David Hakimian on the Stones, Colors, and Shows That Top His List in Tucson
Of all the different kinds of buyers who attend the Tucson gem shows, the group that may benefit most from attending is made up of independent...
We’re All In Truffle: Godiva x Le Vian Is Here
The celebrated jeweler and the iconic chocolatier, known for its Belgian confections presented in deluxe gold ballotins, have entered a multiyear...
Britt’s Pick: Harwell Godfrey Pink Opal Heart Pendant
There was a time not long ago that I would have wanted anything other than heart jewelry for Valentine’s Day. (more…)
Tucson Gem Fairs Are Happening, But Without ICA, AGA Events
While the American Gem Trade Association’s GemFair Tucson and GJX shows still plan to go on as scheduled in February, the International Colored...
Heritage Sees Fine Jewelry Auctions Continuing Their Upward Trajectory
At the pandemic’s start, many jewelers rightly wondered how business would fare and whether an online retail experience could work with fine...
Orange You Impressed? It’s Spessartine Garnet!
There is so much more to garnet than the rusty red variety so many consumers are familiar with. From a juicy cranberry hue to a brilliant green,...
Gemworld’s Stuart Robertson on the Outlook for the 2022 Tucson Gem Shows
Here at JCK, we like to think of Stuart Robertson (pictured) as our personal gemstone oracle. (more…)
10 Very Peri Jewels to Kick Off the New Year in Style
The Pantone Color Institute has gone easy on the jewelry trade with its 2022 pick for color of the year. In selecting Very Peri—“a dynamic...
The Plan for 2022: “Sound” Advice for Designers
In December, I attended a concert (a concert!) at my local arts and culture center, a theater founded by the late Katharine Hepburn, our Connecticut...
My Favorite Jewelry Collections Of 2021
Despite 2021 being another year that kept many people close to home, jewelers didn't seem at a loss for inspiration. If anything, the challenges that...