

Unconventional Jewelry Is My New Instagram Obsession

Small engagement ring Instagram

What Does This Instagram Trend Say About the Future of the Engagement Ring?

Instagram engagement ring photo

Rules of Engagement: Is the Ring Shot a Faux Pas?

Instagram feed screenshot

Instagram: Do They Really, Really Like Me?

Charmco Instagram layers

There’s a Neck Party Happening on Instagram

Social Life: Vanessa Guarino, Louis Anthony Jewelers

Bachendors July 4 Instagram

Insta-Pendence Day: IG Jewelry in Red, White, and Blue

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What Is Social Media Batching (and Should You Do It)?

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Should You Take Your Business Instagram Account Private?

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

Love Tacori first contest winner

Supplier News: Week of Sept. 9

Supplier News: Week of Sept. 2

Trollbeads People's Bead winner turtle

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 26

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 19

Bangkok Jewelry Show ad

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 12

Aquamarine Smithsonian

Supplier News: Week of Aug. 5

Supplier News: Week of July 22

Kin and Pebble boxes

Supplier News: Week of July 15

Rocket three generations

Supplier News: Week of July 1

Lark and Berry ad campaign 2019

Supplier News: Week of June 24

Supplier News: Week of June 17

Tsavorite at Tanzanian mine

Supplier News: Week of June 3

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