Designer Jessica McCormack Heads to Costa Mesa for Second U.S. Store

The new Jessica McCormack boutique in Costa Mesa, Calif., gives the London-based jeweler a West Coast presence with an interior design that blends...

Palisades Fire Survivor Jaimie Geller to Celebrate Rebuilt Boutique

After losing her home and her boutique in the Palisades wildfires in January 2025, Jaimie Geller has reopened a physical location and has set a...

Birks Names ‘Heated Rivalry’ Actress Sophie Nélisse as Brand Ambassador

Canadian jewelry brand Birks has named actress Sophie Nélisse its new brand ambassador, furthering its longtime efforts to celebrate Canadian talent...

“Gemmaxxing” Is the Jewelry Trend Pushing Colorful Stones Into the Spotlight

Most of have, by now, heard of looksmaxxing, an online subculture of men obsessed with doing anything to make themselves more handsome. May we...

Watch Week Aspen Draws 300-Plus Collectors and 19 Brands in 3rd Year

In early 2024, Elizabeth Smith Hrubala and her father, Oliver Smith, were spitballing ideas for a watch event they wanted to organize in Aspen, the...

Benjamin Siegel on Joining Hamilton Jewelers—and the Decade He Spent Building Tech Companies First

Hamilton Jewelers has added to its fourth generation executive ranks. Benjamin Siegel joined the Princeton, N.J.–based retailer on Aug. 3,...

Van Cleef & Arpels Creates Calming, Curvy Hong Kong Boutique

Van Cleef & Arpels' newly opened boutique in Hong Kong’s Alexandra House shows the brand's commitment to the Asian market with a more...

Pandora Raises 2026 Outlook After Growth in Second Quarter

Pandora reported 3% organic growth in the second quarter and has raised its financial outlook for 2026, according to a company announcement released...

K-Shaped Luxury: Trends to Help You Navigate Jewelry’s Split Market

In late July, I traveled to Louisville, Ky., to deliver a trends presentation at the IJO Louisville show (and, yes, sample some bourbon, of course!)....

Holiday Shopping Is Starting Earlier and Using AI

Consumers plan to start holiday shopping earlier than ever this year, according to a new survey from Attentive, a marketing technology company. The...