Summer Jewelry Requirement: The Lukutuwe Collection by Millapani
How incredible these last few years have been, to see how the jewelry industry is transforming under the hands of women. From emerging independent...
Here’s What David Yurman’s New High Jewelry Collection Looks Like
JCK’s most recent David Yurman coverage includes an interview with cofounder and chief brand officer Sybil Yurman, the recent launch of its online...
How a 20-Year-Old Sapphire Theft Sparked Years of Litigation
A New York City pawnshop has asked the state Supreme Court to rule that it is the proper owner of one of the world’s largest untreated Kashmir...
My Wavering Feelings on July’s Birthstone, Ruby
“Do people even wear rubies anymore?” my husband asked me, as I was sharing my thoughts on whether to write about July’s birthstone this month....
Isle Say: Jewelry Designer Mary MacGill Is Fluent in Beach Chic
Somehow it took a New York PR firm to alert me to a jewelry designer who’s based part-time on Block Island, where I’ve been spending my summers...
Longtime AGTA Show Manager Keen Retires
Mary Lou Keen (pictured) has retired as the show manager for the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) after three decades with the group.
Keen...
This Pretty Opal Jewelry Really Brings the Heat
Exciting things can happen when a jewelry designer gets bored. This is the situation Anit Dodhia, the San Diego–based talent behind Kaali...
Gem Legacy Taps Omi Privé and Parlé Founders for New Leadership Council
Industry nonprofit Gem Legacy announced yesterday that it's formed a leadership council, members of which will serves as ambassadors and advocates...
Britt’s Pick: Jade Terrace Pagoda Earrings by Polly Wales
I'm enamored with the creations of Polly Wales. The jewelry designer’s wabi-sabi style of creating makes me wonder why all jewelry isn’t made...
The “Gem Supplier” Every Emerging Jewelry Designer Should Know
It’s exciting for any jewelry designer to see their pieces worn on the red carpet, and there’s also the unique thrill that comes with having your...