De Beers Cuts About One-Third of Sightholders

De Beers today told more than 20 of its 69 sightholders they will no longer be clients when new contracts start on July 1, sources with knowledge...

Color, Carats, and a Very Miami Welcome at JIS Spring

If you ask me, Miami in March is always a good idea. That’s why, last fall, when the organizers of the JIS show at the Miami Beach Convention...

Swarovski Reports Revenue Boost But Sees Tougher 2026

Swarovski anticipates business challenges in the year ahead, but with friends like Ariana Grande (pictured) and strong interest in its new...

March 20 Diamond Shavings: Your Final Friday Web Roundup

Welcome to the final edition of Diamond Shavings, at least under this name. JCK will likely still feature a web roundup in some form in the...

Signet to Shut James Allen, Rocksbox Sites

Signet said today that it is ending James Allen’s days as a stand-alone retail website, less than nine years after purchasing it for more than $300...

Interview With RJC Executive Director Purvi Shah

Purvi Shah, who became executive director of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) in early February, spoke to JCK yesterday, her first media...

Ballerinas, Supermodels Give 24 Karat Weekend Extra Glitz

The headlining act at the 24 Karat Club of New York’s annual banquet is traditionally kept a secret until the event starts—though it also...

JIS Show Closes on a High Note, Boosting Spring Buying

JIS Spring reinforced its position as a launchpad for early-year revenue planning with its recent 2026 show that organizers said "exceeded the...

Interview With Natural Diamond Council CEO Amber Pepper

Amber Pepper, the new CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), was supposed to meet the trade at an event in New York City last week, (more…)

New Ownership Group Acquires C.W. Sellors Out of Administration

A newly created ownership group made up of luxury watch and jewelry professionals has acquired C.W. Sellors, moving the British retailer out of...